The XENOS follows in the Monnett tradition of bringing the cost of motor gliding to a highly affordable level. Using the same cost-effective and easy-to-build construction techniques and materials of the Sonex and Waiex, the Xenos offers another Reality Check for the soaring world. The Xenos comes standard with utility wing tips that can be easily removed to fit inside a 40 foot hangar, and can be quickly interchanged with optional aerobatic wingtips.
The Xenos can either be flown as a Sport Pilot/LSA, or it can be flown by pilots that hold a glider rating with a self-launch glider endorsement. The Xenos can be flown as a powered aircraft, a self-launched glider that soars with the engine off, or it can motor-soar over great distances with incredible fuel economy.
About the Kit
The Xenos is only available in kit form. The Xenos complete kit includes many pre-fabricated precision parts.
Specifications
Length: 19' 9"
Wing Span (Utility): 45' 8"
Wing Span (Aerobatic, solo): 39' 4"
Wing Area (Utility): 158 sq ft
Wing Area (Aerobatic, solo): 144 sq ft
Tail Configuration: Y-tail
Tail Width--with tail tips: 102"
(interior width required for enclosed trailer)
Primary Structure: 6061 Aluminum
Cockpit Width: 40 in. More Info
Fuel Capacity: 16 US Gal
Stall Speed (clean): 44 mph [71 km/h]
Maneuvering Speed: 115 mph [185 km/h]
Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 150 mph [241 km/h]
Performance
80 hp 2180 AeroVee
120 hp Jabiru
Empty Weight (average)
750 lbs
760 lbs
Baggage (Max)
40 lbs
40 lbs
Range
400 miles
350 miles
Cruise Speed @ Sea Level*
100 mph
120 mph
Cruise Speed @ 8000 ft (TAS)
120 mph
140 mph
Power Loading (GW/HP)
15.938
10.625
T.O. Distance
300 ft
250 ft
Landing Distance
300 ft
300 ft
Utility Category
80 hp 2180 AeroVee
120 hp Jabiru
Gross Weight
1275 lbs
1275 lbs
Useful Load
525 lbs
515 lbs
Rate of Climb
800-1000 fpm
1200-1400 fpm
Positive Load Factor
+4.4 Gs
+4.4 Gs
Negative Load Factor
-2.2 Gs
-2.2 Gs
L/D
24:1
24:1
CG Limits
25-36% Wing Chord
25-36% Wing Chord
Aerobatic
Category
80 hp 2180 AeroVee
120 hp Jabiru
Gross Weight - Aerobatic
1050 lbs
1050 lbs
Rate of Climb
1000-1250 fpm
2000+ fpm
Positive Load Factor
+6.0 Gs
+6.0 Gs
Negative Load Factor
-3.0 Gs
-3.0 Gs
CG Limits
27-32% Wing Chord
27-32% Wing Chord
Company Details
Sonex aircraft are built and flown for fun. Plane and simple. The "Reality Check" in our logo stands for the fact that most of the average sport pilot's flying is done locally, in good weather, purely for recreation. Our aircraft are purpose-built... more
