Update 30 October, 2017 We sent more samples out for test coatings of the Black-T material, as the first tests showed incomplete coating in part holes. Black-T is a very thin, military-like coating...
Risse Racing provided the two newly re-worked rear shock absorbers last week. These are two-stage shocks, which were developed to take into account the difference between aircraft shock requirement...
Above is a close-up view of the power door lock that was installed in each door. The Switchblade flying sports car doesn't have an outside door handle. It is opened by using the keyless remote to...
The front windshield was installed in time for AirVenture, which really helped give a sense for the lines of the Switchblade flying sports car. With the wings swinging in and out constantly at the...
Loyning's Engine Services installed the turbo-charger on the engine, along with an intercooler, and the second round of dyno testing was finished last week. The stock V4 engine produces 180 hp at a...
The nose cone was fitted for the first time. You can see in the image below how the Switchblade flying sports car will look from the front. Definitely eye catching! The one thing we can say is that...
We have been so busy getting ready for AirVenture that we haven't taken time to post our progress! Not good! Hope you forgive us. Below, Sam Bousfield is shown helping to 'carve the turkey', which...
Big, big news is completion of round one of dyno testing the supercharged Samson V4 engine. Our goal was 190 horsepower at 6,000 rpm or less, and our first run on the dyno gave us 193 hp. So of...