John Monnett always thought of himself as a jet pilot, but as his 50s began drawing to a close he realized the only way that was going to happen was if he built one himself. Luckily for Monnett, his day job is founder and president of Oshkosh-based Sonex Aircraft, a kit builder already known for airplanes like the Sonex-B, the Xenos-B and the OneX.
Creating a Mini Personal Jet
Key Takeaways:
- John Monnett, founder of Sonex Aircraft, realized his ambition to fly a jet by developing the SubSonex, an affordable kit-built personal jet.
- The SubSonex underwent significant design evolution, including overcoming initial engine challenges and crucial landing gear modifications, to become the reliable JSX-2 model available today.
- Offering an accessible entry into personal jet ownership, the SubSonex kit, engine, and avionics cost approximately $130,000 and is lauded by Monnett for being easy to fly and capable of cruising at 230-240 knots.
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