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:
- The Sonerai aircraft series, originally designed by Sonex Aircraft founder John Monnett in 1971, has officially returned to Sonex Aircraft, which will now directly offer plans and parts.
- Despite being sold through various companies over the decades, Monnett consistently retained the Intellectual Property rights to the Sonerai, prompting its integration back into Sonex for better support.
- The Sonerai remains a popular, high-performance, and aerobatic homebuilt aircraft, known for its exceptional value with an estimated finished cost of around $21,340-$22,940.
- This move ensures enhanced support for new and existing builders, including updated plan sets, parts, and new components, now available directly from Sonex Aircraft.
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