Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 189 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 : Up to A4000 to remain below R358D
Flightplan
File as : YBNS YGRL YM40 YM34 YM37 YLDB YFLI
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful 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
Flinders Island 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, VOZ (Vista Australis) Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
BAIRNSDALE [YBNS] Takeoff
elev : 165
rwy : 04/22 gravel
rwy : 13/31 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
GREAT LAKES [YGRL] T&G - H-070° D-21
elev : 260
rwy : 08/26 bitumen
rwy : 13/31 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
*** NOTE Monitor CTAF 129.75 whilst operating in Bass Strait
MARLIN [YM40] Overfly - H-143° D-25
FLOUNDER [YM34] Overfly - H-099° D-11
KINGFISH A [YM37] Overfly - H-205° D-22
LADY BARRON [YLDB] T&G - H-163° D-96
elev : 43
rwy : 07/25 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
FLINDERS ISLAND [YFLI] Land - H-285° D-13
elev : 34
rwy : 05ns/23 14ns/32 sealed
CTAF : 127.80
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 189 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 : Up to A4000 to remain below R358D
Flightplan
File as : YBNS YGRL YM40 YM34 YM37 YLDB YFLI
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful 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
Flinders Island 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, VOZ (Vista Australis) Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
BAIRNSDALE [YBNS] Takeoff
elev : 165
rwy : 04/22 gravel
rwy : 13/31 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
GREAT LAKES [YGRL] T&G - H-070° D-21
elev : 260
rwy : 08/26 bitumen
rwy : 13/31 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
*** NOTE Monitor CTAF 129.75 whilst operating in Bass Strait
MARLIN [YM40] Overfly - H-143° D-25
FLOUNDER [YM34] Overfly - H-099° D-11
KINGFISH A [YM37] Overfly - H-205° D-22
LADY BARRON [YLDB] T&G - H-163° D-96
elev : 43
rwy : 07/25 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
FLINDERS ISLAND [YFLI] Land - H-285° D-13
elev : 34
rwy : 05ns/23 14ns/32 sealed
CTAF : 127.80
Chart
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Up to A4000 to remain below R358D
Flightplan
File as : YFLI YKCK DEAL.ISL YM42 JSK LSR YBNS
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful 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 should also 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
Flinders Island 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, VOZ (Vista Australis) Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
FLINDERS ISLAND [YFLI] Takeoff
elev : 34
rwy : 05ns/23 14ns/32 sealed
CTAF : 127.80
KILLIECRANKIE [YKCK] T&G - H-322° D-16
elev : 100
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
DEAL ISLAND T&G - H-299° D-34
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 250
rwy : 02/20 shale
CTAF : 122.80
*** NOTE Monitor CTAF 129.75 whilst operating in Bass Strait
PERCH [YM42] Overfly - H-333° D-54
JACK SMITH LAKE [JSK] Overfly - H-271° D-16
Transiting via VFR Route 3 requires clearance from East Sale ATC if active
LOCH SPORT [LSR] Overfly - visual via VFR Route 3
BAIRNSDALE [YBNS] Land - H-342° D-10
elev : 165
rwy : 04/22 gravel
rwy : 13/31 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Up to A4000 to remain below R358D
Flightplan
File as : YFLI YKCK DEAL.ISL YM42 JSK LSR YBNS
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful 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 should also 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
Flinders Island 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, VOZ (Vista Australis) Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
FLINDERS ISLAND [YFLI] Takeoff
elev : 34
rwy : 05ns/23 14ns/32 sealed
CTAF : 127.80
KILLIECRANKIE [YKCK] T&G - H-322° D-16
elev : 100
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
DEAL ISLAND T&G - H-299° D-34
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 250
rwy : 02/20 shale
CTAF : 122.80
*** NOTE Monitor CTAF 129.75 whilst operating in Bass Strait
PERCH [YM42] Overfly - H-333° D-54
JACK SMITH LAKE [JSK] Overfly - H-271° D-16
Transiting via VFR Route 3 requires clearance from East Sale ATC if active
LOCH SPORT [LSR] Overfly - visual via VFR Route 3
BAIRNSDALE [YBNS] Land - H-342° D-10
elev : 165
rwy : 04/22 gravel
rwy : 13/31 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
NB: Flights now commencing at 8.30pm AEDST (1030z) or 7.30pm AEST (0930z). This is due to effects of Daylight savings in some Australian states
This Weeks Flight on 7th October 2020 finds us in the United Kingdon flying from Wolverhampton (EGBO) to Blackpool (EGNH). A feature of this flight is using the Manchester Low Level Corridor on approach to and departure from Manchester Barton (EGCB). It's not difficult at all and in this flight we enter the corridor at Oulton Park (wpt1 on plan). Maximum altitude through corridor is 1,300ft.
