John flying in South America

To operate a helicopter in Ayacucho there was a lot to learn. I had to make sure my spanish was up to scratch, in order to deal with maintenance, the client, the control tower, the passengers....


We had one helicopter operating from this base and another in maintenance - to keep the boys busy.


Taxying out to the runway, for a sortie.


Ayacucho and the airport from the air.


One of many long days drawing to a close.