InvertedForce - 6-3-2010 at 12:50 PM
This thing looks pretty sweet. But, for about $13,000 it might be out of reach for most of our budgets. I can hardly swing buying a used kite, let
alone a brand new hovercraft!
http://www.wimp.com/flyinghovercraft/
coreykite - 6-3-2010 at 02:24 PM
Hey Sailors,
Pretty cute.
Actually it appears to be a ground-effect vehicle with the hovercraft technology used primarily as the landing gear.
The Russians have had similar aircraft for a couple of decades.
Theirs are much bigger, used as cargo transports on the Black Sea, and are now multi-engine jet-powered.
Still, this one is very compact and maneuverable.
13K sounds like a kit.
Probably more cost-efficient than other comparable options.
Safen Up! Buggy On!
"Often wrong... Never in doubt"
the coreylama
cheezycheese - 6-3-2010 at 02:40 PM
while out of my range for another "toy" 13k doesnt seem too expensive for that type of experience. hate to see one of those wingtips catch water in a
fast turn though....:Ange09:
indigo_wolf - 6-3-2010 at 05:44 PM
Suddenly "island hopper" takes on a whole new meaning :o
Maybe not doable as a solo purchase (although it's in the same range as a high and motorcycle and some boats), but would be a killer recruitment tool
for a club :wee:
Used to know several folks that went in with friends on small planes.
ATB,
Sam
Kamikuza - 6-3-2010 at 06:17 PM
Wing In Ground effect ... nice 
silly NZers though, it'll never sell - like the
one-man skydiving glider thing ...
rocfighter - 7-3-2010 at 05:35 AM
I agree those wings are scary. But what a cool ride.