REMOTE ELECTRONICS INSTALLED – March 23, 2019 Once the rudder pedals were installed, we were clear to install the battery tray, and the remote electronics panel in the front baggage area. This front...
Update – March 23, 2019
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Update – March 21, 2019
RUDDER PEDALS INSTALLED – March 21, 2019 There was a bit of a work-out regarding the rudder pedal installation. We went through three different rocker angles to get the most efficient setup for the...
Update – March 18, 2019
FUEL TANKS FINISHED – March 18, 2019 All the fuel tank fittings were installed, and the baffles were placed inside the tanks before they were sealed up, ready for placement in the Switchblade. Owner...
Update – March 16, 2019
TRANSMISSION TEASER – March 16, 2019 We still have the patent to finish for the Switchblade transmission, so aren't showing that quite yet. The image below shows a cover plate for this transmission,...
Update – March 14, 2019
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STEERING – March 14, 2019 The other side of the steering connects to the control column, which was installed earlier. The steering wheels will mount to the top left and right...
Update – March 11, 2019
STEERING THE FRONT WHEEL – March 11, 2019 More work was finished, as we push ahead to first flight. Above you can see Sean installing the steering linkage to the front wheel. We had been awaiting...
Update – March 8, 2019
THE TAIL BOOM, PART 2 – March 8, 2019 The next step was to place the boom on the rear tube frame, and run the connecting pushrod from the pilot control out to the boom. This is nearly completed,...
Update – March 8, 2019
THE TAIL BOOM, PART 2 – March 8, 2019 The next step was to place the boom on the rear tube frame, and run the connecting pushrod from the pilot control out to the boom. This is nearly completed,...