There’s nothing quite like your first time in the pilot’s seat. The rumble of the engine, the lift of takeoff, the butterflies that come with realizing you’re actually flying—these are moments you don’t forget. At Sea to Sky Air, our Intro to Flight Experience is built to give you that once-in-a-lifetime feeling, whether you’ve dreamed of being a pilot for years or you simply want to try something extraordinary in British Columbia’s wild backyard.
And now, you get to choose your adventure. The experience you know and love is available in two iconic versions:
✨ Our original small-plane Intro to Flight Experience
and,
✨ Our brand-new Seaplane Intro to Flight Experience, launching directly from the waters of Howe Sound.
Both offer a completely different way to discover BC’s volcanic parks, deep fjords, and soaring peaks—and the best part is, they’re available all year long. So let’s explore exactly what your Intro to Flight includes.
Your journey begins at our Squamish base, where your pilot greets you with the warmth Sea to Sky Air is known for. Before you climb aboard, you’ll get a hands-on introduction to the aircraft, the instruments, and the plan for the flight. This isn’t just a sightseeing tour—this is aviation made personal, accessible, and incredibly fun.
Choosing the seaplane option? You’ll walk down to the water, feeling the gentle movement of the aircraft as it rocks on Howe Sound. Even before takeoff, it’s an experience all on its own.
Your first takeoff will stay with you forever.
The runway slides beneath you, the engine builds, and suddenly you’re climbing above Squamish’s glacier-carved valley, the Chief rising below like a granite monument.
Takeoff from water is pure magic. The floats skim the surface before the aircraft lifts effortlessly into the sky, leaving ripples dancing across Howe Sound.
Both versions of the Intro to Flight Experience offer breathtaking views—just in different flavours.
This is the heart of the experience. Once you’re at a stable altitude, your pilot hands the controls over to you. Yes—you’re flying the aircraft!
You’ll make gentle turns, feel how the plane responds, and experience the freedom of the sky firsthand. It’s not just exhilarating—it’s deeply grounding. From volcanic ridges to shimmering glaciers to the Pacific coastline, BC becomes a living postcard beneath your wings.
This is where people fall in love with flying. And for many, it’s where they begin a new connection to this place we call home. Because BC is more than a place. It’s a way of life.
Your pilot resumes control for the landing—either a smooth runway touchdown or a gentle glide back onto Howe Sound. The end of the flight often brings a mix of excitement, reflection, and awe. Guests step out of the aircraft feeling inspired, renewed, hopeful, and deeply connected to the land and air around them.
It’s no surprise that people return again and again—sometimes to try the version they didn’t book the first time, sometimes because once is never enough.
Whether you choose wheels or floats, this is a chance to fly over one of the most incredible regions in the world.
The Intro to Flight Experience isn’t just about learning how to fly—it’s about seeing British Columbia from a perspective that changes you. Whether you choose the classic small-plane version or the brand-new seaplane experience, you’re stepping into a moment of awe, freedom, and connection that stays with you long after you touch back down. This is your chance to fly over ancient fjords, volcanic landscapes, and glacier-fed valleys while guided by a passionate pilot who’s there to help you discover the thrill of flight for yourself.
At Sea to Sky Air, our mission is to help guests leave feeling hopeful, renewed, inspired, and amazed—and the Intro to Flight Experience is one of the most powerful ways to feel that transformation in real time.
