Originally Posted by g_leyser
Flyting to SEA, make sure to get an "A" side seat. Opposite for the way back obviously. The reason being if its clear
Same basic idea for PDX if coming in from the east (ORD). Great view of Mount Hood from an "A" seat while inbound.
I've also enjoyed the views out of the "A" side of the Golden Gate, San Francisco, Bay Bridge, etc. while coming into SFO from the north. The usual pattern seems to be to fly south while west of the city until well south of the airport and then make a sweeping turn to the left to return north for landing.