ENGINES-R-US - June 19, 2018 While most efforts were placed on getting the tail mounted and tested, a second crew worked on getting the ground test vehicle (GTV) ready for the track. The purpose of...
Update June 19, 2018
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Update June 12, 2018
SAM'S VIEW - June 12, 2018 Having the completed tail brought to the Samson hangar from Composite Approach was a happy moment for Sam Bousfield, Switchblade creator (above). While the wing swing was...
Update May 26, 2018
FILLING OUT THE TAIL - May 26, 2018 The tail is getting taller and bigger by the day. Below, the verticals are shown just prior to the rudders being attached. The verticals are 38" tall. As you may...
Update May 14, 2018
EAA AIRVENTURE IN OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN, JULY 23 - 29, 2018 Oshkosh 2018 will be a monumental year for the Samson Switchblade! You won't want to miss it! We are moving into the big leagues this year,...
Update May 12, 2018
INSTALLING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION - May 12, 2018 Above, Brent Burch is shown attaching fuel line fittings to the engine and frame to set up the Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) for some track testing...
Update May 12, 2018
INSTALLING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION - May 12, 2018 Above, Brent Burch is shown attaching fuel line fittings to the engine and frame to set up the Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) for some track testing...
Update May 10, 2018
SECOND TAIL BOOM - May 10, 2018 After our extremely successful load testing on the Switchblade tail boom last month, we began building the second tail boom. We will use the second tail boom for...
Update April 22, 2018
TAIL BOOM TORTURE TEST - PASSED!!!! - April 22, 2018 Another milestone bites the dust, as the carbon fiber tail boom from Phoenix Composites ended up stronger than our welded steel test stand. We...