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Update Blog – September 14, 2020

Update Blog – September 14, 2020

EXHAUST FLEX-COUPLERS INSTALLED - September 14, 2020 Today the flex-couplers in the Switchblade exhaust system were installed. They are located below and slightly behind the Samson V4 engine, with...

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Update Blog – September 11, 2020

Update Blog – September 11, 2020

FLYING CAR SHOCKS - September 11, 2020 This is a look at the assembled KING shock absorbers we are evaluating through road testing, and then will do Drop Testing to validate strength. They seem very...

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Update Blog – September 10, 2020

Update Blog – September 10, 2020

TESTING SWITCHBLADE DEFLECTIONS ('Deflection Detection') - September 10, 2020 We are measuring the deflection in the Switchblade aileron system today. We passed the aileron Total Load Test, and are...

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Update Blog – September 8, 2020

Update Blog – September 8, 2020

OUR NEW SWITCHBLADE TAIL PIPE - September 8, 2020 Recently, in an effort to create less heat and hot exhaust in the prototype engine bay, we moved from a turbocharger to a supercharger. This photo...

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Update Blog – August 26, 2020

Update Blog – August 26, 2020

NEW INTERCOOLER REVIEW - August 26, 2020 Sean Bliss (left) and David Nobles are reviewing a new intercooler, with a radiator stacked below it. They're looking at fit and feasibility for this new...

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Update Blog – September 4, 2020

Update Blog – September 4, 2020

"SHOCKING" NEWS - September 4, 2020 We are testing a new set of shock absorbers while the engine reinstall is being done. These shocks are from KING. Here you can see Dana Beebe assembling them in...

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Update Blog – August 24, 2020

Update Blog – August 24, 2020

PROGRESS ON THE DROP TEST FIXTURE - August 24, 2020 The top steel bars are now welded in place and the winch has been installed. Next up is the test sled and rollers. At a future time, when we do...

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Update Blog – September 2, 2020

Update Blog – September 2, 2020

SWITCHBLADE WINGS GO ON IN RECORD TIME - September 2, 2020 The Samson team has lots of experience with taking the wings on and off the Switchblade prototype. They need to be off when we're working...

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