Hovercraft Training Centers
Standard Hovercraft Pilot and Maintenance Training
Designed for the general or recreational hovercraft pilot, this intensive one-day program provides the basic operation and maintenance training necessary to become a Certified Solo Hovercraft Pilot.
Our two-part pilot training program includes:
- Ground Instruction
- Curriculum is based on the Hovercraft Pilot Training Manual - the most comprehensive hovercraft pilot and maintenance guide available.
- Learn the core principles of hovercraft function, operation, and maintenance.
- Expect a crash course in physics and mechanical engineering, with enough hovercraft-specific information to keep everyone interested - from mechanics and pilots to those with no relevant background.
- Discuss your needs and learn how hovercraft can work for your specific application.
- Flight Training
- Apply your knowledge and learn to operate hovercraft over land and water, to transition between various surfaces, sideslip, spin, and fly in reverse using the reverse thrust system.
- Our immersive, experiential teaching model involves the student at every stage. From properly loading and unloading the hovercraft from the trailer and performing pre- and post-flight inspections to demonstrating the principles of operation, you will be actively engaged and will learn by doing..
- Hands-on training is always conducted one-on-one and individualized to your needs and skill level.
