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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Nice to see an aircraft from my old Army special ops unit.