Rudy Heeman has invented a homemade flying hovercraft that you do not need a pilots license to operate. The handmade inflated dingy, after being modified and souped up by Heeman, the hovercraft can actually fly and after reaching (hovering) speeds of more than 70 miles per hour. This new hovercraft can not only amaze us on the water, it is also capable of traveling on land. The flying marvel has a double duty - it can fly and it is handy on the farm.

After investigating the make up of the craft and careful consideration, the New Zealand Aviation and Maritime Authority has been classified the hovercraft as a marine craft instead of as an air craft. Because of this classification, there is no need for training lessons and license. This classification will make the craft available to everyone who can afford it. The initial asking price was set to be around $13,000 USD.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7GRQbvKZos&NR=1 The original hover craft is being auctioned off starting at $18,000.

When this initial sale is finished, Heeman is looking for ways to mass produce the hovercrafts and sell them to the awaiting public. Investors and marketing experts are meeting with the inventor to discuss ways to get the hovercraft into the retail market for all of the flying, hovering enthusiasts who see this new toy as a must have.http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10462813-1.html

To get his invention out of the water and into the air, Heeman used parts of an automobile, a barbecue grill and parts of his daughters scooter. The result is a hovercraft that can also fly at 96 KPH after floating and hovering in the ocean. According to Heeman, his invention is an adrenalin pumping experience that is very similar to bungee jumping. This new hovercraft has detachable wings so that it can be used on land.