THE SONERAI 1 PROJECT

In January 2016, I started to look at a plane to buy. Affordable, safe and fun to fly. I was looking at a 2 seats, this is because I would like to fly with my Daughter Léa and my two others kids (Célia and Jean-Thomas) as they wish to come with me.

February 2016, I found a Sonerai 1 for sale. It's seems to be a good plane, a racer but it's a single seat. Ok, let's take a look at it. After a 2 hours inspection, I decided to buy it. But things not always come as you wish and after two weeks waiting for the saler, I've decided to go with my own project. I bought the plan from Sonerai and started to think about building my Sonerai 1!!!

The Sonerai 1 was built in the 70's to compete in the Formula V Air Race. All the specification to meet the Formula V rules are indicated here.

I will build the Sonerai 1 exactly as show in the plans and meeting the Formula V requirement. But Performances can be increased with some features, looking at material used for the cabin, new flight instruments, prop, exhaust and aerodynamic improvement.

I am not a builder but I've got knowledges about building process and aviation engineering. Everybody has his own specialty and mine is Test Flying and aerobatic. Because I don't have the equipment to build a plane and I want to make it right, I called a friend who could help me, not only as a support but to make the different pieces with the precision I want and I need. So I called him. Without hesitation, he agreed and then, the story has begun.

Welcome to the wonderful world of aircraft construction. We will learn a lot but, will have fun and hope this blog will inspire you to start your project!!!