Vapour trail over Hobart - Page 2

NickN · #11 21st April 2009, 01:12 PM

Haven't seen it that far south in ages, would have got a nice view of the ice though!

Bruce Bramwell · #12 21st April 2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Radi K

Talking about QF63 - I noted this track the other day, one of the most southerly routes I have seen her take.

Why so south?

NickN · #13 21st April 2009, 01:48 PM

On that particular day at that time that route would have offered the aicraft the best possible performance. The QF63/64 route is often dictated by weather conditions on the day.

Brian Wilkes · #14 21st April 2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew McLaughlin

Could it also have been a USAF C-17 flight from McMurdo, or perhaps the Australian Antarctic Division's A319 headed to MEL???

The Antarctic A319 was all packed away for the winter at that time!

Mick.B · #15 21st April 2009, 04:40 PM

As Andrew said. It dosnt have to be a commercial flight. Anyone can fly high over Hobart. Might be some rich fella in his GV coming back from the ice for a look.