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Update – January 9, 2020

Update – January 9, 2020

MASTER PLANNING PROCESS – January 9, 2020 The team sat down to go over every aspect of the Switchblade, to ensure we had all in sight for first flight. The list was drawn up, and the team is on it...

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Update – January 8, 2020

Update – January 8, 2020

WIRING THE SWITCHBLADE RUDDER – January 8, 2020 With the rudders back in place, Chief Electrician Phillip Mikula (Right) has been verifying and adjusting the final wiring of the fly-by-wire system...

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Update – January 7, 2020

Update – January 7, 2020

MOVING PLUGS AND MOLDS – January 7, 2020 We moved the huge plug for the rear ducted section of the Switchblade and some molds, from Portland to Prineville. You can see the plug on the rear of the...

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Update – January 7, 2020

Update – January 7, 2020

MOVING PLUGS AND MOLDS – January 7, 2020 We moved the huge plug for the rear ducted section of the Switchblade and some molds, from Portland to Prineville. You can see the plug on the rear of the...

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Update – January 6, 2020

Update – January 6, 2020

PREPPING RING GEAR FOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY – January 6, 2020 Sean Bliss is prepping (cleaning up) the ring gear so it can be welded to the ring gear plate. This is all part of the clutch assembly. Next,...

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Update – January 2, 2020

Update – January 2, 2020

MOTION TO ELECTRONS – January 2, 2020 Many cars have electronic gas pedals, like the one shown. For the Switchblade, we are using the stock electronic gas pedal shown in this image but modifying it...

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Update – January 2, 2020

Update – January 2, 2020

MOTION TO ELECTRONS – January 2, 2020 Many cars have electronic gas pedals, like the one shown. For the Switchblade, we are using the stock electronic gas pedal shown in this image but modifying it...

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Update – December 31, 2019

Update – December 31, 2019

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE SAMSON SKY TEAM! – December 31, 2019 We have an amazing group of friends and teammates - and we sincerely thank you for all of your support! 2020 will be the biggest year...

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