As readers may recall, Kitplanes Contributing Editor Vic Syracuse built and flew a four place helicopter to AirVenture in 2023. Upon returning home to his shop in Georgia he became bored and started a new project. This ship has two engines and room for 14 passengers. Vic states that he was barely able to fly off the 40 hours before heading to OSH.
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Tom Wilson - 3
Luxury and efficiency join elegantly in this unique blend of twin engines and canard airframe.
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Bob Hadley - 4
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In keeping with the spirit of this years Directory of Plansbuilt Aircraft, Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook extols the virtues of enjoying the process of building of an airplane as much as the flying of it.
Nice to see an aircraft from my old Army special ops unit.