Switchblade Updates

SWITCHBLADE SUPER TAIL – March 22, 2022

SWITCHBLADE SUPER TAIL – March 22, 2022

That description is not far off. The second tail test had us place a total of 1,000 pounds on the horizontal portion of the tail. That means this small carbon fiber structure weighing about 30...

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HOLD THE TAIL – March 14, 2022

HOLD THE TAIL – March 14, 2022

The Switchblade tail structure was in a custom fixture at this point, as we leveled the wings and were mounting the tail to the tail boom and body. Once the tail was in place, we drilled the...

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MORE WORK BUT LESS WEIGHT – March 11, 2022

MORE WORK BUT LESS WEIGHT – March 11, 2022

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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