We built the worlds first full-size Jet Powered Hovercraft

[@signdeals4972]

Stevon: “Crashing that car was the sketchiest thing I’ve ever done!” Rich: “Hold my stroopwafel.”

[@WarpedYT]

The Hellcat was fun but the Jet Powered hovercraft was more fun. Sorry about your tires and sorry I had to redo Leendas work haha, all she needed was a pair of long nose vice grips 🤦‍♂️. Glad it worked, hope u get to ride it more with the jet engines.

[@Mortifix]

This man is doing the Lords work.

[@Jacobtheunwise]

Its been 6 months buddy when are you dropping some content

[@WarpedYT]

@@Jacobtheunwise Soon...This week finally. I was building the Cordless Tesla 2.0 which took forever smh, then went to Rich Rebuilds to hook up the hovercraft, now I'm building another car for Mr Beast but I'm back on track now 🙂.

[@Jacobtheunwise]

@Warped Perception awesome i loved the last cordless tesla video cant wait for the new one

[@StacksSats]

9:53

[@ES-1984]

The 70 mph Blow Over on dry land is going to be epic. It's going to make Stevens crash look like a 5 mph fender bender.

[@Nphen]

I don't know if going to a lake would be better or worse!

[@Blasterxp]

Yeah, the safety thing isnt getting better

[@kylehagertybanana]

:(

[@MrPaxio]

its okay, as long as its intentional

[@michaelreynolds1904]

Maybe he can hit the same tree?

[@ebaysutube]

I crossed the English Channel many times in the 1970s on a huge hovercraft, along with several hundred passengers, buses, cars ect. It was awesome, went from a concrete loading area right on top of the water, 3-5 swells meant nothing, smooth and fast! Loud as hell and you couldn’t go outside, but it *definitely* worked!

[@travisash8180]

He won't understand the English Channel, perhaps you should call it the British Channel ?

[@MrR6pilot]

@@travisash8180 - because it's in England, therefore it's the English Channel. "Britain" is a political construct, not a country.

[@palleppalsson]

@@MrR6pilot I think the joke hovered right by you.

[@MrR6pilot]

@@palleppalsson hilarious 🙄

[@klaasj7808]

it didnt work, otherwise it would still exist hahaha

[@stuartround]

Good to see you've learned your lesson from Stevon's accident and are following proper health and safety procedures now with your jet-powered hovercraft. Totally sane, and not at all dangerous. Bravo! (Get well soon Stevon. Hope to see you back again soon!)

[@ralphalvarez5465]

How is that Uncle Rich's fault? Stevon always went full throttle with the builds. He's a grown man and no one forced him into the driver's seat of that race car.

[@kadmow]

@@ralphalvarez5465 (I think that was a joke - yes Steve did what Steve does... OSHA doesn't always agree with the redneck fans though.) I too was (at least a little bit) wondering is tonight was going to be a replay of "into the brush"... lol...

[@stuartround]

@@ralphalvarez5465 Did I say it was Uncle Rich's fault? On re-reading my comment, I don't see that anywhere. Whoever was to blame, the lessons can be learnt by the entire team, and should be. It's not worth someone being injured for internet entertainment, likes and shares. That said, obviously my comment was tongue in cheek, I'm sure it's perfectly safe to hoon around on a jet-powered hovercraft with an open container of fuel and a child in the front seat. I trust 100% that, like wrestling, bungee jumping and lion taming, the appearance of danger was a carefully crafted pretence, whilst in reality, a highly trained team of professionals was at work behind the scenes to ensure the well-being of all involved.

[@herbertkraft7379]

That gave me really bad vibes too... Hope not another person gets hurt.

[@lukebarnes8097]

​@@ralphalvarez5465I mean.... Who's channel is it?

[@pileofstuff]

You know it's going to be a quality project when the guy says "some drywall screws for the jet engines..."

