Xenos-B News – Sonex Aircraft https://www.sonexaircraft.com The Sport Aircraft Reality Check! Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:19:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.sonexaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-gold_wings_3937-32x32.jpg Xenos-B News – Sonex Aircraft https://www.sonexaircraft.com 32 32 145799239 New: Upgraded Tail Kits for Xenos Builders! https://www.sonexaircraft.com/new-xenos-tail-kit/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:19:08 +0000 https://www.sonexaircraft.com/?p=21991 Read More]]>
Sonex is excited to announce new, easier to build Xenos Tail Kits! All new Xenos Tail Kits now feature finished matched-hole stabilizer structure channels and new machined parts. This upgrade brings the Xenos up-to-speed with all other Sonex aircraft tail kits and is the final installment in a series of Xenos matched-hole kit upgrades. Like all tail kits, the new Xenos Tail Kit is compatible with both legacy Xenos build projects as-well as the current Xenos B-Model.
NEW & IMPROVED: Xenos-B Tail Kit


Xenos-B Tail Kit: $2,175
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Upgrade your Existing Xenos Tail Kit for $521

Sonex has been continually upgrading Xenos Motorglider kits through the years to help make the largest of our kit aircraft models easier to build, and to speed production of Xenos Quick Build Kits as-well as the Teros UAS.

Matched-Hole Formed Parts replace the pre-formed long channel sections previously supplied in our kits with finished parts with all bends complete and pilot holes matching skins and other internal structure parts.

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Matched-Hole Formed Parts save a lot of work vs. older kits.


New Xenos Tail Kit Matched-Hole Parts (New Machined Parts Not Shown).

]]> 21991 New: Announcing Dual Stick Option for B-Models! https://www.sonexaircraft.com/b-model-dual-sticks/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:23:29 +0000 https://www.sonexaircraft.com/?p=21631 Read More]]>
Sonex is excited to announce a new option for Sonex, Waiex and Xenos B-Models: Dual Sticks! Thanks to popular demand, we have created an optional Dual Stick installation for all B-Model aircraft, and are making a retrofit package available to customers wishing to convert their existing aircraft.
B-Model Dual Stick Retrofit Kit


SNB-C04-Dual: $1,500
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Retrofit Kit Lead Time: 10-12 Weeks
Upgrade a New Kit Order for $760!

This change includes a new Universal Seat Pan installation that accommodates both Center and Dual Stick configuration installations and features a removable forward seat pan to improve access for autopilot servo installations, and installation & service of avionics sensor boxes or antennas. The removable Forward Seat Pan installs via piano hinge and includes cover plates for unused center stick or dual stick locations.

New B-Model kit orders can be upgraded with dual sticks for $760 and existing customers may retrofit their kit or flying aircraft via a $1,500 B-Model Dual Stick Retrofit Package. The Dual Stick installation represents a weight increase of approximately 2.25 lbs. vs. Center Stick Installation. Dual Stick B-Model Upholstery options are coming soon.

NOTE: No Parts Exchanges or Returns are accepted for Center Stick Configuration Parts. Dual Stick Retrofit Kit lead time is approximately 10-12 weeks. Existing kit order customers may add the Dual Stick Upgrade to their kit orders by contacting Sonex Customer Service (some parts may be backordered and ship separately).

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Dual Stick Installation with Forward Seat Pan Removed.


Center Stick Installation with Forward Seat Pan Removed.


Dual Stick Installation with Forward Seat Pan Installed.


Center Stick Installation with Forward Seat Pan Installed.


View Looking Aft: Universal Seat Installation with Forward Seat Pan Removed.


View Looking Forward: Universal Seat Installation with Forward Seat Pan Installed.


Single Cover Plate Installed for Dual Stick Installation.


Two Cover Plates Installed for Center Stick Installation.

]]> 21631 Electric Xenos Motor/Battery Mounts Now Available to Order! https://www.sonexaircraft.com/xenos-electric-mounts/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:14:21 +0000 https://www.sonexaircraft.com/?p=20614 Read More]]> Sonex is pleased to announce that motor/battery mounts are now available to order for the Xenos Motorglider Zaero Electric Propulsion package!

Zaero Mounts for Xenos Motorglider


Zaero Electric Motor/Battery Mounts:
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Estimated Lead Time:
12 weeks from order

Install a Zero motorcycle electric motor and battery system to power your Legacy or B-Model Xenos Motorglider with support form FLIT LLC.

