Events

Update – April 20, 2021

Update – April 20, 2021

SAMSON FLYING CAR FORUMS A BIG HIT AT SUN ’N FUN! - April 20, 2021 Samson hosted 3 Sun ’n Fun forums last week, entitled “What’s all the hype about Flying Cars?” Quite a few Switchblade Ambassadors...

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Update – April 16, 2021

Update – April 16, 2021

SILVER EXHAUST FOR BLACK MOTOR - April 16, 2021 Our exhaust pipe came back from the coating shop where a ceramic coating was applied both inside and out to keep the temperatures down in the engine...

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Update – April 14, 2021

Update – April 14, 2021

ENGINE POWER SHAFT COMPLETED - April 14, 2021 This shaft takes power out of the engine, and transfers it to the propeller through a chain drive gear reduction unit. We opted for a chain drive, as it...

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Update – April 9, 2021

Update – April 9, 2021

ENGINE POWER SHAFT COMPLETED - April 9, 2021 This shaft takes power out of the engine, and transfers it to the propeller through a chain drive gear reduction unit. We opted for a chain drive, as it...

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Update – April 7, 2021

Update – April 7, 2021

PROP SHAFT TAKES SHAPE - April 7, 2021 The first of two shafts we just received was mated up to other parts and made into a sub-assembly ready to be installed in the vehicle. You can see what this...

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Update – April 5, 2021

Update – April 5, 2021

WE RECEIVED THE LAST TWO PARTS!! - April 5, 2021 The last two of 256 parts needed for the engine change-over were received, and will be made into sub-assemblies prior to installation on the engine...

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Update – April 1, 2021

Update – April 1, 2021

FINALIZING SUSPENSION HARDWARE - April 1, 2021 Nick Yakola is swapping out some of the hardware for the rear landing gear. Nick had earlier installed the limit straps to prevent the landing gear to...

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Update – March 29, 2021

Update – March 29, 2021

ELECTRICAL CLEANUP - March 29, 2021 Phillip Mikula, Electronics Tech at Samson, has been working to clean up the electrical wiring in the cockpit, as we found we could remove much of the wiring...

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