Events happening today
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20 November 2020 09:30 AM 10:45 AM
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 204 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YBTL TNP YSTD YNMN YMLE YWDV YHUG
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX, P3D, FS2020 as a 'pln' file and X-Plane as an 'fms' file. The original Plan-G flightplan is also included for those that find this useful. These are all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
TOWNSVILLE INTL [YBTL] Takeoff
elev : 18
rwy : 07/25ns 01/19ns asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.30
VOR/DME : TL TOWNSVILLE 114.10
TACAN : TVL TOWNSVILLE 113.50
NDB : TVL TOWNSVILLE 276.0
THORNTON GAP [TNP] Overfly - Track via VFR route THORNTON NORTH or THORNTON SOUTH
STAR LANDING AREA [YSTD] T&G - H-266° D-17 via D744 not above 7000
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1077
rwy : 3/21 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
NEW MOON [YNMN] T&G - H-283° D-24
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1087
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MARYVALE (QLD) [YMLE] T&G - H-224° D-37
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1513
rwy : 5/23 grass
CTAF : 122.80
WANDO VALE [YWDV] T&G - H-248° D-22
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1895
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
HUGHENDEN [YHUG] Land - H-201° D-78
elev : 1043
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
rwy : 06/24 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : HUG HUGHENDEN 371.0
Townsville VTC
WAN Chart
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Upcoming Events
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17 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 130 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Albury CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YMAY JIA BMK YJER YCNO YDLQ
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
ALBURY [YMAY] Takeoff
elev: 539
rwy: 07/25 asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 123.25
VOR/DME: AY 115.6
Tune DME to Albury VOR/DME.
Not above 2000 ft within 11 DME AY or as directed by ATC.
JINDERA [JIN] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along Urana Road
Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME AY
Not above 8500 ft beyond 16 DME AY
BURRUMBUTTOCK [BMK] overfly - visual along Urana Road
WALBUNDRIE SHOWGROUND overfly - visual along Urana Road
URANA overfly - visual along Urana Road
JERILDERIE [YJER] T&G - visual along Collingillie Road and the Newell Highway
elev: 360
rwy: 01/19 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
CONARGO [YCNO] T&G - visual along Conargo Road
elev: 304
rwy: 06/24 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
DENILIQUIN [YDLQ] Land - visual along Conargo Road
elev: 316
rwy: 06/24 asphalt
rwy: 12/30 clay
CTAF: 119.0 Charts
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19 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 154 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Albury CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YDLQ YECH YTOC YCOR HWG PIG YMAY
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
DENILIQUIN [YDLQ] Takeoff
elev: 316
rwy: 06/24 asphalt
rwy: 12/30 clay
CTAF: 119.0
ECHUCA [YECH] T&G - visual along the Cobb Highway
elev: 323
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
rwy: 05/23 gravel
CTAF: 119.1
TOCUMWAL [YTOC] T&G - visual along the Murray River
elev: 372
rwy: 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF: 125.5
COROWA [YCOR] T&G - visual along the Murray River
elev: 469
rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt
CTAF: 132.45
Not above 8500 ft after Corowa.
Tune DME to Albury VOR/DME (AY 115.6)
HOWLONG [HWG] overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Murray River
*** Inbound reporting point ***
Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME AY
Not aove 2000 ft within 11 DME AY
PIGGERY [PIG] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along the Riverina Highway
If Albury TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
ALBURY [YMAY] Land - visual along the Riverina Highway
elev: 539
rwy: 07/25 asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 123.25
VOR/DME: AY 115.6 Charts
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22 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
0This Weeks Flight on 22nd May 2024 takes us to the southern tip of South America and the southern tip of Patagonia. Departure from Punta Arenas (SCCI) in Chile to Ushuaia (SAWH), Tierra del Fuego province of Argentina.
Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555
Aircraft Suggested: Note that aircraft will need to be capable of 180kias otherwise it would be quite a lengthy flight.
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: Details
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(SCCI-SAWH)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP
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24 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 165 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YNTN YDOO YTLW YAGD YWER YAML YBKT
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
NORMANTON [YNTN] Takeoff
elev: 73
rwy: 13/32 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
NDB: NTN 311
DONORS HILL [YDOO] T&G - visual along the Burke Development Road
elev: 123
rwy: 03/21 dirt
rwy: 07/25 grass
CTAF: 126.7
TALAWANTA [YTLW] T&G - visual along Augustus Downs Road
elev: 120
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
AUGUSTUS DOWNS [YAGD] T&G - visual along Augustus Downs Road
elev: 88
rwy: 02/20 gravel
CTAF: 126.7
WERNADINGA [YWER] T&G - visual along Nardoo-Burketown Road
elev: 59
rwy: 01/19 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
ARMRAYNALD [YAML] T&G - visual along Nardoo-Burketown Road
elev: 5
rwy: 07/25 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
BURKETOWN [YBKT] Land - visual along Nardoo-Burketown Road
elev: 21
rwy: 03/21 asphalt
CTAF: 123.25 Chart
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26 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 134 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 1500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YBKT YESC YKMB YMGL YNTN
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
BURKETOWN [YBKT] Takeoff
elev: 21
rwy: 03/21 asphalt
CTAF: 123.25
ESCOTT [YESC] T&G - visual along Escott Road
elev: 49
rwy: 17/35 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
PASCO INLET overfly - visual along the Nicholson River
ALBERT RIVER overfly - visual along the coast
MORNING INLET overfly - visual along the coast
FLINDERS RIVER overfly - visual along the coast
BYNOE INLET overfly - visual along the coast
KARUMBA [YKMB] T&G - visual along the coast
elev: 18
rwy: 03/21 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
MAGGIEBILLE [YMGL] T&G - visual along Karumba Road
elev: 27
rwy: 08/26 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
NORMANTON [YNTN] Land - visual along Burke Development Road
elev: 73
rwy: 13/32 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
NDB: NTN 311 Chart
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