WINGS GO ON – February 25, 2019 The wing swing mechanism was likewise installed for a final time, but instead of painting the aluminum hinge beams, we clear coated them so we could enjoy the...
Update – February 25, 2019
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The Future of Travel
Building My Dream I have a dream…a dream about the future of travel. This future sees a time when travel is safer, faster and far more convenient. As of this writing (late 2018), we are right on the...
Update – February 22, 2019
FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION INSTALLED – February 22, 2019 The rear suspension was added as a final installation to the rear tube frame. In the image above, you can see the shock absorber (black...
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Samson Sky Unveils Transforming Tail
The Samson Switchblade – world’s most popular flying car – has just achieved one of the biggest milestones in the company’s ten-year history.
Update – February 19, 2019
NEGATIVE G WING TEST – PASS! – February 19, 2019 This test was less weight, but still critical. The certification standards also include a test for the loads the wing might see as you nose over...
Update – February 8, 2019
MAIN WING STRUCTURAL TEST – PASS! – February 8, 2019 There were two big milestones met in the past few weeks. The first (pictured above) is that we passed our Main Wing Structural Test, which is...
Update – February 6, 2019
TRANSFORMING TAIL MAGIC – February 6, 2019 We had been waiting for this moment, and now it has arrived. The transforming tail, moving on its own power, is truly a sight to behold. Organic, fluid,...
Update – February 1, 2019
COVERS GIVE ACCESS – February 1, 2019 We've shown photos of the Switchblade VT tail with the electric motors and the mechanism that rotates the tail. These working parts have been visible because...