NEW RADIATOR FAN INSTALLED – February 3, 2020 The new radiator fan with custom 3D printed shroud, is now installed in the Switchblade prototype. We're looking forward to seeing the increased...
Update – February 3, 2020
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Update #2 – January 27, 2020
FINALIZING WIRING IN THE CABIN – January 27, 2020 Now that we're wiring up the engine again and getting all the systems in place, it's time to finalize the wiring in the prototype cabin. Electrical...
Update – January 27, 2020
SAMSON SKY NOW HAS SWITCHBLADE RESERVATION HOLDERS & OWNERS IN ALL 50 U.S. STATES!! (AND 35 COUNTRIES) – January 27, 2020 We are proud to announce that Samson Sky now has Owners and Reservation...
Update – January 25, 2020
SWITCHBLADE ENGINE IS BACK IN – January 25, 2020 Using an engine hoist, we lowered the Samson V4 through the opening at the top of the prototype's tube frame. This opening will have an access hatch,...
Update – January 24, 2020
INSPECTION PRIOR TO RE-INSTALLING – January 24, 2020 With the engine back from dyno tuning, and on its stand, we took advantage of the easier access for some clean up and inspection. Sean Bliss...
Update – January 23, 2020
LIDAR SENSOR FOR LANDING – January 23, 2020 The first photo gives the view from outside the bumper. You can see the downward facing lenses of the Lidar - which is a laser sensor that measures and...
Update – January 23, 2020
LIDAR SENSOR FOR LANDING – January 23, 2020 The first photo gives the view from outside the bumper. You can see the downward facing lenses of the Lidar - which is a laser sensor that measures and...
Update – January 22, 2020
SAMSON V4 ENGINE ACHIEVES 209 HP AT 6,000 RPM – January 22, 2020 Engine Dyno, Loyning's Engine Services - Portland, Oregon: With a combined total of 66 years of engine tuning, Arnie Loyning (left)...