Add photos, videos, and more to catalog the homebuilder journey, company officials note. The foundations intent is to make available to the sonex community as much technical information as possible. The tips of the intermediate panels are exactly 72mm up from a flat surface, with no adjustment to either side. These resources will help you get the skills, experience and confidence you need to build or restore your own aircraft. This builders log provides homebuilding members a way to document compliance with the 51% rule and share their building progress with others. It out performs the h5 in pretty much every way, and has way. Keeping accurate track of your total flying time will become easier and errorfree. My kit includes the optional preassembled main spar and machined angle component parts. This will be my second kit aircraft build, my first was a vans rv9a which i completed in 2008 after 6 years and 2,400 hours of effort. The main purpose of this blog is to log the progress. The pilots behind these diy aircraft tell us their inspiration, and we tell you how to realize your own aviation ambitions.
Find the best new and used aircraft for sale such as business jets, helicopters, experimental, warbirds and more. Onex sonex aircraft step by step building demonstration video. I think this will become a very popular aircraft and many others may be interested in the photos. The dashboard gives you a quick overview of the project and instant access to the. The links below are builders logs and are external content not controlled or endorsed by the sonex builders and. Havent been in a great hurry due to work this past fall. Robert barbers airplane factory jabiru 3300 powered sonex taildragger with a unique paint job. According to eci, the manufacturer of this engine kit, the engine is rated at 175 horsepower.
Provides operational and irssec compliance reporting for business jets. Are you looking for a better, faster and more efficient way to make aircraft maintenance logbook entries. Mar 29, 2018 it is also one of the most expensive to build or own. Video here is a compilation video of the first two test flight days. I am building a trigear version of the onex, an all metal, folding wing, single place aircraft manufactured by sonex aircraft llc of oshkosh, wi usa. Jan 27, 2018 a forum for sonex aircraft builders and enthusiasts. Aircraft, and in charge of their tflight transition training program. Not many seem to get a lot of air time but the ones with the aircraft engines do seem to have higher total times.
Planelogix officials said they designed the builder logbook to be. I am currently flying the rv9a and very happy with it, it has been practically trouble free after almost 200 tach hours. Avialoft makes logging your aircraft build quick and easy, so you can get back to building. On this site i officially document my journey towards completing the construction of a sonex all metal airplane pictured right. For video editing i use vegas movie studio platinum, mostly because i had learned sony vegas a long time ago and didnt want to relearn new software. I downloaded lamonts logbook editor, but it just hangs when i try to open my logbook. This capital is committed to or invested in onex various platforms. Aircraft builders logbook, aircraft technical book co. This website is designed to use frames, however, you. The asv2 is a ultra compact, complete primary flight system intended as main flight instrument for smaller aircraft. Whether your experimental aircraft is a plansbuilt eaa biplane, a vans rv, a glastar, or even a lancair ivp, kitlog pro is the most efficient way to ensure that you meet the requirements of a builders log for the certification of your home built aircraft.
This includes an updated list of links to builders web sites, especially those with technical details, clarifications to the building process that are the result of realworld experience, and suggestions for techniques andor methods useful when constructing a sonex aircraft. Onex pronounced onex is a singleseat aircraft designed to offer an evenmore economical way to build and fly your sport pilot aircraft. This feature includes all the faa advisory circulars and regulations pertinent to the construction of experimental aircraft. East tennessee lonesome buzzards alan jones virtual flyin for team minimax aircraft, and others. Promote education of all things sonex by amassing tips, links, and hints from other builders, sorted by plans page when possible. A complete library of dvds is available from homebuilthelp for step by step. That has since been floated back to the public, earning onex a tidy profit. Since this logbook editor just reads the existing logbook data file it seems you still have the problem of fsx corrupting the file. Excel pilot logbook is a universally accessible format for life, editable, and easily customized. Builders can use the free service to keep track of their airplane as it is built. Im not building a plane, but i think the average engine on an rv4 would cost more than the whole onex. We invite you to explore and to share your own information. Click on the testimonials tab and see why over 6000 builders are using our software. Jun, 2002 once you build up you log you can look back at any year, month, or day to get the running total of flights for that time period.
The online log is available at following its initial launch at. Im inclined to go polished w the aerovee if it were the. You can also create maintenance schedules and maintenance logs. The sonex builders and pilots foundation is a not for profit type club for all sonex aircraft llc models. Exlusive online community for active builders and pilots of zenith aircraft kits chris heintz zenair light. Our private equity platforms, onex partners and oncap, seek to acquire and build highquality businesses in partnership with talented management teams and focus on execution.
Kitlog pro began simply as an electronic builders log and has since evolved into a complete builders resource tool that has completely revolutionized the experimental aircraft industry. Protect your aircraft s value and improve the way you manage your plane. My mission was simple an airplane i could build and fly, which would seat. Aircraft builder helps you capture your progress using your ipad, and generate a build log when you are done.
