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 founder John Monnett in 1971, has officially returned to Sonex Aircraft in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with plans and parts now directly available from the company.
- After being managed by various companies for decades, Sonex re-acquired the Sonerai intellectual property to provide comprehensive support, updated plans, and new components for builders.
- The Sonerai continues to be a popular and affordable homebuilt aircraft, known for its performance and aerobatic capabilities, with an estimated completion cost around $21,000-$23,000.
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