Neoteric Hovercraft http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/forum hovermail@neoterichovercraft.com (Chris Fitzgerald) hovermail@neoterichovercraft.com (Chris Fitzgerald) aterr (http://chimaera.starglade.org/aterr/) Recreational Dual Thrust Ducted Fans http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/1408#1408 Recreational Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:40:54 -0500 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/1408#1408 WannabePilot Is there an advantage to having 2 slightly smaller ducted fans instead of 1 larger single ducted fan for thrust?

]]> rc model hovertrek http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/1406#1406 Recreational Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:29:50 -0500 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/1406#1406 neoteric "Hallo, I have just finished the model: L=100 cm,B=50 cm,brushless e-motor 400 watt,weight
11lbs,bagskirt.
How is the steering of the buckets and the rudders made? the two buckets are made
as two halve circles,out of 1mm. alum.If I could get info about this,many thanks. Hovering
over short grass[ca.3cm]is no problem!! Herman Hoge The Netherlands."

]]> Hovercraft lift equations http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/1404#1404 Recreational Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:17:50 -0500 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/1404#1404 davidhills Good Morning

I wish to build a model Hovercraft and have bought a 12volt centrifugal fan for lift with the following characteristics

Voltage 12volts
Current 15amps
Electrical power 180 watts
Outlet exhaust velocity 16.7meters per sec
Outlet exhaust area 0.01square meters
Inlet area 0.01 square meters
Inlet velocity 5 meters/sec

Volumetric flow rate (no load) 0.17 cubic meters per second

From this data I would like to be able to calculate the following variables
In a relationship

Gross weight (GW), skirt foot print area(SFA), ride hide (RH)

In the form

Gross weight(GW) in Newtons = Constant K(from above data) times function of SFA & RH


I.e. GW= K(Func(SFA,RH))

I appreciate that I have not expressed this using normal mathematical convention but hope there is enough information for some help in getting an answer.


Many Thanks all


David Hills
davidhills@riverford.co.uk

]]> Need help identifying the model of Neoteric Hovercraft http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/1403#1403 Recreational Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:01:15 -0400 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/1403#1403 neoteric (original post by Anonymous on 06-APR-2007)

Hi there.
I am trying to identify the model of this Hovercraft that I will be listing on eBay next week. Its a Neoteric, believed to be a 1989 model, but there are no distinguishing model numbers on the unit. I'm also trying to treack down any specs for this model. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. I sent an email to Neoteric, but never got a response.

http://host.spudstravels.com/hc.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc1.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc2.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc3.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc4.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc5.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc6.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc7.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc8.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc9.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc10.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc12.jpg
http://host.spudstravels.com/hc13.jpg

]]> Neova VW Powered Hovercraft http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/287#287 Recreational Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:00:23 -0400 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/287#287 neoteric (original post by John Martin on 06-SEP-2006)

I am in the middle of restoring one of the older VW powered side by side hovercrafts and am glad to see that plans are still offered (am sending my check for them as we speak.
One question - do the plans list part sources? The push-pull cables for the air scoops have frozen with time and no amount of penetrating oil seems to be able to loosen them.
thanks,
John Martin

]]> making a simple model hovercraft http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/216#216 Recreational Wed, 08 Mar 2006 17:33:46 -0500 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/216#216 neoteric (original post by hovhov on 08-MAR-2006)

Hi
I've been wanting to create a simple homemade hovercraft. I'm not talking about one i can ride but a simple small (toy) one if u will. I've always thought of a toy hovercraft as neat and now i want to make one. I've NEVER made a hovercraft before. I have a small fan of 8x8x2.5 cm and a LOT of batteries. I want this craft to have battery power. Any help will be great! thanks

]]> anyone out thier http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/156#156 Recreational Mon, 27 Dec 2004 01:52:31 -0500 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/156#156 neoteric (original post by jeff on 27-DEC-2004)

is anybody intrested in using this forum?