[@pascallaviolette2383]

Man, i never comment on youtube videos, but Rich I have to tell you, all of your videos makes me feel like I’m watching the old top gear with Jeremy Clarkson. You are always hilarious 😂. Thanks for making me laugh every times and please continue as long as possible.

[@enfamy_OG]

That's a great observation. Been watching Rich for a few years, used to love watching BBC top gear!

[@Killerbeege]

pulls the exhaust spring off with ease then puts it back on. Why would you do that! had me laughin out loud literally.

[@curmudgeon1933]

Like the old top gear with Jeremy Clarkson...but funny.

[@dallysinghson5569]

Difference here is Rich is real, gebuine, authentic, and attractive.

[@matthieugerard3124]

Watching Rich pull off the exhaust spring in two seconds and putting it back for her to try herself sent me😂🤣😭

[@jmanlinc]

I do the same thing when 40 year old men need help with rather simple tasks. If you just do it for people, they don't learn to figure stuff out on their own.

[@davidgunther770]

I'm still laughing 😂

[@TheGNexus]

I about fell out of my chair laughing at the look of disbelief on her face.

[@aaronwalcott513]

I'm never disappointed by a Rich Rebuilds release. This was a quality episode.

[@simpulacra]

leenda has such great energy! she's so eager and happy to do whatever she can to help and learn. that's such a wonderful way to be.

[@murry001]

AND she has air fresheners!

[@klaasj7808]

i think she doesnt have anything else to do, as most females dont really have hobbies for their own. have you ever seen women sitting at a bar and having fun and enjoy the moment. i havent in my life time.

[@Sh4rkill3r]

9:42 leenda when the camera turned off

[@jamalwilkesbooth7190]

@@Sh4rkill3r 😂😂😂

[@narvul]

@@klaasj7808 since when is sitting in a bar considered a hobby?

[@Sabnok]

Rich having his fly down and not knowing is a totally Rich thing to do

[@CrashOut7]

This comment needs more likes

[@donaldcolbert8317]

He totally "didn't know"😉😉😉😉😉

[@Banks4004]

more of a Rich thing to know its down

[@RealRickCox]

This is how you know Rich is a marketing GENIUS!! He's making sure the ladies knows he's packing major heat and he's not afraid to whip it out.

[@elizensiado4130]

Meanwhile, where Stevon at?

[@retro_grade]

As someone who tried building their own Hovercrafts in middle school and high school, this shows me (now in my mid 30's) where we could have gotten to if we just kept plugging away at it. Childhood dreams can can true. Thank you for that Rich, and keep up the great content.

[@KennethHolland800]

i hope Steven is healing up and faster than this thing can go

[@dmurphy1578]

I was at a station that had kerosine the other day. Never saw that before.

[@wowcolors]

At this point I assume Stevon is suing Rich why else would he say nothing for so long?

[@MrPaxio]

too bad ure about a year late

[@airjacer_2016]

@@MrPaxio stupid a 2nd video a month ago saying that steven crashed a 1000 HP race car.

[@ralphalvarez5465]

​@@wowcolorsI hope not..

[@jacob.s3619]

This has to be the loudest fuel to noise maker out there. The sheer amount of noise it makes to go so slow is incredible.

[@Sci-flyer]

It’s no Harley Davison but it’s right up there

[@Hogiewan1]

Love seeing the kid go for a ride. Child endangerment. Just like growing up in the 70s. The strong survived. Love it!

[@mondvogel6124]

its quite fucked up. one might think they learned from Steven but whatever

[@johncastle95]

@@mondvogel6124 I dont get it but what happened to Steven lol?

[@MrPaxio]

@@mondvogel6124 learned what exactly? that when objects meet trees at speed = no no bad

[@mondvogel6124]

@@MrPaxio that would be a good learning to have before putting a kid into a jerryrigged deathtrap maybe, yeah.

[@MrPaxio]

@@mondvogel6124 dont worry mate that thing wont take off like an actual jet and start domestic terrorism any time soon.

