The setup
You book the flight. We coordinate the route. On the day of, your partner thinks they're going on a sightseeing tour of NYC — and at the right moment over the Hudson, you ask the question. The instructor handles the airplane (and the photo, if you want one). The Statue of Liberty is out the window. Whatever they say, the answer becomes a story.
This is the most-requested package we run. People remember it for the rest of their lives.
What's included
- Roughly 45 minutes of flight time — long enough to get into position and back without rushing the moment.
- A planned proposal window over a Manhattan landmark of your choice. We pre-arrange where you'll ask so you're not improvising at 110 knots.
- 4K video (optional) — a cockpit-mounted camera captures the moment so you can keep it. We can hand you the file the same day.
- Photo capture from the instructor's seat at the moment of the proposal.
- No pooling with strangers. Just the two of you, the instructor, and the airplane.
- Discreet pre-flight coordination — we communicate with you separately so it's a real surprise for your partner.
Add-ons people commonly include
Champagne and flowers
We can have a chilled bottle and a small flower arrangement waiting at the airport for the post-flight celebration on the ramp. Tell us their favorite flower or champagne when you book — we'll arrange it.
Print package
We can print the best photos same-day and have them ready before you leave the airport. Useful if you want a physical thing to hand them in the moment.
Sunset timing
The most popular timing for proposals is the hour before sunset — the city in golden hour out the window. If you want this slot, book at least two weeks ahead. Weather-dependent.
The route
We take off from Linden Airport (KLDJ) and fly the Hudson River corridor north. Statue of Liberty off the left wing. Lower Manhattan straight ahead, then Midtown skyline, then Central Park. Most couples like to do the proposal somewhere between the Battery and the Freedom Tower — the lower Manhattan skyline behind them. We pre-arrange the exact moment with you so the instructor times the airplane to be in the right position.
Aircraft
Piper Cherokee PA-28. Single-engine, four-seat, well-maintained to industry tour standards and the FAA's stringent maintenance requirements. The certified flight instructor handles the airplane the entire time — your job is just the question.
If the weather doesn't cooperate
Fixed-wing sightseeing flights need clear visibility and a workable ceiling. If we have to cancel for weather, we reschedule. No penalty.
What it costs
Pricing depends on package details — flight length, photo/video, add-ons. The simplest path is to call (347) 727-0050 and tell us what you're picturing. We'll come back with a quote and confirm the date.
Ready to plan one?
Call (347) 727-0050 or drop your email below. We'll coordinate the rest privately so it stays a surprise.