Summary
Helicopters go from the city Leh to seven far places.
The rides help people and tourists travel safely when roads are hard.
They also help doctors bring help quickly.
Key Points
5 points1
Helicopter service began again on September 29.
2
Seven places are connected: Kargil, Padum, Lingshed, Dibling, Nyerak, Diskit, and Turtuk.
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Tickets cost about 4,650 to 7,750 Indian rupees.
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Each trip takes 30 to 50 minutes.
5
Trained pilots and safety checks are used.
New Words to Learn
9 wordssubsidised
the government helps pay part of the cost
single-engine
has only one motor to fly
wet lease agreement
a contract where one company lets another use its airplanes and crew
Union Ministry of Home Affairs
the part of the Indian government that helps keep the country safe
instrument-rated
pilots who can fly using special machines that show where they are
licensed crew
people who have official permission to work on the helicopter
logistical
helping with the planning and moving of things
liaison
a person who makes sure everyone works together
nodal
a main point of contact for help
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