Sonex SONEX
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
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Wilco Aviation are pleased to offer G-CGPL, a kit built Sonex from the family of lightweight, metal, low-wing, two seat homebuilt aircraft. Kits are produced and marketed by Sonex Aircraft, a small manufacturer based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. By 2014, 500 customer built aircraft had been completed. The Sonex can also be built from plans. A basic and economical, easy to build, all metal two place monoplane. Designed to meet the needs of the European and Domestic sport aircraft markets, it can incorporate various light weight contemporary engines of 80 to 130 hp (engine package weight of less than 200 lbs.), and is perfectly suited to operate on a Permit to Fly through the LAA. Outstanding performance is achieved through its clean aerodynamic shape and simple, light weight construction. The Sonex leverages horsepower in small, lightweight aircraft engines very efficiently, offering The Best Performance Per Pound, and boasts an incredibly robust airframe. Papa Lima benefits from a new 80hp VW AeroVee 2180 engine with less than 200hrs giving an excellent cruise speed of up to 110knts as well as having various upgrades to the cockpit. Company founder, John Monnett was approached by an Italian business looking for an aircraft that would meet their Microlight category. A variation of Sonerai was initially proposed to meet the 40 mph minimum flight speed requirement. Eventually a clean-sheet design was built around a Jabiru or VW engine installation with similar all-aluminum box fuselage construction as the Monnett Moni. Total fuel: 60 litres Interior: Cream Leather Exterior: White Trig TY91 (8·33 kHz spaced) Trig TT21 Transponder (ADSB-out) AvMap EKP V MGL Stratomaster Vega EMS Inc OAT Air Speed Indicator Altitude Indicator 2x 12v charging socket outputs Interior - 6/10 Exterior - 8/10 Year: 2010 Make: Askew PC Model: Sonex Reg Number: G-CGPL Aircraft Type: Single Engine Fixed Wing Airframe Hours: 244 (+/- 5hrs) Engine Make: AeroVee 2180 Engine Hours: 186 (+/- 5hrs) Prop Make: Sensenich Permit: New on Sale Empty Weight: 313kg (690lbs) MTOW: 520kg (1150lbs) Hangared: Always Price: £16,000.00 GBP TeleEmail: This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Afors
afors.uk
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$21,290 *
£16,000
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South West, United Kingdom | Jul 02, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Sonex SONEX
This Sonex SONEX (G-CGPL) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 200 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 SONEX aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $21,290.
The SONEX cruises at 130 kts (241 km/h) with a range of 550 nm (1,019 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5 GPH (19 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $31/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Sonex SONEX — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (G-CGPL) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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