QF6196 AVV-SYD via King Island.

[Paul McFarlane]

Just a curiousity question..

as mentioned in the title, heard (thence observed via plane plotter) QF6196 (VH-OEB) get clearance from out of Avalon to Sydney via King Island. Is this normal practice for ferry flights? It's a decent detour south.. The aircraft was at cruising level by King Island.

as I said... just curious.

Regards

Paul Mc

[Adam.S]

Just blowing out the cobwebs and undertaking various performance checks after a long stay at Avalon.
Should reach Sydney approx 1:30pm all going well.
Might be worth getting the camera out for its arrival for those near the airport.

[Paul McFarlane]

Ahhh.. many thanks

[Karl M]

Maybe it has also done a photo flight, scince it is reported to be wearing new World Cup bid scheme!;)

[Paul McFarlane]

Maybe it has also done a photo flight...

at 39,000 feet?

[Brian Wilkes]

It was testing out all systems after the D-check something they all the time!

[Seth Jaworski]

Damien Aiello's shot:
http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6800306&nseq=0

[Fabian Lee]

Where was she headed in the shot? Thanks

[Paul McFarlane]

To the terminal?

[Seth Jaworski]

looks like taxiway Alpha back to the intl terminal.