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STIFFENING THE TAIL – September 14, 2021

STIFFENING THE TAIL – September 14, 2021

Samson is working on stiffening the tail to prevent unequal loading (more pressure on one side than the other) from moving the tail slightly out of position, and causing poor flight characteristics....

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MOTOR PURRING – September 10, 2021

MOTOR PURRING – September 10, 2021

With fuel tanks installed, we are continuing with engine testing. The engine is purring like a kitten until you push hard on the throttle, then it growls like a bear! Contact Us

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SNEAK PEAK – September 7, 2021

SNEAK PEAK – September 7, 2021

This is not an alien artifact. It is the advanced computer that powers our flight simulator. We haven’t shown you much of this, but it is truly an experience. Full immersion graphics, surround...

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FUEL TANKS INSTALLED – September 3, 2021

FUEL TANKS INSTALLED – September 3, 2021

The assembly team made quick work installing the new fiberglass tanks yesterday, as we are getting ready to finish the rest of the engine testing but were waiting on a part. The two triangular black...

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TANKS COMPLETED – September 1, 2021

TANKS COMPLETED – September 1, 2021

The new fuel tanks were completed today and are ready to install! They weigh 7 lbs each and provide about 12 gallons of fuel for test flights. Nice job by the Composites Team! Contact Us

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LINING THE TANKS – August 27, 2021

LINING THE TANKS – August 27, 2021

We completed lining the new fuel tanks with a grey tank sealant. Since we were building these from scratch, we were able to keep the tops off and have easy access to the inside so we could ensure a...

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