RUDDER FLY-BY-WIRE COMPUTER BOARD TEST – November 14, 2019 We had a design for the fly-by-wire rudder computer boards, which we used to make several printed circuit boards with. These were then...
Update – November 14, 2019
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Events & Updates
Update – November 13, 2019
FIRST IMPRESSION DRIVING THE SWITCHBLADE – November 13, 2019 There is only one way to say it - this thing really moves! Acceleration with the wheels is very exciting! We are optimistic that our zero...
Update – November 8, 2019
ENGINE TUNING WITH THE WHEELS - November 8, 2019 The full transmission for ground use was installed so we could continue engine tuning under wheel power. This portion of the work is being done so we...
Update – November 7, 2019
BLEEDING THE CLUTCH LINES BEFORE SPINNING UP THE WHEELS – November 7, 2019 Before spinning the Switchblade wheels in the hangar (with the wheels on jacks), we needed to bleed the clutch hydraulic...
Update – November 6, 2019
VALIDATING PIN-OUTS FOR ENGINE COMPONENTS – November 6, 2019 Sean Bliss (left) and Phillip Mikula are doing some excellent teamwork validating the pin-outs for the engine computers. In electronics,...
Update – November 4, 2019
DRIVE SHAFTS WELDED UP – November 4, 2019 Two new half-shafts were welded up and mounted in the rear end of the Switchblade, connecting the differential in the middle to the wheels on the outside....
Update – October 31, 2019
DIFFERENTIAL FULLY INSTALLED – October 31, 2019 The differential mounts were welded to the Switchblade prototype frame yesterday, and the differential is in the vehicle! We are now cutting the drive...
Update – October 23, 2019
PARACHUTE SUPPLIER AGREEMENT SIGNED – October 23, 2019 The Switchblade is intended to have a ballistic parachute for the whole vehicle as standard equipment. As we are getting ready for production,...