Samson engineer Tanner Vaughn is printing exhaust tubing in small sections to be able to create a three-into-one tube design inside the existing engine bay, while the exhaust system is on the...
Our tail has worked out well, but as mentioned in an earlier post, an unequal loading (more on one side than the other) produced more movement of the tail than we wanted. Even though the FAA doesn't...
Here you can see the start of some 3D parts we are printing. They are sections of exhaust tubing. Contact Us
Our fixed chain tensioner did not prove to be suitable for safe operation of the chain drive, so we fashioned a new chain tensioner and mounted it for use in the flying prototype. In this image you...
Samson is working on stiffening the tail to prevent unequal loading (more pressure on one side than the other) from moving the tail slightly out of position, and causing poor flight characteristics....
Composite guru Joe Joachims is using flox (the white gooey material) to make rounded corners inside the fiberglass fuel tank. Flox hardens and becomes a structural part of the tank, reinforcing the...
With fuel tanks installed, we are continuing with engine testing. The engine is purring like a kitten until you push hard on the throttle, then it growls like a bear! Contact Us
While the engine testing is being done, our composite crew is working on the ducted fan inlet sections to allow major portions to be easily removed for inspection and maintenance of the engine,...
