Here's how to build your own hovercraft

mapuc · 09-08-15, 06:38 PM

http://www.iflscience.com/technology...ing-hovercraft

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Drones are defined as a non-piloted aircraft, controlled remotely by the user. Viewed as an innocent pastime by some, and an annoying invasive toy to others, drones have become increasingly popular in recent years with models hitting the market for as little as $40 (£25).

FAA ?? Have they something to say about your build and eventually test flight ?

Markus

CCIP · 09-08-15, 06:49 PM

I'm pretty sure these would fall under ultralight aircraft, which as long as you operate them within certain limits don't require any special licensing.

Buddahaid · 09-08-15, 07:14 PM

I'd rather have a drummer for a neighbor. That is the most annoying contraption I can think of.

swamprat69er · 09-08-15, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

I'd rather have a drummer for a neighbor. That is the most annoying contraption I can think of.

Someone learning how to play the pipes, without the use of a practice chanter.

Buddahaid · 09-08-15, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by swamprat69er

Someone learning how to play the pipes, without the use of a practice chanter.

God no, please. And just playing Amazing Grace over, and over, and over......

Oberon · 09-08-15, 09:18 PM

I'd also be loathe to call it a hovercraft, surely it's a form of VTOL aircraft? Reminds me a bit of the Flying Bedstead.

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	I'm pretty sure these would fall under ultralight aircraft, which as long as you operate them within certain limits don't require any special licensing. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	I'd rather have a drummer for a neighbor. That is the most annoying contraption I can think of. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I'd also be loathe to call it a hovercraft, surely it's a form of VTOL aircraft? Reminds me a bit of the Flying Bedstead.