Waiex
Piston • single engine • Low Wing • Fixed gear
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About the Waiex
The Sonex Waiex is essentially a Sonex aircraft but features a distinctive Y-tail design. It shares the same low-wing, all-aluminum construction, affordability, and aerobatic capabilities. Like the Sonex, it’s Sport Pilot eligible and can be built with tailwheel or tricycle gear, offering similar performance with a unique aesthetic.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 22.0 ft
- Length
- 18.08 ft
- Height
- 4.67 ft
- Parking area (ft2)
- 738.56 ft2
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 1,150 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 1,150 lbs
- Useful Load
- 530 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 16 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 150 KTAS
- Never-Exceed (Vne)
- 171 KIAS
- Max Structural Cruise (Vno)
- 136 KIAS
- Approach Speed
- 52 KIAS
- Stall, Clean (Vs1)
- 40 KIAS
- Range
- 350 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 23,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 1400 fpm
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