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Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale highlights a plane that stands out for value, capability, or special appeal. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.
Today’s Top Pick is a 2006 Sonex TD.
For pilots seeking a fun, nimble aircraft that delivers efficient performance with classic tailwheel handling, this Sonex TD deserves a close look. Built from a kit and expertly maintained, it offers clean aluminum surfaces with yellow accents, recent extensive condition inspection, and just 180 hours total time.
This Sonex TD is based in Wetumpka, Alabama, where it has been hangared and cared for meticulously. The airframe weighs in at 623 pounds empty with a gross weight of 1,150 pounds, offering a useful load of 527 pounds—plenty of room for pilot, passenger, and fuel. It qualifies as a light sport aircraft (LSA), appealing to those looking to fly under sport pilot rules.
A Jabiru 2200 Gen 1 engine gives this Sonex 80 hp and is paired with a Prince P-Tip propeller. Together, they enable cruise speeds of around 125 mph. This Sonex sips fuel at about 4 gallons per hour—an attractive feature for time builders and weekend warriors.
Handling is straightforward thanks to a direct-steering 6-inch tailwheel and center control stick equipped with “Y” grips. The aircraft also features hydraulic hand brakes and Matco wheels and brakes with 5.00-by-5 tires that offer solid ground control.
[Courtesy: Tom Prevost]
The two-seater cockpit features cloth seats and the airplane’s future owner will find that its side panels are in excellent condition. The 2006 interior is inviting and functional for sport flying.
Avionics include a Garmin GTX 327 transponder and a Garmin GDL 82 UAT ADS-B system, supplemented by a Stratus dual-band ADS-B receiver. Engine monitoring is handled by a Wapsi EIS unit displaying 4-cylinder exhaust gas temperature and cylinder head temperature. Communications are supported by a Microair 760 VHF radio, and a new ACK E-04 406 MHz ELT adds peace of mind.
Inspections are up to date, with an extensive condition inspection completed in March 2025, valid through March 31, 2026. The airframe has no damage history, reflecting the care this aircraft has received over its life.
Priced attractively at $24,500, this 2006 Sonex TD provides an entry into sport flying that balances affordability with capability. Whether you’re starting your flying journey or adding a fun weekend plane to your hangar, this Sonex offers the charm and performance that light sport pilots appreciate.
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