Performance: 80 hp 2180 AeroVee: Empty Weight (average) 620 lbs. By 2014, 500 customer built aircraft had been completed. Perhaps one or more of the Sonex gatherings could be used for that purpose and put to rest once and for all, who really does have the best performing Sonex out there for any particular airplane category and event. My real conclusions were that Sonex did a very good job of testing and recommending props for their aircraft. Very interesting and somewhat applicable to VW engine use on aircraft. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. Many thanks to my wife and family for their… Read More. Discussion of the Aerovee kit engine. The Sonex, Waiex and Xenos are a family of lightweight, metal, low-wing, two seat homebuilt aircraft. Douglas B Scripture Sonex 1678. sonex1678 Posts: 58 Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:09 pm Location: Melbourne, FL. Top. The AeroVee 2.1 is a complete VW Conversion Engine Kit Package, by AeroConversions. Customers installing the AeroVee on aircraft other than Sonex aircraft may make custom slip-on pipes to fit virtually any installation, or trim/re-bend the provided extension pipes to suit. I'd like to know more about how you managed the fresh air feed w/ a K&N filter. Motor mount drawings are supplied for all three recommended powerplants: the 2180cc Volkswagen, 2200 Jabiru, and 3300 Jabiru. SonexBuilders.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Jeremy Monnett takes you on a flying tour of the Sonex Sport Acro with the New AeroVee Turbo installed! “Test pilot Jake Logan stayed aloft and ran 3000+ rpm,” writes Dave, “Jake stated the plane flew great and all temps were in the green. The following message was posted on the Sonex and Aerovee discussion groups on 12/2/2010: Hello again Sonex eGroups-There has been a great deal of data comparisons lately and we would like to comment on the important points that impact individual aircraft performance, the collection, interpretation and reporting process of the data used for those comparisons, and the very specific … ", "Sonex shows new B models for first time", "Specifications - Tail Configuration: Y-tail", "First Flight Expected Soon For Jet-Powered Sonex", "Jet-Powered Glider Completes Test Flights", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sonex_Aircraft_Sonex&oldid=990446378, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 November 2020, at 14:52. Kits are produced and marketed by Sonex Aircraft, a small manufacturer based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. With the recommended options the price for the VW engine kit is about $8,500 - … Was your oil cooler also on the bottom? I also used a K&N filter that was much larger than the standard paper filter. Sonex Aerospace’s AeroConversions AeroVee Turbo 100hp (above, left) is well-suited to power the Teros’ increased gross weight at high-altitudes vs. the original Xenos Motorglider’s use of the normally aspirated AeroVee 80hp engine at lighter flying weights. Board index ‹ Engines and Firewall Forward ‹ Aerovee; Change font size; Print view; FAQ; Aerovee Turbo Perfomance Question. It can be geared up with 4 engine installation choices consisting of AeroVee/ AeroVee Turbo, Jabiru/ CAMit 3300, UL-350 series and Rotax 912 series. The AeroVee 2.1 package is a 2180 cc, 80 hp Aero-Engine that can be run on AvGas or Auto Fuel. You can't go wrong with the Sensenich or the Prince P-tip. This image is taken 2 minutes prior to engine shut-down. Advanced Ignition troubleshoot. “AeroVee 80 ran flawless and I got my 1+ hours at 3000+ RPM as recommended in the AeroVee manual. I can still remember the basic numbers. I fed the AeroInjector outside air rather than "under the cowl" air. But I've learned to not trust anyone's performance numbers, even mine, and I wish we had more opportunity to test one Sonex side by side with another for reliable bragging rights. Solo climb 700 ft. per min @ 100 MPH WOT 150 mph @ 3750 RPM Typical Cruise 135 mph @ 3500 RPM. ACV-E01-03 AeroVee Exhaust features shorter extension pipes for installation on Onex single-place aircraft. I also found that the temperature drop in my aerocarb was about 70 degrees. The Sonex leverages horsepower in small, lightweight aircraft engines very efficiently, offering The Best Performance Per Dollar, and boasts an incredibly robust airframe with ample structural safety margin allowing aerobatics into the IAC competetion levels. [11], "Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (E-LSA)", "Final: ANN Names the 2006 Plane Of The Year--E-LSA Kit Category", "Sonex -- The Sport Aircraft Reality Check! Andy Carter, Sonex SN#1109 has been featured in a recent issue of LAA Light Aviation magazine in the UK. I wonder what the induction air temperature is when the VW engines