
This
is a simple yet sophisticated craft. With a little 45hp engine this
craft can carry up to 800 lbs. and attain speeds in excess
of 40mph. With its multi-terrain, all season capability,
it can leave other vehicles behind. You don't have to worry about
weak or broken ice in a Canair 500/2. Using one fan to provide both
lift and thrust, and aerodynamic rudders for steering, braking and
reveres flight, give it outstanding control. Moving the seat,
with all controls attached, back and forth, provides accurate pitch
trim control. A central joystick allows single pilot or left and right
pilot control. This same joystick provides variable lift air control
for improved performance. This is an advanced craft that any skilled
hobbyist can build and fly, impressing friends and foe. With its simple
hull built from door skin plywood and pine framing, glued and nailed
together, it has style. A durable fiberglass base for impact protection
and its fiberglass fan duct, make it a strong, robust craft. You can
Fly low and Fast in a Canair 500/2.
This
is a direct descendant of Ultralightt Hovercraft Canair 300 series.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE CANAIR 300 & 500/2 -
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Single
engine and ducted fan
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For
safety, ALL rotating systems are very well guarded
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Simple
yet efficient power transmission through tooth belt and pulleysLow
noise level
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Very
low spray generated over water
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Light
weight, making it easy to man handleRequires
only a small standard boat trailer
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With
the engine off, it can be loaded and unloaded onto a trailer by
one person
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Folding
sides reduce craft width to four feet for easier towing and storage
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Plenty
of onboard storage is provided in the folding sides and behind the
seats
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Reserve
buoyancy, great dynamic and static over water stability
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Main
hull independently buoyant and does not rely on side structures
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Great
aerodynamic control
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The
ability to reverse and maintain craft control
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Lift
air control to suit variable terrain conditions
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ALL
controls are operated via a single joy stick
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Centeral
joy stick for left or right handed pilots
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Side
by side seating
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Pitch
trim control is obtained by forward and backward movement of adjustable
seat
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Skirt
insensitive to wear and tear
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Skirt
is easy to maintain with NO tools required
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This
craft will not damage delicate plant or animal life over which it
hovers
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Windshield
offers protection from snow, bugs, etc.
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Systems
designed for ease of access to simplify maintainability
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Check out some video of the Canair in action over snow, ice and water!
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THE PLAN SET -
Why
pay over $20,000.00 for a hovercraft when you can build your own for
a third of that cost ?!?!
Although
the Canair plan set is one of the most thorough design packages available
today, it leaves a great deal of room for personal choices and customization.
The choice of engine, engine enclosure, head lights, open or closed
cockpit, and vehicle color scheme, are all up to you. The one thing
guaranteed is that if the craft is built in accordance with the plan
set, you will have a speedy versatile amphibious vehicle that will take
to places other vehicles can not go.
All
you need to know to build your own two seat Canair 500/2 series is provided
in the most comprehensive plan package, consisting of the following:

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30
- 17"x 22" Detail drawings
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11
page Material List
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18
page Parts List
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10
- 8 1/2"x 22" Assembly Drawings
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52
page Construction Manual
This
is an easy to read and follow package that will have you hovering in
no time!
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GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS:
EXTERNAL
DIMENSIONS [not hovering]:
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Canair
300 (2 seat craft)
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Canair
500/2 (4 seat craft)
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Length:
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12
ft. 7 in. (3.84m)
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16
ft. 4 in. (4.98m)
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Width:
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7
ft. 2 in. (2.18m)
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7
ft. 2 in. (2.18m)
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Hight:
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3
ft. 8 in. (1.12m)
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3
ft. 8 in. (1.12m)
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Width
(side folded up):
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4
ft. (1.22m)
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4
ft. (1.22m)
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WEIGHTS:
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Craft
Empty - no fuel
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400
lbs. (182 kg)
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520
lbs. (237 kg)
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Payload
- normal over water [Depends on engine power] between
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400/600
lbs. (182/273 kg)
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650/800
lbs. (295/364 kg)
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PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATIONS:
OBSTACLE
CLEARANCE: [Low speed]
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Canair
300 (2 seat craft)
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Canair
500/2 (4 seat craft)
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Solid
- rocks, logs etc.
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8
in. (200mm)
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8
in. (200mm)
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Waves
- 12 to 16 ft. long
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14
in. (350mm)
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14
in. (350mm)
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MAXIMUM
SPEED : [Normal payload for range of engines and calm conditions]
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Over
- Water [Deep or shallow]
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22/28 mph (35/45 kph)
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25/30
mph (40/48 kph)
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Land
- [Hard flat surface]
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30/35 mph (48/56 kph)
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32/40
mph (51/64 kph)
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Ice
[Smooth and flat]
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34/40
mph (55/64 kph)
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38/45
mph (61/72 kph)
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Snow
[Flat light powder]
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24/30 mph (38/48 kph)
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28/34
mph (45/55 kph)
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CLIMBING
ABILITY: [Very dependent on engine power and payload]
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Hard
smooth surface - [From standing start]
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5/5.7
degrees
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4.9/5.2
degrees
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Hard
smooth surface - [Approaching incline at 15 mph ]
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20
degrees [for 30 ft.] (9.1 m)
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15
degrees [for 30 ft.] (9.1 m)
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FUEL
CONSUMPTION: [Very dependent on engine used] [Based
on U.S. Gallons per hour (gph)]
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Cruise
speed
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2.0
gph minimum (7.57 liters)
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2.0
gph minimum (7.57 liters)
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Top
Speed
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4.5
gph maximum (17.0 liters)
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4.5
gph maximum (17.0 liters)
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NOISE LEVEL:
[Very dependent on engine, exhaust
& intake muffler used]
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Based
on 75 ft. (23 m) radius - Between 82/95 DbA
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Based
on 75 ft. (23 m) radius - Between 82/95 DbA
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CLICK
HERE for even more reasons why the
Canair 300 & 500/2 Plan Packages are the right ones for you!!!
SOME
OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE CANAIR SERIES OF HOVERCRAFT
- FOLDING
SIDE STRUCTURE:
This permits the Canair’s normal operational width of 7 ft. 2in. to
be simply and quickly reduced to 4 ft. for ease of towing and storage.
- SIDE
STRUCTURE STORAGE: By not using the side structures as
the air duct supplying the cushion, allows them to be used as storage
compartments.
- SUPERIOR
CONTROL: Not only is the Canair’s aerodynamic controls
superior to other small hovercraft, but this craft can stop while
on full cushion and reverse under full control by the simple use of
its rudders.
- EFECTIVE
PITCH TRIM CONTROL: Simple movement of the seat allows
the pitch trim attitude of the Canair to be adjusted at any time while
maintaining full control.
- LOOP
AND SEGMENT SKIRT: This provides a smooth ride, is less
susceptible to skirt damage, keeps the skirt maintenance costs to
a minimum and does not damage the terrain over which the craft operates.
- HYDRODYNAMICALLY
DESIGNED HULL: Provides for a very seaworthy craft that
can make emergency stops at speed irrespective of craft angle of yaw,
while maintaining excellent stability.
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This
plan package includes:
- 30
- 17"x 22" Detail drawings
- 11
page Material List
- 18
page Parts List
- 10
- 8 1/2"x 11" Assembly Drawings
- 52
page Construction Manual
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