Our simple to use software allows you to store trips, aircraft sightings and photos, print trip reports and view other spotters aircraft sightings. Aircraft builder build, log, track and share overview. Steve devines stol ch801 page build log an excellent log showing hours spend on each section. The onex is about an order of magnitude faster too build than the rv4. Zenith aircraft builders and flyers online community of. This blog documents the further adventures of matt dralle and the construction of his rv8 serial number 82880, n998rv ruby vixen.
Discussion contents reflect the views of individual participants only. Still researching a decision on the build of a sonex b vs a onex prefer the b. Onex build log an online log of the making of a onex experimental aircraft. Father, husband, software craftsman, pilot, maker, entrpreneur. However, you see so many sonexs for sale with 50 hours on the tach with auto engines it really makes me wonder whats the issue. Once you build up you log you can look back at any year, month, or day to get the running total of. You can also check out the high definition 1080p videos on my rv8 youtube channel. Refer back to this extensive library throughout the entire building process. Avialoft makes logging your aircraft build quick and easy, so you can get. The average build time for the entire aircraft from the kit is 500700 hours. Digital aircraft maintenance logbook backup and transcription service. Craig catto of catto props, who is building my prop, tells me that with the dual electronic ignition pmagemag the engine should produce a solid 180 hp. Eric newtons bearhawk construction site erics third homebuilt, and his second time to list his online builders log here. The folding wings on the onex are pretty cool though.
Is there any builders log computer software available. Jun 28, 20 to get a flying aircraft from where i stand today is faster and cheaper with a onex kit. Answer a few questions about your flight department, and well set up an online briefing with a flight scheduling demo and recommended implementation approaches that fit your specific needs. I just released a new free software application named buildlog that makes it easy to track time worked while building an experimental aircraft. Builder database login login to maintain your builder listing. Even with a 180hp o360 and constant speed prop, the rv is just stupid cheap to fly and maintain while still cruising at 165 ktas. Looking for downloadable 3d printing models, designs, and cad files. Webbased flight scheduling, aviation data management and reporting software for corporate flight departments. Click on the tab above to search for experimental aircraft builders from all over the world. Promote building and flying safety using existing resources of sonex aircraft, llc, eaa and other established and credible entities. Need to upload a pdf of supplemental drawing or service bulletin. Two, as a record for your own reference of the time spent working on your project. Everything the onex can do my rv will do better, and almost as economically. Planelogix releases free builder logbook general aviation news.
Its handling is very close to the onex, said norris, so they have had no trouble completing their transition. Compatible with vans rv, zenith, sonex, rans, lancair, kitfox, or any other kit plane or plans built. Aero is for and about zenith aircraft builders and flyers. You can also filter this log so you can figure out how many flights you had with a particular aircraft, pilot, aircraft type, or flying field.
Computerized aircraft log manager has been serving the aircraft maintenance community for over 25 years. Brad stauffers aerovee powered onex with sensenich w54jvsl44c fixed pitch. Carrboro, nc planelogix has released a new builder logbook module available to aircraft builders for free. For my engine and aircraft i needed the j9640 mounts.
The experimental aircraft association introduced a new, online eaa builders log. These puppies arent cheap but they are the best mounts made. Jun 30, 2017 carrboro, nc planelogix has released a new builder logbook module available to aircraft builders for free. This is a clip from a homebuilthelp dvd for builders of the popular folding wing onex aircraft kit from sonex. Thanks for your site and for your postings on the sonex builders site. Whether designing your aircraft instrument panel from scratch or redesigning an existing panel, xpanel 5000 makes it easy and provides you with the powerful tools you need to do the job right. The foldingwing design can fit into a garage, or share a t hangar with your flying buddies, be trailered on local roads, and the wing panels are easily removed for trailering at highway speeds. Spottinglog is a new web based application to keep all of your aircraft spotting logs in one place. I expect that it will take me approximately 4 years to build. Discussion for builders, pilots, owners, and those interested in building or owning a onex. Even the wright brothers were homebuilders, since they didnt rely on a factory to construct their airplanes. The purpose of the builder records is to verify that amateur builders did indeed build the aircraft, so the faa inspector or designated airworthiness representative dar appreciates pictures of the amateur builders actually working on the project.
My kitlog is a web based builders hub that showcases experimental aircraft projects from all over the world. The owner of makes no guarantees about the correctness or the accuracy of any of the information on or in any area or page of. I think some people spend more time writing their build logs then they do actually building the airplane it does not matter how polished your build log is as long as the inspector feels you built the airplane. What a great account of the aircraft building process. The interesting thing is the subsonex jet drew the crowds, but it seems that the onex is keeping peoples interest. Congratulations richard, nice scratch build if you got it to fly straight and true on the first flight, even my kitbuilt didnt do that. Three, as a financial record of the cost of your project. Excel pilot logbook professional logbook spreadsheet. You can then create flight logs for these aircraft to keep a running total of all flights on the model. See more than 1121 projects and over 175,904 log entries. May, 2019 onex bought the boeing manufacturing facilities in kansas and oklahoma, eventually forming spirit aerosystems, the company behind every 737 fuselage produced. Llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to. I have another xres to build, and for that one, i will add 2mm of wood to the top surface, and taper it to the end.
