Hoverboard plans

This has been a good week so far for things that hover… Here are some hoverboard plans, for $39 – the usual caveat here, I have no idea if they’re good, so if a Maker out there has built, or plans to build one let us know… – “The hoverboard uses high performance hovercraft technology to lift a 200+lb rider 1 inch above the ground. A 6 horsepower 4-stroke gasoline engine spins a multi bladed propeller to force air under the craft.

A special flexible skirt (which acts like an air bag) is used to help trap air under the craft to increase efficiency. There is a slight gap between the flexible skirt and the surface while it’s hovering. When hovering, the craft is virtually friction free and only requires a small thrust to move at high speeds. The craft hovers best over smooth flat surfaces. “ [via] – Link.

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• Hoverwing – Hovercraft / Hoverplane kit – Link.
• DIY Hovercraft with 4 PC fans @ 22V! – Link.
• Paper plate hovercraft – Link.
• Homemade hovercraft – Link.
• HOW TO – Make a hovercraft – Link.
• Garage Hack: Hovercraft – Link.