[@watchmanic]

Re: Steven, he is handcrafting flutes in a communal setting. He has found the true meaning of his life. Rich reached out to him to test drive the Hovercraft and he was concerned about a lack of residuals from the videos. The flute song’s apparently were copyrighted.

[@slclos2534]

hows Stevon?

[@TomSuckAtFinance]

Uncle rich not updating us about Stevon is very sus

[@xxvvvvdjcocopuff1xxz825]

Think he left with riches wife nice seeing lennda though😂

[@alfreddorkalam5954]

What happened to the video this week? It’s 2 days late

[@ricky624]

They are not friends anymore / won’t insure him anymore also

[@randomname4726]

​@@ricky624 Source?

[@daniellizarazo516]

I couldn’t stop laughing at the driving position of the hovercraft. Those turbine engines look so dangerous 😂

[@gnki]

WE NEED STEVEN'S UPDATE STAT.

[@ingresswizard9044]

He not coming back and suing Rich.

[@khansaab36]

@@ingresswizard9044 how you know

[@iforgotmyusername0]

what has happened to Steven?

[@ruk2023--]

The originally hovercraft is actually a well-packaged design for a manufacturer. Like a lot of small engineering firms / projects they didn't consider that it would need to be maintained and look at the packaging from that perspective. They did what was easiest for them in the short-term.

[@Cloxxki]

Did Stevon take the intellectual property for sharp recorder tunes?

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I believe he was the one doing them live.

[@AMLagonda]

He was the musician lol

[@michaeld954]

On a serious note what about taking? The 2. Motorseparated? On put them on each side of the hovercraft isolate them and make them individually thrust it so one side. Pushes left one side pushes right instead of tilt steering.

[@bbigford]

$1020 per hour seems like a good deal. Watch you do crazy stuff on that street at night definitely had me missing Stephon.

[@m.7567]

Where's Stevon? I hope he's well. Did he go underground for legal shenanigans?

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Rich's crazy rebuild! I can imagine the heat coming off those engines! Stay safe, Rich!

[@chris7015]

The sound of those jet engines put a smile on my face!

[@segunonanuga]

Any updates on Stevon? Say hi to him.

[@327JohnnySS]

Correct me if I'm wrong but where is the intakes of the jet engines? The fronts are inches away from the "Spuce (on the) Deuce ". Great video Rich, yet can we address the elephant in the room about the last captain's log update? Thanks man.

[@BudtheBeekeeper]

Awesome, was going to say an open field rip is just what we all need to see! Every episode I'm looking for Steven, hopefully he's on the up and up!

[@KevinFields777]

This is like the slowest moving jet EVAH! But props on learning the science behind hovercrafts. Uncle Rich is the greatest autodidact of our time.

[@The_Dood]

Props.. Nice pun :)

[@mistertherabbit]

Long format videos for the win! Awesome content the last few weeks. Back to the roots of the channel. Way cool!

[@uncommonlogic1698]

I used to have the scat, a lot of noise, dirt, but a whole lot more fun. 6 blades will make the throttle more responsive. Reduce the angle of the 6 blades since you only need lift, you need to keep the engine speed in the power range. You can reduce the duct size of the skirt to balance the lift. Keep it rear heavy to "land" or you will "nose in". You really should be testing on water, safer if you have a chase jetski . I would not recommend grass field unless you plan to start a fire...... Snow covered field would be easier on the Scat. Wear a light helmet and neck collar on your speed runs..🎉

[@Nphen]

This is the smartest, most well-informed, and underrated comment on here right now. They powered up the blades just to refocus them entirely underneath, giving too much lift. Then they ripped a brand new skirt on the pavement.

