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One of the commenters on the site mentions how this craft achieves flight. It's called "ground effect". See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_in_aircraft

I still think this is one of the best demonstrations of the ground effect ever in a vehicle:

Interesting. Is he turning by using the elevators as ailerons, or is it only turned with the rudder?

Uh, just a quick correction: the reporter is not from NZ; she's Australian.

FYI: You can tell by: a) The deep voice b) She's attractive

Homemade flying hovercraft - NZ reporter rides w/o seatbelt (video)