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Sonex 1170
Why a Sonex? I've flown since 1978, and was dormant for many years while life got in the way. After regaining my currency, I purchased a cherry 1967 Cessna 172. The problem was that if I needed anything besides an emergency repair, I had to wait forever for my A&P (who was a great A&P, by the way) to get it done. Also, even with only 1700 hrs total time on her, I always had concerns about a 40 year old airplane. I looked at several other brands of experimentals. While I enjoy building, I want to fly, so I could not see myself commiting to a 3 year build span. That pretty much ruled out some other brands, even with their quick-build options. I also wanted to feel like I was part of a community. I found that in the Sonex world. There are many other builders who communicate daily (hourly?) with one another on the SONEXTALK Yahoo Group. Technical or informational emails sent to Sonex LLC are answered in less than 24 hours. Bottom line is that there's just a lot of life and excitement in the Sonex world. My kit arrived 1 April 2008 and construction began almost immediately. Check back often for updates! CAUTION: This web site is in no way a publication of, nor has it been reviewed by, or approved by, Sonex, LLC. All content included herein is not provided in an instruction context, but merely to document and share the progress of my Experimental / Amateur Built aircraft project in a recreational context only. Anything contained herein that sounds like a tip or guidance should not be taken as firm guidance. Consult Sonex LLC for their official position on anything that varies from their plans. All Builder's tips and instructions are presented only as a source of information and a forum for exchange and the sharing of ideas and construction methods. NO responsibility or liability is assumed, expressed, or implied as to the suitability, accuracy, safety, or approval thereof. Any party using the suggestions, ideas, instructions or examples on these pages is assumed to do so with the full knowledge that any approach deviating from Sonex plans is done with full responsibility for one's actions without recourse of any other party.
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