Building log book designing buildings wiki share your construction industry knowledge. All offer wonderful performance in an easytobuild, easytofly kit package that can be purchased and completed with full. Sector expertise ensures optimised returns for all clients. Each a unique flying experience over beautiful terrain. Sonex aircraft, llc is an american kit aircraft manufacturer located in oshkosh, wisconsin. This site is one builders experience, and a journey of discovery. Here about 30 popular homebuilt aircraft, italian aircraft, stelio frati, aircraft kits sites such as sequoia aircraft corporation. The monnett moni is a sport aircraft developed in the united states in the early 1980s and marketed for homebuilding designed by john monnett, who coined the term air recreation vehicle to describe it, it is a singleseat motorglider with a low, cantilever wing and a vtail. All products mentioned are not necessarily recommended for use, but are included for informational purposes only. Builders pages sonex builders and pilots foundation. In our 50year history we have been formed and nurtured by highly motivated and skilled. I am building a waiex aircraft from sonex aircraft llc. Potential sonex builders learn basic skills before writing a big check for a kit.
Michaels sonex taildragger build log in australia in progress. Select a login user login if you are seeking a tradesman and have posted a job to then you can log in here to manage all of your job postings, provisional quotes and job progress. Build this airplane for 10 grand how to get from the dollar store to the runway. National kit evaluation team nket approved fastbuild 51% rule versions of the sonex, waiex, and onex. Simply post your job and start receiving free quotes from tradesmen in your area today. The sonex plans contain several construction options, including conventional or. Better mufflers for the ej22ej25 rotary wing forum.
Do more from the field with the construction daily log solution from jonas. This site is one builder s experience, and a journey of discovery. The rutan model 61 longez is a homebuilt aircraft with a canard layout designed by burt rutan s rutan aircraft factory. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. This years alternative engine buyers guide is a little different than those before. It is specifically designed for first homebuilt time builders. As some of you may know, i built and documented here a sonex which i owned from 20082015.
The new glareshield features a continuously curving sheet of metal that should build very quickly. Sashco log builder caulking is designed to meet the demanding sealant needs log homes and is compatible with most construction materials. Builders, about a month ago we had greg down to finish and test run his 3,000 cc corvair equipped with a weseman billet crank. Best aircraft manufacturer of all time is a public top list created by listnerd on on november 27th 2012.
It is suggested that this is done by issuing a building log book to the buildings. I suppose a lot of people had to dodge aside as i walked the road with my eyes down, buried in the book. This page has been created as the index to my more than 160 sonex building logs that document the construction of my sonex. My friend peter van schalkwyk just completed the 40 hours phase 1 tests on the waiex i.
Im only barely not totally electronically illiterate so ive been figuring this out pretty gradually, but after reading the aeroelectric connection book and listening to some podcasts and youtube videos, i think i have a decent start. Builders can choose powerplants ranging from 85 hp to 200 hp. I guess i drove my wife nuts not having a project so she told me to build a new airplane. Sashco log builder caulking is water resistant in 14 hours. Promote building and flying safety using existing resources of sonex aircraft, llc, eaa and other established and credible entities. Rebuild of pyro dominator single n401jc rotary wing forum. The concept of modern log building was born 25 years ago with the first edition of building with logs.
Nov 25, 20 the first is our newspaper the second is our library and store. This web site is in no way a publication of sonexltd. Aircraft presently offered include sonex, waiex, and onex sport planes, the xenos sport motorglider, and the subsonex personal jet. Fast forward a year and i had the money to buy my airframe kit last october, and in the meantime they released the new bmodels. Kitplanes magazine aircraft technical book company. Dont know why but i like to track certain things and one of them is landings in the kolb and waiex. Build time for a sonexb is about 1,000 hours, the company says. Builders, i have collected in this one story a complete overview of the corvair power option for builders considering or working on the spa panther kit aircraft and sonex airframes. As you look through these model books for ideas and examples of how to use udl, use me as your guide. Corvair power for panther and sonex reference page.
