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UPDATE: October 19, 2020

UPDATE: October 19, 2020

INTAKE MANIFOLD: "LET ME AT 'EM!" - October 19, 2020 Smoke testing showed us where we had a few leaks in the intake system, which could be lowering the boost we're getting. After welding up a couple...

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Update – October 16, 2020

Update – October 16, 2020

MAXIMIZING BOOST - October 16, 2020 We set up a simple smoke generator, to detect any leaks in the Switchblade intake system. Leaks are our enemy, as they mean less boost from the supercharger....

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Update – October 13, 2020

Update – October 13, 2020

FINE TUNING THE TUNE - October 13, 2020 We are running the engine to tune at high power, and have altered the timing of the spark to make more power. Next is to add fuel at high rpm range, and then...

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UPDATE – October 9, 2020

UPDATE – October 9, 2020

SWITCHBLADE ENGINE TESTING AT HIGHER RPM - October 9, 2020  We are continuing testing the Switchblade V4 engine with the supercharger, and have pushed the engine past 5,200 rpm - tuning it as we...

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UPDATE – October 8, 2020

UPDATE – October 8, 2020

SENIOR BOUSFIELDS IN THE HOUSE! - October 8, 2020 Kathy and Wayne Bousfield, longtime Switchblade fans (and Sam's uncle and aunt) from Missoula Montana, stopped by for their annual visit last month....

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Update – October 6, 2020

Update – October 6, 2020

START OF TESTING SUPERCHARGED SWITCHBLADE - October 6, 2020 We have begun testing the supercharged Switchblade flying car, with the propeller engaged, using the V4 engine. Today, we started tuning...

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UPDATE – October 2, 2020

UPDATE – October 2, 2020

MOST POPULAR FLYING CAR IN HISTORY NOW IN 38 COUNTRIES!! - October 2, 2020 Never in history has there been a flying car as popular as the Switchblade. Samson is excited to announce that in the last...

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UPDATE – October 1, 2020

UPDATE – October 1, 2020

SETTING UP FOR ELEVATOR TESTING - October 1, 2020 Switchblade engineer, Davd Nobles, is setting up for doing the elevator deflection testing. We tested the ailerons and flaps, which passed earlier....

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