Flight based on a suggestion by David Grant (Vatsim United Kingdom)
Reference to the following links will assist the procedure for flying through the corridor. It is not difficult at all just remain at or below 1,300ft from Oulton Park to Manchester Barton and note, do not confuse Manchester Barton with Manchester International (EGCC).
Manchester Corridor Low Level Route
Low Level Route into Manchester Barton
Map of the low level route showing max altitudes required
Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.
For X-Plane users most flights will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Low and slow Any capable of 120 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGBO-EGNH)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
This Weeks Flight on 7th October 2020 finds us in the United Kingdon flying from Wolverhampton (EGBO) to Blackpool (EGNH). A feature of this flight is using the Manchester Low Level Corridor on approach to and departure from Manchester Barton (EGCB). It's not difficult at all and in this flight we enter the corridor at Oulton Park (wpt1 on plan). Maximum altitude through corridor is 1,300ft.
Flight based on a suggestion by David Grant (Vatsim United Kingdom)
Reference to the following links will assist the procedure for flying through the corridor. It is not difficult at all just remain at or below 1,300ft from Oulton Park to Manchester Barton and note, do not confuse Manchester Barton with Manchester International (EGCC).
Manchester Corridor Low Level Route
Low Level Route into Manchester Barton
Map of the low level route showing max altitudes required
Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.
For X-Plane users most flights will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Low and slow Any capable of 120 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGBO-EGNH)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 245 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air C90, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500 and Remain clear of Restricted Airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPTN KATHERINE.GORGE MT.HARVEY PINE.CREEK YTPA YDMN YWKD YPKT
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. Thesa 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 should also 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
TINDAL MILITARY [YPTN] Takeoff
elev : 443
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 119.70
TACAN : TDL TINDAL KATHERINE 112.30
VOR : TN TINDAL KATHERINE 112.30
NDB : TN TINDAL KATHERINE 356.0
KATHERINE Overfly - H-298° D-7
KATHERINE GORGE Overfly - Track Katherine River D-12
MOUNT HARVEY Overfly - Track Katherine River D-22
PINE CREEK Overfly - H-283° D-54
TIPPERARY [YTPA] T&G - H-273° D-47
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 235
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
DALY RIVER MISSION [YDMN] T&G - H-262° D-20
elev : 47
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WOODIKAPILDIA [YWKD] T&G - H-257° D-42
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 83
rwy : 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PORT KEATS [YPKT] Land - H-225° D-35
elev : 112
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
VNC
WAN Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 245 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air C90, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500 and Remain clear of Restricted Airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPTN KATHERINE.GORGE MT.HARVEY PINE.CREEK YTPA YDMN YWKD YPKT
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. Thesa 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 should also 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
TINDAL MILITARY [YPTN] Takeoff
elev : 443
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 119.70
TACAN : TDL TINDAL KATHERINE 112.30
VOR : TN TINDAL KATHERINE 112.30
NDB : TN TINDAL KATHERINE 356.0
KATHERINE Overfly - H-298° D-7
KATHERINE GORGE Overfly - Track Katherine River D-12
MOUNT HARVEY Overfly - Track Katherine River D-22
PINE CREEK Overfly - H-283° D-54
TIPPERARY [YTPA] T&G - H-273° D-47
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 235
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
DALY RIVER MISSION [YDMN] T&G - H-262° D-20
elev : 47
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WOODIKAPILDIA [YWKD] T&G - H-257° D-42
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 83
rwy : 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PORT KEATS [YPKT] Land - H-225° D-35
elev : 112
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
VNC
WAN Chart
