I went to the Florida Everglades this past weekend, for the sole purpose of riding in an airboat. "An airboat is a flat-bottomed vessel propelled in a forward direction by an aircraft-type propeller and powered by an automotive engine. The engine and propeller are enclosed in a protective metal cage that prevents objects from coming in contact with the whirling propeller. The propeller produces a rearward column of air that propels the airboat forward. Steering is accomplished by forced air passing across vertical rudders. There must be a forceful airflow in order for the vessel to be steered. Airboats do not have brakes and are incapable of traveling in reverse. Stopping and reversing direction are dependent upon good operator/pilot/driver skills."
James (my coworker) was able to convince Jeremy (our operator) to let him drive the airboat for a bit. I was able to capitalize on James' negotiations and got a chance to woman the ship as well. Quite fun!
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