Actualité:
22.08.2012
La saga des BD-5J
Entre le 15 mai et le 1er août 2012, 3 nouveaux BD-5J ont fait leur premier vol.Aux Etats Unis...
Remerciements
Nous tenons tout particulièrement à remercier SONEX AIRCRAFT pour leur aide à la création de cette page , ainsi que les photographes qui ont répondu à nos sollicitations :
John Trautschold, qui publie ses photos sur Flickr : john-trautschold
John Romero, qui publie ses photos sur Flickr : john Romero
Bob, qui publie ses photos sur Flickr : planeoldbob8
Subsonex, JSX-1, 2010. With courtesy of Sonex Aircraft.
Subsonex JSX-1
The SubSonex jet aircraft prototype, JSX-1, made its first flight on August 10, 2011 at Wittman Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Piloted by Bob Carlton, the flight lasted approximately 14 minutes and focused on low-end speed, including stalls and low approaches in the landing configuration. The engine selected for the SubSonex is the same Czech-built PBS TJ-100 that powers Carlton’s Super Salto and Bonus TS-14 jet-powered gliders.
The SubSonex jet aircraft prototype, piloted by Bob Carlton, with courtesy of Sonex Aircraft
The SubSonex jet aircraft prototype, JSX-1, First flight, with courtesy of Sonex Aircraft
Bob Carlton and John Monnett, after first flight. With courtesy of Sonex Aircraft
Characteristics
Wing Span ................. | 18' | 5,49 | m | |
Length ...................... | 15'9" | 4,80 | m | |
Wing area ................. | 60 | sq.ft | 5,57 | sq.m |
Empty weight ............. | 330 | lbs. | 150 | kg |
Max.Gross Weight ...... | 750 | lbs. | 340,2 | kh |
Fuel Capacity ............. | 32 | US.Gal. | 121 | L |
PBS TJ100 Engine trust. | 240 | lb. | 105 | Kg. |
Construction .............. | All Aluminium riveted | |||
TJ-100 installation in the upper part of the Subsonex fuselage. Photo with courtesy of John Trautschold
Subsonex and turbojet engine TJ 100 : Annunciator panel and gas lever in the cockpit. With coutesy of Sonex Aircraft.
Previous configuration
Sonex Aircraft, had reveal SubSonex Jet at the company open house on Sunday, July 26th, 2009. With Courtesy of Bob.
Sonex Aicraft factory, on July 26th, 2009. With Courtesy of Bob.
SubSonex Jet tricycle gear modification. With Courtesy of Sonex Aircraft
SubSonex Jet with outrigger gear modification. With Courtesy of Sonex Aircraft
Through the course of a series of high-speed taxi tests, Sonex design team has identified some issues with controllability of the aircraft in the transition phase approaching takeoff speeds, and has decided to enter a thorough design review process aimed at making the aircraft easier to handle for the average recreational pilot.
The Subsonex originally sported a tandem landing gear with outrigger gear on each wing tip.
Due to the increased power offered by the new PBS TJ-100 engine selected for the SubSonex, it was determined that a tricycle gear configuration would be needed to increase yaw stability on the ground in the transition phase approaching takeoff speeds.
During Air Venture 2010, it was presented with the new fixed tricycle landing gear and the PBS TJ-100 turboJet engine.
Subsonex at Wittman Regional Airport, WI, États-Unis (july 2009). With courtesy of John Romero.
Air Venture 2009, with previous turbojet engine and landing gear. With courtesy of John Trautschold
Air Venture 2009, previous turbojet engine (probably the Heward MicroJet, tbc...). With courtesy of John Trautschold
First Subsonex P3 view. With Courtesy of Sonex Aircraft.