We have been testing the engine the same way we tested in the wind tunnel. We start with everything on, and then test while removing pieces to see what they contribute to the vibration analysis....
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SETTING THE TAIL STRAIGHT – June 21, 2021
In between engine tests, we worked just a bit on the tail boom. The tail has been on the body numerous times, but now we want to fix the tail boom locking points permanently. For that we set up the...
INTO ENGINE TESTING – June 17, 2021
The crew has been deep into engine testing recently, with this initial test being run by Samson engineer, David Nobles. David in the light colored ear protection has hooked up a vibration sensor to...
STARTING UP THE SWITCHBLADE 3 CYLINDER ENGINE! – June 10, 2021
After a six month engine swap involving 256 newly made and installed parts, developing a new geared reduction system, and making modifications to the frame and body to slip that new 3-cylinder...
SAMSON RECEIVES TWO MORE PATENTS – June 7, 2021
This is the cover for the second US patent on the wing swing mechanism. Our first patent granted in the US now has a Brazilian companion to go with the South African and Japanese patents issued...
MINI PUMP TESTED – June 4, 2021
Our tiny pump for bearing lubrication on the engine output shaft underwent an hours-long test to ensure it was going to do the job. It passed the test, and we set it up with a miniature motor...
SEAT RAILS ARE COMPLETE! – June 2, 2021
The seat rails for left and right seats are bolted and riveted into place for flight. Another DONE! Contact Us
DRILLING HARDPOINTS – June 1, 2021
Joel is shown drilling out hard points to bolt down the rear seat rails in the final location. We had temporary bolts up till now, but for flight testing needed all of the bolts in place. Contact...