On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 12:50:50 +0100, Sacha wrote:

Isn't it about time a hovercraft or two was used in floods? There are
many in the country, military, sport and commercial, yet when there's
flooding, not one to be seen.

Would they set up too much wash?

Very little wash but the air escaping from underneath around the skirt
produces lots of spray and the socking big fan on the back (or other air
outlets) used for steering one heck of "draft". They aren't the most
controllable of things either, simple rowing boat is a lot more effective
and quieter enabling conversation between rescuers and rescuees.

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Cheers
Dave.