are rated for horsepower? Aircraft… Read More. random user submitted photo. Climb performance was very similar at all altitudes. This aircraft has a fuel capability of 20 United States gallons. This allows cooler air to reach the carb but still doesn't require any form of carb heat. Now that more people are flying behind turbocharged AeroVee's, I am hoping to start a thread on actual performance numbers for comparison sake. The new turbocharged engine is rated at 100 hp. by lakespookie » Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:50 pm . Email: microlightmike@me.com _____ Follow Pilot Mag on Facebook and Twitter Sonex Waiex-B Engine as well as Performance. Just like the normally-aspirated AeroVee, the AeroVee Turbo can be installed in any suitable homebuilt aircraft design. (Engine options include AeroVee VW conversions, UL Power 260 or 350 and Rotax 912) Manufacturer. This is perfect for running 100 LL avgas. “First flight of Sonex C-IGMW was at CYLW, on 15 Oct 2020 with test pilot Bill Bryan at the controls,” writes Peter, “Very successful flight, very responsive and lots of… In 2014, a turbocharger was developed as a $3,995 modification to existing AeroVee engines. UK agent. Aerovee Performance. [2] Skip to content. Engine and Turbo temperatures one minute before shutting the engine down from an abusive engine ground run test. Onex First Flight: Wes Ragle. I seem to remember it being an estimate based on RPM and propeller specs, but I don't know if it was in a dyno situation, or an in aircraft number. The Liquid Cooled system offers superior performance even in harsher conditions. All of the supplied components are brand-new, zero-time parts. Specifications (AeroVee 2.1) Congratulations to Dave Conwell of Peru, Indiana whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 1353) flew for the first time on June 24th! Sonex, Ltd. aircraft offer the Best Performance per Dollar for the Sport Pilot. Oshkosh, WI 54902. www.sonexaircraft.com. It seems to improve the running characteristics of the engine. The Sonex can also be built from plans. How can it be test? A complete kit based Sonex can be constructed for as little as USD$25,600. Ships with intstallation hardware and instructions. The AeroVee engine is manufactured and marketed by AeroConversions, a part of Sonex Aircraft. “Test pilot Jake Logan stayed aloft and ran 3000+ rpm,” writes Dave, “Jake stated the plane flew great and all temps were in the green. Using the latest technology, the AeroVee Turbo package builds on the success of the modern AeroVee, available since 2002, and over 40 years of VW conversion development by Sonex Aircraft. A complete kit based Sonex can be constructed for as little as USD $25,600. Sonex Aircraft's Sonex, Waiex, and Onex sport planes, the Xenos sport motorglider, and the SubSonex Personal Jet offer outstanding performance in an easy to build, easy to fly kit package that can be purchased and completed with full technical support at an unrivaled price. This aircraft has a fuel capacity of 20 US gallons. [1][3][4], Company founder, John Monnett was approached by an Italian business looking for an aircraft that would meet their Microlight category. Eventually a clean-sheet design was built around a Jabiru or VW engine installation with similar all-aluminum box fuselage construction as the Monnett Moni. [6][7], The Sonex, Waiex and Xenos all qualify as American experimental light-sport aircraft (ELSA).[8]. AeroConversions (Sonex) recommends that the engine be setup with an 8.0:1 compression ratio. Sonex Aircraft is now accepting orders for its long-anticipated AeroVee Turbo engine, with deliveries to begin in the fourth quarter of 2014. Range: 550 miles: Cruise Speed @ Sea Level* 130 mph: Cruise Speed @ 8000 ft (TAS) 150 mph: Power Loading (GW/HP) 13.125: T.O. Sonex Aircraft CEO and EAA lifetime member Jeremy Monnett presents an update on the newest 100-hp VW engine, the AeroVee Turbo. Congratulations to Dave Conwell of Peru, Indiana whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 1353) flew for the first time on June 24th! (Just felt good there :-) According … The SONEX has a very clean and aerodynamic design that gives it excellent performance. Aerovee Turbo Perfomance Question. The SONEX can be fitted with various light weight engines between 80 to 120 hp. In order to obtain accurate data, I'm hoping that owners will offer as much data as possible. The Sterba in 56 x 54 will perform very close and only costs $400. Mike Moulai. A variation of Sonerai was initially proposed to meet the 40 mph minimum flight speed requirement. A Forum for Sonex Aircraft Builders and Enthusiasts . I did not test any climb props. VW prop hub on Aerovee; How an Aerovee gets 80 hp; AeroVee Valve Adjustment; Timing the Aerovee. The engine ‘can’ run 92 octane