NEW 3D PRINTED ENGINE JUNCTION BOX – January 13, 2020 Multi-talented Larry Hinman 3D printed this new engine junction box for us this weekend and brought it in this morning. This trial run box is...
Update – January 13, 2020
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Events & Updates
Update – January 10, 2020
RE-ASSEMBLING THE FLYWHEEL – January 10, 2020 The weather in Central Oregon is turning towards snow, and the Switchblade team has a significant test to perform that will tell us what length of...
Update – January 9, 2020
MASTER PLANNING PROCESS – January 9, 2020 The team sat down to go over every aspect of the Switchblade, to ensure we had all in sight for first flight. The list was drawn up, and the team is on it...
Update – January 9, 2020
MASTER PLANNING PROCESS – January 9, 2020 The team sat down to go over every aspect of the Switchblade, to ensure we had all in sight for first flight. The list was drawn up, and the team is on it...
Update – January 8, 2020
WIRING THE SWITCHBLADE RUDDER – January 8, 2020 With the rudders back in place, Chief Electrician Phillip Mikula (Right) has been verifying and adjusting the final wiring of the fly-by-wire system...
Update – January 7, 2020
MOVING PLUGS AND MOLDS – January 7, 2020 We moved the huge plug for the rear ducted section of the Switchblade and some molds, from Portland to Prineville. You can see the plug on the rear of the...
Update – January 7, 2020
MOVING PLUGS AND MOLDS – January 7, 2020 We moved the huge plug for the rear ducted section of the Switchblade and some molds, from Portland to Prineville. You can see the plug on the rear of the...
Update – January 6, 2020
PREPPING RING GEAR FOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY – January 6, 2020 Sean Bliss is prepping (cleaning up) the ring gear so it can be welded to the ring gear plate. This is all part of the clutch assembly. Next,...