Update 20 Nov 2017 Samson was in the news recently, this time with a Portland, Oregon, CBS affiliate, KOIN TV. Pictured in the image above, Reporter Cole Miller and Videographer Mike Soe drove three...
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Switchblade Updates
Switchblade Update 30 October, 2017
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...
Switchblade Update 12 October, 2017
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...
Switchblade Update 23 September, 2017
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...
Switchblade Update September 10, 2017
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...
Switchblade Update July 11, 2017
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...
Switchblade Update June 30, 2017
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...
Switchblade Update 27 June, 2017
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...