That's pretty cool Jeff. I am so tempted to convert Mi-17 into Canadian version, just because this whole story was swept under the rug, If I am not mistaken these helicopters were later given to Afghan AF. Canadian taxpayers would surely appreciate such a generosity considering the equipment that is fighting fires in BC or conducting SAR mission all over our wild country.
Yup I am gonna build one.
And the thing about F-18, even Australians think that we're nuts. But let us not get political.
One more thing. I salute to your son and all of his buddies for defending our values, heritage and lifestyle.