In between engine tests, we worked just a bit on the tail boom. The tail has been on the body numerous times, but now we want to fix the tail boom locking points permanently. For that we set up the...
The crew has been deep into engine testing recently, with this initial test being run by Samson engineer, David Nobles. David in the light colored ear protection has hooked up a vibration sensor to...
After a six month engine swap involving 256 newly made and installed parts, developing a new geared reduction system, and making modifications to the frame and body to slip that new 3-cylinder...
This is the cover for the second US patent on the wing swing mechanism. Our first patent granted in the US now has a Brazilian companion to go with the South African and Japanese patents issued...
Our tiny pump for bearing lubrication on the engine output shaft underwent an hours-long test to ensure it was going to do the job. It passed the test, and we set it up with a miniature motor...
The seat rails for left and right seats are bolted and riveted into place for flight. Another DONE! Contact Us
Joel is shown drilling out hard points to bolt down the rear seat rails in the final location. We had temporary bolts up till now, but for flight testing needed all of the bolts in place. Contact...
We are doing the final install of the seats for ground testing and then flight testing. This involved bolting and riveting the seat rails to the floor. And the final step is attaching stiffeners to...