I want one of these....

[KIC]

The Flying Hovercraft.

 

This is the hovercraft that glides over land and water yet also soars in the air up to 70 mph with the aid of integrated wings. A 130-hp twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled gasoline engine -- turbocharged and fuel-injected -- drives its 60" wood/carbon composite thrust propeller while a 1,100-rpm 34" lift fan inflates its durable vinyl-coated nylon skirt for hovering above the ground. Operating in fresh- or saltwater and up to 30% inclines over sand, mud, grass, swamp, desert, ice, and snow, its wings and horizontal elevator enable pilots to simply hop over water- or land-based obstacles up to 20'-high unsurmountable to a typical hovercraft. A joystick controls three vertical rudders and the elevator, a twist friction-lock throttle controls forward speed, and a variable drive system controls the lift fan for hovering. Braking is provided by lowering the lift fan's rpms; comes to rest on Kevlar composite landing skids. Its low center of gravity and composite fiberglass/PVC hull enable it to operate in winds up to 25 mph and waves up to 6' when in flight. Two nine-gallon gasoline tanks provide a 160-mile range. Supports pilot/passenger payloads up to 600 lbs. for flight. Requires registration as a boat. Special conditions and guarantee limitations apply. Please call 1-800-227-3528 for details. 19' L x 7'8" W x 6'6". (1,100 lbs.)

 

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=11933

 

Price: $190,000

[etcswjoe]

But does it have a cassette player?

[KIC]

But does it have a cassette player?

 

It's an $189.00 option alongside the trailer hitch option and the 12-volt cigarette lighter.

[Flyinfool]

I think that for that kind of money I would rather have an actual amphibious airplane.

[DragonRider]

I have a friend and coworker who bought the kit, and built it about 6 months time, he is using a Subaru engine in his. He has had a few problems with it, but it works.