Curriculum vitae Hovercraft


Born in 1967

Pascal LEPICIER 3 rue Paul Bourget F-92160 ANTONY Tel:(33)-(0)-146-745-957 Email:pascall@altern.com


  • In 1977
  • Discovery of an article describing the invention of Mr. Clement Ader, "A pneumatic slippery boat" in 1900.


    In 1989

    Visit of the lounge of the model and models reduced with the intention to find reduced hovercraft models. To my large surprise, I find only an alone models of hovercraft scale 1/2, engine of 48.6 cm3 proposed by Mr.Ackerman.


    In 1990

    Development of the reduced model remote control and followed by the championship of France and Europe. Discovery of competition hovercrafts.


    In 1991

    Discount in state of a hull Ackerman with engine Rotax 503. Championship of France Novice Formula in TEAM with my brother.

    Member and secretary from club CAPE

    In 1992

    Participation to the Championship of France (FN) and Europe (FN) (with craft of 1991).

    Member and secretary from club CAPE

    In 1993

    Construction of the hull of Jean - Charles Saboureux, the TORNADO (hull in plywood + engine Rotax 503). Participation to the Championship of France (F2 / FS) and Europe (FS).

    Member and secretary from club Aero-loire

    In 1994

    Construction of a new hull on plans of J - C. Saboureux. ( hull in plywood + engine Rotax 583-90 HP). Member and secretary from club Aero-loire


    In 1995

    Repair hull named Tornado with 503 + gearing typical of ULM.(=Small plane) Repair hull of 1994 with 583 + gearing typical of ULM.

    Member and secretary from club Aero-loire

    En 1996

    Stop the competition. Repair motor a new Rotax 503. Followed championship France and Europe. Build the first prototype hovercraft named ZEPHIR. Member and secretary from club Aero-loire


    En 1997

    Sale my craft named TORNADO + Rotax 503. Build third hovercraft ZEPHIR for the club. First participation to the Raid-Rhone Member and secretary from club Aero-loire