We took this shot from a truck outside the Samson Hangar, while the Switchblade was about to head out for more taxi testing. People will sure do a double take when they see a Switchblade on the...
We have a larger scoop on one side that feeds the intercooler. This scoop moves air into the intercooler that cools the air that comes heated out of the turbocharger, before it goes into the engine....
This roof scoop was made by our composite team and is now being fitted in place. We anticipate getting even better cooling than we're already getting. The scoop brings in air, pushing it into the...
While waiting for a part to come in, our composites team is cleaning up the ducted fan inlet. We had two large composite parts join right along that lip, and the joint was not as clean as it should...
Here is the Switchblade Flying Sports Car taxiing off the runway after reaching take-off speed on an acceleration run! Our second day of high speed taxi testing was just as exciting as the first. We...
Excellent results so far!! We are not ready for flight testing quite yet, but needed to determine how fast we could accelerate on take-off. So, to sort that out and to check out the different...
We think our test pilot should wear a tuxedo, as we are definitely stylish on that runway. Can you imagine what people will think as they see you taxi by or drive by in a Switchblade? We are happy...
After a safety briefing with the team, and final check over of the vehicle, we rolled the Switchblade flying car prototype out of the hangar, on its way to our first day of taxi testing. The weather...