[rossfloyd Posts: 2025 Status: Offline]

Thanks Jon,   I've PM'd you but --  yes please.

I think we now have enough suggestions to get things under way for them. However the more suggestions the better so please don't stop !

All we need to do now is get the Daily Express involved again :-)

I'm doing a demo for Backwell School later in the year, so that's two schools.

Its great to see so many people keen to involve kids in this business.

Ross

[rossfloyd Posts: 2025 Status: Offline]

Its Radstock College - about 15 miles south of Bristol

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Here is one for the home constructors !!
 
I've just been approached by a retired lecturer at a local further education college.  As an 'enrichment' project he has been asked to run a project to make and then operate a 2 seater hovercraft.  
 
At present the design is is an open book - I don't think they intend to go on open water with it but they will want it to work reliably and for more than a few minutes.
 
Budget is £1000 all in.
 
I've been asked to help with information and a source of plans & parts.
 
Can anyone suggest an easy to build craft,  inexpensive engine/s and skirt.  
 
Are there any kits suitable for this sort of low key project?
 
The Eagle 1 looks to be a good bet but are there any others to consider?
 
Any advice or help greatly appreciated!
 
Ross