Switchblade Updates

Update – April 4, 2019

Update – April 4, 2019

RADIATOR DUCT MOLDS – April 4, 2019 We have mounted the two sets of radiators and need ducts to route the incoming air through the radiators. Ducts do two things: they channel the air and keep it...

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Update – April 2, 2019

Update – April 2, 2019

BUSY HANGER – April 2, 2019 Our parking lot is getting full! With so many of the parts now arriving ready to be assembled, we had lots of opportunity to put people to work. So far, our record is...

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Update – April 2, 2019

Update – April 2, 2019

BUSY HANGER – April 2, 2019 Our parking lot is getting full! With so many of the parts now arriving ready to be assembled, we had lots of opportunity to put people to work. So far, our record is...

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Update – March 28, 2019

Update – March 28, 2019

PILOT CONTROLS GOING IN – March 28, 2019 The Switchblade's wings move, so getting the pilot controls out to the wing had to be done in a way so that the wing, when extended and locked into place,...

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Update – March 25, 2019

Update – March 25, 2019

TURBO EXHAUST INSTALLATION PROGRESSING – March 25, 2019 The stainless-steel exhaust system is being welded together specially for the Switchblade. The pipes shown in the image above are now...

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Update – March 23, 2019

Update – March 23, 2019

REMOTE ELECTRONICS INSTALLED – March 23, 2019 Once the rudder pedals were installed, we were clear to install the battery tray, and the remote electronics panel in the front baggage area. This front...

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Update – March 21, 2019

Update – March 21, 2019

RUDDER PEDALS INSTALLED – March 21, 2019 There was a bit of a work-out regarding the rudder pedal installation. We went through three different rocker angles to get the most efficient setup for the...

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Update – March 18, 2019

Update – March 18, 2019

FUEL TANKS FINISHED – March 18, 2019 All the fuel tank fittings were installed, and the baffles were placed inside the tanks before they were sealed up, ready for placement in the Switchblade. Owner...

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