Nautical insanity -- everyday objects as boats

[mattotoole]

A little humor to brighten your day, and who knows -- maybe design inspiration too.

[Willallison]

did you forget to add some attatchments Mat?

[mattotoole]

Originally Posted by Willallison

did you forget to add some attatchments Mat?

Nope, that's a link. Just click on the text. Sorry.

[tspeer]

Maybe not so insane. The American Waterways picture is not that far from the air cushion landing system flight tested on a DeHaviland Buffalo:

[Skippy]

Good gracious, that inner tube doesn't work on land, does it?


Try photoshopping THAT (shamelessly ripped off from SA)

[tspeer]

Yes, it does. Also grass, snow, mud, water, marsh... If you look at the first photo, you'll see the wheels are off the ground.

Air was blown into the center forming an air cushion. You can see the compressors for the ACLS on the side of the fuselage. There were also perforations on the bottom of the inflated trunk to help air-lubricate it.