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Would love to test fly a Sonex in the bay area

PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 1:26 pm
by gregsonex
I'm interested in purchasing a Sonex. I haven't flown in one so would at minimum like to sit in one if not fly around for a short amount of time. I normally fly out of KPAO or KSQL but I could also come to a different airport if that's more convenient. I'm also planning to attend Oshkosh this year so if that's better we can do that as well. I'm a new pilot so looking to build cross country time, fly locally , and eventually do some IFR training.

Re: Would love to test fly a Sonex in the bay area

PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 11:40 pm
by BRS
gregsonex wrote:... I'm a new pilot so looking to build cross country time, fly locally , and eventually do some IFR training.


I would not recommend a sonex to someone wanting to build XC time and learn IFR skills. It's a fun plane but not well suited for how you describe your mission. A C172 or C182 (if you can afford it) would be a better bang for your buck because you could possibly sell it for the purchase price and buy something else after building time and ratings. That's my opinion, anyways.

Re: Would love to test fly a Sonex in the bay area

PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:09 am
by karmarepair
Come sit in mine at San Rafael, see my Private Message.

Re: Would love to test fly a Sonex in the bay area

PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:31 am
by Bryan Cotton
It's a great cross country airplane. Or a good one, at least. It's the wrong airplane for IFR training.