A hovercraft also called an air-cushion vehicle (ACV) is used to travel over water and land. A hovercraft suspended above the water on a cushion of air ejected downwards against a surface below it. This gives the hovercraft the ability to hover and move.

A powerful fan present in the hovercraft creates the air cushion to hover. For this reason, a hovercraft is also called an air-cushion vehicle or ACV.

In this activity, we will make a hovercraft using a balloon instead of a fan. The balloon’s air creates the cushion needed for the hovercraft to glide over the surface of a table or floor.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Average Time: 5-10 minutes

MATERIALS

• CD (Compact Disk)
• Pull-out Bottle Cap
• Air Pump
• Balloon
• Glue Gun (Hot)
• Design Stickers

PROCEDURE