WildNative Hov Pod News

New Shipment heads for Australia!

Boudiful — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:55:00 +0000

The latest shipment of Hov Pods departed the factory last week to be loaded into the next container bound for Australia. This shipment contains both SPX 65's and SPX 120's and will be going to clients in South Australia and Western Australia for Government Research, Rescue and Commercial use.

Hov Pod USA Update May 2010

Boudiful — Fri, 21 May 2010 23:26:00 +0000

We have received numerous enquiries regarding how our business has been affected by the recent Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico - thank you to all for your concern. While the spill has been tragic, and no doubt will continue to affect the lives of the people, Fauna and Flora of the region for some time, it has also once again brought together communities as has happened so many times in the past with Hurricanes and other catastrophes.

WildNative has offered up our services to the Emergency Response teams and BP and we have had staff in training to ensure the safety of our personnel during any clean-up support. Don't be surprised if you soon see a Hov Pod or two zipping around at some point on your TV's, rescuing local wildlife!

I'm pleased to say, that not only are we moving forward, but this month we have some great specials on Hov Pod's available for a short time only, that will be hard to beat! Contact us for more information.

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US DEALER APPLICATIONS TO CLOSE...

Starting June 15th, 2010, no further US Hov Pod Dealerships will be offered. Due to the huge response to Dealership requests we have had over the last 12 months, we have decided to close Dealerships to new applicants as of June 15th, 2010. Existing Dealers will continue in the program, but no further applicants will be accepted.

Please Note: If you have been considering a Dealership and have already spoken with myself or our National Sales Manager, Sherry Ewbank, then please contact us ASAP to finalize your Dealership program and location (if still available), before the June 15th cutoff.

But We Still Have Income Options:

For those looking to generate an income out of Hov Pod sales and ownership after June 15th, we will still have our Hov Pod Broker, Hov Pod Promoter, Hov Pod Referrer and Hov Pod Affiliate programs available to new participants:

Hov Pod Brokers own access to a niche market category or vertical market through their existing business.
Hov Pod Promoters are proactive individuals who wish to promote the Hov Pod in their area, with local businesses, rental operators and potential customers.
Hov Pod Referrers are proactive Hov Pod owners - our customers naturally get asked where they bought their Hov Pod from, so all customers can get their own Hov Pod Referral Website and Promo Pack with postcards to hand out to other potential customers. When other customers make an enquiry through their unique Customer Referral Website, our system records customer interest - sales that generate from referrals are rewarded by typical commission payouts of $750 per referral.
Hov Pod Affiliates are savvy website owners who maximize their traffic to generate Hov Pod leads and sales.

More information on these programs will soon be available on our website, or email our National Sales Manager Sherry Ewbank HERE for further information as soon as it is available.

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PIC OF THE MONTH

Hov Pod's Line Up For Completion.

The many different colours of Hov Pod!
In various stages of completion at the factory.

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Hov Pod Road Tour

Due to the Gulf Oil Spill and other delays, we have decided to split our planned Road Tour into segments that we will be completing throughout the year.

The first section of our Road Tour to be completed will be Kentucky in early June. We anticipate at this stage, following this with a Florida Road Tour in late June or early July. Unfortunately we have not been able to tie down any further dates as we still do not know what impact the spill will have on our coastline.

Those who have shown interest in other locations around the USA will be notified separately about intended dates for their area. Demo's as always are still available at our head office in Mobile, Alabama, year round. Until next time, have fun flying!

Rescue Equipment Options

Boudiful — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:21:00 +0000

Amphibious air cushion craft (hovercraft) play an important role in reaching victims from areas that other vehicles cannot reach.

Flooded areas - tend to have submerged obstacles that can snag a propeller and put RIB boats out of action - for example, wire fences, road signs etc.

Mud and quicksand - ATVs get bogged down in the mud, and rescuers often put their own lives in danger.

Ice and icy water - can quickly threaten victims through hypothermia and drowning, so speed is vitally important. Snowmobiles fall through thin ice, while the hovercraft flies across it.

Fast moving rivers - strong tidal currents can severely hamper rescue operations by boat, whereas air cushion vehicles can reach victims speedily and are not limited by current.