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 245 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air C90, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500 and Remain clear of Restricted Airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPKT YPEP YWOU WAYS YWLO RESC YPTN
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. Thesa 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 should also 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
PORT KEATS [YPKT] Takeoff
elev : 112
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
PEPPIMENARTI [YPEP] T&G - H-076° D-33
elev : 79
rwy : 07/25 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
FITZMAURICE RIVER Overfly - H-132° D-56
Co-located with an airfield
WOMBUNGI [YWOU] T&G - H-078° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 599
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
D236A NORTH Overfly - H-204° D-10
D236B SOUTH Overfly - H-176° D-25
WAYSIDE [WAYS] Overfly - H-158° D-14
WILLEROO [YWLO] T&G - Victoria Hwy VFR D-35
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 558
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
RESCUE CENTRE [RESC] Overfly - Victoria Hwy VFR D-37
IF TDL APP/TWR or overhead CTR active, obtain Clearance before entering Tindal CTR.
TINDAL MILITARY [YPTN] Land - H-055° D-30
elev : 443
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 119.70
TACAN : TDL TINDAL KATHERINE 112.30
VOR : TN TINDAL KATHERINE 112.30
NDB : TN TINDAL KATHERINE 356.0
WAN Chart
VNC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 245 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air C90, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500 and Remain clear of Restricted Airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPKT YPEP YWOU WAYS YWLO RESC YPTN
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. Thesa 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 should also 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
PORT KEATS [YPKT] Takeoff
elev : 112
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
PEPPIMENARTI [YPEP] T&G - H-076° D-33
elev : 79
rwy : 07/25 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
FITZMAURICE RIVER Overfly - H-132° D-56
Co-located with an airfield
WOMBUNGI [YWOU] T&G - H-078° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 599
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
D236A NORTH Overfly - H-204° D-10
D236B SOUTH Overfly - H-176° D-25
WAYSIDE [WAYS] Overfly - H-158° D-14
WILLEROO [YWLO] T&G - Victoria Hwy VFR D-35
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 558
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
RESCUE CENTRE [RESC] Overfly - Victoria Hwy VFR D-37
IF TDL APP/TWR or overhead CTR active, obtain Clearance before entering Tindal CTR.
TINDAL MILITARY [YPTN] Land - H-055° D-30
elev : 443
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 119.70
TACAN : TDL TINDAL KATHERINE 112.30
VOR : TN TINDAL KATHERINE 112.30
NDB : TN TINDAL KATHERINE 356.0
WAN Chart
VNC
NB: Flights now commencing at 8.30pm AEDST (0930z) or 7.30pm AEST (0930z). This is due to effects of Daylight savings in some Australian states
This Weeks Flight on 14th October 2020 finds us on west coast of USA flying from Sacramento Executive (KSAC) to Reno Tahoe (KRNO) in the Southern Rocky Mountains.
Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.
For X-Plane users most flights will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 150 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(KSAC-KRNO)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
This Weeks Flight on 14th October 2020 finds us on west coast of USA flying from Sacramento Executive (KSAC) to Reno Tahoe (KRNO) in the Southern Rocky Mountains.
Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.
For X-Plane users most flights will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 150 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(KSAC-KRNO)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as DeHavilland Twin Otter, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YCFS YSEW YGFN YSGR YGLI YARM
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.
FSX / P3D
ORBX Coffs Harbour Airport [YSCH] 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 Coffs Harbour ICAO Code
The original ICAO for Coffs Harbour was YSCH and this code continues to be used in default and ORBX scenery for Coffs Harbour in FSX and P3D. This code has subsequently been redesignated as YCFS and it is this that should be used when referencing Coffs Harbour airport in flightplans. X-Plane also utilises this ICAO in preference to YSCH. Simmers will need to use the appropriate code when locating and spawning at the airport in their respective simulators.