Does anyone who was at oskosh have any pictures they could post of the new onex folding wing single seater from sonex. Our modular software is used by customers worldwide to manage their fleets of 1100 aircraft. During onex investment period, hawker beechcraft corporation was a business, specialmission and trainer aircraft manufacturer, designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. Free buildlog software is now available zenith aircraft. Further information can be found in the ip office platform 10. One, it is a legal record of the building of your aircraft.
Online builder log documenting the construction of sonex 604, a homebuilt kit airplane from sonex aircraft, ltd. Our platform onex invests and manages capital on behalf of shareholders, institutional investors and high net worth clients from around the world. Work and other things in life takes too much time for me to be able to finish the rv4 in a reasonable time frame right now, and im not getting any younger. Onex sonex aircraft step by step building demonstration. Kitlog pro is an organizational tool that allows the builder of any type of aircraft to create, archive, maintain, and display the entire building process. I only have the sonex tail kit so far, so no serial number has been assigned to. Convenient and efficient software for the maintenance professional.
Builderlog experimental aircraft builder log coming soon. Onex also owns a sizable stake in the aircraft leasing groups bbam and fly leasing. Mar 12, 2012 a black pen and lined paper worked just fine for me. My name is bjornar svingen, and i am building this onex experimental aircraft. Shaped up and married to the center section, everything looks pretty good. Jared and tabithas bearhawk construction log the story. Builders pages sonex builders and pilots foundation. Here is a link to sonex aircraft, the designer of the aircraft and the producer of the kit. Onex build good flight irene a rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.
It is a simple yet well laid out book that you can see here. I was wondering what might use as a good estimate for build time for both the onex and sonex. Apr 21, 2019 my name is bjornar svingen, and i am building this onex experimental aircraft. Jared and tabithas bearhawk construction log the story of n805tb.
Each flight log can also add history or fuel consumption logs to the models accessories if you so desire. My current logbook is one i purchased from sportys pilot shop. The dream of flight a great website about flying and becoming a pilot with links and information. Currently there are over 2,000 experimental aircraft builders from around the world using kitlog pro. See for yourself why aircraftlogs is the fastest growing aircraft scheduling software in business aviation. This free pilot logbook uses simple excel formulas to make everyday pilot logbook calculations easy simply download the logbook and start making entries the logbook does the rest using this logbook will eliminate mistakes in addition. This is a great way to build your own unique aircraft and be licensed. Even if it is never completed, which is only a remote possibility since im in good health, the fun of construction is a real joy. See a wide variety of experimental aircraft pictures, including details of how they were built. Sonex aircraft, llc is committed to providing the recreational aviation community innovative, costeffective and efficient aircraft kits, powerplants, and accessories and supporting them with industryleading customer service. Kit number 60 started life in marietta ga with richard ogletree, and we purchsed it from him in 2009.
The world of homebuilt aircraft officially known in the united states as experimental amateurbuilt aircraft has existed as long as powered flight. Add photos, videos, and more to catalog the homebuilder journey. A forum for sonex aircraft builders and enthusiasts. Xpanel software, the leader in instrument panel design. Craig is pitching my prop for maximum cruise and at 2700 rpm top speed is calculated to be 205mph. My logbook was totally lost a couple days ago with hundreds of hours and now fsx has started a new one. Its hard not to recommend a onex if you want a vw powered single seat airplane.
N805tb is a bob barrowsdesigned bearhawk 4place with plans number 1063, built from bearhawk aircraft avipro kit number 60. I didnt register there because i just dont need another membershipaccountat least not until i decide to build a sonex. Builderlog is a modern app for logging your experimental aircraft build. Apr 23, 2020 welcome to the zenith and zenair builders and flyers online community. Aircraft building experimental aircraft association. One method will be to use an inverted header tank with a flop tube mounted just downstream the main tank. Our private equity platforms, onex partners and oncap, seek to acquire and build highquality businesses in partnership with talented management teams and focus on execution theses rather than macroeconomic or industry trends.
Build thread xres 2meter sailplane from germany page 2. While the book is great for a hard copy i wanted a faster way to pull up my time and a way to break down hours more efficiently. At first, building your own aircraft might seem like a crazy idea. Nessa aircraft a site to inspire amateur aircraft builders on alternate selections for an economical safe approach to flying. Kitlogpro downloads experimental aircraft builders log.
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