[@antonioramirez-gw3cw]

No open tabs on top of the screen during the sqarespace sponsor bit!?!? I always enjoyed seeing those

[@kentonian]

I can confirm they do float without the fan working. I was doing an experience day and the fan sucked up a stone just as I was entering a water section. The fan exploded and I have to be rescued and did not sink lol. Btw there are loads of jet powered hovercraft, the ones that did a ferry service across the English Channel had two rolls Royce Spey. I think the fans were turbo props though.

[@kentonian]

Correction. Mountbattern hovercraft had 4 rolls Royce proteus

[@licencetoswill]

this is the shonkiest build ever. 2x4s and drywall screws holding 250lbs of thrust. awesome

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

What could possibly go wrong? 🚧🚧🔥🔥🚧🚧🔥🔥

[@stephanrosos4957]

Jet turbines, insane temps, flames and.... wood for structure? But it damn well WORKS!!!

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

@@stephanrosos4957 True

[@rdizzy1]

250lbs isn't much at all for 2 2x4s in a set up like that (And the clamp).

[@RonniePTexan]

@@MonsterSound.Bradley I've been thinking all day and I can't think of a *_single thing_* that could go wrong!

[@AndyJayLark]

Gotta love Matt’s warped perception channel. Dudes a legend.

[@WatchRichRebuildsChannel]

I think Ste-Von ran away with one of the male nurses from the hospital. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@thehandlesticks66]

he's living his best life now

[@evanmustknow]

he has amber if he called her

[@randomname4726]

Stevon is gay?

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

It is pretty well known those skirts don't last on asphalt. That's why most people use them on water or grass. I hope you figure out the fuel consumption. Looks really fun.

[@leetjohnson]

Hey Rich, please give us a Stevon update, if you can. We would feel the exact same if you went MIA.

[@quallzone6219]

Not until after the lawsuits have been resolved.

[@KeithZim]

It's pretty obvious this break-up got nasty. That other guy has been erased from the channel.

[@GarlTsagan]

I wont miss him either but hes probably suing for hospital bills

[@lothre]

@@danielmoody3640 if there are medical bills to pay, or property damage to be paid, the owner of the car is the one holding the bill.

[@NewbombedTurk]

@@GarlTsagan His own damn negligence getting into a less than safe car in bad conditions. Of course lawyers will lawyers, and need a reason to get their pound of flesh.

[@WatchJRGo]

Hold on, I thought all tow truck purchases came with one free hovercraft?!? 🤔🤔🤔

[@wolfparty4234]

❤️🙏🏻 This was very cool rich!! Ps. Why did your duramax stop running? My 2004 LB7 Duramax stopped running several months ago do to melting down the ECM. I’ve gone through 4 ECM’s and checked every wire in, on and under the truck and found nothing wrong!! Plz respond Richard, 🙏🏻

[@SamuelVella1995]

Fun (maybe) fact about that fan on the hovercraft. They're exactly the same as what is used in commercial tube axial fans which are in carpark or building ventilation systems. I used to work as a HVAC engineer.

[@StillShatter]

I love the editors note at 40:12 you know everyone was on the edge of their seat because they thought it was gonna be a Stevon update 😂😂😂 well played uncle rich!!!

[@deltafactory]

Hoping for a Stevon update as well...

[@StillShatter]

@@deltafactory I am sure he is just fine, judging by the type of humor usually found on this channel when it comes to sponsors and just in general im guessing they know how bad the people want a Stevon update so they are riding that viewer anticipation wave, can't say I blame them 🤣🤣 I could be totally off base though who knows!!

[@kylehagertybanana]

I'd like to know if he's ok

[@StillShatter]

@@kylehagertybanana I agree it would be nice to know but in the mean time there is one thing I can say for certain Stevon seems like a fighter and a strong soul....the injuries didn't really look life threatening in the video of the accident but hey crazier stuff has happened...

[@Yelonek1986]

Stevon, you like those comments, so here's one for ya. I hope you're getting better and we'll see you and your unmatched skills on the channel again!

[@kenlangbridge9907]

How is Stephan? Stephen ?Steven recovering from the crash?

