About the Aircraft
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a personal jet, now is the time! The SubSonex extends the Sonex Aircraft 'Reality Check' philosophy to become the first truly practical and affordable personal jet for recreational flying. The first benchmark on the SubSonex 'reality checklist' is the fact that the aircraft has become a reality as an affordable Quick Build Kit. When you are flying a SubSonex, the $100 hamburger never tasted so good!
Nobody can deny that every pilot’s fantasy is to own and fly a jet! The SubSonex is designed to capitalize on new generation small turbine engines to give pilots of more average means the title of Jet Jock. SubSonex is all about taking a thrilling rocket ride around the neighborhood!
The SubSonex Personal Jet concept was first unveiled at AirVenture in 2009. After successful pairing with the PBS TJ-100 engine, the SubSonex JSX-1 prototype achieved first flight in August 2011 and completed a successful flight test program in 2012. SubSonex JSX-2 prototype achieved first flight in July of 2014, the first kits with engines were shipped to customers in February, 2015 and the SubSonex JSX-2 prototype can be seen performing at air shows around the country.