Toronto Downtown sightseeing flight - procedures?

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Toronto Downtown sightseeing flight - procedures?

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I'm thinking of flying the route above, departing YKZ, and it's going to be my first one in that particular airspace. With all the Class C surrounding, and no-overfly zones, it appears to be rather complicated for the first time.

I'm wondering if anyone of you are familiar with the way it is usually done (i've heard a number of companies practice "sightseeing flights around Downtown" there). What are the things to look for, hidden stones, tips, recommended alttitudes, anything like that?
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Post by evalle »

No problem!!! just call toronto island and they are usually keep you away from their traffic/pearson...
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Post by No Conflict »

Contact terminal and they will tell you EXACTLY where to go... and when to switch freq, and when to climb, descend, go to the bathroom :shock: ...

Read the CFS also, useful info in there.

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Post by Chris »

Depart Buttonville follow the 404 south.

Stay below 2000'. (If you go above this, call terminal 133.40)

After you pass the 401 (around Don Mills & DVP), Call 'City Tower' on 118.20

They will let you fly anywhere from about 1600-2500' asl.


City Tower guys are very accomodating, wont give you any trouble as long as you always keep them informed of your intentions!


Hope this helps.


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