auto gasoline, but not unless the compression ration is below 7.6:1 (7.0:1 is best). What do you plan to do on the Onex? It can be equipped with four engine installation options including AeroVee / AeroVee Turbo, Jabiru / CAMit 3300, UL-350 series and Rotax 912 series. [5] The Sonex can accept various lightweight – less than 200 lb (91 kg) – engines of between 80 to 130 hp (60 to 97 kW). Bob Mika uses a duct from the oil cooler intake area to a shroud wrapped around the carb air filter. I saw this email/post on one of the yahoo lists I monitor. For those who … “I made my first flight 4/11/20 and stayed aloft 1.2 hours,” writes Gary. One thing to think about with cold induction air is the possibility of carb/intake ice. Congratulations to Peter Weber of Winfield, British Columbia, Canada whose tri-gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Sonex (S/N 1668) flew for the first time on October 15th! “A VW Type 1 1835 engine built as followers; Scat C25 cam, 041 performance heads with 40mm intake and 35mm exhaust, 7.5 CR , 300CFM carb, four tube into one headers and otherwise blueprinted should give the following HP. Using a timing light; The Sonex Airplane. AeroConversions product designers and engineers are dedicated to providing simple, elegant and low-cost solutions for sport flying. A few mph perhaps. I made some measurements on my standare AeroVee installation, and I found the air going into the air filter was 70-90 degrees warmer than the outside air temp. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. The Sonex plans contain several construction options, including conventional or tricycle landing gear, as well as a center or dual stick. High performance is achieved through a clean aerodynamic shape and simple, light weight construction. Re: AeroVee Performance (Cold Air Induction), http://www.sonexfoundation.com/Yahoo_files.html. High performance is achieved through a clean aerodynamic shape and simple, light weight construction. Cruising at a 130 mph at sea level is quite good! The Sonex can be built from scratch using factory supplied drawings or may be assembled in approximately 800 to 1,000 hours using the precut complete airframe kit. If auto gas is run in this engine with an 8.0:1 ratio then pre-detonation may occur. The Sonex Waiex-B aircraft is powered by a 2,180 cc AeroVee turbo engine that can create a power result of 80 hp. How does the Magnetron Ignition System Function? If you add a cold air intake you might want to be able to shut off the cold air and go back to under cowl air in case of ice. The AeroVee Turbo is rated as a 100 horsepower engine at sea level, and yields significant performance enhancement to the Sonex line of aircraft without breaking the bank. The Sonex can be built from scratch using factory supplied drawings or may be assembled in approximately 800 to 1,000 hours using the precut complete airframe kit. Sonex First Flight: Dave McGloon. A Forum for Sonex Aircraft Builders and Enthusiasts. Thanks, Doug. The SONEX is an all metal two place monoplane designed to meet the needs of the European and Domestic sport aircraft markets. My Sonex was pretty much a stock AeroVee setup with one exceptions. The AeroVee Turbo was run HARD with sustained MAP of approx. So the cowl had an opening in the front? Sonex Aircraft, LLC, 511 Aviation Rd. Sonex, Ltd. is the designer and manufacturer of the Sonex and Waiex sport planes as well as the Xenos Motorglider. Sonex Aircraft in the News: Andy Carter's UK Sonex Featured in LAA Light Aviation 10-29-10. Sonex Waiex-B Engine and Performance The Sonex Waiex-B aircraft is powered by a 2,180 cc AeroVee turbo engine that can produce a power output of 80 hp. Many thanks to my wife and family for their… Read More. 44 inches Hg. Engine: The standard engine for the Sonex is the AeroVee - a “VW Beetle” based auto conversion rated at 80 hp (at a high 3400 rpm) that is sold as a Conversion Kit and needs to be assembled. AeroConversions products include the AeroVee Engine, AeroCarb, AerConversions Trim System and Throttle Quadrants, along with many other parts and accessories. by sonex1678 » Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:35 pm . Congratulations to Gary Novotny of Chuckey, Tennessee whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0199) flew for the first time on April 11th! Details will include the latest flight test data and developments. The AeroVee Turbo is rated at 100 horsepower at sea level and yields significant performance enhancement to … Does anyone know if Sonex has posted a performance chart (HP and torque curve) for the turbo like the one on their website for the non-turbo model; and if so, where it is located? [9][10], The aviation website Aero-News.Net named the Sonex the Plane Of The Year - E-LSA Kit Category for 2006.