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....
Switchblade Progress Report, July 26, 2011
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...
Switchblade Progress Report, March 6, 2011
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...
Switchblade Progress Report, December 17, 2010
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...
Switchblade Progress Report, October 8, 2010
Here is a link to our latest video – We broke 100 mph in ground testing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad7VzBtP3sY
Switchblade Progress Report, September 19, 2010
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,...
Switchblade Progress Report, July 15, 2010
We followed up a successful showing at Golden West Air Show with another at the Auburn, California, Thunder in the Sky event last Saturday. To do this we again stayed up past midnight to finish our...
Switchblade Progress Report, April 12, 2010
We are finishing our front suspension, and about to mount it to the front of the ‘test mule’ this week. Shown in the attached pictures is a wireframe of the nose that was done to ensure we keep...