Sonex First Kit to be Evaluated by the FAA Team

Sonex Aircraft, LLC hosted a newly-formed FAA National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) for practice evaluation of its Sonex Aircraft Complete Kit, in the Experimental-Amateur Built aircraft kits under the new Amateur-Built Orders and Advisory Circular.

Sonex Debuts Sub-Kits for Xenos Motorglider

Photo: Sonex Xenos Motorglider
Sonex Aircraft has expanded its sub kit product line to include the Xenos Motorglider.

Specifications

Length: 19' 9" Wing Span (Utility): 45' 8" Wing Span (Aerobatic, solo): 39' 4" Wing Area (Utility): 158 sq ft Wing Area (Aerobatic, solo): 144 sq ft Tail Configuration: Y-tail Tail Height: 59" Tail Width--with tail tips: 102" (interior width required for enclosed trailer) Main Gear Width: 71" (with wheel pants) Primary Structure: 6061 Aluminum Cockpit Width: 40 in. More Info Fuel Capacity: 16 US Gal Stall Speed (clean): 44 mph [71 km/h] Maneuvering Speed: 115 mph [185 km/h] Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 150 mph [241 km/h]

Performance 80 hp 2180 AeroVee 120 hp Jabiru Empty Weight (average) 750 lbs 760 lbs Baggage (Max) 40 lbs 40 lbs Range 400 miles 350 miles Cruise Speed @ Sea Level* 100 mph 120 mph Cruise Speed @ 8000 ft (TAS) 120 mph 140 mph Power Loading (GW/HP) 15.938 10.625 T.O. Distance 300 ft 250 ft Landing Distance 300 ft 300 ft Service Ceiling (Calculated) 29,000 ft 34,000 ft Utility Category 80 hp 2180 AeroVee 120 hp Jabiru Gross Weight 1275 lbs 1275 lbs Useful Load 525 lbs 515 lbs Rate of Climb 800-1000 fpm 1200-1400 fpm Positive Load Factor +4.4 Gs +4.4 Gs Negative Load Factor -2.2 Gs -2.2 Gs L/D 24:1 24:1 CG Limits 25-36% Wing Chord 25-36% Wing Chord Aerobatic Category 80 hp 2180 AeroVee 120 hp Jabiru Gross Weight - Aerobatic 1050 lbs 1050 lbs Rate of Climb 1000-1250 fpm 2000+ fpm Positive Load Factor +6.0 Gs +6.0 Gs Negative Load Factor -3.0 Gs -3.0 Gs CG Limits 27-32% Wing Chord 27-32% Wing Chord