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Hi, Dan. I've built several thanks to the plans from the legendary
Harry Rheams
of NJ about 20 years ago. I have directions and such at
http://www.darylscience.com/Demos/Hovercraft.html
I'm glad to shed more light on this if you need it. Just give me a holler.
Daryl L Taylor, Fizzix Guy
Williamstown HS & Engineering Academy Rowan University, NJ
PAEMST '96
International Internet Educator of the Year '03
NJSTA Executive Board
6093309571
Quoting Dan MacIsaac <macisadl@BUFFALOSTATE.EDU>:
I'm getting pretty excited about the idea of teaching mechanics
and building the ideas of inertia, circular motion and Newton's laws
using student-ridable hovercraft built with plywood. Arons discusses
the use of 50kg block of dry ice on glass to kinesthetically
experience inertia; I think the homebuilt hovercraft is the way to go,
easier to get and far more intrinsically motivational (fun & cool).
Having said this, I've have to admit I've never personally build a
homemade hovercraft. Does anyone have experience building these
things they could share with me? What airtrack sources? What
designs?
If successful I think we'd build several dozen as part of a teachers'
alliance and or summer academy course project.
Your suggestions are sought and welcome.
Dan M
Dan MacIsaac, Assistant Professor, Physics, SUNY Buffalo State College
222 SCIE BSC 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14222 716-878-3802
<macisadl@buffalostate.edu> <http://PhysicsEd.BuffaloState.edu>
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