USHovercraft NEWS

Adjustable pitch fan hubs

2011-07-22T08:36:00.000-08:00

Adjustable pitch fan
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

These new hubs are designed for any configuration of fan blades and are currently using the 5Z Multiwing composite blades. Similarly to our variable pitch propeller hubs, these fans can be adjusted during operation and can be controlled by electric, pneumatic, hydraulic or by manual cables. These are perfect for hovercraft applications where variable flows will ease the design process. Additionally the ability to change the volume and pressure under the hovercraft can help with both cargo capacity as well as terrain changes. Contact USHovercraft for more information. 907-783-2350

Hovercraft for Sale

2009-09-23T11:28:00.001-08:00

hovercraft for sale
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

More pictures have been sent in of this 7ft X 14 ft twin engine hovercraft that is currently for sale. It is being used on the interior waterways of Alaska. Click on the picture to go to our USHovercraft picture gallery where you can see many more pictures of this hovercraft and other hovercraft for sale. Call for specifications. US Hovercraft in Anchorage, Alaska USA 907-783-2350

Hovercraft for Sale in Anchorage, Alaska

2009-08-29T08:35:00.001-08:00

hovercraft for sale anchorage
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

This 2003 plans built "Prospector" hovercraft is for sale and is located near Anchorage, Alaska USA. The Hull is 16ft long and X 8 ft wide. This hovercraft is powered by a single 1988 E-82 Subaru Engine with 85 hrs on hour meter. The engine has electronic ignition, weber carburetors, and is plumbed for a heater. Contact USHovercraft for information at 907-783-2350 or email to info@ushovercraft.com

Hovercraft for Sale with trailer

2009-08-25T22:40:00.001-08:00

hovercraft for sale with trailer
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

This hovercraft is currently in Fairbanks, Alaska. Shown here it is on a custom built trailer and covered storage. It is for sale including the trailer for $20,000USD. Email for more pictures and specifications. info@ushovercraft.com

USHovercraft: 10ft X 20ft Hovercraft with twin 8ft variable pitch propellers

2009-08-23T15:02:00.001-08:00

Here is a 3 min video of the variable pitch propellers operating on a 20ft hovercraft. This hovercraft has one engine, one lift fan and two fully reversible in-flight variable pitch propellers. Contact USHovercraft to see what hovercraft we have for sale by email at info@ushovercraft.com

More pictures of the 14ft hovercraft for sale

2009-08-18T22:51:00.001-08:00

alaska hovercraft for sale
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

Make sure to check out the photos section of our website. It has hundreds of pictures of hovercraft for sale, past hovercraft projects and numerous hovercraft types. This is another good photo of the hovercraft that is for sale right now. Email for more information to info@ushovercraft.com If you click on this photo you will be redirected to Flickr.com. After the photo appears you can click on the "All Sizes" button above the photo to enlarge the photo for more clarity!!!

Hovercraft For Sale

2009-08-16T10:08:00.001-08:00

ushovercraft hovercraft for sale
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

Winter is coming, and here is a picture of the hovercraft that is for sale operating in snow and ice in central Alaska. Hovercraft are the ultimate year around ATV! Contact USHovercraft for information about this hovercraft: 907-783-2350

Hovercraft For Sale

2009-08-14T13:08:00.001-08:00

This is a short video of hovercraft training using the hovercraft that is currently for sale. The operator had just completed the Hovercraft 101 course, and this was the first time he had ever operated a hovercraft. This is a two engine hovercraft, 7ft X 14ft. This is an introduction to the H202 course, basic hovercraft operations. Contact USHovercraft for information about this hovercraft for sale, or to schedule Hovercraft 101 or Hovercraft 202 courses. You can reach us by email at info@ushovercraft.com

5 blade variable fan

2009-08-13T08:34:00.001-08:00

5 blade variable fan
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

Along with our variable pitch hubs for propellers, USHovercraft can use the same technology for changing the pitch on a Multiwing lift fan. These fan hubs can be used in HVAC applications to allow for variable volumes as well as in Hovercraft to change the skirt pressure, volume or both. The hubs can be configured with multiple blade configurations and are used with the 4Z blades from Multiwing. Contact USHovercraft for more information. 907-783-2350

USHovercraft operating on Mud Flats in Upper Cook Inlet, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

2009-08-11T23:47:00.001-08:00

Two hovercraft made by USHovercraft in Anchorage, Alaska USA. Both at 8 ft wide, three engine hovercraft with twin drive props. The silver hovercraft is 16 ft long and the camo hovercraft is 20 ft long.

