TESTING SWITCHBLADE DEFLECTIONS ('Deflection Detection') - September 10, 2020 We are measuring the deflection in the Switchblade aileron system today. We passed the aileron Total Load Test, and are...
Update Blog – September 10, 2020
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Update Blog – September 8, 2020
OUR NEW SWITCHBLADE TAIL PIPE - September 8, 2020 Recently, in an effort to create less heat and hot exhaust in the prototype engine bay, we moved from a turbocharger to a supercharger. This photo...
Update Blog – September 4, 2020
"SHOCKING" NEWS - September 4, 2020 We are testing a new set of shock absorbers while the engine reinstall is being done. These shocks are from KING. Here you can see Dana Beebe assembling them in...
Update Blog – September 2, 2020
SWITCHBLADE WINGS GO ON IN RECORD TIME - September 2, 2020 The Samson team has lots of experience with taking the wings on and off the Switchblade prototype. They need to be off when we're working...
Update Blog – September 1, 2020
SAMSON V4 ENGINE REINSTALL - September 1, 2020 The Samson V4 engine required a few additional changes, in preparation for flight testing. The image shows installation progress as of this morning,...
Update Blog – August 28, 2020
WORLD'S MOST POPULAR FLYING CAR - August 28, 2020 WORLD'S MOST POPULAR FLYING CAR - THE SWITCHBLADE - HITS RESERVATION POSITION 1300!!! Just yesterday, Reservation Holder 1300 signed up, hailing...
Update Blog – August 26, 2020
NEW INTERCOOLER REVIEW - August 26, 2020 Sean Bliss (left) and David Nobles are reviewing a new intercooler, with a radiator stacked below it. They're looking at fit and feasibility for this new...
Update Blog – August 24, 2020
PROGRESS ON THE DROP TEST FIXTURE - August 24, 2020 The top steel bars are now welded in place and the winch has been installed. Next up is the test sled and rollers. At a future time, when we do...