Our initial drop test of the Switchblade rear suspension showed that we passed the drop test requirements, but the forces developed that the tube frame would have to absorb were higher than the tube...
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FINAL MOUNTING INTERCOOLER – March 08, 2022
Now that the new ducts for the intercooler were fitted and all worked out, we are final mounting the intercooler that cools the intake air after the turbo compresses it going into the engine. The...
NEW THROTTLE CONTROLS FOR SWITCHBLADE FLYING CAR – March 02, 2022
To improve the functionality of the prototype, Electrical Tech Phillip Mikula relocated three controls from the dash to the throttle. The pitch trim is the button on the top left (pilot side), the...
MOUNTING THE TAIL ON OUR FLYING CAR – February 25, 2022
In the last post we described leveling the main wings. The next step of mounting the tail to the body is to put the tail horizontal wings on a structure that can be slightly adjusted up or down. In...
LEVELING THE SWITCHBLADE’S WINGS – February 23, 2022
We are mounting the tail to the vehicle after reinforcing strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material the tail structure to make it stiffer. The way...
FLYING CAR ROOF SCOOP – 3D PRINTING A MOLD – February 18, 2022
The roof scoop for the Switchblade flying sports car is being made by first 3D printing the mold, which is in 2 parts. Both halves are being 3D printed at the same time. Once the mold is completed,...
3D PRINTING A MOLD FOR THE CARBON FIBER ROOF SCOOP – February 17, 2022
We are 3D printing this mold for a part that will be made of carbon fiber. This mold is for the lower half or the upper section of the roof scoop. Contact Us
BETTER CONTROL WHEEL FEEL – February 15, 2022
Assembler Sean Bliss is shown working on the steering wheel to take some play out of the system for better pilot feel. Having a smooth control wheel operation is important, especially for making...