What are the real questions we should be asking

Prineville, Oregon

Officials at Samson Sky, developer of the Switchblade Flying Car, say the tremendous public attention surrounding Tesla’s flying Roadster reveal underscores a growing global interest for flying cars.

“For decades people have been fascinated by the idea of flying cars, but there are several important questions that savvy consumers may want to consider,” said Sam Bousfield, Founder and CEO of Samson Sky. “The first is whether a flying car can legally take off from a public road. In the United States and most developed countries, the answer is ‘no’. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require aircraft to take off and land at airports or designated landing facilities.”

According to Bousfield, consumers evaluating flying car technology should also consider several other key factors:

• Can it operate within current regulations and infrastructure?
• Can it be driven on highways and local roads?
• Are the wings, tail, and propellers fully enclosed and protected while driving?
• Is it insurable?
• Can it fit in a residential garage?
• Does it utilize an established system of vehicle and aircraft licensing and registration?
• Is it offered at a reasonable price point?

“The Switchblade checks all of the boxes,” said Bousfield. “That is likely one reason why Samson Sky has attracted reservation holders in more than 50 countries and across all 50 U.S. states.”

The Switchblade Flying Car is a hybrid-electric vehicle designed to both drive and fly. Accommodating two occupants plus luggage, it can be driven on local roads and highways to a nearby airport, where it transforms from driving mode to flight mode in less than three minutes at the push of a button. Upon arrival at an airport near the destination, the vehicle converts back to driving mode and continues the journey on the road.

Company officials note that the emerging flying car market generally falls into two categories. The first consists of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which typically operate between airports and dedicated vertiports and are designed for shorter urban or suburban trips. The second category is represented by vehicles intended for regional transportation, combining both driving and flying capabilities to enable longer trips of approximately 300 to 500 miles, using existing airport infrastructure.

“Understanding the distinction between the two major types of flying cars is important,” said James Mauch, serial entrepreneur and Samson Board Member. “While eVTOL aircraft are primarily focused on short-range transportation, whereas roadable aircraft such as the Switchblade are designed to address regional travel by integrating seamlessly with existing roads and airports.”

About Samson Sky

The Switchblade Flying Car is a hybrid-electric vehicle that combines sports car performance on the ground with high-performance flight capabilities. Designed for two occupants and luggage, it runs on premium automotive gasoline and fits in a standard residential garage.

It can be driven directly to a nearby airport using existing roads and highways. Once at the airport, the Switchblade transforms from driving mode to flight mode in approximately three minutes at the push of a button. To enhance safety and insurability, the wings, tail and propellers are fully enclosed and protected inside the vehicle while in driving mode.

The Switchblade successfully completed its official first flight in November 2023 and is advancing toward production to meet growing demand from customers around the world.

For more information about the Switchblade and to follow its progress into production, visit: www.SamsonSky.com

PLEASE NOTE:

The Switchblade is an Experimental category aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues a special type of certification for Experimental aircraft, known as a Special Airworthiness Certificate.  

With all Experimental aircraft, the FAA designates that the owner must build 51% of the vehicle. All Switchblade owners will spend one week at the Samson Builder Assist Center, building their portion of their Switchblade. Following this, Samson will complete their vehicle, and will assist each owner by providing them the necessary documentation to submit to the FAA, to be granted their Special Airworthiness Certificate.

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Gail Gallegos
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Growing interest in outdoor living projects is prompting more Florida homeowners to invest in custom patio tiki huts, creating shaded, resort-inspired backyard spaces that enhance entertainment, comfort, and year-round outdoor enjoyment while contributing to broader outdoor living trends.