It should also be noted that the ICAO identifier for Coffs Harbour VOR/DME underwent a similar change from CH to CFS. The frequency is 117.0 in both instances. To confuse matters, the Coffs Harbour NDB stills uses designation CH and frequency 311.
Flight Details
COFFS HARBOUR [YCFS] Takeoff
elev : 18
rwy : 03ns/21 asphalt
rwy : 10/28 bitumen
CTAF/TWR : 118.20
VOR/DME : CFS COFFS HARBOUR 117.00
STEWARTS [YSEW] T&G - H-014° D-10
elev : 104
rwy : 13/31 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GRAFTON [YGFN] T&G - H-332° D-25
elev : 110
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : GFN GRAFTON 389.0
SOUTH GRAFTON [YSGR] T&G - H-283° D-6
elev : 20
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
GLEN INNES [YGLI] T&G - H-260° D-65
elev : 3428
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
rwy : 10/28 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
MOUNT MITCHELL RD T&G - H-147° D-20
elev : 4250
rwy : 15/33 shale
CTAF : 122.80
ARMIDALE [YARM] Land - H-187° D-35
elev : 3556
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 127.50
DME : ARM ARMIDALE 112.60
NDB : ARM ARMIDALE 401.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as DeHavilland Twin Otter, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YCFS YSEW YGFN YSGR YGLI YARM
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.
FSX / P3D
ORBX Coffs Harbour Airport [YSCH] 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 Coffs Harbour ICAO Code
The original ICAO for Coffs Harbour was YSCH and this code continues to be used in default and ORBX scenery for Coffs Harbour in FSX and P3D. This code has subsequently been redesignated as YCFS and it is this that should be used when referencing Coffs Harbour airport in flightplans. X-Plane also utilises this ICAO in preference to YSCH. Simmers will need to use the appropriate code when locating and spawning at the airport in their respective simulators.
It should also be noted that the ICAO identifier for Coffs Harbour VOR/DME underwent a similar change from CH to CFS. The frequency is 117.0 in both instances. To confuse matters, the Coffs Harbour NDB stills uses designation CH and frequency 311.
Flight Details
COFFS HARBOUR [YCFS] Takeoff
elev : 18
rwy : 03ns/21 asphalt
rwy : 10/28 bitumen
CTAF/TWR : 118.20
VOR/DME : CFS COFFS HARBOUR 117.00
STEWARTS [YSEW] T&G - H-014° D-10
elev : 104
rwy : 13/31 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GRAFTON [YGFN] T&G - H-332° D-25
elev : 110
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : GFN GRAFTON 389.0
SOUTH GRAFTON [YSGR] T&G - H-283° D-6
elev : 20
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
GLEN INNES [YGLI] T&G - H-260° D-65
elev : 3428
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
rwy : 10/28 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
MOUNT MITCHELL RD T&G - H-147° D-20
elev : 4250
rwy : 15/33 shale
CTAF : 122.80
ARMIDALE [YARM] Land - H-187° D-35
elev : 3556
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 127.50
DME : ARM ARMIDALE 112.60
NDB : ARM ARMIDALE 401.0
Chart
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 173 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as DeHavilland Twin Otter, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YARM YWCH YKMP YBLI DRO MOB YCFS
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 Coffs Harbour Airport [YSCH] 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 Coffs Harbour ICAO Code
The original ICAO for Coffs Harbour was YSCH and this code continues to be used in default and ORBX scenery for Coffs Harbour in FSX and P3D. This code has subsequently been redesignated as YCFS and it is this that should be used when referencing Coffs Harbour airport in flightplans. X-Plane also utilises this ICAO in preference to YSCH. Simmers will need to use the appropriate code when locating and spawning at the airport in their respective simulators.