The waiex and sonex b model plans only come with enough information to build the kit. This is the best grouping of sonex build tips i have found all in one place. No job site is complete without this record keeping tool. Browse our inventory of new and used experimentalhomebuilt aircraft for sale near you at. This is a 2 place tailwheel aircraft built from a fully aluminium kit. Builders corner rebuild of pyro dominator single n401jc. Plans built homebuilt aircraft aviation construction. The accounting department an enterprise level practise. This website is designed to use frames, however, you may proceed straight to the menu page.
Waiex w0162, jim hickes example of the y tail model, sonex 814, jim. Many earlier builders and enthusiasts know monnett for his monerai, moni, and monex racer, all of which share the ytail. Bloomington weekly leader archives, nov 30, 1888, p. Scott hopes the duct tape reduces excess cooling airflow to the engine. All who loved log homes could, for the first time, learn how to build one. Just a heads up that only the a model sonex can be scratch built. The foundations intent is to make available to the sonex community as much technical information as possible. The complete copy of the online pea patch post only appears a day before the next meeting. Looks like a good sensible model to build as it was a low wing japanese fighter with good lines and would be fairly easy to build.
Me sitting in the factorys sonex sa sport acro while i attended the builders. The prototype, n79ra, of the longez first flew on june 12, 1979. It is one of the most reasonably priced kits on the market, its all sheet metal with. Dynon avionics servo mounting instructions sonexwaiex roll kit 7 101866000 rev a wiring overview the following diagram provides an overview of the autopilotspecific wiring installation. Sport pilot 73 sep 2017 by recreational aviation australia. What is the process of making the aircraft airworthy. Discussion in home builders and sport pilots started by n659hb, jun 17.
The sonex, waiex, and xenos plans provide sufficient detail for constructing your aircraft. Many moons ago i bought an early glasair rudder kit and decided very quickly that im not into fiberglass, epoxy and micro balloons. Zenith aircraft company is in the exclusive business of designing, developing and manufacturing kit aircraft. This site is aircraft a running log of my building homebuilt from start aircraft to finish. This is my first airplane kit that i have started building. Log builder caulking by sashco is a log home caulking sealant with a limited lifetime warranty.
Moving a certified aircraft to another category, operating an experimental internationally. I will give you tips and ideas on how to use your book most effectively with your audience, and highlight ways to use coaches, media, and reader prompts to make your book more engaging and effective for your audience. It is derived from the varieze, which was first offered to homebuilders in 1976. It is meant to be an aid in building the aircraft and its methods are presented only as a suggestion to builders. Subscribe to the sonex aircraft technical updates mailing list below part of the sonex and aeroconversions web updates mailing list for automatic email notification of new drawing revisions, service bulletins and other technical documentation. It was clear to me, the sonex was going to be my build project. For installation components in section four, contact dan and rachel directly. Proper documentation is perhaps the most important aspect of construction project management. Sonex aircraft, llc has expanded its subkit product line to include the xenos motorglider. Step by step video instructions for building a sonex kit aircraft. Just keep the old log book and transfer the total hours from the old one to the first page of the new one. Construction on the airframe started 2 december 2005.
As i assembled my waiex, i kept a pretty detailed builders log and tried. The second advantage of log construction is durability. Daves sonex builders log welcome to my builders log for sonex. Builders can print out sections as they see the need, but much of the work can be done by referring to. Welcome to the online builder s log for waiex sn w0044. In addition, in addition, aircraft spruce has contracted with burrall sanders of free flight composites to have a cozy aircraft on display and to answer builder questions at. The sonex builders and pilots foundation is a not for profit type club for all sonex aircraft llc models.
