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The machine was designed and built by Nelson's Rudy Heeman and with more than 5000 hits, has reached its reserve price of $20,000.

Mr Heeman, a mechanic, has been making hovercraft in his spare time for more than 13 years but says this is his first attempt at a flying version.

He said he has spent 75 hours flying his hovercraft, and the thrill is unreal. "It's like a bungy jump, however the thrill lasts as long as the ride," he said.

"This machine is fast and furious, it roars like a lion, and is not for the 'faint hearted'. It is adrenalin pumping and exciting."

With a 1.8-litre engine and a range of over 225km, the flying hovercraft cruises at 90kmh when flying, and has a smooth ride above the waves, he said

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[edit on 3-3-2010 by Maybe...maybe not]

“Reporter Allison Langder (sp?) found its slightly eccentric inventor in New Zealand and thankfully lived to tell the tale.”

The genius, and madman at the controls is Rudy Heaben (sp?). He built this contraption from scratch. Its one of a kind, and its for sale.

Lets rewind a little to where it all started…
This is my flying hovercraft project…
A gurage, spare parts, and a firtile mind…

Originally posted by butcherguy
Already covered here......www.abovetopsecret.com...