Would you need a pilots license to "fly " this?
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JP
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The Big Woods of Maine
That's quite a step up from the hovercraft built from Popular Mechanic's plans powered by the lawnmower engine you got from your Dad. That thing is flying.
I''ve always found these beasts fascinating.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Nu94khHoo
I''ve always found these beasts fascinating.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Nu94khHoo
cubdriver2
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upstate NY
Farmboy
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Middlebury, VT
Probably not this many Barefooter‘s, or at least not comfortably.
https://youtu.be/SF9L3RJ_MVo
Transmitted from my FlightPhone
sjohnson
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Boise, ID
I see a lot of commentary on the Interwebs that operating ground effect vehicles doesn't require a pilot's license. However, many GEVs can reach an altitude of 20 feet and are supported solely by aerodynamic forces, and thus are both aircraft and airplanes under part 1. The way I see it, if a GEV is operated by and occupied by a human (i.e. not a drone), operating a GEV requires a pilot's license.
Part 1: Aircraft means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. Civil aircraft means aircraft other than public aircraft. Airplane means an engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air, that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings. Crewmember means a person assigned to perform duty in an aircraft during flight time.
§61.3 Requirement for certificates, ratings, and authorizations.
(a) Required pilot certificate for operating a civil aircraft of the United States. No person may serve as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft of the United States, unless that person:
(1) Has in the person's physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when exercising the privileges of that pilot certificate or authorization—
(i) A pilot certificate issued under this part and in accordance with §61.19;...
Part 1: Aircraft means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. Civil aircraft means aircraft other than public aircraft. Airplane means an engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air, that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings. Crewmember means a person assigned to perform duty in an aircraft during flight time.
§61.3 Requirement for certificates, ratings, and authorizations.
(a) Required pilot certificate for operating a civil aircraft of the United States. No person may serve as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft of the United States, unless that person:
(1) Has in the person's physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when exercising the privileges of that pilot certificate or authorization—
(i) A pilot certificate issued under this part and in accordance with §61.19;...
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WhiskeyMike
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West Boxford MA
Not surprising that they haven't mentioned rough water. Hmm.. What happens when the sea isn't glassy smooth. I like it, but....
PerryB
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Chico, CA
Absolutely amazing. I used to waterski a lot and am fair at it, but I only ever attempted to barefoot twice. Both ended poorly. Comically but poorly. I DID learn to spell enema though.
aktango58
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18AA
As I watched the video I kept asking myself the same rough water question. They turn 200' ships around often in winter here. In summer we got fishing boats with 30' masts all the way to 60', plus cruise ships at 300+ feet, (ask Bill Rusk about fog and ships here).
Might be cool, but for six passengers??? limited markets
Might be cool, but for six passengers??? limited markets
