One advantage of getting to work so early is the amazing sunrise that you get to witness
As most adults would agree, a cup of coffee is required to start off any day... then its time to start...
This is the Agusta 109E type aircraft and it requires a fair amount of attention....
Because we operate so close to the ocean, we begin with a compressor wash to get any salt out of the 2 P&W 206c turboshaft engines as well as a preflight check.
Wheel her out onto the helipad
and off she goes....
Additional love sometimes required....