The sonerai i enjoys an excellent reputation for strength, speed and agility. If you have plans that are not here please upload them, so others can build from them. After people began requesting plans for the aircraft, john was inbusiness. The sonerai ii is one of the most versatile twoplace homebuilt airplanes ever conceived, and can be built in several versions. Every day thousands of modelers visit us and download free model airplane and boat plans, plans shared by other modelers. The sonerai ii original is one of the most versatile two place homebuilt aircraft ever conceived.
Total amount of hours on corvair power as of august 2003. Vhsgs is a special 100 hp rotax powered sonerai aircraft built by robin austin of australia. Here you can watch as i build a single seat sonerai aircraft. In its original form, the standard sonerai ii is a midwing, twoplace tandem, tailwheel airplane that is flown from the rear seat solo. Right now im cleaning my garage because i moved to a new location. Explore over 329 high quality clips to use on your next personal. Stay tuned to our web site for more information in the coming weeks as we make the transition of parts and information from. Dont need to install other software or look for an online service that works for downloading online videos anymore. The sonerai iil is the same airplane but with a low wing. Sep 11, 2011 yes it is actually a ultralight, a slight wing modification and the addition of flaperons made it possible to get the stall speed below the required 65 kmh 40mph.
Net is an excellent service that helps to download videos or music quickly and free of charge. As time move on i will build more pages and make more posts. Later versions included a low wing sonerai iil, a tricycle gear sonerai iilt and finally the stretched sonerai iils and iilts. Sonerai ii plans aerofred download free model airplane. The wings are finished, cowlings are being painted now by me. I recall someone on the net near to completion of a sonerai ii airplane. Videos from builders and owners from around the world can be viewed on some of the popular video web sites. Sonex aircraft, llc is committed to providing the recreational aviation community innovative, costeffective and efficient aircraft kits, powerplants, and accessories and supporting them with industryleading customer service. Madiera, in portugal, is also notorious for crosswinds. Miscellaneous hardware, canopy, paint, engine, instruments and fabric is also required. This web site is my builders log, containing pictures, drawings, spreadsheets, and other materials associated with my experience during the building process. The various components of the sonerais that are in kit form. Online video downloader download videos and music for free. Even if it was in perfect mechanical condition, though, the choice to fly an unfamiliar aircraft solo without benefit of any transition training would be dubious for most of us.
Our simple, low cost, and technically advanced aerovee engine kit is a perfect fit for the onex, offering outstanding performance and economy. The franklin engine that was with the airframe when i purchased it has been removed. Sep 18, 2011 i promised some more sonerai 1 flying after the hasty landing video a week ago. The sonerai is a small, vw powered homebuilt aircraft, designed by john monnett. Dolly shot of a plane getting ready to fly 4k stock video. Stay tuned to our web site for more information in the coming weeks as we make the transition of parts and information from read more. Newly completed sonerai aircraft flies past kr2 aircraft 22 aug 2007 near fafk south africa. The sonerai began to compete as a single seat midwing formulav racer class formed in 1972. Joe gives us his thoughts about transition training in sonex aircraft and lays out several truths about the aircraft type. The weather was nice here this weekend so here comes the follow up in bright full contour hd quality. The sonerais engine installation and ease of cowling removal.
Sonerai structural failureshomebuilt responsibility. Jun 17, 2017 various videos on aircraft in flight, testing, stunts or even crashes. Airplane stock video footage free stock footage videos. For more information on the design, and specifications visit the sonerai sport aircraft by great plains aircraft supply web site. Two cool ladies piloting heavy md11f ultimate cockpit movie airclips full flight series duration. The sonerai i will accept engine displacements from 1600cc thru 2180cc. It is also a perfect model to take with you when you are travelling for holidays, etc. For back issues of the sonerai newsletter as published by ed sterba, and now fred keip, contact fred at 11428 six mile road, franksville, wi 53126. An 1835cc volkswagen engine has been installed in its place.
Click here to read and article written by joe norris, chief flight instructor at sonex aircraft, llc. Sonex aircraft is pleased to announce that the sonerai line of aircraft designs is coming home. Buying and selling a great aeroplane recreational aviation australia. The fall weather has given warning that it will turn here if it has not. Download and save youtube video for free in 720p, 1080p, hd, and fullhd quality. The thinking is that if a rivet starts to work loose, you will want to know about it. There is an article in kitplanes, april, 1992 in the around the patch column concerning in flight structural. On july 20, 1971, just eight months after they started, john flew the sonerai.
Explore over 296 high quality clips to use on your next personal or. The navy hasnt committed to an operational vehicle, but is planning for the x47b to make an unmanned aircraft carrier landing in 20. Sonerai i was designed by john for competition in the newlyconceived formula vee air racing class and made its first flights in 1971. Aug 22, 2007 newly completed sonerai aircraft flies past kr2 aircraft 22 aug 2007 near fafk south africa.
