(original post by chec78 on 06-MAR-2006)

I am wondering if there are any dealers here in Ont. Can. for Neoteric? Also, what does it cost in freight and duties to buy one of your craft and have it shipped to here, near Ottawa, Ontario, which is where I live. I own an older Cushion Flight 240, and am wondering about tradeins too!

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(original post by Manfred on 04-APR-2006)

I don't know about new craft, but I would be interested in seeing your old one. Tell me more, send me pics thanks. I'm in Toronto.
manfred@flyer.ca

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(original post by chec78 on 04-APR-2006)

Hi, I am near Perth, Ont. 50 miles west of Ottawa, and have a CushionFlight 240 which is in good shape, but has a damaged rear thrust hub, caused by the prop catching the netting and rudder cable. This is easily fixed, and prop is ok too, however, I don't have time to work on this, but am willing to sell this machine quite reasonable. I will keep your e-mail and if I get pics, will send them. you can see this same type of machine if you google on CushionFlight 240. It has been stored in my garage out of the weather, and has a Volkswagen 42 hp engine, in good shape, with a trailer for it too.

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(original post by Manfred on 04-APR-2006)

I saw a similar machine on the 'hovercrft homepage' - some questions - when was the last time that it was run? Was the engine pickled or inhibited? Are there any parts which are not available which need to be replaced? A photo with a close-up of the damage would help.

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(original post by chec78 on 04-APR-2006)

It was run a year ago, but I keep the engine slowly turning and oiled the cylinders before storage anyway! It would be hard to see the damage, because it is only an internal small thing which I have straightened out, and just have to put back together to see how the mechanism works again. The engine was not inhibited in any way because it has a drive belt which took any shock off the engine. Everything like that is ok as there was very little damage to the hub, and the prop was easily straightned, as it is aluminum!

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(original post by Manfred on 04-APR-2006)

Which parts in the "hub" were damaged?

I worked around aircraft for 30 years - you would have a hard time convincing me that a prop is "ok" after striking something without having it x-rayed, dye-penetrant checked and re-balanced. Do you know the make and model of the prop?

Thanks

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(original post by chec78 on 04-APR-2006)

This is a two peice prop, it has two independent aluminum blades that attach to a reversible hub, and only one of these got hit. It seemed to straighten easily without a kink because it was a smooth bend, and not very much. I'm not sure what make Cushionflight used on these props , but they are really a simple peice of aluminum , about 24'' in length each, and work very well. It was a u-shaped fork that got slightly spread in the hub, and this was reset , and seemed the only damage as the prop was not turning very fast at the time. Anyway, I'm selling everything cheap, but if not interested I'll just keep and am thinking of going to a two engine system which would work very well with this craft, I think. I like this craft because it doesn;t need a rubber skirt, as it uses retractable brushes which work great on land, and are lifted up when on water.

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(original post by Manfred on 10-APR-2006)

We may be coming up to Ottawa area over the Easter weekend - could we see the machine? How do I contact you? Please email me with your email and phone number. Thanks,
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manfred@flyer.ca

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(original post by chec78 on 10-APR-2006)

Yes, you can see the machine anytime as it is in my garage here. I have sent you an e-mail telling you whereabouts I live, with my phone number and address, and can meet you if you like for directions. My phone number is 613-267-5680, and e-mail is chec78@hotmail.com
Bryan

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