NEW ENGINE, NEW MUFFLERS - March 19, 2021 The production engine for the Switchblade has a different sound than the V4 test engine and slightly different needs for a muffler. We chose a muffler...
Update – March 19, 2021
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Switchblade Updates
Update – March 16, 2021
SWITCHBLADE FLYING CAR -- TAIL DEFLECTION TESTING - March 16, 2021 One of the tasks being done at the same time that the new engine is being installed was to tighten up the elevator control system....
Update – March 12, 2021
T-BAR ALIGNMENT - March 12, 2021 This week we modified the T-bar and re-mounted it in the prototype. The T-bar handles steering controls for driving and elevators for flying. Sean Bliss (left) and...
Update – March 10, 2021
CHECKING THE TAIL - March 10, 2021 We checked the Switchblade tail angles after installing the tail on the tube frame. This was to make sure that the tail horizontal remained level after the...
Update – March 8, 2021
DOUBLE CHECK THOSE WINGS - March 8, 2021 The Switchblade rear tube frame was welded rather extensively for the new motor mounts and reinforcements related to a new engine installation. We...
Update – March 5, 2021
PROP DISENGAGE PARTS - SWITCHBLADE FLYING CAR - March 5, 2021 The parts shown here were done by Phoenix Composite Solutions in Michigan, and are fairly technical parts. These form an assembly that...
Update – March 4, 2021
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS DONE - March 4, 2021 Switchblade engineer, David Nobles recently inspected the interior modifications to the rear bulkhead. These were done to stiffen it and clean up the...
Update – March 2, 2021
BULKHEAD INTERIOR - March 2, 2021 Once the modifications to the prototype's rear bulkhead were done, the interior faces of the bulkhead needed to have extra plies of carbon placed to make the front...