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Update – October 31, 2019

Update – October 31, 2019

DIFFERENTIAL FULLY INSTALLED – October 31, 2019 The differential mounts were welded to the Switchblade prototype frame yesterday, and the differential is in the vehicle! We are now cutting the drive...

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Update – October 23, 2019

Update – October 23, 2019

PARACHUTE SUPPLIER AGREEMENT SIGNED – October 23, 2019 The Switchblade is intended to have a ballistic parachute for the whole vehicle as standard equipment. As we are getting ready for production,...

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Update – October 23, 2019

Update – October 23, 2019

PARACHUTE SUPPLIER AGREEMENT SIGNED – October 23, 2019 The Switchblade is intended to have a ballistic parachute for the whole vehicle as standard equipment. As we are getting ready for production,...

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Update – October 21, 2019

Update – October 21, 2019

ANGLE OF ATTACK (AOA) GAUGE INSTALLED – October 21, 2019 This Angle of Attack (AOA) indicator will give our test pilot critical information as he takes the Switchblade prototype through its paces...

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Update – October 16, 2019

Update – October 16, 2019

BIGGEST, BEST, AND HOPEFULLY FINAL RADIATOR – October 16, 2019 We found what we feel is a better radiator system and radiator shape for the Switchblade, so are changing that out. Above you can see...

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Update – October 1, 2019

Update – October 1, 2019

PHASE ONE TAIL RUDDER TESTING – PASSED! – October 1, 2019 We're proud to announce that yesterday we passed the first phase of fly-by-wire rudder testing on the Switchblade prototype tail! The custom...

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Update – October 1, 2019

Update – October 1, 2019

PHASE ONE TAIL RUDDER TESTING – PASSED! – October 1, 2019 We're proud to announce that yesterday we passed the first phase of fly-by-wire rudder testing on the Switchblade prototype tail! The custom...

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Update – September 20, 2019

Update – September 20, 2019

TESTING COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS – September 20, 2019 We powered up the avionics (flight instruments) and one of the things to be tested was the communications functions. In any aircraft, you have...

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