Nice Sonerai at The Oaks

[gofastclint]

Went for a Fly on Tuesday at The Oaks and I met an old chap who had completed a 2 seat low wing Sonerai. After sitting in the aircraft I felt the Sonerai bug bite. what a great little plane. It was powered by a simple formula Vee Volkswagen engine with all the basic features. One thing I noticed was the room inside, I'm 6'3" and all the length is in my legs and I had no trouble fitting, plus the seat was comfortable too.

 

Seem like a real candidate for the new aircraft list. but I would rather a Jab 2200 motor instead of the Vee.

 

Anyone flow one of these planes? A little feed back would be welcomed.

 

 

[Guest David C]

I know the aircraft you are referring to , however , the "old chap " is my uncle , a very sprightly and young at heart senior citizen . It is a beautiful little aircraft , built over many years and flying now for about 9 months . He is a member of this forum , not a regular poster though . I will pass on your comments , perhaps he may logon and reply ..

 

Dave C

 

 

[gofastclint]

I know the aircraft you are referring to , however , the "old chap " is my uncle , a very sprightly and young at heart senior citizen . It is a beautiful little aircraft , built over many years and flying now for about 9 months . He is a member of this forum , not a regular poster though . I will pass on your comments , perhaps he may logon and reply ..Dave C

Your uncle is a champ. His plane is exactly what I would like to build, of course I would like to get it built a little quicker. That night I joined the Sonerai forum lol. Have you had a fly in it?

 

 

[Guest David C]

He is a champ , you're right .. He's been an inspiration to me , and many others too over the years . Did he mention the KR2 he is building now ?? , and also the boat he built .

 

I haven't flown his Sonnerai . It is a two seater of kinds , however , to be realistic it really is a single seater ... I doubt whether it would get airborne from The Oaks with us two heftys in board ;) anyway !! ..

 

He is a member of the SAAA Ch2 ( Camden ) . I recommend it to you to check them out . A greater bunch of avid aviation enthusiasts and builders you will never find ..PM me if you wish and I will give you further details ..

 

cheers

 

Dave C

 

 

[gofastclint]

during the day we chatted for a few hours, I think the kr2 is going to be a big hit, a guy on the site named Adrian Lewer picked it as the best all rounder and like your uncle I think he is right.

 

I don't know much about the SAAA but I read some publications by them and they seem to be into some really cool stuff.

 

 

[Just Fred]

Sonerai at the Oaks

 

Thanks for the accolades fellas, it may have taken many years to complete, but as know, the pleasure is in the makeing. :clown: It's now flown about 35hrs and is now performing great. 110-120kts at 3000revs. Now it's on to the KR2.