Events & Updates

SWITCHBLADE UPDATE : 4 December, 2015

Big week last week! The left wing was completed, and this is how it went: We mounted the completed flap on the main wing, and double checked that the movement was still within spec. Then we took off...

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SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 15 November, 2015

We finally were able to finish bonding up the flap completely, now that the middle hinge was confirmed as to location and mounted. It didn't take long to mix up the Hysol two-part adhesive, and...

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SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 5 November, 2015

Next step on wing closeout was the fitting and bonding in of the wing root rib. The shot above is from the wing tip side looking down at the root area of the wing (next to the body), with the carbon...

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SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 23 October, 2015

We continued assembly of the wing fixture or jig, which holds the wing parts in position while the wing is bonded and bolted together. Checking accuracy took some time, as we want the jig to be...

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SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 5 November, 2015

Next step on wing closeout was the fitting and bonding in of the wing root rib. The shot above is from the wing tip side looking down at the root area of the wing (next to the body), with the carbon...

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SWITCHBLADE UPDATE:    1 November, 2015

SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 1 November, 2015

Our first step to close out the left wing was to bond and bolt in the bottom spar bracket. This took a few hours to accomplish, and is a critical step in the process. This bracket has to align with...

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SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 12 OCTOBER, 2015

SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 12 OCTOBER, 2015

The wing jig (metal framework that holds parts together in place) is being assembled and rigged for use. Below is shown the framework nearly completed and ready for the wing pieces to be placed...

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