Ocala, Florida

Outdoor living continues to be a major focus for homeowners across Florida, with growing interest in projects that enhance backyard entertainment, comfort, and functionality. As more property owners invest in patios, pools, outdoor kitchens, and gathering spaces, custom patio tiki huts are emerging as a distinctive way to create shaded, resort-inspired outdoor environments. Industry trends point to continued demand for outdoor living improvements, and Tiki Palm Huts is seeing increased interest from homeowners seeking customized backyard solutions

Florida homeowners are reimagining how they use their outdoor spaces, turning traditional patios and backyards into functional extensions of the home. Outdoor living areas have become increasingly important for entertaining, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends, particularly in a state known for its year-round outdoor lifestyle.

Industry data reflects this growing interest. According to Fixr’s 2025 Outdoor Living Trends Report, 56% of architecture, construction, and remodeling professionals reported that homeowners are more willing to invest in outdoor spaces than they were the previous year. The same report found that 98% of experts believe updated outdoor spaces can have a significant impact on home value.

One trend gaining attention is the use of custom patio tiki huts as part of larger outdoor living projects. Homeowners are increasingly incorporating covered outdoor gathering spaces into backyard designs that often feature pools, patios, outdoor dining areas, landscaping improvements, and outdoor kitchens.

According to Tiki Palm Huts (Native American Chiki Huts/Tiki Huts LLC), interest in patio tiki huts has continued to grow as property owners search for unique ways to maximize the enjoyment of their outdoor spaces. Unlike conventional patio covers, patio tiki huts offer a distinctive tropical appearance while also providing shade and functional gathering areas.

“Many of the homeowners contacting us are looking for ways to make better use of their outdoor space,” said the owner of Tiki Palm Huts. “We’re seeing increased interest in patio tiki huts as part of larger backyard improvement projects that include pools, patios, outdoor kitchens, and entertainment areas.”

Patio tiki huts have become one option for homeowners seeking a balance of functionality, shade, and visual appeal. These structures are commonly incorporated into poolside environments, outdoor dining areas, waterfront properties, and residential entertainment spaces designed to accommodate family gatherings and social events.

Florida’s climate plays a significant role in the trend. With abundant sunshine and favorable outdoor conditions throughout much of the year, homeowners continue to seek improvements that help maximize comfort while encouraging greater use of outdoor spaces.

As interest in outdoor living continues to evolve, patio tiki huts remain one of many ways Florida homeowners are enhancing their properties while creating additional functional living space. 

For more information about patio tiki huts, tiki bars, repair and re-thatching services, synthetic huts, or to request a no-cost estimate, contact Tiki Palm Huts at (352) 881-2124, email [email protected], or visit TikiPalmHuts.com.

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Carmel, Indiana

TKSoftware Inc. today announced ICONIC Pro practice management, a single platform that carries a patient visit from the appointment book to the payer and back again. An appointment booked in ICONIC Scheduling opens as the encounter in the ICONIC Scribe app on the provider’s iPhone. What the provider says in the exam room becomes a structured note, then coded charges, then — after one approval by a billing specialist — a built claim sitting in the clearinghouse.

That last step is what separates ICONIC Pro from the rest of the category. TKSoftware is the clearinghouse. Claims are not handed to an outside vendor for delivery, and remittances do not come back through one. The company that writes the software also holds the payer connections, runs the enrollments, and programs the edits.

No third-party clearinghouse. Not a reseller agreement, not a pass-through.

Most billing software connects to a clearinghouse someone else operates. When a claim stalls, the practice calls the software vendor, who calls the clearinghouse. TKSoftware removed that hand-off by being both ends of it — the company has operated as an advanced medical claims clearinghouse for 24 years, and ICONIC Pro is the practice management software built on top of its own pipe.

About TKSoftware Inc.

TKSoftware Inc. is a provider of healthcare revenue cycle management solutions, specializing in medical billing software and its own medical claims clearinghouse. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the company helps practices across the United States shorten the revenue cycle, reduce denials, and accelerate reimbursements. For more information, visit www.tksoftwareinc.com or call 317-228-0857.

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Tony Kurzendoerfer
TKSoftware Inc.
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