So what is the answer? There is no doubt that hovercraft can act as multi-purpose rescue vehicles. The best rescue hovercraft need to be easy to drive, quick to transport by standard vehicle and fast to deploy. They need to be strong, able to withstand punishment, and affordable.

For more information, please visit: www.myhovpod.com

Hovercraft Flood Rescue

Boudiful — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:03:00 +0000

Recent flooding in the America's northeast and news reports of more to come, remind us that mother nature still takes advantage sometimes. When the bridges have all been knocked down by the floods and you need to make a 20-mile round trip to the shop, hospital or to collect loved ones, perhaps its time to invest in a personal hovercraft.

Hovercraft have one major advantage over rescue boats, they have no propeller to snag onto submerged obstacles. Flooded ground in the country has the occasional wire fence to navigate, whereas streets have all manner of submerged obstacles to spoil a prop, e.g. street furniture, parking meters, street signs etc.

Hovercraft can also save lives when it comes to mud rescue, ice rescue or sand rescue, boats don't work too well over solid land and in shallow waters - ice rescue is particularly dangerous for rescue personnel, since hypothermia can affect a victim's / rescuer's mobility after 10 minutes of exposure to extreme cold.

For more information, visit http://www.myhovpod.com/

Hov Pod USA - March 2010 Update

Boudiful — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0000

In This Issue:

Make Your Own Hovercaft
Hov Pod Road Tour - Want a Demo in your town???
Pic of the Month
New Options - "Fly-On, Fly-Off" Trailer & Cockpit cover.
Hov Pod's For Rent
Hov Pod Saves Girl!

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** WildNative is Hiring! **
We are expanding our Sales Department. If you or someone you know is interested in applying please see the following link: http://mobile.craigslist.org/sls/1603380916.html

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Make Your Own Hovercraft
Hov Pod USA (WildNative) are offering 3 days free training for customers who wish to build their own hovercraft, using the Hov Pod SPX LM Hull as a base.

For more information, please visit: http://hovpodusa.blogspot.com/2010/03/make-your-own-hovercraft.html or call now to book your training:

Toll-Free: 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383) or (251) 654 5609.
Please leave a message if the phone is not answered as we are currently dealing with high call volumes.

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Hov Pod Road Tour - Do you want a Demo in your town?
Hov Pod USA will shortly be driving across the country
conducting demonstrations of the Hov Pod for interested parties from San Francisco to Alabama. We have no planned route at this stage, so we are open to suggestions as to where we should demo our craft!!!

If you would like to demo the Hov Pod, feel you have a location that would be great for a Demo, or just believe we should come to you, then now is your chance to Raise Your hand! All reasonable requests will be considered. If we can't make it to your spot, we'll do our best to get within a couple of hours driving range. We are aiming for an early April Tour.

To let us know your thoughts, click this link: sales@myhovpod.com

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PIC OF THE MONTH
A few happy but cold Hov Pod Owners!

Picture From Hov Pod USA

One Hov Pod can do what a SkiDoo and SeaDoo can both do - without the risk of falling through the ice as it melts. All terrain, all year round. These owners plan to have fun on the water with their Hov Pod, less a few clothes when Summer hits.

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New Options for the Hov Pod
Front Cabin/Screen, Sun/Weather shield and "Fly-On Fly-Off" Trailer options now available.

Cabin/Screen: $1,365.00
Our new cabin option wraps around and over the driver and front of the craft.
Sun/Weather Shield: $367.50
The weather shield is an awning that extends back from the Cabin/Screen to offer protection from rain or sun but does not fully enclose the aft end of the craft.
"Fly-On Fly-Off" Trailer: $2,500.00
Designed with ease of use in mind, our new trailer avoids the need for any heavy lifting and has been designed to provide the fastest "trailer to flying" turnaround possible. Wide loading target area, makes for ease of "fly-on" action.

Contact us for more information: sales@myhovpod.com
or call Toll-Free: 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383)
Local: (251) 654 5609.
Please leave a message if the phone is not answered as we are currently dealing with high call volumes.

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We have an ex-demo model for sale on www.ebay.com with
No Reserve. Secure your very own Hov Pod at bargain pricing:

2007 Hov Pod Hovercraft - For Sale
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Hov Pod's for Rent - Run your own rental location!!

