If you live in the Midwest, say within 60 miles of Omaha, NE, or if you are just interesting in finding out what is happening in our area (you may want to...
Hey, I am new to hovercrafts and I have a few questions. I am building a UH-13PT for a senior engineering project, and am having difficulty locating some...
Here's the short answer- DON'T USE 1/4". WEIGHT IS THE ENEMY! Standard 1/8" ply is fine. You should be using a waterproof sealant anyway. Weight not only...
Thanks to everyone that answered my questions about 1/4" plywood, I am just going to look for 1/8" Luan at Lowes. Next question. I have a company willing to...
Hello Welcome to the Hovercraft world. My first question about the material is how heavy is it? It should be in the area of 18 oz per square yd. Is it...
It is 18 oz per square yard, however I don't know if is reinforced. The company is willing to danate 50 yds (60" wide). Because it is free I am going to use...
Which are powerful unfortunately as powerful on your pocket ...lol http://www.rotamax.net/ http://www.aixro.de/index.html For all of you who have troubles with...
I have a quick question about plywood. I am able to get a discount at an aircraft plywood supplier. It looks like really nice stuff but my question is about...
If you intend to fiberglass the wood with a thin layer of cloth in epoxy resin to increase the lifespan of the wood skin that yes - if you just want to paint...
I am building a UH-13PT and the blueprints call for 6 sheets of 4'x 8' x 2" White Polystyrene foam. I just bought them at lowes (for $140), however before I...
Hi Christian! Take whatever the plans call for to be safe and enjoy your craft. The plastic skin needs to be removed from all foam sheets if you want to glue...
I purchased a used Hovercraft (total newbie) with finger skirts which all need replacing. I got the material and glue. All the existing skirts were sewn...
I've never glued my skirts, If I made New ones I would use Double sided sticky tape to Hold material together so it would be easier to guide threw the sewing...
I am a fisherman, and would like to buy or build a hovercraft. I have done a Google search and found many web sites, some have plans.I would like to find a set...
... have done a Google search and found many web sites, some have plans.I would like to find a set of plans that have a flat deck, so that you could walk...
Happy New year to you all, We are proud to be serving you and hit a mile stone this year. Hard to believe it has been 10 years helping to promote hovercraft. I...
hi dude,, could anyone please send me the instructions for building a segmented skirt......please very urgent ... Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your...
We've got another one up! Here's a preview of the machinist article for those new to the machining trade: "Help For Novices." If you wish to view this article...
Hi I was looking for a hovercraft meet or fly-in that would take place in the next while. Near Alberta or BC, Canada or Seattle Washington just next to us in...
Check out this thread for info on West Coast hoverins. http://forums.hovercraftcanada.ca/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=37 If anyone can dig up some more info about...
I host the NW HOVER-IN, it's Aug 15-17 this year in SW Wa. near Woodland Wa. about 3 miles off I-5. check out my web site for info. http://bandits-stuff.com ...
... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HoverLovers/ or http://www.hoverclubofamerica.org/ will have a list of events. ... coast, ... <hopeisp@> ... Washington...
A lot of us carve our own, Depending on the craft you are building a factory prop could be the best solution. www.coffcraft.com sells both finished wood props...
Hi dude i have a 54 inch prop used for para gliding. It develops around 40 kg thrust. Its made of wood , very light in weight. I'm from india. Anyone...
hi dude its ok.... just fwd this msg to all the builders u know...anyone interested can contact me by mail.... bye ... You rock. That's why Blockbuster's...
Just a reminder that anyone interested in hovercrafting in the Midwest may like to check out our website for local activities: www.midwesthovercra ftclub.com...