INTERCOOLER UPDATE - May 6, 2020 We decided to mount the new intercooler at the top of the vehicle for the initial testing of intercooler efficiency. Making a duct for the new intercooler (just to...
Switchblade Updates
Update – May 4, 2020
COOLING THE INTAKE - May 4, 2020 Dana Beebe is checking for locations for a larger intercooler on the Switchblade prototype. An intercooler is used to reduce the temperature of the incoming air...
Update – April 30, 2020
NEW STUDS WORKING LIKE MAGIC - April 30, 2020 We had been waiting for engine studs to arrive to replace the head bolts for the turbo-charged Samson V4 engine. With the new studs installed, the...
Update – April 28, 2020
SWITCHBLADE FLYING SPORTS CAR HITS RESERVATION POSITION #1234 - April 28, 2020 A non-pilot from North Carolina just secured position #1234! In the last 5 days, we have received a total of 8...
Update – April 27, 2020
BETTER THAN A PUSHROD - April 27, 2020 As we work hard to complete every remaining task, we don't like to take steps back that aren't absolutely necessary. In this case, though, we found something...
Update – April 24, 2020
RIVETING ON THE CENTER CONSOLE - April 24, 2020 Up until now, the center console for Switchblade prototype has been fixed temporarily in place. Today, Sean Bliss fully installed it by riveting it to...
Update – April 22, 2020
PROTOTYPE LOSING MORE WEIGHT (BEFORE & AFTER SHOTS) - April 22, 2020 As most of you know, in the aviation world weight is king. Prototypes are always heavier that production models. So when we...
Update – April 22, 2020
PROTOTYPE LOSING MORE WEIGHT (BEFORE & AFTER SHOTS) - April 22, 2020 As most of you know, in the aviation world weight is king. Prototypes are always heavier that production models. So when we...