Now is the time to secure your own Hov Pod if you intend on running a rental operation for the summer. As a true ATV, the Hov Pod creates interest everywhere it goes. You have the option of starting your own rental location or co-locating your Hov Pod with an existing rental operation. But most importantly, the Hov Pod generates great revenue:

Hourly Rental - rates higher on average than a Jetski ($120 - $150 per hour)
Charter Rates - Daily rates up to $1200 per day for charter / party / research and SAR use.
Rides in High Traffic areas - the Hov Pod can earn $600 in 4 hours running short rides in a high traffic areas (fairs, spring break, beaches, tourist hot spots), that's $2.50 per minute.

Not only is the Hov Pod great for Summer rentals, it can also be used throughout the year to replace a Snowmobile, ATV or Jetski. It is a true, year round rental vehicle. As the only commercial hovercraft on the market built durable enough to operate in a bare boat rental capacity, its polyethylene hull (as found in crash barriers and artificial limbs) is not only positively buoyant, but has been built with Rental, Commercial and Search & Rescue use in mind. The Hov Pod is built to be a true ATV and not just another Hovercraft Boat.

Combined with our Boat Show Specials, the Hov Pod is the perfect rental choice for this summer.

For more information contact us today: mailto:sales@myhovpod.com?subject=Hov or (251) 654-5609.

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Hov Pod Saves Woman

Finally, I'm please to say a good news story - A Hov Pod was used earlier this year to help save the life of a woman caught by tides in New Zealand. Our Australian and New Zealand Customers would most likely have heard the story, but it is always a benefit to know that owners of these wonderful vehicles are willing to step up and offer their use to the benefit of others.

In this particular scenario, the Hov Pod owner was the Auckland International Airport and they graciously assisted local Search and Rescue when the New Zealand Coastguard could not reach her.

For more on this story, please visit our blog:

http://hovpodaustralia.blogspot.com/2010/01/hov-pod-hovercraft-rescues-kayaker-in.html

Until next time, have fun flying!

Yours Sincerely,

Kristian...

Kristian Aboud
Imagineer / President
WildNative Inc. - Hov Pod USA

See the HovPod in action! Outrageous fun!!!
http://www.youtube.com/group/wildnative

Visit our Blog: hovpodusa.blogspot.com
Visit the Hov Pod website: http://www.myhovpod.com/
Visit the WildNative website: http://www.wildnative.com/

Make Your Own Hovercraft

Boudiful — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:24:00 +0000

Hov Pod USA are offering 3 days FREE training for customers who wish to build their own hovercraft, based upon the Hov Pod SPX LM hull.

The training, which covers operation, routine maintenance and strip down to component level, is suitable for individuals who wish to build their own hovercraft using the Hov Pod SPX LM hull as a base. The full cost of the training will be refunded to all customers who purchase the Hov Pod SPX LM within 6 months from the date of their training course.

The Hov Pod SPX LM comprises of Hov Pod Hull, manufactured from HDPE, in a choice of colours: blue, green, red and yellow. The unique Hov Pod SPX is manufactured from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), which is lightweight, extremely buoyant, yet far stronger & more impact resistant than brittle fiberglass (GRP). It is also very easy to modify and does not require extensive reinforcement. Rather than a kit of parts, the Hov Pod SPX LM Hull is a completed hovercraft without engine and electronics. It contains drive frame, fan assembly and a full skirt set.

From Hov Pod USA

This offer will appeal to individuals who wish to make their own hovercraft, and to those interested in business opportunities to manufacture the Hov Pod SPX at a local level in order to sell to customers in their area. As an OEM product, the tried and tested Hov Pod SPX is a market leader which lends itself to a wide range of uses, for leisure, commercial, rescue applications, military patrol and rental operations.

For further details download the Hov Pod SPX LM Product Overview and FAQ sheet.

SPX LM Overview: http://www.myhovpod.com/downloads/HovPod_SPXLM_Product_Overview.PDF
SPX LM FAQ: http://www.myhovpod.com/downloads/HovPod_SPXLM_FAQ.PDF

or visit http://www.myhovpod.com/business_opportunities.php

For more general information on the Hov Pod, please visit our US Website: http://www.myhovpod.com/

or call: 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383)

Ex Demo craft For Sale in USA

Boudiful — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

A Previous demo model Hov Pod Hovercraft is now available for sale in the US. This 2008 model Hov Pod ACX 65 (Rotax 2-stroke) has been well maintained by Hov Pod Promoter Five Rivers Delta Safaris, but is now being moved out to make way for new SPX demo models. The sale includes a wide range of spares specific to this ACX craft, as well as a variety of upgrades, dealer warranty on hovercraft parts, not to mention Ebay's $50,000 vehicle warranty.

