Rudy Heeman has spent over a decade to create his perfect hovercraft machine. The W.I.G. or “Wing in Ground” vehicle can become airborne once it reaches a speed of over forty miles an hour.<br /><br />The New Zealand inventor learned to laminate fiberglass, modify car engines and reuse any old household items.<br /><br />[Rudy Heeman, W.I.G. Craft Inventor]: (English)<br />"This is an old gas bottle of a barbecue." <br /><br />The wings are removable which is handy for transporting the W.I.G, but deadly if they are not secured properly.<br /><br />[Rudy Heeman, W.I.G. Craft Inventor]: (English)<br />"That's called the Jesus pin, when that pin comes out, you see Jesus."<br /><br />Heeman says his vehicle is perfect for farmers.<br /><br />[Rudy Heeman, W.I.G. Craft Inventor]: (English)<br />"You can land on your paddocks and you wouldn't have to worry about opening or closing your gates, you just go over them." <br /><br />Another advantage is that the W.I.G. has been classified as a marine craft and doesn’t need a flying license.
