The approach offers clear views of the Tittabawassee River and the urban layouts of Saginaw and Bay City as the plane descends over the flat Great Lakes basin.
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline upon departure and a clear perspective of the Saginaw and Bay City urban areas during the descent.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Door County Peninsula, the vast expanse of northern Lake Michigan, and the scenic bays of northwestern Michigan.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Appalachian ridges, the Ohio River crossing at Cincinnati, and the scenic approach over Saginaw Bay.
The right side provides the most iconic views including the Detroit skyline and Lake St. Clair immediately after takeoff, followed by the dense lake districts of Oakland County.