For more information, please visit the Ebay listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260554939713&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:MOTORS:1123

or contact kristian@myhovpod.com

http://www.myhovpod.com/

Hov Pod Hovercraft Rescues Kayaker in New Zealand

Boudiful — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:26:00 +0000

Auckland Airport, New Zealand, rescued a kayaker who got into difficulties in early January 2010, with their Hov Pod Rescue Hovercraft. Rescue Boats in the area were unable to reach the victim, so the Airport deployed their Hov Pod to help save the kayaker.

Excerpt taken from: Auckland Airport Hov Pod Rescues Kayaker

"When a kayaker became exhausted and stranded on mud flats near Puketutu Island, the Auckland Airport hovercraft rescued her

3 January 2010 - Auckland Airport
A hovercraft from Auckland Airport has been used to rescue an exhausted kayaker. Around 3 o'clock this afternoon Coastguard received a call from a woman stuck on mud flats near Puketutu Island in the Manukau Harbour. Coastguard sent their boat to the scene but the closest it could get to the kayaker was still 800 metres away. So the hovercraft from nearby Auckland Airport was called to rescue the exhausted paddler.

Coastguard also reports a busy day elsewhere, with a vessel filling with water after hitting a rock in the Bay of Islands and a jet ski rescue at Raglan."

For more information on the Hov Pod for Search & Rescue, please contact Hov Pod on sales@hovpod.com.au or visit www.hovpod.com.au

Purchasing a Hovercraft? Intro Series #4

Boudiful — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Intro To Hovercraft Purchasing #4
If purchasing a hovercraft for the first time, there are quite a few items you need to be aware of in order to determine the right vehicle for your needs. This 4th and final issue of our Intro to Hovercraft series will guide you step by step through the important points to consider to ensure your safety, complete satisfaction and that the hovercraft you choose is durable & strong.

Many issues affect Hovercraft performance, just as they do a boat, aeroplane or helicopter. Since the Hovercraft is partly all three of these vehicles, it is important that you consider a range of factors from durability, performance and safety, to the type of hovercraft skirts and hull materials used in construction. In addition, operational considerations and terms such as "ploughing-in" and "getting over the hump" should be understood and the manufacturer questioned on these items, before choosing the model and brand that will best fit you.

OTHER HOVERCRAFT CONSIDERATIONS

Workmanship and Craft Quality
Check how the vehicle is made in general. Is the Hovercraft constructed of GRP (fibreglass), has GRP chop strand mat been used, or quadraxial mat? Quadraxial mat is much stronger and forgiving than chop strand fibreglass. A whack with a mallet shouldn’t offend. GRP when new nearly always looks great but if not made by experts in a controlled environment it will soon suffer from many hidden problems. Ask to see an older model to check the quality of the GRP, which can crack and delaminate after 6 months. An immaculate looking fibreglass craft on day one can, after 6 months, look very forlorn. GRP repairs are costly.

If not Fibreglass, what is the Hovercraft made of and what are the advantages or disadvantages of an alternative material. HDPE (High Denisty PolyEthylene) is the same material used in Kayaks and increasing runabouts. It is a wonderful option and upgrade to Fibreglass for a vehicle that is meant for use on land AND water.

-- The Hov Pod is made of HDPE - independantly buoyant, flexible, UV stabilised and extremely hardy, we invite customers to strike the Hov Pod hull with a baseball bat. I doubt many other manufacturers would encourage this practice. After many years of Fibreglass production and some costly personal experinces, no Hovercraft I own will ever be made out of Fibreglass again.

Bumper Protection System
Does the craft have a really solid bumper protection system? Can you give the impact areas on the side and bottom of the craft good hard whacks with a mallet? Can you sit on the side quite happily without breaking it?

-- The Hov Pod is re-inforced with aluminium and Rubber bumpers, Aluminium impact sheets, runners and wear bolts.

