Back in 1971, Sonex Aircraft founder and president John Monnett began designing and building the first Sonerai 1 for $1,200—including a new engine—to compete in the newly-conceived Formula Vee air racing class. It wasn’t long before other builders began requesting plans for the aircraft, and John was in business, eventually offering the Sonerai in several configurations. Now, Sonex has grown substantially to include several popular models of plans-built and kit-built experimental aircraft.
Sonerai Comes Back In-House at Sonex
Key Takeaways:
- Sonex Aircraft has officially brought the Sonerai series (plans and parts) back in-house to its Oshkosh, Wisconsin facility, ensuring direct support for builders.
- Originally designed by Sonex founder John Monnett in 1971, the Sonerai is celebrated as a popular, high-performance, aerobatic, and fun-to-fly homebuilt aircraft.
- The Sonerai remains an exceptionally cost-effective project, with an estimated finished cost around $21,000-$23,000, though it requires diverse building skills such as welding, riveting, and fiberglass work.
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