Past Solutions

Fitzgerald, Christopher, and Robert Wilson. Light Hovercraft Design. 3rd ed. Foley: The Hoverclub of America Inc., 1995. Print.


        This publication has given information and mathematical equations for the better understanding of the workings of hovercraft. It gives a presentation of all useable equipment, materials, and styles available. It shows hand drawings of skirts, motors, layouts, and fan systems. It makes comparisons between skirt types in different situations and terrain which is necessary to know to assign the correct skirt type. Information on appropriate engines and propellers is helpful to designing the propulsion system. Although it concerns mostly hovercraft intended for people, it helps in understanding how hovercrafts work in general.