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 panorimic vista of Essex County's lush farmland.
We offer a variety of standard scenic 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.
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| 20 Minutes |
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$90.00 |
| 40 Minutes |
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$110.00 |
| 60 Minutes |
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$160.00 |
| Intro Flight |
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$65.00 |
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Typically, for the 20 minute flight, 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. For the 60 minute flight, we continue from Amherstburg to the Kingsville area. 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. Each additional 6 minutes costs $16 (taxes included).
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.
School Children
20 Minute Tour - $25.00/person
Tours are available originating from Leamington as well. Priced as follow:
20 Minute Tour - $25.00/person plus the cost of flying a C172 to Leamington which is $145.00 per aircraft divided by the number of children.
For example, the cost for 10 children is $250.00 ($25.00 X 10)
Plus $145.00 for the aircraft ($14.50 per child)
Total Price: $39.50 per child
Note: Remember to include the additional cost of flying more than one plane out there. All taxes are included in the above cost.
The Fine Print
WEIGHT LIMITS FOR:
Scenic Flight: Total of 550 pounds
Introductory Flights: Total of 550 pounds
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 is 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 calculate time in the air, subtract about 12 minutes from the total flight time.
Scenic flights are weather dependant. If in doubt, call the club.
The combined weight of the passengers should be 550 pounds or less. If the combined weight exceeds this limit, the pilot should be contacted at least one day prior to the flight (since the maximum weight of the fuel would have to be calculated).
Gift certificates are non-refundable but transferable. They are valid for one year from the time of purchase.
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