Here you can see the new 7-blade propeller installed in the Switchblade. Static tests will show us how much more thrust we can get with this prop over the 5-blade prop. Stay tuned! Contact Us
Day: September 21, 2012
LOOKING OVER THE 7-BLADE PROPELLER – December 06, 2022
Prior to assembling the new prop hub, engineer Dana Beebe looks over the 3 main components with Sam Bousfield. There is always an engineering and quality control check when receiving technical parts...
NEW 7-BLADE PROP HUB FOR THE SWITCHBLADE – December 05, 2022
Several weeks ago, we had a new 7-blade propeller hub made and express shipped to us. Here you can see the 3 main parts of the hub, before they were assembled. The dark piece (bottom right) connects...
DRAG REDUCTION MOD – December 02, 2022
Here you can see the modification in process, with a carbon fiber part being formed over top of the metal tape area. This will close out the rear vents (one on each side), which were producing extra...
DRAG REDUCTION – December 01, 2022
One of the steps we're doing to reduce drag is to close up 2 small rear vents, located towards the top of the vehicle. (You can see the right hand one, which is in a crescent shape from this angle.)...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS – November 24, 2022
Sam and Martha and the team wish you all a very happy holiday! We are thankful for you. Contact Us
SEE YA’ LATER STATOR – November 22, 2022
The image shows the rear stator (fixed) blades behind the prop while being tested on the runway in high-speed taxi runs. (We shot this closeup while the Switchblade was on the taxiway before...
INSTALLING NEW CARBON STATOR BLADES – November 16, 2022
As outlined in earlier posts, we are using carbon fiber stator blades located behind the prop, to increase the thrust. Here you can see the 6 newly installed stator blades. After some final...