Hovercraft For Sale

2009-08-10T21:25:00.001-08:00

hovercraft for sale
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

This 7ft X 14ft aluminum hull hovercraft was made in Anchorage, Alaska a few years ago. Since it has had three owners, and is currently for sale. The hovercraft is currently in Fairbanks, Alaska and comes with a custom built trailer for transporting. There are many pictures of this hovercraft in our photos page and some videos on our videos page. It has been to the Hoverport in Anchorage, Alaska USA multiple times. The Hovercraft has had a recent overhaul and is in excellent condition. It has two engines, one for lift and one for thrust. Currently it is listed at $20,000 USD. Please contact USHovercraft at 907-783-2350 or email for details.

Reversing Variable Pitch Hub Propeller Hubs

2009-07-12T20:59:00.001-08:00

Ivo Paddle Blade Reversing Variable Pitch Hub Small
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

Here is the first look at the new variable pitch propeller hubs. These hubs are ready to mount IvoProp Composite Magnum Paddles with a finished diameter of 96 inches. Two separate variable pitch hubs are on each of the twin drive hovercraft, and allow for fully reversing of each hub individually. Orders can be placed now to secure your delivery in the production schedule. Contact USHovercraft at 907-301-0375.

USHovercraft article in Peterson's Hunting

2009-07-10T11:31:00.004-08:00

petersons hunting hovercraft alaska bear hunting article
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

A Hovercraft from USHovercraft was used on a charter for bear hunting in Upper Cook Inlet last year. The hunt story was published in Peterson's Hunting Magazine. Alaska bear hunting is extremely popular, and the hovercraft can access areas that are unavailable to conventional boats. Click here to download the whole article.
Contact USHovercraft for hovercraft charters out of Anchorage, Alaska. 907-301-0375

Hovercraft in Upper Cook Inlet, Fire Island Alaska

2009-07-09T15:20:00.001-08:00

hovercraft alaska
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

A storm moves across Fire Island near Anchorage Alaska as seen from an 8ft X 20ft hovercraft on the shores of Upper Cook Inlet. The small dot in the middle of the picture is of a large cargo ship arriving at the International Port of Anchorage. Click on the picture to see larger versions of all the hovercraft pictures. You can enlarge them one more time by using the "all sizes" link above the picture on the USHovercraft Photostream page in Flickr. USHovercraft, Anchorage Alaska 907-301-0375

Variable Pitch Propellers and Fans

2009-07-08T07:38:00.001-08:00

variable pitch propeller
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

USHovercraft has been getting a lot of interest in the new variable pitch propeller hubs for hovercraft. These hubs can be used with IvoProp composite propellers, WarpDrive composite propellers, and MultiWing 5Z composite fan blade. They can be adapted to any number of blades, horsepower application, rotational speed and direction. These hubs are inflight adjustable via cable, hydraulic, electric or pneumatic controllers. Contact USHovercraft in Anchorage, Alaska via email for specifics for your application.

Hovercraft made in Anchorage, Alaska USA

2009-07-08T07:32:00.001-08:00

Alaska hovercraft
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

The USHovercraft Hoverport can be seen behind the latest 10 ft X 20 ft hovercraft going through initial testing on the mud flats at the International Port of Anchorage, Alaska USA. This hovercraft is using the newest variation of our close bag hovercraft skirt system, with an integrated air volume controller. The operator can quickly adjust the volume of air that is being used in the bag (controlling bag pressure) or redirect that airflow into the chamber under the hovercraft. This results in easy corrections for hovercraft height, airflow and drag for changing surfaces airflow requirements. Contact USHovercraft for information about our latest skirt system and the improvements it can add to your hovercraft.

Commercial Hovercraft Controls

2009-07-07T16:19:00.001-08:00

Commercial Hovercraft Controls
Originally uploaded by ushovercraft

This is the control system for the latest twin variable pitch propeller hovercraft. The throttle is far left, both propeller pitch adjustments are the next two red handles. The dash includes engine gauges: vacuum guage, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, water temperature guage, dual battery system gauge and GPS. Top right is the marine radio. The hatch in the front of the hovercraft is available to service control linkages, heater and batteries. Contact USHovercraft for your custom hovercraft. 907-301-0375.

USHovercraft Website Update

2009-06-29T15:03:00.003-08:00

The USHovercraft website is now back up and running. In May of 2009 the website was down due to a virus that was embedded in the website coding. The website had to be relocated and rebuilt. The origin of the virus was never determined.

There was about 5 years of updates and hovercraft information on the news section of the old website that was not able to be reused. USHovercraft will start reposting some of the information on this new website.

The pictures and the videos that existed on servers that were not infected by the virus are still available online. There are more than 500 pictures and more than 20 videos that were saved and are accessible on the links above.