The project involves designing and building a hovercraft—a vehicle that uses air pressure to lift off the ground and "hover" on a cushion of air. The team experimented with different skirt designs (the part of the hovercraft that traps and channels air) to achieve stable lift and improve functionality.

Key Features of the Project:

• Purpose: Create a functional hovercraft capable of lifting off the ground using air pressure.
• Innovation:The team experimented with multiple skirt designs, including:
  1. Wall Skirt: A rigid design that redirected air underneath to create lift.
  2. Bag Skirt: A more traditional design that used a plastic or tarp balloon-like structure to trap air under the base.
  3. Donut Concept: Added a circular layer of wood to modify air flow and distribution.

Challenges and Iterations:

• The wall skirt failed to create lift due to structural issues.
• The first bag skirt worked but had instability (bouncing) and burst due to oversized holes and weight.
• Subsequent refinements included better hole placement, double-layered plastic, and improved sealing techniques using a tarp and sealant.

Final Outcome:

The team developed a working hovercraft by combining the bag skirt approach with structural and material adjustments, demonstrating problem-solving and engineering skills.