Private helicopter flight in Detroit at sunset

Private helicopter flight from Grosse Ile

This private helicopter flight offers approximately 30 minutes of aerial sightseeing between Grosse Ile and downtown Detroit. Departure is scheduled for the end of the day, during sunset, with a departure from Grosse Ile Township, south of Detroit, aboard a Robinson R44 helicopter. The pilot, experienced and FAA-certified, flies the helicopter and shares information about the places flown over. The announced route reaches Downtown Detroit, makes a pass around the Renaissance Center, then returns toward Grosse Ile following the river area. This private flight option requires a minimum of 2 passengers for the flight to take place.

A helicopter tour over Detroit landmarks

The route allows you to fly over several major landmarks in Detroit's landscape from the air, including Ford Field, Comerica Park, MotorCity Casino and Michigan Central Station, as well as the Renaissance Center on the Detroit River. The flight also includes views of Belle Isle, the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit River on this circuit, as well as the islands that shape this corridor between the United States and Canada. Belle Isle is located in the Detroit River in the immediate vicinity of downtown, and its island position helps visually situate the city in relation to the waterway. The return toward Grosse Ile, following the area downstream from Detroit, completes this unique sunset flight.

A private Robinson R44 flight with pilot commentary

The helicopter ride takes place in a Robinson R44 and includes the guidance of a pilot who knows the area being flown over perfectly. The in-flight commentary provides very interesting information about Detroit. The late-day light is what makes this sunset flight distinctive, with the route flown at the end of the day and different lighting over the skyline and the Detroit River. Passengers can bring a camera or video camera to capture this moment.