mad8 wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_vehicle

it's flying, but it doesn't seem like it's an aircraft in the
strictest sence... would something like this be equivalent to a
seaplane or more of a hovercraft?
opinions?

I'm pretty sure the FAA has not tried to regulate it so it isn't an
aircraft. If you must, and I don't see why you must, put it in a class with
something it would be closer to hyroplanes.