Lake Vermilion Float Plane Ride

[Fish Head]

My wife's birthday is coming up in October and I was thinking of purchasing a plane ride all around the lake. I think she would get a kick out of that. Does anyone have any recommendations of places that offer this?

[SkunkedAgain]

I've never done it, but have contemplated using the company that will land at your dock and fly you up to Crane Lake for dinner. That would wow your better half.

[delcecchi]

There is a guy that comes to the resorts and does it. I bet he would do a special trip. I am not sure of the name but a call to any of the west end resorts ought to provide it. Pehrson's for example.

[Casey Sunsdahl]

VAN Air

[Fish Head]

Unfortunately Van Air closed their business and retired last year. Van Air was the only one the resorts knew of too. I'm still looking....

[Down River]

Who knows the name of the resort on echo lake?

A lot of floats would fly in there for dinner when we used that as bear camp

Maybe they could help

It's been awhile and has changed owners since we used to stay there

You are setting the bar kinda high for the rest of us! but a great b-day idea

[Capt. H (Ret.)]

Call flight service in Tower/Lake Vermilion. You'll have to look up their number. There are float planes in and out and I can't believe they are all privately owned.

[delcecchi]

Unfortunately Van Air closed their business and retired last year. Van Air was the only one the resorts knew of too. I'm still looking....

That explains why we didn't see the float plane coming over the cabin this year.

[james_walleye]

Let us know if you come up with anything. Might be a best idea in the future.

[delcecchi]

How about one of the flying services in International Falls or Crane Lake?

Quetico Air Service, Rusty Meyers etc. Charter a Cessna for a hour or two and take a ride.

And it doesn't have to be a float plane, really, unless you want to get picked up at dockside.

[Casey Sunsdahl]

Eveleth airport does charters I believe.. Probably your best option. I was working on getting my private until my car wreck.

[Fish Head]

I called the Tower airport manager and arranged a trip with him from the airport. I was hoping for a float plane, but he tells me he doesn't know of anyone who still has their floats on. That's okay though... I think she'll still get a kick out of it.

[Casey Sunsdahl]

You'll have a blast!

[VikaGreg]

good

[SkunkedAgain]

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[LUCIFER]

Adventure Seaplanes operates out of Tower and gives float plane rides.

[SkunkedAgain]

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