[@lsucody3687]

Rich tell us if Stevon is alive? Paralyzed? Suing you?(that’s what we all assume) and is he planning on coming back?

[@thetruemorg]

@29:30 that jet noise is what hovercraft always needed

[@SeanHewitt-e9c]

I miss Stevan

[@ComblessMan]

Very much. I am worried.

[@flexplexico480]

Let me put your worry to rest. If he was coming back, we would know by now. Time to accept and move on, and hope the channel survives the financial fallout from the lawsuit.

[@blackrob1804]

@@flexplexico480 so who’s suing? Stevon or the other of the other car

[@ralphalvarez5465]

​@@blackrob1804good question.. I don't miss Stevon, Uncle Rich has the sharp wit and is the reason I subscribed. He was the original non Tesla fanboy and his mocking of Elon was classic. Sorry that Stevon was injured but the show is called RICH REBUILDS.

[@kbgp4826]

im here for Rich and he is the only reason why i subscribed, if Steven comes back great if he does not come back great. What Steven can maybe do is start a channel for his fan base and they can go over the to support him.

[@DMaN333v]

You need to install a lift up rudder system on the hovercraft. It will give you turning stability and then you can just lift it up before you hit land. If you ask me that makes way more sense than changing air direction.

[@youxkio]

6:48 Hilarious Leenda!!! You got the spirit of a repair shop. 😂😂😂

[@stephanrosos4957]

Looking forward to further Spruce Deuce developments. This is exactly the right flavor of insanity. I really miss Stevon, his absence is felt. Hope he is doing well.

[@jzila9900]

Ms. Stevon?

[@stephanrosos4957]

@@jzila9900 not quite. The subject was I, implied and not written. It was verb object. I miss him. I'll edit for clarity.

[@g3user1usa]

It's nice, but what is Rich going to use it for? Two minutes run-time doesn't allow for much playtime. Those jet engines use up far too much fuel even at part-throttle. I'm glad the group used much more caution this time around as no one had much hovercraft driving experience😅. How about a Stevon update? He's definitely being missed. He's like Robin missing from Batman's side.

[@randomname4726]

Oh so much caution! Like having a kid in a barely tested, slapped together vehicle with NO HELMET.

[@nuttyDesignAndFab]

changing the number of blades on the fan is kinda like changing the gear: more blades = higher gear, less blades = lower gear. technically more blades are less efficient, but its not the main effect you're experiencing.

[@andyschrick127]

I miss the signature rich rebuilds recorder music :(

[@m-tech1816]

12:56 who else did the old "not inhaling the dust for safety"-trick while watching the video?

[@CriticoolHit]

I've been watching a lot of 2STROKESTUFFING lately and there's like 50 simple things and 1,864 complicated fiddly things you can do to get that running right. Whoa. Warped Perception out of nowhere. He hasn't posted in 6 months.

[@randomname4726]

2STROKESTUFFING FTW!

[@erinfredrisk9840]

I love Leenda, she seems like a genuinely genuine person.

[@markpark8887]

You guys never cease to amaze me with your engineering!

[@procatprocat9647]

'engineering'

[@RebuildandRenovate]

We definitely gotta get a followup for the Spruce Deuce! Love the idea of seeing this go 75mph in an open field!

[@samuelarsenault5484]

my hands itch just watching Rich cut that fiber glass with no gloves

[@popsss2000]

A couple of things, I'm glad you brought that dude in to check on you. He played a major factor in doing a lot of things and the ride that he demonstrated look like it was so much fun. The jet engine with more directional control was great. Keep him in your videos. The right tools for the right job. Keep your resources open, Keep your resources open you do know a lot of people.

[@dash8brj]

Anything with a gas turbine strapped to it is fun in my books. Well done :) (hint - my ring tone is very annoying - its a gas turbine spooling up!)

[@humanform5354]

You, sir, are a man of culture...

