Sonex’s jet is to resume testing after AirVenture this year now that is has a tricycle-style landing gear in place of the monowheel/sailplane-style gear arrangement it was originally designed with.
According to the company, “Following a series of initial high-speed taxi tests, the Sonex Aircraft Hornets’ Nest Research and Development team determined that a review and modification of the aircraft design was necessary to achieve acceptable handling qualities for the average pilot. 
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.”
The single-seat jet has a 750-pound maximum gross weight, is said to weigh 330 pounds empty. The engine has up to 200 pounds of thrust. It has 60 square feet of wing.
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