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The New York City Heliport was windy and chilly, even though the sun was shining down. From the first day Elise had reported for work, she knew she was going to enjoy working at Tracy industries. Chief Flight Co-ordinator and Crew Chief, Steven Hunt, had spent the first few days introducing Elise to the operations, the fleet of aircraft, maintenance procedures and the personnel she would be working with. It had been a lot to absorb, but Elise was up for the challenge. Steve himself had taken her up in a variety of helijets and private helicopters that the fleet owned, and was impressed by her versatile flying skills. He had no doubts about her ability to handle any situation that may arise.

Within days, Elise was flying by herself, familiarizing herself with New York airspace and the various heliports located on Manhattan Island. She was in awe of the view every time she flew across the Hudson River and back around the city.

She had practiced landings on the TI building a few times, as this was the main location she would be using. The sheer size of the building had really impressed her! Located on the corner of Wall Street and Broad Street, in the heart of the Financial District, Tracy Industries was as intimidating as a building as well as a company.

The sun continued to shine as Elise filed her flight plan and went out to her aircraft. Today she was piloting one of the smaller corporate choppers to pick up a Japanese business associate of Jeff Tracy. Once her pre-flight check was complete she was on her way. Mr. Yoshimoto was waiting patiently for her as she landed at JFK's heliport. Climbing down, she headed to where he was waiting, ducking the rotary blades as she walked.

"Mr. Yoshimoto?" He smiled and nodded slightly.

"Hi, I'm Elise Collins, Pilot for Mr. Tracy. If you would please follow me, we'll get underway."

The slight, middle-aged man quietly followed Elise and once she had stowed his bag, she helped him board. "May I please sit in front? I would very much like to see the view," he asked of her.

"Yes, of course. We'll take the scenic route and you'll still arrive on time." She smiled in return.

The chopper lifted off with ease and headed across Hudson Bay towards Downtown. Flying past their destination, Elise told Mr. Yoshimoto she would show him some landmarks and then return to the Financial District. Elise was enjoying herself, and her passenger seemed very pleased indeed.

"That, sir, up ahead, is the Brooklyn Bridge. There's also a heliport located down there too."

More smiles and nods indicated that he understood what he was hearing. They flew on towards the 34th Street Heliport and then banked left. "That big open space over there is where the Empire State Building used to stand." They both looked out at the empty area, which was now below them. "Unfortunately, during it's planned move a few years ago, it collapsed, trapping two men beneath the rubble.

"Ah, yes! I remember this. In Japan, we also moved a building, but with much success. Did those men survive?"

"Yes, luckily International Rescue was called and got them out. They were hurt, but alive." Elise then pointed out another, smaller, empty lot. "Fulmar Financial use to be on that spot, it too fell when the Empire State collapsed. It had been evacuated so again, no lives were lost."

"I remember all of this now. Some of my clients had accounts with Fulmar Financial," Mr. Yoshimoto replied.

By this time, they were heading back towards the Financial District. Passing the NY Stock Exchange, the chopper made its approach towards the rooftop helipad of Tracy Industries. Upon arriving, two executives approached to help Mr. Yoshimoto. Before departing, he turned to Elise with a large smile and said, "Thank you!"

"You're welcome, sir!" she answered. After she'd switched off the engines, completed an all over check, she secured the chopper and headed over to the stairwell. The employee elevator took her down to ground level where she hailed a cab and headed home. Mr. Yoshimoto was her only scheduled passenger for the day, and she didn't have to return to work until the following afternoon when she had to take him back to the airport.

Later, at home, sinking into a hot tub full of scented bubbles, she chuckled to herself. "I love my job!"

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[Updated on: Sun, 22 July 2012 20:39]

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