Friday, April 30, 2010

You're really flying - 1 cm above the ground

Photo courtesy of Adrenalin Quarry
This week we've been covering various ways for the mortal man to fly. We end the week with the smoothest way to glide across the earth, at all times never more than 1 centimeter above the surface. We're talking hovercrafts.

With a top speed of 30 m.p.h. these single passenger hovercrafts can speed you from land to water and back again without ever slowing down.  Be sure to see the video below. Powered by dual Hovery Bimo engines putting out 8 BHP, you'll be flying before you know it. Sessions start at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm. 

When you first arrive, the instructors will get you started in their grass covered, purpose built training arena. You'll have a safety briefing and get comfortable with basic maneuvers. After you are feeling in control, it's off to the water. With average ability, you should still have 15-20 minutes of your first session available for solo flying on land and water. Full throttle and away...you...go...

Read the rest of the article at Examiner.com

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