If you’re in a strange city and you want to spend a little time seeing the sights then nothing beats a scenic flight over the city. Not only are you up and out of the traffic and crush of people but you’re going to be seeing the city from an angle that most other people never see.
Be sure to take your camera with you when you go because there are always some great photo opportunities from up there in the sky. You don’t have to fight with people getting between you and the scene you want to shoot and you’re not going to get jostled by the crowds either.
Most cities have plenty of service providers who can take you on a scenic flight and you will have the options of fixed wing aircraft or helicopters. Unless you’re going to be flying in a very specialized fixed wing aircraft such as the Seeker you’re all-round vision is going to be limited and so will the areas that your aircraft can fly over.
Speed will also be a factor so you’ll be limited to what you can see out of a fairly small side window and just how fast you can focus and snap the photos you want.
That’s why a scenic flight in a helicopter is much better value. Here in Sydney fixed wing aircraft have very limited flight paths available to them but helicopters are far less restricted and a helicopter can take you right down the harbour, past the Bridge, the Opera House and on to Fort Denison.
Speed and visibility aren’t important factors either when you charter a helicopter for that scenic flight so have a look around in the cities that you’re traveling to and see what’s available. You will be surprised at just how cheap a scenic flight can be.
If you’re coming to Sydney and want to experience that flight down Sydney Harbour then the best helicopter charter in Sydney is Skyward Helicopters. They regularly show people the sights that this great city has to offer.