SKIRMISHER

Mechanic Rudy Heeman has built the “hoverwing,” a sort of flying boat, or a “hovercraft” that can fly because of its peculiar aerodynamics.

The hoverwing was an extremely efficient method of transport, and Mr Heeman said the optimum height for it was about 1.5m above the water - he reached 98kmh on his last speed test.

Mr Heeman said he did not plan to sell the machine, but had learnt so much from the building process that he was keen to build another model.

“I’ve taught myself how to fly, and my hovercraft how to fly.”

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