One of the great aspects of homebuilt aircraft is the ability to customize and tailor our planes to our own interests and requirements. The plane is at the airport and ready to fly, but what items should a builder consider as they make the transition from a builder to an operator? We discuss the objectives, considerations and key info needed for effective project closeout.Īpril 2020 Episode 72 - "Customizing Your Sonex Experience" Experience has highlighted many of the common problem areas a second owner may encounter, and we cover some key advice to keep you out of the NTSB database. Non-builder owners of experimental aircraft show a disturbing trend in the accident data, sometimes running into problems within the first few hours or even the flight home with their new airplane. June 2020 Episode 74 - "Second Owner Survival Tips"
We cover the techniques used on a typical pattern flight, discuss the speeds and performance a pilot will commonly see, and lay down the foundation for flying a Sonex pattern with precision.
The Sonex is a great handling, easy flying sport plane with absolutely no bad habits. We discuss a rent experience where an owner sold the plane and hear about the thought process and logistics of how that played out.Īugust 2020 Episode 75 - "Pattern Precision" September 2020 Episode 76 - "Selling Your Sonex"Įach Sonex builder or owner will eventually reach the point where it's time to sell the plane. We speak with two pilots that recently passed that milestone and hear their advice for taking flight. Sooner or later it will be time to fly your new Sonex, and there are a few things that you'll want to keep in mind as you prepare for the big day. October 2020 Episode 77 - "Taking Flight in Your New Sonex" We review the syllabus, talk with a new Sonex pilot who recently used the syllabus for his own Sonex transition, and offer some practical advice to those looking to train in the future. The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation published a training syllabus designed to guide pilots through the process of gaining proficiency to fly their Sonex airplanes, and satisfy their insurance requirements so they can obtain insurance coverage. With spring finally here and new builders reading their planes for first flight, new owners getting ready to ferry their newly-purchased Sonex home, and the rest of us thinking about knocking the rust off on our own proficiency, it's time to discuss Transition Training. Each show we interview a different Sonex builder or pilot and discuss technical topics, tips and tricks, flying adventures, news and current events.Īpril 2021 Episode 78 - "Transition Training with the SBPF Syllabus" SonexFlight is a monthly podcast where we talk all things related to the Sonex line of kit-build aircraft.
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