SINGLE-ENGINE HOVERCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

The invention relates to a control system of a hovercraft comprising one engine and one propulsion fan (1) enclosed in a duct (2) in which swivel side flaps (3) are located, said control system being characterized in that downstream the duct (2) there are at least three rudders (5), each of the rudders (5) operating in the full range of angular position, regardless of the position of the swivel side flaps (3).Furthermore, the invention relates to a control method of said hovercraft.