Private helicopter ride in Detroit
Description
Helicopter ride in Detroit departing from Grosse Ile Township
This helicopter ride brings together two ways to discover Detroit by helicopter from 9161 Groh Road, in Grosse Ile Township, south of the city, aboard an R44 helicopter. The first option offers an approximately 20-minute doors-off flight over the southern areas of Detroit. The second lasts approximately 30 minutes, with a route focused more on Detroit. In both cases, the flight is operated by an experienced pilot, with departures offered daily between 9 a.m. and sunset, subject to the booking terms of the selected option.
Detroit River and southern suburbs with the doors-off option
The 20-minute flight heads toward the southern part of the Detroit area and the Detroit River, following the river and offering views of Fighting Island, located across the Canadian border. The route also passes over Grosse Ile, Riverview and Wyandotte, then provides an aerial view of part of Wayne County.
The doors-off configuration clearly sets this option apart: it allows you to experience the outdoor environment directly during the flight and provides an unobstructed view of the areas below. The flight therefore is not limited to downtown; it also shows the communities south of the metropolitan area, the islands and the river corridor along this section of the United States-Canada border.
Downtown Detroit, Ambassador Bridge and Belle Isle in 30 minutes
The 30-minute option focuses more on Detroit and its architecture, allowing you to see the downtown skyline and several architectural styles from the air. The route offers views of the Ambassador Bridge, which crosses the Detroit River into Canada, as well as Belle Isle. This island park is located in the Detroit River, near downtown Detroit, between the United States and Canada, and its position in the middle of the river is particularly visible from the air. The route also flies over residences associated with rock celebrities and features connected to the city's automotive history.
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9161 Groh Road, 48138 Grosse Ile Township
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State: Michigan.
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Program
- Welcome at the center in Grosse Ile Township
- Pre-flight briefing
- Introduction to the aircraft
- Boarding and takeoff.
- Flight according to the selected option
- Return and landing in Grosse Ile Township
Specific conditions
- Maximum weight: 300 lbs
- ID card required
- Activity dependent on weather conditions
- Change policy: You can change the date of this booking up to 2 days before the scheduled date.
- A minimum of 2 passengers is required for the flight.
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Good to know
-You will receive all practical details for your activity (address and meeting time, contact info, and useful info) by email, and everything will also be available in your account.
-If weather conditions prevent the activity, you can reschedule or cancel.
-You can also gift a voucher for Private helicopter ride in Detroit. Vouchers are valid for 1 year, and the recipient can then book their time slot.
-To book or gift this activity, you will be redirected to our partner's website after clicking "Book" or "Gift" to complete your order.
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Things to do around Grosse Ile Township
To continue exploring the Detroit area without taking to the air again, a walk or bike ride along the Detroit International RiverWalk lets you follow the waterfront and see the Detroit River from ground level. The public route extends for several miles through Detroit.
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Belle Isle Park is another possible outing in Michigan. Located in the Detroit River, this island park includes trails, natural areas, an aquarium, a conservatory and the James Scott Memorial Fountain.
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