Samson Sky’s Switchblade, a street-legal “flying sports car” officially registered as a motorcycle, has successfully completed its first flight. The test saw the flying automobile navigate the skies of the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington.
The test flight took place at an airport where Boeing and other aircraft manufacturers perform flight tests. The flying sports car was flown to a 500-foot height, circling for around six minutes before successfully landing.
Samson Sky’s CEO, Sam Bousfield, praised the achievement and stated that it puts the company on the path towards producing thousands of Switchblades to meet the large and enthusiastic demand they are receiving.
The flying sports car Switchblade was flown by veteran test pilot Robert Moehle. He described the flying car as “handled great” following the flight. Samson ensures the accessibility of the assembly process by promising a Builder Assist Center and all necessary equipment for users to complete the task in a week.
The vehicle’s innovative hybrid electric system utilizes unleaded auto gasoline for refueling, allowing for right- or left-hand driving. The engine drives the wheels on the ground and the propeller when flown. The two-seat vehicle can be parked in a regular garage, but it requires about 100 ft of clear tarmac to take off.
Reports indicate that Samson Sky will be able to construct several prototypes since production engineering will be completed using data from the flight test. The Switchblade can travel at about 125 miles per hour and has a top speed of 13,000 feet and an estimated 190 mph when in flight.
The first flight was reportedly one year after the FAA declared it airworthy and fourteen years after it was initially revealed. This street-legal three-wheeler can transform into an aircraft in less than three minutes, capable of 305 km/h air travel. Approximately 2,300 reservations in 57 countries have already been made, demonstrating the enormous demand for the flying automobile.
A video of the first test flight for Samson Sky’s Switchblade was published on YouTube.
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