Your Questions Answered: Scenic Flights in Southern Tasmania

• Not including the captain (pilot), the Cessna 206 can accommodate up to 5 adult passengers or 4 adults and up to 2 children (dependent on weight).
• Any children (persons under 16 years of age) are to be accompanied by at least one adult.
• A parent and/or guardian is responsible for their children at all times.
• Infants under the age of 3 years can be carried on the parent/guardian's lap or in a bassinet.
• Two children under the age of 12 years can occupy one seat as long as the combined weight of the children does not exceed 77 kgs.
• Island Scenic Flights can supply cushions for young children to sit on for those who may have difficulty seeing out of the window.

The shortest flights are around 15 minutes. Scenic fights generally range from 15 minutes to 1.2 hours. Ultimately, flight time is limited only by your budget and/or how much fuel is on board. A one-hour flight can cover 180 to 240km. Maximum realistic flight time would be in the vicinity of 3 to 4 hours; however, the aircraft endurance is 5 to 7 hours depending on power settings.

Being a light aircraft, there are no toilet/bathroom facilities, so make sure you go to the bathroom before takeoff. Toilet facilities are available at the Bruny Island office and elsewhere around Bruny Island depending on the time of year. Many of the island's public toilet facilities are closed/locked during the off-season (late autumn/winter).

Since the aircraft is heated, there are no special clothing requirements. All emergency gear is provided (life jackets). If the flight includes a half-day or full-day trip to a location like Melalueca, you will need to bring:

• Appropriate warm clothing, hat, and gloves
• Hiking apparel, if hiking, includes waterproof footwear.
• Water apparel if kayaking and/or a change of clothes
• Food and (Nonalcoholic) Drinks
• Hot water in a thermos flask

(Please Note: Flammable gas cylinders for cooking are not permitted on the aircraft.)

• Camera, phone, tablet device (there are no in-flight electronic device use restrictions).
• Cold and/or warm food and drinks are permitted in-flight. Due to possible turbulence, hot food and drinks are NOT permitted in-flight as they can be dangerous if spilt.
• Baggage is permitted (e.g., hiking gear and camera packs); however, there is a size limitation due to available storage space and an overall weight restriction.
• For example: If passengers are to be dropped off at Melalueca to hike out, it is likely that a maximum of 2 passengers can be taken due to the amount of hiking/camping gear required for each person.

Absolutely! Flights are limited only by fuel, available daylight, and your imagination. Generally, however, longer flights will require some consultation, planning, and, of course, an advance booking.

All Island Scenic Flights are conducted on a strict "safety first" basis and will not take off during severe weather events. Should a booked flight be cancelled due to weather, Island Scenic Flights will refund the full amount or, where possible, reschedule the flight. To get the best possible views, Island Scenic Flights are conducted at a relatively low altitude below clouds and 'weather.'

All Island Scenic Flights are conducted in accordance with the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR). So just as if you were taking a flight on a commercial airliner, there will be the obligatory safety talk, including "how to deploy your life jacket." Seat belts are to be worn at all times whilst the aircraft is in motion, and life jacket pouches are to be worn at all times whilst the aircraft is in motion over water. And of course, there is strictly NO smoking anywhere on or around the aircraft. Alcohol is also forbidden. Passengers are allowed to embark at the captain’s discretion. Passengers may be refused boarding for any reason, but particularly if their presence/condition places the safety of other passengers, the pilot, and/or the aircraft at risk.