Technology Tuesday

Can’t decide between black and brown shoes as a career accessory? A grounded aviator with a limited budget and a yard not big enough to put in your own runway?

This just may be the answer.

Kit built, 75 mph, max altitude about 10 feet, or hovers at 8 inches. Seats 4 (but only 2 if you’re going to fly)…so you can bring your GIB friends along for the ride, too.

From Universal Hovercraft, here’s the UH-18SPW Hoverwingâ„¢

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What are you waiting for? 275 hours of work is all that separates you from ground effect adventure!

Of course, for those stuck between the surface navy and the Silent Serviceâ„¢, there’s a solution for you, too!

Posted by xformed on February 5, 2008.

Categories: Technology, Technology Tuesday

One Response

1. As one sage has observed, the record for flight closest to the ground will never be broken, ergo one should strive to put the greatest distance between one and the dirt. I subscribe to that school of thought…
   – SJS

   by Steeljaw Scribe on Feb 6, 2008 at 6:08 am

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