Ease of use
On Water:

Can the craft be used in the conditions you intend to use it? (On water, sit on the side, climb in, climb out)
Will it topple over?
Does it plough in?
Will it float?
What weight can it lift in on water-starts?
Has any government provided safety certification?
Can you perform an emergency stop?
Can you maintain control when doing this?
Does the craft travel in a straight line?
Do you have to throw your weight when cornering? (many craft will not turn unless you move your weight to the side of the craft).

Generally:

Is driving instinctive to use with handlebars and throttle? (or are complex joysticks and elevator controls needed to use the craft?)
Can the hovercraft be used safely on land or is it likely to disintegrate?

-- The Hov Pod design was deliberately focused on product quality, ease of use, ease of servicing, safe to operate, reliable, durable and most importantly - fun! To understand our marketing approach, I recommend you read the Hov Pod Design Philosophy Document. Stretching the dollar is important for everyone, but so too is value for money, no one wants to spend thousands on a vehicle that is unsafe or difficult to repair.

Hov Pods are extremely easy to drive, similar to a motorcycle, and fantastic fun. In demonstrations, we can usually hand over the controls to a person after 5 - 10 minutes tuition. Hov Pods were specifically designed for marine leisure and commercial use and have many features that you will not find on other hovercraft. Many Hovercraft owners choose other vehicles before the Hov Pod, only to return after months or years of frustration.

Thank You For Your Time!
Thank you for reading our Introduction to Hovercraft Series. We hope you will arrange a demo of the Hov Pod for yourself soon. Let one of our local Dealers show you the superior features of the Hov Pod so you may determine for yourself: why the Hov Pod remains arguably the best leisure hovercraft available anywhere in the world today.

To arrange your own personal demo today, email sales@hovpod.com.au in Australia or sales@myhovpod.com worldwide. For more information, please visit our website:

www.hovpod.com.au or www.myhovpod.com

Purchasing a Hovercraft? Intro Series #3

Boudiful — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Intro To Hovercraft Purchasing #3
If purchasing a hovercraft for the first time, there are quite a few items you need to be aware of in order to determine the right vehicle for your needs. This four (4) part series will guide you step by step through the important points to consider to ensure your safety, complete satisfaction and to that the hovercraft you choose is durable & strong.

Many issues affect Hovercraft performance, just as they do a boat, aeroplane or helicopter. Since the Hovercraft is partly all three of these vehicles, it is important that you consider a range of factors from durability, performance and safety, to the type of hovercraft skirts and hull materials used in construction. In addition, operational considerations and terms such as "ploughing-in" and "getting over the hump" should be understood and the manufacturer questioned on these items, before choosing the model and brand that will best fit you.

PERFORMANCE Continued.

Skirts!
Occasionally, hovercraft skirts may get damaged so you need to know how to replace a skirt, how expensive and how difficult the job will be. There are generally two approaches to skirt design, a single skirt, that wraps the entire craft or a segmented skirt design. Single skirts tend to cost less for a complete craft-wide replacement, however replacing one single segment on a segmented skirt, is a lot less expensive than a whole wingle skirt. Additionally, damage to a single skirt may require replacing the entire skirt, while again, only the segment in question would need to be replaced on a segmented skirt. Replacing an entire skirt can be a big job and usually means recovering the whole vehicle back to a workshop or garage, while many segmented skirts can be replaced in the field.

-- The Hov Pod has 65 different segments for damage limitation, so rather than having to replace the whole skirt if damaged, at great cost, you simply replace the damaged segment. Naturally you will wish to go exploring with your hovercraft, but need to get home safely, so having a few spare skirt segments handy is a good idea and only takes a minute to change each segment.

Skirt Strength
Skirt strength is dependant on the material used and the way a skirt attaches to the Hovercraft. Rips and holes torn in a skirt, combined with UV degradation can quickly destroy a seemingly good skirt. Should this happen while touring the countryside, you will want to ensure your Hovercraft is capable of getting you home.

--The Hov Pod uses a Polyurethane / Nylon material for excellent wear, UV and salt-water protection. We invite customers to try tear this material during demonstrations - no one has managed in over one year - we even cut it with scissors to give them an easy start!! The Hov Pod in tests has operated with up to 25% of the skirts missing. The careful design of the skirts also means that in normal use the Hov Pod generates little to no spray and the drive and passenger can stay virtually dry.