Also, if you scratch build an a model you will truly have to scratch build. Note for all you corvair builders out there, just how large the front. Take the time to study the pages and look over the entire sheet before. They dont have the part dimensions needed to scratch built. In the past, the line dividing traditional powerplants from the alternatives was drawn by the certified engines. Sonex aircraft has introduced two new airplane kits, the sonex and waiex bmodels. Jan 21, 20 heading south i made it to the ul barn area, still reading the manual. This allows rans to instantly update everyones assembly instructions. Website was easy to use and within 24 hours i had been contacted by two builders, over the next few days i had five builders visit my. I intend to use a vw volkswagon derived engine with a 2 blade propellor. The last remaining hurdle for a sonex selection was to find local builders, from whom i could possibly draw on for support, if needed.
The links below are stories that already appear on these two sites, they are just arranged here to support this introduction to corvair power for panther and cleanex builders. John moyle gives us a brief look at the semiautobiographical, but mostly technical writing designed for the firsttime airplane designer to design, build and fly a unique experimental aircraft. Turtle deck detailsfuselage aft fuselage no real c. If you stuff things up, and you will, its not too big of a problem to fix. With over 100,000 copies sold, this book inspired thousands of ownerbuilt homes.
There is no printed book to carry around unless you download the pdf file and print it. Our team of specialists provide endtoend services, from accounts, through complete payroll administration, compliance, management reporting, right up to cfo consulting. Michael stoddard experimental aircraft builders log. Part l of the building regulations conservation of fuel and power requires that the building owner is issued with information about the building services to help them operate the building properly and efficiently. The techniques shown are not necessarily the best or only methods, and are not intended for instructional purposes. Welcome to the online builders log for waiex sn w0044. Well its not an ugly aircraft by any means, it just looks like what it is, essentially a waiex with a turbine mounted to the top.
Kitplanes magazine ebooks are the complete issues in electronic format which you may read on your computer or any other compatible viewing device. The links below are builders logs and are external content not controlled or endorsed by the. Ron wanttajas book kit airplane construction is a good overview. Aircraft spruce catalog 2017 united parcel service cargo. Best employer of all time is a public top list created by listnerd on on november 27th 2012. Construction is of metal throughout, and it is intended to be easy and inexpensive to build and fly.
I just make a note of the cumulative total in my log book next to the landing column. The construction and maintenance daily log provides a single, uniform, sturdy, bound volume in which to keep job site records for the entire year. This production is not associated or endorsed by sonex aircraft. Shop talk robbie culver, president sonex builders and pilots foundation in may 2014 the sonex builders and pilots foundation marks its. It does not replace or supersede the documentation provided with the kit. Cooling problems is about pushing the engine harder than it needs to be. Maximum speed for this diminutive biplane is 180 mph, it cruises at and stalls at 50. A first time builder with no previous experience in sheet metal or aircraft construction, i attended the may, 2007 sonex workshop. Builders tips and instructions are not meant to replace the plans and instructions from sonexltd. At the time of his writing this he could be reached at philsimon777 at comcast dot net. About me and why i am building a waiex latest posts. The b version is the first major upgrade to the basic sonexwaiex design. Generic new modelling technique for turbofan engines thrust. Its interesting to see how many ladings i get out of tires.
We dont have time for a book here though, so ill focus on the positive. Sonex aircraft wicks tool supplies avery tool supply. It wont be as big a s a real 767 but if you scale the speed i bet it will be almost as fast. Read bloomington weekly leader newspaper archives, nov 30, 1888, p. Items on the best employer of all time top list are added by the community and ranked using our secret ranking sauce. Rutan longez gwily fitted with baggage pods under wings. Aircraft builders logbook, aircraft technical book co.
A commercially licensed pilot, he has logged over 5000 hours in. Promote education of all things sonex by amassing tips, links, and hints from other builders, sorted by plans page when possible. Written concisely with great care in explaining important details, the log construction manual brings clarity, insight, depth, and even humor to the log builders craft. Republic of the philippines province of pampanga city of san fernando local building official division construction logbook sheet building permit no. The sonex, waiex and xenos are a family of lightweight, metal, lowwing, two seat homebuilt. Pea patch post for november, 2014 entire november 2014 newsletter 22 minutes for dialup or throttled internet approximately 27 seconds for broadband 3gbelow is for those with only dialup or those.