]]> Nordic Hovertrek customers? http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/145#145 Recreational Sun, 03 Oct 2004 14:45:34 -0400 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/145#145 neoteric (original post by Anonymous on 03-OCT-2004)

I live in Stockholm Sweden, and I am interested to come in contact with any Hovertrek owner in the Nordic region (Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway).

]]> new to hovering http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/138#138 Recreational Sat, 25 Sep 2004 02:49:04 -0400 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/138#138 neoteric (original post by Anonymous on 25-SEP-2004)

Having been involved in power boating for the last 40yrs and recently been to the Southampton boat show here in the united kingdom and seen a hover craft (hovpod .com) i have become obsessed by these craft. the craft shown on this site is this suitable for the entry level in to hovering and should i buy the braking system along with the craft ? any advice would be appreciated
Many thanks
Dave

]]> building a hovercraft http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/135#135 Recreational Fri, 10 Sep 2004 18:12:16 -0400 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/135#135 neoteric (original post by 290190 on 10-SEP-2004)

hi. i am interested in building a hovercraft that would primarily be used for ice fising. i have a couple questions i would like some answers to.

My first question is what size of engine i would need for a projest like this and approxamently how much this would cost. The second question is about reverseing and braking. from what i have read you at Neoterichhovercraft are the only people in the would that have a reverse on your hovercrafts. i am wondering if i used a system somewhat like yours if it would be legal to do this. i am also wondering if i need reverse and bracking on my hovercraft. The third question is if haveing 2 smaller engines (1 for trust,1 for lift) instead of 1 larger one be cheaper and if it would work. My last question is if i need a license to operate a hovercraft in canada.

]]> ?? http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/130#130 Recreational Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:49:43 -0400 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/130#130 neoteric (original post by Anonymous on 19-JUL-2004)

I was wandering if there was a way to get inexpensive plans for a hovercraft because im on a very strict $500 budget. If any1 can help me that would be great...

Also i had a thought on a drive shaft..
since im on a strict budget i was gonna use 1 motor to drive it all. how can i do this? gear box? is there a certain place to put the engine?
i was thinking like this for the drive shaft
taking the engine in the front and then putting a gear box rite below the engine(engine is a verticle shaft) then from the gear box goes 2 drive shafts 1 down to the lift and 1 to the back of the hovercraft to the thrust. is there such a gear box? if so how can i make it?

please help me out
email me at dtkrall@comcast.net

Dan

]]> hovercraft = river and rocks ? http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/123#123 Recreational Wed, 21 Apr 2004 14:20:05 -0400 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/123#123 neoteric (original post by Anonymous on 21-APR-2004)

i am interested in a craft that can handle a river with a lot of rocks and was wondering if this was the boat? thanks

]]> Racer wiring diagram? http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/120#120 Recreational Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:49:48 -0500 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/120#120 neoteric (original post by phillees on 22-MAR-2004)

I would like to get a good copy of the wiring diagram for my 1987 Racer. I have the owner's manual but the diagram is of little help.
Also what is the possibility of adding reverse thrusters to the craft? Cost?

]]> Wiring http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/119#119 Recreational Sun, 21 Mar 2004 13:25:56 -0500 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/119#119 neoteric (original post by Anonymous on 21-MAR-2004)

I have a wiring problem. I found the bilge pump on. All switches where off. After checking under dash moved the fuse wire to the pump switch and pump stopped.?? Moved it again and it starts.?? Must be wires crossing over back up the line.??? A hard one to see in all wires. Have anyone else had this happen.???

]]> Engine stall = crash http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/117#117 Recreational Sun, 07 Mar 2004 20:55:54 -0500 http://forum.neoterichovercraft.com/post/117#117 neoteric (original post by phillees on 07-MAR-2004)

While flying my Racer the engine stalled at about 35-40 mph. I lost all lift and the front nosed into the lake and stopped almost instantly. Unfortunately I kept going after smashing into the handlebars and front deck. Does anybody have a way to recover from this situation without the damage I experienced to me and the front of the craft?

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