Has anyone built a hovercraft?

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If so how did you do it. Im trying to figure this out as me and the father in law want to build one. But when i look online its very minimal unless you purchase.25 years of age.Been welding since Feb 23rd 2009.LU1007 Millwright (A1)
Reply:Nick (Monte55) over on the Miller forum made one, here is the link to his Hovercraft project http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...ad.php?t=12507I am what I am, Deal with it!If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
Reply:thank you25 years of age.Been welding since Feb 23rd 2009.LU1007 Millwright (A1)
Reply:Look thru some old "Do it Yourself" type magazines, Popular Mechanics is one that sticks in my mind.  Some of these have indexes, every topic for the previous year.   Probably outdated information, but may give you some ideas.
Reply:I love this guy!  Check out the link to his web site.  I was near halfway building the Tri magnum, but divorce got in the way, and the project died...I'm looking at building his newest 3 wheeler, later.....in a few years....I hope.Scooterhttp://www.rqriley.com/pegasus.htmlPegasusA Hovercraft for YoungstersRuns on a lawnmower engineMade of plywoodFlies up to 125 pounds payloadHow to order Pegasus plansOn just the power from a 3-1/2 hp lawnmower engine, Pegasus will lift a 125-pound payload free of the ground and navigate at about walking speed across any hard, flat surface. The craft is built using a simple framework of 1/4-inch plywood, which is skinned over with 1/8-inch plywood. For safety reasons, the engine and lift-fan are enclosed inside the plywood housing at the rear. Control is effected by shifting body weight in the desired direction of travel. A flexible vinyl skirt provides an obstacle clearance of about 8 inches. Expect to spend about $250 - $350, depending on local materials prices and on whether you buy a used or new engine. Minimal tools and building skills are required.         Plans give an overview of hovercraft theory which you can then put to work by making modifications of your own.  Pegasus is designed as a fun and educational project - not for serious hovering.  Suitable terrain is limited to parking lots and level fields. Performance can, however, be dramatically improved by the simple addition of a small thrust engine.  Click here for a newspaper article about two teenagers (100kb) who installed a thrust engine and claim their Pegasus will do up to 30 mph. Click on Pegasus video to see a video of Stefano Paris flying his hovercraft.  For a high-performance recreational hovercraft, take a look at Tri-Flyer plans.         Pegasus was originally featured in Popular Mechanics magazine in January  1984. Click on the images in the left margin to view large images. SpecificationsDiameter: 87 inchesHeight: 25 inchesSeating: OneConstruction: WoodEngine: 3-1/2 hp lawnmower engineDrive: DirectFan: 24 inch diameter, 2 bladeRated Payload: 125 lbsLincoln AC225Lincoln 135 migpacoxy/acy torch
Reply:Try a look on this website it has a utility hovercraft but might offer some insight. www.vintageprojects.com/