[@questfortruth9239]

@5:36 cameraman, you had one fucking job! 😤😤😤

[@lsucody3687]

Selling the house because Rich’s Day 1 is suing him for everything he’s got.

[@Nphen]

Stevon got conned if he is suing Rich. How awful. No one wins except the blood sucking lawyers. Rich will pay everything if he loses. Or Steveon will pay both fees if he loses. They should have settled.

[@K_S...]

The struggle taking place in the background with the 5 gallon bucket was enough of an eye detractor.

[@LeeVxt]

I'm getting Stevon crashing vibes 🤣

[@jimboagogo]

Turbines like these are most efficient at flight speeds 200 km/h and up. Putzing around the parking lot, not so much. I'm also seeing a lot of obstruction around the air intake side. You'll be more efficient the more air you can bring in. Don't forget to mount the anti aircraft guns like they did in the James Bond movie...because that won't spin this thing around on a dime, noooo not at all!

[@Airplanefish]

Wonder why Rich gives no update or mention of Stevon? One would think he would mention him if Stevon was still part of his crew?

[@Johann_Wurst]

0:06 As a german, I have to point out, that the Brits do not deserve any of the laurels for designing that beautiful machine, the Vauxhall Astra.These marvels of industrial design originated at Rüsselsheim, home of the Rüssel.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

At least Uncle Rich wasn't going commando with his fly open. That would be truly embarrassing - for everyone else 😆

[@Gargamoth]

The second innovative hovercraft video I've seen. The first was electric, now jets. We need steering and stopping power. It wouldn't hurt if it was quieter.

[@dirtmatt]

Builds like this prove Rich is the real Blankman lol

[@Jerry-ko9pi]

An easy way to get springs off like that , is to use a piece of small rope like 550 cord if you don't have a good set of pliers. Loop it through the end and pull it off. You then have a lot of control.

[@mikebiron7339]

Steven?

[@kevinsellsit5584]

No worries Rich. The girl working the 5 gallon bucket was far more adorable than your fly being down. Couldn't even see you. At 36:25 (stock) "It turned like a boat" Actually, boat's turn *HARD* Maybe he meant "it turned like a ship"

[@giulianoscasso5220]

Solid vid. Great project. Love to see these unique builds. Especially the colab

[@allareasindex7984]

Hovercrafts were used as ferries across the English Channel for years. They were referred to as Hoovers (same thing they call all vacuum cleaners). I took a hovercraft ferry to Newfoundland from Maine. It was many hours quicker than the regular ferry but pitched and rolled so much lots of people got seasick. They said it was the nature of the hovercraft, independent of how rough the seas are.

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

I am surprised that you beat Cleetus Mcfarland to this.

[@SwampusMcGarniglus]

it feels like cleeter had his ages ago

[@quicksilver8180]

Yeah he did

[@StillShatter]

😂😂

[@Hi-TechHillbilly]

Steven a month ago: We are professionals and we have to do better and be safer. Rich: Here just throw this random massive battery on the front and don't strap it down. Rich maybe my father.

[@MrNanoPlankton]

you produce one of the most entertaining YT vids around, with your sarcasm and pure entertainment !

[@SomeOrdinaryJanitor]

i can't find concrete info (prolly classified), but i think the Zubr Class LCAC uses turbine engines to inflate the skirt, it's not pure jet engine, as it is still connected to a ducted fan, but still technically a jet engine.

[@checkheck8875]

Leenda! Its always nice to see her!

[@LeendaLucia]

❤❤❤

[@mwolrich]

Uncle Rich’s neighbors must just love him 😂

[@davicanarin]

let Stevon design it

[@HawkXe]

I don't think he's part of the channel anymore.

[@kylehagertybanana]

they have shot stevon

[@xxvvvvdjcocopuff1xxz825]

The man bun is gone 😂😂

[@rafagd]

13:10 Nothinglike breathing a little bit of fiber glass in the morning to wake you up.

