The vintage flying club at Behala in the South Western fringes of Kolkata has been given a fresh lease of life with the state-run Pawan Hans Ltd starting its helicopter services.
Initially the services were launched as a joyride over the city but later they were extended for commercial operations also
Although the ride service for the civilians has currently been discontinued, Pawn Hans’ helicopter services will be available on routes such as Durgapur, Balurghat, Malda, Shantiniketan, Haldia and Gangasagar.
The 11-seater helicopter took 45 minutes to reach Durgapur and charged Rs 1,500 per person to fly one way. If visibility is clear then it is possible to have astonishing glimpses of the surroundings from nearly four thousand feet altitude.
Photos by Ashoke Chakrabarty
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