Identifying a 2s by photo?

[oracle1]

Hi All,

I have finally found a Sonerai that I am thinking of buying in Australia. I only have pictures of it at the moment but I am pretty sure it is the stretch version. Can anyone chime in and tell me if I am correct?

https://www.aviationtrader.com.au/l...erai-ii-experimental-slash-homebuilt-aircraft

thank you

 

[soneraifred]

Based on the distance from the leading edge of the wing to the back of the cowling, it appears to be a “stretch”.

 

[Mozz]

I contacted the seller about this one. For info there are no log books (deceased estate) and he doesn’t think the wing fold option is installed. On the positive side he did say that it will be sold, and will go the highest bid received by the closing date…

 

[cluttonfred]

Just to confirm the model designation....

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Registration Number	19-3973
Make	Monnett
Model	Sonerai II-LS
Serial Number	Pb 002
Registration Status	Full Registration
Registration Expiry	26 Mar 2024

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[oracle1]

How hard would it be to retrofit the folding wing?

 

[soneraifred]

Difficult. The folding mechanism requires a support bracket to be attached to the main spar at about the 3/4 span location, and another about a foot outboard the root rib. It can’t be done without uncovering the wing.