The Fellowship of Friends & Builders
Bob Windt’s impact extended far beyond the machines he built. He fostered a global community of innovators, builders, and enthusiasts who found in him both a brilliant engineer and a lifelong friend. Here, we share their stories.
John Anderson
Bob wasn't just a designer; he was a mentor. I remember spending nights in the workshop in Cordova, watching him solve complex engineering problems with a calmness that only comes from true mastery. He taught me that if you can dream it, you can float it.
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
His enthusiasm for STEM was infectious. Bob had a unique ability to explain the most complex principles of aerodynamics to a ten-year-old student, making them believe they could build their own world-record-breaking craft. His legacy is in every student he inspired.
Michael Reed
I raced Bob's designs for over thirty years. He always cared more about whether you learned something from the build process than whether you actually won the race. He was a true gentleman of the sport and a pillar of the Cordova community.
The Shared Memory Archive
A respectful collection of stories and photographs contributed by the global hovercraft community, celebrating the human side of Bob's engineering journey.
