Scenic Flights

Take a scenic flight around the Windsor area and get a different perspective on your world! You’ll be able to see all of Windsor, the Ambassador Bridge and the impressive Detroit skyline like you’ve never seen them before. Free as a bird, you’ll get a unique view of your home and a panoramic vista of Essex County’s lush farmland.

We offer a variety of standard sightseeing flights in our four-seat Cessna 172 aircraft. To book your flight, simply call up the club or email us and reserve an aircraft. One of the seats is occupied by the pilot, so up to three people can enjoy a scenic flight together. The total price is for all of the three passengers, subject to weight limitations provided. 

Sightseeing Flights

Typically, for the 20 minute City Tour, we conduct a wide circle over the city of Windsor. For the 40 minute flight we fly to Peche Island and then follow the Detroit river down as far as Amherstburg then return to Windsor. For the 60 minute flight, we continue from Amherstburg to the Leamington area before returning, however the actual route is up to you and we are happy to start and finish at different locations (time permitting, of course). If you want to venture farther afield, we can simply prorate a flight for the extra time we are up in the air. 

If you are interested in trying the controls of a small plane, consider taking an Introductory Flight.

Gift certificates

What about a different kind of gift for a family member or friend? At the Club office, you can purchase gift certificates for scenic flights. The fortunate recipient of a certificate can book the scenic flight at their convenience and the flight can be rescheduled if the weather isn’t suitable.

Corporate Events, Local Businesses, Employee Gift rides & School Groups 

We offer customized packages for corporate events, business overflights to view local real-estate and businesses, school groups. 

Want to give someone a special view of the local area? we can put a very cost-effective package together for you and provide a unique perspective of the Windsor Essex region.

Want to give employees a special “thank you” gift for great performance?  We can put a great experience package together at a range of great rates.

The Fine Print

You can call up and reserve on the day of the flight but it is best to book two to three days in advance to ensure that an aircraft and pilot are available.

Times listed are from engine start-up to engine shut down. It takes about 5 to 7 minutes to start up, do checks, and taxi out to the runway and another 3 to 5 minutes after landing to taxi back to the club and shut down. To estimate the time in the air, subtract about 12 minutes from the total flight time.

Sightseeing flights are weather dependent. If in doubt, call the club. We are always happy to reschedule for a nicer day.

The combined weight of the passengers should be 490 pounds or less. If the combined weight exceeds this limit, the club should be notified as far in advance of the flight as possible so that the required fuel load can be arranged.

Gift certificates are non-refundable but are transferable.