Cirrus Aircraft Undifferentiated
Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
ATC Issue All Types; Conflict Airborne Conflict
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance
Human Factors; Procedure
Aircraft called asking for a city tour. I approved the city tour and advised aircraft that departure runway was Runway 27. As aircraft approached they went past city and headed East bound; opposite to Runway 27 departures. I advised aircraft of an air carrier departure just lifting off and to maintain visual separation with the air carrier. Pilot said she would do so but her actions did not indicate that she saw the aircraft. I advised pilot that the air carrier was going to turn left in compliance with the SID and for her to descend as both aircraft appeared to be at the same altitude. At this point the aircraft was South of the airport; nearly 2 miles from the city. Recommendation: restrict pilot to a specific area.
BOS Controller described a conflict event between an air carrier departure and a VFR tour aircraft; the reporter acknowledging more specific instructions should have been issued to the tour aircraft.