Sam - WiredForFlight

Oh shit... this is really bad news for the GA kit market. The loss of Sonex and this quickly is a bad blow.

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https://avbrief.com/sonex-shuts-down/

Sonex Shuts Down - AvBrief.com

Mark Schaible delivers emotional message.

AvBrief.com
Mar 28 at 12:09amWeb
Show threadHeckin Teagan ​🛩️Mar 28
@WiredForFlight I got a sonex ad at the bottom of that article
Show threadSam - WiredForFlightMar 28
@heckinteagan My only though was they pushed hard on marketing, but it was not making headway. Sad to see.
Show threadHeckin Teagan ​🛩️Mar 28
@WiredForFlight definitely :(
Show threadAccount: AviationMar 28
@WiredForFlight @heckinteagan The fatal crash of Jeremy Monnett did a number on them, I'm afraid.
Show threadAccount: AviationMar 28
@heckinteagan @WiredForFlight You can read the official announcement as a transcript of that video without an ironic ad here: https://www.sonexaircraft.com/sonex-closure/
Sonex is Closing: A Message from Mark Schaible

Sonex LLC owner Mark Schaible has publicly announced that Sonex is closing its doors effecive immediately. The announcement was made in a video message via YouTube and found above. The transcript o…

Sonex Aircraft
Show threadAutMar 28
@WiredForFlight That sucks. I've met the owner and toured their facilities, they were so nice. Sucks to see this.
Show threadSam - WiredForFlightMar 28
@Aut really does suck to see this :(
Show threadsaahbsMar 28

@WiredForFlight super sad, I tried building one about 16 years ago, attended their weekend class and was a plans owner. With a little one and another arriving soon, I sold my set (they are now almost grown). So sad to hear of end of Sonex and Mark's difficult situation.

Note: I'm always weary of kits which require custom (unobtanium) parts for completion - Sonex was one of them - their spar extrusions. People without a set will never complete their Sonexes now... :(

Show threadSam - WiredForFlightMar 28
@saahbs it is really sad to see them go. I hope someone will buy them and keep at least the parts line going.