A Hovercraft Construction Manual
DiscoverHover One TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hello Hovercraft Constructor Letter……………………….……..3 License…………………………………………………………....4 General Construction Tips………………………………………..5 Parts List………………………………………………………….27 Assembly Structure……………………………………………….29 Drawings………………………………………………………….32
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HOVERCRAFT CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
DiscoverHover
www.discoverhover.org The World Hovercraft Organization's International School Hovercraft Program
All Material c 2003 World Hovercraft Organization All Rights Reserved www.worldhovercraft.org
Hello Hovercraft Constructor: You have selected a project which will change your life. Building the DiscoverHover One presents opportunities to experience many new ideas and to learn or perfect new skills. Bob Windt originally designed this machine as an entry level project for students and enthusiasts who belonged to the Hoverclub of America, Inc. After watching how practical and well received this project was, the World Hovecraft Organisation decided to improve the drawings, add teacher training ideas, and make plans available to students and clubs without charge. The original plans consisted of two blue prints, which lacked much detail, so a project was undertaken to convert the drawings into Auto Cad files and to bring them into line with professional drawing practices. Initially, Tim Envall in Australia and students from Indiana State University in the USA began this work. Rob Wilson, Neoteric Hovercraft's Technical Director who resides in Australia, has finally reworked all of the drawings and made corrections where necessary. Because the future of world DiscoverHover competitions means craft could need to be shipped all over the world, the machine was redesigned to be knocked-down, making it more stackable so that machines can nest together and shipping volume can be minimized. This is also an advantage when putting the Hovercraft inside a small cargo or passenger van, or a pick-up truck. The concept added more complication to the
Hello Hovercraft Constructor Letter……………………….……..3 License…………………………………………………………....4 General Construction Tips………………………………………..5 Parts List………………………………………………………….27 Assembly Structure……………………………………………….29 Drawings………………………………………………………….32
TM
HOVERCRAFT CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
DiscoverHover
www.discoverhover.org The World Hovercraft Organization's International School Hovercraft Program
All Material c 2003 World Hovercraft Organization All Rights Reserved www.worldhovercraft.org
Hello Hovercraft Constructor: You have selected a project which will change your life. Building the DiscoverHover One presents opportunities to experience many new ideas and to learn or perfect new skills. Bob Windt originally designed this machine as an entry level project for students and enthusiasts who belonged to the Hoverclub of America, Inc. After watching how practical and well received this project was, the World Hovecraft Organisation decided to improve the drawings, add teacher training ideas, and make plans available to students and clubs without charge. The original plans consisted of two blue prints, which lacked much detail, so a project was undertaken to convert the drawings into Auto Cad files and to bring them into line with professional drawing practices. Initially, Tim Envall in Australia and students from Indiana State University in the USA began this work. Rob Wilson, Neoteric Hovercraft's Technical Director who resides in Australia, has finally reworked all of the drawings and made corrections where necessary. Because the future of world DiscoverHover competitions means craft could need to be shipped all over the world, the machine was redesigned to be knocked-down, making it more stackable so that machines can nest together and shipping volume can be minimized. This is also an advantage when putting the Hovercraft inside a small cargo or passenger van, or a pick-up truck. The concept added more complication to the