Hull Material
We touched on the importance of a good quality hull in our last segment, with regard to stopping on land. However even in general use, the impact resistance of your Hovercraft Hull is vitally important to keeping you safe, dry and most importantly - afloat. Glass fibre hovercraft not fitted with bumper bars can disintegrate on impact with stationary objects; cracked GRP damage can be difficult and quite costly to repair. It is possible that Glass fibre hovercraft hull's can literally fall apart after hitting a wave, because of the difference in design form a standard boat hull to a Hovecrraft hull and skirt system.

-- The Hov Pod hull is unique, manufactured from HDPE (High Density Polyethylene). HDPE has been used in the past to construct Formula 1 Race crash barriers and artificial joints; it is extremely strong, impact resistant and extremely buoyant. We invite customers to strike our hulls with a baseball bat to test their sturdiness. Try asking to do this with other brands of Hovercraft! Hov Pods are designed to withstand accidents when they occur, protected by an aluminium and rubber bumper strip which helps to further minimise damage to the craft. Just to make sure and because we really do like using Hov Pods on land, we also fit aluminium impact sheets, aluminium runners and wear bolts on the underside of the Hov Pod for durability and support whilst coming to rest on firm ground.

"Ploughing in"
This is a term used in the industry to describe a problem where a hovercraft suddenly stops, due to the nose of the craft dipping into water - as anyone knows, sudden stopping or deceleration will cause passengers and driver to part company with a vehicle. This can happen through excess speed, lack of appropriate lift or one of many possible scenario's usually linked to operator error.

-- The Hov Pod has been designed to overcome the problem of "plough in" - in fact, we recommend suddenly stopping in the Hov Pod should you need to, at which point the Hov Pod will operate more like a boat slowing in the water rather than a Hovercraft. The Hov Pod has never ploughed in, though we continue to hear of incidents where other hovercraft have suffered this problem, sometimes with quite serious consequences. It's simple controls avoid the opportunity for user error.

Transportation
Once you have a Hovercraft, you now need to get it to your place of recreation. Most standard trailers will not do, while cheaper, they require either two, three or four people to back breakingly lift the craft off and on the trailer. Fly-on Fly-off is sometimes offered as an option but in reality is not as simple as it sounds, since Hovercraft tend to drift downhill with gravity. If your trailer is not situated on a perfectly flat location, getting it on or off a trailer can become quite tedious.

-- The Hov Pod can be supplied with a fully galvanised custom designed trailer made by an approved trailer manufacturer. For safety this trailer is designed for single person operation - a big bonus for Search and Rescue (SAR) organisations. The Hov Pod trailer utilises 4 rubber coated rollers (to protect the hull and stop that annoying banging when trailering) and a simple winch mechanism to gently unload or reload the Hov Pod in about one (1) minute.

Safety
Good safety design is no accident. Safety is a very important aspect of design for the leisure and commercial market. Just as with any other quality vehicle (boat, car, plane), that you would consider putting your family into, your Hovercraft should have reasonable and sufficient safety mechanisms in place. Consider sealed batteries and ventilated fuel tanks for example. Properly waterproofed and marine standard electronics. Marinised engines, aluminium parts for marine use. Even something as simple as fan guards should be stock standard on a Hovercraft - the majority of hovercraft manufacturers do not fit these.

-- The Hov Pod has undergone extensive development wih safety as a key factor. We fit a front and rear guard to the fan assembly - who in their right mind wouldn’t? Sealed batteries, electronics, ventilated fuel tanks, marine grade wiring and operating parts. Designed to manage air-flow and avoid "ploughing in." Finally, one of the largest safety factors inherent in the Hov Pod is the Hov Pod's ease of use. Don't believe me? Please visit our website for pictures of children as young as Three (3) years of age driving the Hov Pod (with adult supervision of course). The Hov Pod only needs fingertip control, no need to shift your weight to turn corners! With CAD and CNC designed parts, the Hov Pod has gone through a full governmental certification.

So we come to the end of our 3rd part in the Introduction to Hovercraft Purchasing series! I hope it has been informative!! Keep an eye out for the next in this four part introduction to Hovercraft series.

For more information visit: http://www.hovpod.com.au/