What is the best design for a miniature hovercraft for a race?

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The discussion revolves around designing a miniature hovercraft for a race, with specific size and engine requirements. Participants emphasize the importance of material selection, suggesting lightweight options like balsa wood and thin aluminum, while also considering the need for a skirt made from durable materials like polyethylene. The choice of propulsion is debated, with suggestions for using small motors, such as those from vacuum cleaners, due to limited availability of suitable engines in India. Participants also highlight the significance of weight distribution and center of mass for optimal performance. Overall, the conversation focuses on practical advice and resourcefulness in overcoming local limitations for the hovercraft project.
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kach22i said:
If money is no object ($200) and math does not scare you (way over my head)FYI: a PM the Canadian hoverclub founder...

You might have missed the part about me not being able to afford to travel. As much as I love books, I wouldn't shell out $200 for a car. I have mentioned here before that the only trouble that I got into in high-school was for assaulting a math teacher in the beginning of grade 10. Consequently, I have a grade 9 math education.
 
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well maths is not the case with me, $$, availablity and time is
 
  • #103
Danger said:
You might have missed the part about me not being able to afford to travel. As much as I love books, I wouldn't shell out $200 for a car. I have mentioned here before that the only trouble that I got into in high-school was for assaulting a math teacher in the beginning of grade 10. Consequently, I have a grade 9 math education.
I can't tell if you are joking, I find it odd to find you in a Physics forum. Then again I had to take every Calculus class twice (up to Calc-4) and still got no higher than a "C" even when it was my only night class. If I go to hell, I will be taking Calculus with Hitler (& GWB?) I'm sure of it.

I'll try to quote a few key sentences about "plow-in" later on which you may find interesting.
 
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kach22i said:
I can't tell if you are joking
I'm kidding slightly about the car—I've gone as high as $2,500 for one that I really wanted. The rest is real.

kach22i said:
I find it odd to find you in a Physics forum.
Me too, but apparently I'm here to stay.
 
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