The Samson Sky Switchblade, one of the most sought-after flying cars, marked a major achievement in its development as it completed its maiden flight in Washington State.
While the flight was relatively short, The Samson Sky team will reportedly use the flight's data to finalize the production of several prototypes.
Known as "The Flying Sports Car," the Switchblade is designed to shave down 10-hour road trips into three-and-a-half-hour trips from door to door. The milestone comes after 14 years spent designing the flying car, which is estimated to start at $170,000.
Conducting the first flight
The Switchblade's first flight occurred at Grant County International Airport, where Boeing and other aircraft manufacturers typically perform flight testing. Robert Moehle, a veteran test pilot, was at the command of the experimental aircraft, according to Samson Sky. Moehle reportedly devoted years of work on the Switchblade to make creator, designer, and CEO Sam Bousfield's dream of a true high-performance flying car possible. Channing Reid - link - Simple Flying - link - more like this - link
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