The construction and maintenance daily log helps you record all of the days important events. There are cheaper powerplants, but builders will end up spending more because they will have to buy a propeller speed reduction unit, panzera adds. Most builders start with the tail section and other small things like the control surfaces. Features steel tube fuselage, spruce wing and overall fabric covering which makes the project an easy one for first time builders with average skills. The leading outsourced accounting service for labour hire and specialist medical practices. It includes tips on workshop, tools, what he would do. Rethinking my plan, i turned west, out the gate and even passed my favorite steamed cornonthecob fine dining experience.
I flew the companys bright yellow waiex with designer john monnett. 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. Then not too long ago i bought a sonex waiex tail kit, and never started on it as i wasnt sure if it was the right plane for me so i sold it. Some sonex builders have modified the design with a swiveling. Construction project log book includes companion interactive pdf forms. Find a tradesman find a local tradesman book a builder uk.
Eventually a cleansheet design was built around a jabiru or vw engine installation. This production is not associated or endorsed bynote. I determined that there were at least 5 builders in my direct area 50km, who were either actively building or already flying the sonex. A log building ties time honoured tradition into our sometimes uncertain todays, giving a sense of continuity and stability that is unusual in modern housing. Id rather see something like a 2 seat mini cirrus jet that could have some more speed and utility. Perhaps this comes from log construction being old in canadian history. Sonex with a y empennage he built in his garage during the last three years. A place to post updates on my progress and document building a sonex waiex b kit at home. Like sonex and waiex subkits, xenos subkits are designed to give builders more flexibility and options, according to company officials, who note subkits allow potential builders to get started with a minimal initial investment. The oshkosh, wisconsin, plane builder says the new b models offer more room inside, more panel space, more fuel. We have been using the suppertraps on our sparrow hawk and have found them to be loud. In most states it is a legal requirement to keep daily records. Posts by subject grouping mouse over it and hold for the subnav build log. I know i was shouting just then but i had to to be heard above the engine noise.
Im interested in building either a sonex or waiex in the next five years or so. I built my waiex tail kit in summer 2015 which i bought in 2011. It has a wide landing gear which provides superb ground handling and easy landing qualities. Engineered plans and howto instructions for building an ultralight aircraft, personal helicopter, and other homebuild projects. A forum for sonex aircraft builders and enthusiasts. Improved record keeping will lead to better project organization, a better understanding of the work and the costs, fewer hassles over disputed changes and ultimately increased profitability. This is a comprehensive book for log home owner builders, beginners as well as professionals. Top manufacturers include lancair, vans, glasair, autogyro, staudacher, airplane factory, alpi aviation, aviat, brditschka, and golden circle air. Some may find the helpful hints and images on the following web sites useful during the building process. Aeros helicopter construction plans for the aeros homebuilt helicopter. The central theme of this book is the energy method, which enhances understanding of the standard methods and provides. Sonex announces 2place subsonix personal jet page 2. Items on the best aircraft manufacturer of all time top list are added by the community and ranked using our secret ranking sauce.
Guest editorial, greg crouchley, waiexcorvair builder. Builder database login login to maintain your builder listing. His kitbuilt sonex first flew in 1998, and with the introduction of the sonexb in 2016. Evans aircraft market plans for vw powered aircraft you build. The waiex is actually the airplane we had in mind even before the sonex, monnett told me. Since most logs move within the first few years after building due to moisture loss and shrinkage, it is crucial to start out caulking your log home using the right productsashco log builder. Discussion in home builders and sport pilots started by. Ive read from canadian builders that there are periodic inspections throughout the build to allow the inspection of areas that would no longer be visible after construction.