[@taylorfrederick-os9dl]

I MISS STEVON THE PEOPLE NEED HIM BACK

[@solace4114]

The people deman crash’s!

[@WarpedYT]

I promise I did not take his place

[@DrRick-dq4bb]

My good friend and I built a hovercraft when we were teenagers based on an issue of Popular Mechanics. We put it on an illegal trailer that we made from a Honda civic frame (acquired from a junkyard) which actually worked except that we were pulled over by the California Highway Patrol for using the licence plate from the front of my friend's Toyota Celica which we put on the back of the trailer (brilliant kids, ha!). Somehow, we talked ourselves out of a major ticket (possible jail time??) from the CHP and brought our monstrosity to a dry lake bed for testing. We got it up to 48 mph and it would spin like the "Tea Cup" ride at Disneyland when we tried to turn throwing up clouds of dust. We had the time of our lives.

[@ryanfarporte5187]

So... No Tesla Model D? No Stevon? 🥲

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I thought he said last time that Joshua was doing most of the work on Model D. Since it seems to be a bit of work getting out to him they probably only visit on occasion. As for Steven I think they know everyone misses him I suppose we'll get some update eventually, but his absence might be legal in nature so they can't talk about it.

[@ryanfarporte5187]

@@TheRealAlpha2 I'm feeling the legal schmegal

[@JoelCreates]

When it comes to jet engines, 4 out of 5 youtubers prefer "Matt's"

[@lulamorton5953]

Love you content! Hope Stephen is ok!

[@blairjayson]

Get jet fuel for the turbines from a local GA airport. Much cheaper than kerosene. Also the dude who had the turbines needs to review the concept of a bypass duct.

[@jameschristiansson3137]

Jet A is $5.60 gallon at my local airport as of today.

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Forst run with the jet engines I thought this was going to be a waste of time but once you got it dialed it was ripping

[@stephentaylforth4731]

If we are classifying a Scat as a fulls size hovercraft, I think the Rolls Royce Proteus which powered the SR.N4 hovercraft can be classified as a jet engine so I'd question this being the "first full size jet powered hovercraft"

[@johnnunn8688]

There’s some that the US Marine Corp use and some huge Russian ones, all gas turbine.

[@rogerboone1609]

Hey Rich how is Stephen doing?

[@bozosplayhouse]

What a mess!.. the older SCAT hovercraft were limited by that Rotax single lung setup. It was never meant to go fast without serious modifications, none of which were done. Installing a couple JCats was just a waste of money for something that was not going to go very far. I have the newer 4 man version of the SCAT called the Air Commander and it has 2, 50hp ultralight motors in it stock! One is for lift and the other for push. I really don't think you guys did any reading on what you were trying to accomplish here, maybe just a bit quiet around the shop and..? Inserting more blades only sapped all your HP at an earlier RPM and also increased the rotational mass, that's where all your power went. The Rotax couldn't go into power band because your ears are used to listening to 4 cycle motors rev out.. 2 cycle power SCREAMS when it's happy! Just the right dude helping you could have made that a real fun toy without the J-cats and the destruction of the machine, they are getting rare!

[@s700wattsyoung8]

This just might be the coolest vehicle you built yet…

[@gglen2141]

30:22 Not going to lie, that looked very cool. If it wasn't for the fact you are completely out of control it'd be a great way to get around.

[@briandstephmoore4910]

We need more of leendas cute cheeseburger kitty

[@teropiispala2576]

Hey Rich. I didn't think you are the guy who cuts fiberglass with grinder disc. I mean you can put circular saw blade on that thing and it cuts way better and with less dust. As a bonus, it's dangerous as hell and exceeds maximum rpm with 2-3x. It's not enough to cause immediate failure but it definitely makes life more exiting.

[@themajesticmanic]

I can't think of a single thing that could go wrong...

[@TroyConvers5000]

00:32 unexpected Flex Wheeler cameo.