Keep building!

When I was building my Sonex, those who went before me kept me inspired. I know many of you follow Bryan’s adventures - mine are not nearly as exciting.

The mission of my Sonex was fun - those flights that leave you with a grin. Every time. Well, mission accomplished. I recently observed the 10th anniversary of my first flight in the Sonex. And every flight reminds me why I built it and how fun it is to fly!

If you’re building - keep at it! It’s so worth it! If you’re dreaming - DO IT! And if you’re enjoying your Sonex/Waiex/Onex, then you can relate.

I flew today and looked out at the wings thinking about how I built them and how cool it is to fly an airplane I built in my garage.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone and KEEP BUILDING!

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Amen! It was you and others ahead of me that inspired me. This is not the first time you have shared this message, and it never goes out of style.

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Thanks Bryan!

I just love this airplane. It’s easy and FUN to fly, simple, and as affordable as aviation can be. It fits my mission perfectly.

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I definitely agree with you as i was totally inspired by those videos while i was building. It took me 14 years and i have to say it was definitely worth waiting for. I marvel at my Sonex and remember sitting in the cockpit day dreaming of flying it one day. I remember building every single component on my Sonex N1472X. If you are building, don’t stop! If you are thinking of buying a kit, go for it! Stick with it and soon enough your machine will take to the skys! Life is an adventure so go for it!

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The absolute hardest skill to learn in the experimental aviation game is perseverance. For those who persevere the reward is sweet.

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Things I am thankful for:

My Lord & Saviour
My Family
Our Country
A few Great Friends
& my Corvair powered Taildragger!

I Wanna Fly! - a music video

Yulp, keep building … you will get there. :100:

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The encouragement is really appreciated Robbie (I’m 2 yrs in building Sonex-B), thanks and Happy Thanksgiving as well!

Neil

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Should have read all the posts before my last reply…and I’m on frequency with you daleandee on the “thankful list”, especially top of the line up - our Lord and Savior!

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Well said Dale and Neil!

I always think about how blessed we are to do this and how lucky we are to do it in America. I’d add my freedom is precious and I recognize the cost….

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It’s the community of builders and flyers that makes these more than “just an airplane”.

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Hadn’t seen that video before, nice!

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