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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Rex Kramer, Jul 28, 2019.

  1. Jul 28, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    Rex Kramer

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    I found this diamond in the rough today, it should make for an interesting project.

    RX2000.jpg

    How it would look restored

    HoverDynamics RX2000.jpg
     
  2. Jul 28, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    Mr Badwrench

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    300 hectares on single tank of kerosene
    Wow! What exactly do they call one of those? Hovercraft, or is it something else?
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    Rex Kramer

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    It's a late 80's - early 90's Hovercraft.
    Made in Cumming Georgia.

     
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  4. Jul 28, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    300 hectares on single tank of kerosene
    Are you going to rebuild it? Looks like a fun project, assuming parts are somewhere to be found. Who is the manufacturer? I see a Ferrari badge in the 2nd image...
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    Rex Kramer

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    I am researching parts availability right now... I would love to restore it - but I may flip it for some extra cash.

    The funny thing is that I was a test pilot & flight instructor for a big personal hovercraft manufacturer in the mid 80's ... I have logged close to 3000 hours on this type of craft.
     
  6. Jul 28, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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    Patch999

    Patch999 SSEM #17 You are what you do when it counts

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    Very cool
     
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  7. Jul 28, 2019 at 3:11 PM
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    MAK

    MAK Searching for Gnarnia

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    I saw the Top Gear episode when they had one of those... frickin' hilarious!
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2019 at 3:13 PM
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    This looks like more fun than any man should have....but can!!!!
     
  9. Jul 28, 2019 at 4:05 PM
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    Rex Kramer

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  10. Jul 28, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    MAK Searching for Gnarnia

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    Lol. Actually, I was thinking abut this one.
    Closer to your barn find.
     
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  11. Jul 28, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    Dude, that’s awesome. Wasn’t planning on shopping for hovercrafts today, but here we are.
     
  12. Jul 28, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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    That is so cool. I hope you get it up and running.
     
  13. Jul 28, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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    Very cool! Where in Cumming were they manufactured?
     
  14. Jul 28, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    Rex Kramer

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    I found another with Clarkson

     
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  15. Jul 28, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    HOVERDYNAMICS MANUFACTURING, INC.
    5910 CHATTAHOOCHEE INDUST PARK, CUMMING, GA, 30041-4209, USA
    They shut down in 1993
     
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  16. Jul 28, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    Interesting! Just down the road from "The Biscuit Barn" very cool and thanks for posting. :thumbsup:
     
  17. Jul 28, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    Twinky Keep the shinny side up!

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    Dammit, I want one too!
     
  18. Jul 28, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    The manufacturer I flew for produced this video.
    My 15 seconds of fame start 7 minutes in... the white craft.
     
  19. Jul 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    Dude...that is awesome find . I'll follow this for sure
     
  20. Jul 28, 2019 at 6:22 PM
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    TomC843

    TomC843 The wheel weaves as the wheel wills.

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    FirstGenVol Check the name tag. You're in my world now.

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    Man, that is wild. I love the 80's.

    Seriously though, how in the world did you find yourself in that profession? "Experimental hovercraft captain" :D
     
  22. Jul 28, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    I answered a help wanted ad in the paper, I was new to Miami and needed a job - it was great fun with a few near death experiences and accidents. I tore up a few of these 1st gen craft during different phases of R&D, as a result the SCAT II was much more durable and reliable when it came out. The big white craft was used to lure investors, never intended for production. I am sitting tall in that picture, red shirt.

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    TomC843 The wheel weaves as the wheel wills.

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    What a cool product with a terrible name.
     
  24. Jul 28, 2019 at 6:58 PM
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    Indeed.
     
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    A new reply in a hover group just pointed out this craft appears to have a 50 hp Rotax 503, and not the 43-horsepower Cuyuna aircraft engine.

    IMG_7492.jpg
     
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    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    But, what's the largest tire you can fit? Asking for a friend.
     
  27. Jul 28, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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    gladecreekwy Wyoming

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    That is a cool thing
     
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  28. Jul 28, 2019 at 8:17 PM
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    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Very kuul find. If you don't have the time to fix it up......call American Picker dudes... they live to die for a find like that......
     
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    Awesome find. It's destiny, restore her!

    Any rotorcraft hours?
     
  30. Jul 29, 2019 at 2:48 AM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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