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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers will see the winding French Broad River and the dense canopy of the Pisgah National Forest as the plane climbs over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Passengers will see the winding French Broad River and the dense canopy of the Pisgah National Forest as the plane climbs over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The right side is the clear winner for this route, offering the most dramatic arrival views of the Chicago skyline and the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan during the descent.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Atlantic coastline, including the potential to see Cape Canaveral and the stunning contrast between the ocean and Florida's urban sprawl on final approach.
The right side offers the most dramatic views, starting with the Great Smoky Mountains upon departure and concluding with a scenic approach over the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte Harbor.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Blue Ridge escarpment, the massive granite dome of Stone Mountain, and a panoramic view of the Atlanta skyline on the typical arrival path.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Piedmont plateau, including the iconic Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, followed by a high-probability view of the Charlotte skyline during the final approach.
The Right Side offers a spectacular immediate departure over the Blue Ridge Mountains and superior views of the unique Florida lake geography during the descent into Sanford.
The right side offers a superior landing experience with views of the Gulf of Mexico and the intricate coastline of the Tampa Bay area.
The Right Side provides the most consistent scenic value, offering a bird's-eye view of the Blue Ridge Parkway immediately after departure and a panoramic perspective of the Lake Erie coastline and the Canadian border during descent.