While the steps below are being done at Samson for the prototype build, you should know that the Switchblade kit will come with these steps completed. In fact, the majority of the wing assembly will...
We had the aluminum pieces made that act within the wing to transmit the pilot's input into the aileron movement, which banks the aircraft left and right. This is called a bell crank (don't ask me...
The wing parts and lower wing molds (used to hold the parts in proper shape) were unloaded at the Prineville facility with the help of Composite Approach staff. The molds are very heavy, being of...
We are getting ready for the assembly of the main wing. As shown in the image below, the main wing has four ribs: one at the wing tip, one between the ailerons and the flaps, one in the middle of...
After finishing the left and right wing skins, the molds were made for the wing spar, or main beam. This is the main spar mold for the wing and runs lengthwise along the middle of the wing. There...
After finishing the flaps, we have moved on to the main wing. The left main wing skin molds have been carved, along with the fixtures for holding parts in place for later assembly. Below is seen...
We finished the flaps, which are the larger of the two movable main wing surfaces. The flaps are like brakes to an airplane. Those things are like mini wings! Very large, and sturdily built. Above...
We finished the flaps, which are the larger of the two movable main wing surfaces. The flaps are like brakes to an airplane. Those things are like mini wings! Very large, and sturdily built. Above...