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Toronto airline pilot shows off breathtaking views from his mile-high office

Even those who frequently fly in and out of Toronto don't always get to see a killer vista of the city thanks to cloud cover, bad weather, seating assignments and flight paths, but if you've ever wondered what a picture-perfect flyover of the metropolis looks like, one local pilot is here to help.

Commercial captain Luca Dibratto has racked up hundreds of thousands of likes and millions of views on TikTok with his stellar footage from the cockpit of various aircraft, whether it be peaceful clips from up in the clouds, a cabin tour or an exclusive glimpse into what a jetliner's takeoff looks like from the best seat in the house.

@pilotdibratto Sunset therapy🌅 #sunset #earth #aviation #pilot #pilotsoftiktok ♬ In This Shirt (Violin) - Joel Sunny

According to his bio, Dibratto is based here in T.O., which is why so many of his posts show him making his way to or from Ontario travel hubs.

Some of his videos show the Toronto skyline in all of its glory from a one-of-a-kind vantage point, the skyscrapers of the downtown core looking like tiny figurines from 30,000 feet up as they sprawl out toward the lake beyond.

@pilotdibratto the 6ix🤝 #toronto #pilot #pilotsoftiktok #skyline #fyp ♬ The Lost Soul Down - NBSPLV

His most popular video, which has accrued a whopping 5 million views, shows a stunning early-morning departure out of the 6ix, with a fluffy blanket of clouds concealing all signs of the land below.

That is, all signs but one.

In the brief 15 seconds of footage, the CN Tower can be seen proudly poking through the sea of white, making for an absolutely surreal, awe-inspiring scene as the sun rises.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime shot for most of us, though the pilot likely gets to see it with his own eyes very often.

@pilotdibratto Another foggy morning in toronto!☁️ #travel #fog #fyp #explore #toronto #cntower #aircanada ♬ Wanderlust - AK

As we all look forward to Dibratto sharing more exclusive peeks into life behind the yoke, let's hope the young pilot continues to do so safely, focusing more on the controls and sky ahead of him than anything else.

Lead photo by

@lucadibratto


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