winsor68 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I want onex!!! These are really nice... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongie Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 You and me both Donny boy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Has anybody ordered/received a Kit of one of these Bad Boys yet. I WANT ONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Even the Royal New Zealand Airforce could afford to buy 12 kits & build them.Throw some guns in the wings.They would then have a full complement for a fighter Sqn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongie Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 did they daz? thats pretty cool... link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 I think Dazza said "could have" not "have" Hongie... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Aerobatic category too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I couldnt think of another aircraft kit that is aerobatic, easy folding wings, uses a aerovee engine, (engine kit supplied by Sonex for about 7K) .Uses 6061 so is doesnt have to be primed/painted for corrosion resistance.All up about $22 K flyng in the USA. Here a bit more expensive, due to import costs etc.But not much. Best bit is that Sonex now use alot of match hole technology in the onex kit. NO JIGS REQUIRED. Nice The only down side is that it has been hit by the ugly stick a little bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akromaster Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm not a fan of the sonex looks, but the onex is very nice! Exchange rate is good for it now though isn't it? What extra costs would be incurred though if you were the first to bring one in? All the certification costs? Ak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm not a fan of the sonex looks, but the onex is very nice! Exchange rate is good for it now though isn't it? What extra costs would be incurred though if you were the first to bring one in? All the certification costs?Ak No certification costs. It is kit built. Have to pay GST on the goods and freight. I reckon here built , instruments etc around $25 to 30 K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akromaster Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hmm...that makes it palatable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrH Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's so cute - like a plane puppy Love it H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 I hope Garry Morgan, Howard Hughes, heck even Phil whatshisname at Jabiru(or his daughter) reads this... IMO the single seat and truly useful Ultralight aeroplane has a market... It is a shame that you have to spend the dollars overseas to get this "people's aeroplane".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I took a good look at the Sonex (plural ?) at Natfly and was very impressed with structure etc. They are a great little aircraft that should be easy to assemble for the average Joe. The onex has a good look to it and appears even easier to build. I look foward to trying one on someday, as I feel they'll be a big success and will definetly take off (sic!)..................................................Maj... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 It is a real shame IMO that Ra-Aus has gone after higher MTOWs, more Airspace access, and the rest rather than go for a simple factory built single seat sportmans aircraft class... something that you could fly away for no more than say $30 000 from the factory. Something that flying schools could buy as a second aircraft(or get two for the price of one LSA) and hire at reasonable rates to P plate pilots to build hours... I might be crazy but I reckon there would be a market. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 And if there isn't one... I reckon it wouldn't take much marketing to create one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 This could work well....train pilots in the excellent Sonex 2-seat and solo pilots in the onex.....then sell them one pre-built or kit. I'm sure someone in the states is doing this already. The Onex has a winning look for sure.....................................................Maj... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 There is a forum www.sonexbuilders.net. Cool piccys and information on the Onex and the Sonex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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