You will not find another homebuilt airplane design that provides a better bang for the buck than does the sonerai. The stock sonerai i conforms to the new supervee air sports specifications. The sonerai is flown solo from the rear seat, from which the leak would have been impossible to reach. Free airplane stock video footage download 4k hd 329 clips. Download free airplane stock video footage and motion graphics with 4k and hd clips available.
Sonerai sport aircraft the sonerai series of homebuilt aircraft represent an excellent return on money invested. Joe is one of the builders of sonex sn 450 and and is the builder of sonerai ii sn 1206. A complete line of fast, fun, easytobuild, and easytofly, vwpowered experimental amateurbuilt airplanes. Sonerai structural failureshomebuilt responsibility showing 118 of 18 messages. The sonerai is the aircraft that started it all for john monnett. Aircraft spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft and discount pilot supplies. Various videos on aircraft in flight, testing, stunts or even crashes. The sonerai ii stretch, which is 18 longer than the original design, is available as a lowwing taildragger and a lowwing trigear. The sonerai was designed to have a volkswagen engine.
These serialized plans to build one airplane consist of a plans set, materials list, wing rib templatewing fixture drawing, detail components drawing all sonerai iis, builders manual with construction photos, wing construction manual, and flight manual. I promised some more sonerai 1 flying after the hasty landing video a week ago. Monnet experimental aircraft, inc newsletter reprints. Airplane flying thru beautiful clouds 4k stock video. Yes it is actually a ultralight, a slight wing modification and the addition of flaperons made it possible to get the stall speed below the required 65 kmh 40mph. Like all other sonex aircraft, the onex is designed for use with the aeroconversions aerovee engine. The sonerai was eventually offered in several configurations. On july 29, two days before oshkosh, while flying the aircraft, john lost power on takeoff. Wynne is considered one of the countrys foremost experts on corvair aircraft conversions.
The lowwing version is especially popular with 6 foot plus pilots. Aircraft spruce was a major source of construction material for the curtiss project. Airframe improvements and developments include optimized air flows, cooling drag, pressure recovery induction systems, exhaust system and high speed propellor. Free plane stock video footage download 4k hd 296 clips. Download free plane stock video footage and motion graphics with 4k and hd clips available. The first flight went well except for a very sensitive elevator which was easily corrected. Tired businessman sleeping while waiting for the plane at airport. The home of the sonerai family of homebuilt aircraft. The sonerai iils, lowwing stretch, and the sonerai iilts, lowwing trigear stretch, make up the rest of the sonerai family of vw powered homebuilt aircraft. Stol ch 701, zodiac xl, and other search terms send us a link or copy of your own building and flying video. Professional airplane builder william wynne presents all aspects of using chevrolet corvair motor as aircraft powerplant for homebuilders. Free plane stock video footage 3,230 free downloads. After cleaning up and making room i will start the project by building a table. The aluminum main gear legs are sourced from a monnett sonerai with hydraulic disc toe brakes.
The stock landing gear can be retrofitted to a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft including the easy eagle. The short wingspan might seem frightening, but the model is easy to fly and good takeoffs and landings are easily performed. It help to download video, tv shows or sports games from a lot of websites, by. If there are any builders of the sonerai i or the early sonerai. In its original form, the standard sonerai ii is a midwing, two place tandem aircraft, that is flown from the rear seat solo. Attached are a few photos of the curtiss at centennial events. Sign up for an instant download of our unique poster of the spitfire mk ix.
To get the most out of gotowebinar, you can download and install the fullfeature desktop software on your windows and mac computer. The ease of starting, flying and operating a vw based engine. Fuselage constuction is 4 steel tubing with fabric covering and the wings are made out of 2024t3 aluminum. This homebuilt experimental airplane climbs at 1920 fpm. It has been downloaded 780 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Sonerai structural failureshomebuilt responsibility homebuilder doesnt apply to me, of course. Happy asian woman using and checking her smartphone while sitting on chair in terminal hall while waiting her flight at the. Pdf homebuilt aircraft, by virtue of their standing in the eyes of the faa, are not constrained by many of the same. You can also check your systems compatibility automatically. The front cockpit of the iils and iilts is 28 long and the rear cockpit measures 30 long. This web site is my builders log, containing pictures, drawings, spreadsheets, and other materials associated with my. The weather was nice here this weekend so here comes the. Sonex aircraft, llc will be selling the plans and parts for john monnetts original aircraft design. Mar 04, 2017 sonerai ii flight after complete rebuild.
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Originally designed for sonerai line of aircraft, our landing gear have stood the test of time. In addition, sonex provides leadership to the grassroots homebuilt community to protect the experimentalamateur built. The sonerai soon evolved into a twoseat model called the sonerai ii. The sonerai i is a midwing sport plane racer designed to meet all of the original professional race pilots association prpa and formula vee racing requirements for 1600cc volkswagenpowered aircraft. Buying from aircraft spruce was an easy decision, as they have been my source for several other restoration projects as well. Later versions included a low wing sonerai iil, a tricycle gear sonerai iilt and finally the.
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