Pilot writes 'I'm bored' in sky during flight

A pilot for Ravenair drew the words 'I'm bored' in the sky during a routine test flight over the UK. The airline confirmed the flight was a necessary technical check and the pilot was not in trouble.
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Image source, flightradar24 Image caption, The airline said the pilot was testing the aircraft after a new part was fitted
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