FIRST FLIGHT of the Samson Sky Switchblade Flying Sports Car

Worldwide first announcement and video footage of the maiden flight of the Samson Sky Switchblade flying sports car. In this video you’ll see the prototype of the Switchblade take flight. First Flight was achieved under cloudy skies but calm winds. The Samson Sky team, positioned along the runway, watched in anticipation as the Switchblade smoothly lifted off and flew to an altitude of 500 feet. Flying high above the expansive airport and surrounding foothills, the Switchblade remained airborne for nearly six minutes, then lightly touched down completing its maiden flight. World-wide demand for the vehicle is clear, with over 2300 Reservations from 57 countries and all 50 States in the U.S. Having future owners from around the world, the Switchblade dash was designed to allow for either right-hand or left-hand drive. “After 14 years of design and rigorous testing, our first flight is a huge milestone,” stated Sam Bousfield, Samson Sky CEO and designer of the Switchblade. The Samson Team will use flight test data to finalize production engineering and build several production prototypes. “This puts us on the path towards producing thousands of Switchblades to meet the large and enthusiastic demand we’re receiving,“ Bousfield added. The Switchblade has a maximum driving speed of 125 mph (201 km/h), and an estimated maximum flight speed of 190 mph (305 km/h). The vehicle has a unique hybrid electric system, which uses unleaded auto gas rather than leaded aviation fuel. Owners will be able to fuel up at any standard gas station. Over nine patents have been issued or applied for, both in the U.S. and internationally for the Switchblade. Parked safely in their home garage, owners will be able to drive their street-legal Switchblade to a nearby airport. Once there, they transform the vehicle to flying mode in under three minutes and fly their registered aircraft to their destination up to 500 miles before refueling, cruising at 160 mph. The Switchblade seats two, side-by-side, with room to store smaller travel bags. Its wings and tail fold in, protecting them while in driving mode. The engine powers the wheels on the ground and the propeller in the air. You can reserve your own Samson Sky Switchblade at: * Resources * Phone: (855) 7-SAMSON Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: #firstflight #firstflightjourney #flyingcar