Update 11 April, 2018 The engine was bolted into the Ground Test Vehicle using elastomeric (cushioned) engine mounts almost identical to the ones scheduled for the flying prototype. The Samson...
Update 11 April, 2018
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Events & Updates
Update – July 18, 2018
OUR 5 BLADE PROPELLER – July 18, 2018 Recently, we received these 5 new prop blades designed by Trek Aerospace. Trek has an amazing track record of producing viable ducted fan propeller systems....
Update – July 17, 2018
INSTALLING THE TAIL – July 17, 2018 The tail is the most complex part of the entire vehicle and predictably, installing the boom for the first time required some work. Pictured above, Brent Burch...
Update – July 16, 2018
PAINT - THE FINAL FRONTIER – July 16, 2018 In the above photo, Cascade Customs in Bend, Oregon is prepping and painting the Switchblade clamshell doors. They have painted many beautiful aircraft...
Update – July 15, 2018
WINGS ON – July 15, 2018 With the rear body parts on, the belly pan in and the Switchblade up on her wheels, it’s time to put the wings on. In the photo above, Dana Beebe holds the left wing tip at...
Update – March 3, 2018
Update - March 3, 2018 We received the six-speed transmission that is intended to serve as the ground transmission for the Switchblade flying sports car. The transmission shown in the image above is...
Update – July 14, 2018
FITTING REAR BODY PARTS TOGETHER – July 14, 2018 A master at trimming, sanding and fitting the carbon fiber body parts, Brent Burch (above) is grinding along an edge of the rear bumper, using a...
Update – July 14, 2018
FITTING REAR BODY PARTS TOGETHER – July 14, 2018 A master at trimming, sanding and fitting the carbon fiber body parts, Brent Burch (above) is grinding along an edge of the rear bumper, using a...