Developed by Gabriel DeVault, the installation uses the standard Sonex cowlings and AeroVee Spinner with Sensenich Propeller. One of the original developers of the Zero Motorcycle, Gabe has been experimenting with electric powered aircraft for years. Most recently, Gabe installed the Zero-derived “Zaero” propulsion package in a Xenos Motorglider, which was featured on the cover of Kitplanes Magazine.

Gabe’s Zaero powered Xenos installation, consisting of a Zero Motorcyle fully-electric drivetrain and battery system modified by Gabe for aircraft use, is touted by Kitplanes as the first truly-practical and affordable electric-powered homebuilt aircraft and we agree! The Zaero powered Xenos “can carry two full-size adults and stay aloft for over an hour—more if you can find great lift!”

Through his company, FLIT LLC, Gabe DeVault is providing motor mount/reduction drive units, throttle controllers and general advice to support other Xenos builders as-well as builders of other experimental aircraft types that can use this power package. Sonex now supports builders with airframe battery/motor mounts for installation of the Zaero system on Xenos and Xenos-B Motorgliders! Note that Sonex Aircraft does not consider the Zaero electric propulsion system to be suitable on the Sonex, Waiex, Onex or Sonerai sport aircraft models.

Kitplanes editor at-large Paul Dye is best-known in Sonex circles for his beautiful SubSonex Personal Jet, “Loki,” however, Paul and his wife are also building a Xenos Motorglider and they have elected to make the Zaero electric propulsion package installation in their own Xenos! Kitplanes readers and Sonex enthusiasts will be able to follow Paul’s installation via blog posts and videos, and his aircraft will receive the first-article battery/motor mount from Sonex Aircraft for testing. Read More from Paul Dye and Gabe DeVault about the Zaero powered e-Xenos installation at www.Kitplanes.com/tag/exenos/

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]]> 20614 Electric Xenos Featured in Kitplanes Magazine; Installation Mounts Coming Soon from Sonex! https://www.sonexaircraft.com/e-xenos-kitplanes-aug-2021/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:01:43 +0000 https://www.sonexaircraft.com/?p=11567 Read More]]> A Xenos Motorglider adorns the August 2021 cover of Kitplanes Magazine, but not just any Xenos Motorglider! “Electrified,” the 12-page feature article written by Kitplanes editor at-large Paul Dye features the electric-powered Xenos built and flown by Gabriel DeVault in Watsonville, CA.

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Gabe’s “Zaero” powered Xenos installation, consisting of a Zero Motorcyle fully-electric drivetrain and battery system modified by Gabe for aircraft use, is touted by Kitplanes as the first truly-practical and affordable electric-powered homebuilt aircraft and we agree! The Zaero powered Xenos “can carry two full-size adults and stay aloft for over an hour—more if you can find great lift!”

Through his new company, Flit LLC, Gabe DeVault will be providing motor mount/reduction drive units, throttle controllers and general advice to support other Xenos builders as-well as builders of other experimental aircraft types that can use this power package. Sonex Aircraft will also eventually be supporting builders with airframe battery/motor mounts for installation of the Zaero system on Xenos and Xenos-B Motorgliders. Note that Sonex Aircraft does not consider the Zaero electric propulsion system to be suitable on the Sonex, Waiex, Onex or Sonerai sport aircraft models.

Kitplanes editor at-large Paul Dye is best-known in Sonex circles for his beautiful SubSonex Personal Jet, “Loki,” however, Paul and his wife are also building a Xenos Motorglider and they have elected to make the Zaero electric propulsion package installation in their own Xenos! Kitplanes readers and Sonex enthusiasts will be able to follow Paul’s installation via blog posts and videos, and his aircraft will receive the first-article battery/motor mount from Sonex Aircraft for testing. Keep-up with Paul’s e-Xenos build at www.Kitplanes.com

Read the Kitplanes e-Xenos Article!

Learn More about the Xenos Motorglider!

]]> 11567 New: Xenos-B Conversion Kits Available! https://www.sonexaircraft.com/xenos-b_conversion_kits/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:44:37 +0000 https://www.sonexaircraft.com/?p=5989 Read More]]> Sonex Aircraft is excited to announce that Xenos B-Model Conversion Kits are now available! With Xenos-B Conversion Kits, owners of legacy Xenos kits can convert their projects to the new B-Model configuration for under $10,000 (base price).

The Xenos-B combines all of the great enhancements of the Sonex and Waiex B-Models with the outstanding motorglider performance and value of the Xenos:

  • More Room and Comfort
  • More Panel Space
  • More Fuel
  • More Engine Choices
  • More Standard Features
  • Less Build Time!
  • Same Great Flight Characteristics!

 

 

Xenos B-Model
Conversion Kits:
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