The first radio controlled 1/4 scale model of the Switchblade is coming along nicely. Steering, suspension, and back-bone frame are completed and ready for the fiberglass skins that are being...
Ducted fan design has been accomplished, with results better than expected. A duct has many features that are beneficial, and some that are not. Of course, every propulsion system has both drawbacks...
We have been validating some of the technologies that we are wishing to include in the future Switchblade engine. One of these is Hydrogen Boost to increase fuel mileage and reduce emissions....
We got caught up on a few things this week, one of which was showing you the fastening of the windscreen on the ground test vehicle. After we fastened the sheets in place and pulled the protective...
One of the great things we get to do at Samson is to create the future, not only for the business, but we hope for the world around us. Since we have had a lot of interest in our ground-only...
The new anti-sway bar helped cornering characteristics, and put us just where we wanted to be – by having the rear wheels break loose in a corner prior to overturning of the vehicle. We are walking...
Here is a link to our latest video – We broke 100 mph in ground testing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad7VzBtP3sY
We changed out the chain drive for a belt drive. You can see the new set up in the images. There was a very distinct improvement in the drive quality. Much less noise, much more power available,...