MAKING ENGINE NOISES – September 2, 2019 Left to right in the image: Dana Beebe, Sam Bousfield, Ryan Neil, and Sean Bliss are shown going over the engine tuning data after one of the tuning runs we...
Samson Sky Reservation Position Hits 1000!
OSHKOSH, Wis., Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Samson Sky, creators of the Switchblade flying sports car, signed their 1,000th Reservation Position during AirVenture 2019.
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual convention in Wisconsin
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual convention in Wisconsin features the future of air travel, including a flying car!
THE PROPELLER GOES HERE – August 29, 2019 The gold colored assembly shown on the right side of the image above holds the propeller bearings. These take the tremendous forces developed by a swiftly...
IMAGE FROM INSIDE – August 26, 2019 The interior of the Switchblade is shaping up nicely! We intended this as a blend of aircraft and automotive styling, with creature comforts not usually found on...
“GENTLEMEN, START YOUR (FLYING CAR) ENGINES!” – August 21, 2019 The new, more robust starter for the Switchblade prototype did the trick. Our team got the Samson V4 purring like a baby. While...
CUSTOM DIFFERENTIAL – August 16, 2019 Dana Beebe, above, is shown working on the custom differential for the Switchblade for ground use. The differential takes power from the engine and splits it...
Car that Can Fly Showcased In Wisconsin Air Show
A flying car was showcased in an Air Show in Wisconsin, USA. Founder and designer Sam Bousfield calls it a “flying sports car” and can go 100 miles an hour on the ground and 190 flying. He says it will cost about $150,000.