The wing parts and lower wing molds (used to hold the parts in proper shape) were unloaded at the Prineville facility with the help of Composite Approach staff. The molds are very heavy, being of...
Switchblade Update: 27 January, 2015
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Events & Updates
SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 11 DECEMBER 2014
We are getting ready for the assembly of the main wing. As shown in the image below, the main wing has four ribs: one at the wing tip, one between the ailerons and the flaps, one in the middle of...
SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 17 NOVEMBER 2014
After finishing the left and right wing skins, the molds were made for the wing spar, or main beam. This is the main spar mold for the wing and runs lengthwise along the middle of the wing. There...
SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 5 October, 2014
After finishing the flaps, we have moved on to the main wing. The left main wing skin molds have been carved, along with the fixtures for holding parts in place for later assembly. Below is seen...
What Moves Us? (Or, Why don’t dogs fly airplanes?)
What Moves Us?(Or, Why don’t dogs fly airplanes?) Posted by AircraftOwner Online on June 25, 2014 at 2:00pm View Blog What is it that inspires innovation? What prompts an idea before it ever exists?...
SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 5 AUGUST, 2014
We finished the flaps, which are the larger of the two movable main wing surfaces. The flaps are like brakes to an airplane. Those things are like mini wings! Very large, and sturdily built. Above...
SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 5 AUGUST, 2014
We finished the flaps, which are the larger of the two movable main wing surfaces. The flaps are like brakes to an airplane. Those things are like mini wings! Very large, and sturdily built. Above...
SWITCHBLADE UPDATE: 21 JULY, 2014
We have been busy! The ailerons have both been completed, and weigh less than two pounds each. Great job by our build team and the parts/mold team at Composite Approach. The intake manifold for the...