It should also be noted that the ICAO identifier for Coffs Harbour VOR/DME underwent a similar change from CH to CFS. The frequency is 117.0 in both instances. To confuse matters, the Coffs Harbour NDB stills uses designation CH and frequency 311.
Flight Details
ARMIDALE [YARM] Takeoff
elev : 3556
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 127.50
DME : ARM ARMIDALE 112.60
NDB : ARM ARMIDALE 401.0
WALCHA [YWCH] T&G - H-175° D-29
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 3788
rwy : 14/32 grass
rwy : 6/24 closed
CTAF : 122.80
KEMPSEY [YKMP] T&G - H-082° D-63
elev : 54
rwy : 16/34 clay
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 118.90
NDB : KMP KEMPSEY 230.0
BALD HILLS [YBLI] T&G - H-328° D-47
elev : 4041
rwy : 15/33 grass
CTAF : 122.80
DORRIGO [DRO] Overfly - H-081° D-13
MOUNT MOOMBIL [MOB] Overfly - H-065° D-7
COFFS HARBOUR [YCFS] Land - H-081° D-14
elev : 18
rwy : 03ns/21 asphalt
rwy : 10/28 bitumen
CTAF/TWR : 118.20
VOR/DME : CFS COFFS HARBOUR 117.00
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 173 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as DeHavilland Twin Otter, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YARM YWCH YKMP YBLI DRO MOB YCFS
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 Coffs Harbour Airport [YSCH] 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 Coffs Harbour ICAO Code
The original ICAO for Coffs Harbour was YSCH and this code continues to be used in default and ORBX scenery for Coffs Harbour in FSX and P3D. This code has subsequently been redesignated as YCFS and it is this that should be used when referencing Coffs Harbour airport in flightplans. X-Plane also utilises this ICAO in preference to YSCH. Simmers will need to use the appropriate code when locating and spawning at the airport in their respective simulators.
It should also be noted that the ICAO identifier for Coffs Harbour VOR/DME underwent a similar change from CH to CFS. The frequency is 117.0 in both instances. To confuse matters, the Coffs Harbour NDB stills uses designation CH and frequency 311.
Flight Details
ARMIDALE [YARM] Takeoff
elev : 3556
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 127.50
DME : ARM ARMIDALE 112.60
NDB : ARM ARMIDALE 401.0
WALCHA [YWCH] T&G - H-175° D-29
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 3788
rwy : 14/32 grass
rwy : 6/24 closed
CTAF : 122.80
KEMPSEY [YKMP] T&G - H-082° D-63
elev : 54
rwy : 16/34 clay
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 118.90
NDB : KMP KEMPSEY 230.0
BALD HILLS [YBLI] T&G - H-328° D-47
elev : 4041
rwy : 15/33 grass
CTAF : 122.80
DORRIGO [DRO] Overfly - H-081° D-13
MOUNT MOOMBIL [MOB] Overfly - H-065° D-7
COFFS HARBOUR [YCFS] Land - H-081° D-14
elev : 18
rwy : 03ns/21 asphalt
rwy : 10/28 bitumen
CTAF/TWR : 118.20
VOR/DME : CFS COFFS HARBOUR 117.00
Chart
This Weeks Flight on 21st October 2020 finds us in the Scottish Highlands, UK flying from Inverness (EGPE) to Plockton (XPLO) then south across the bay to Mallaig where we follow the A830 and the railway to Fort William Locks then south west along Loch Linnhe to Glenforsa (X6MU) then east to Oban (EGEO).
Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.
Most flights using X-Plane 11 will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 140 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: EGPE-EGEO
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGPE-EGEO)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.
Most flights using X-Plane 11 will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 140 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: EGPE-EGEO
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGPE-EGEO)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 155 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Below Perth CTA steps and remain clear of Pearce Restricted Airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPJT VFR.4 LANCELIN.ISL VFR.1 YCVS VFR.2 VFR.1 YJUR YLEA
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
Required for Destination YLEA - Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection ORBX Perth Jandakot [YPJT] 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 Voz1.8 (Vista Australis) for X-Plane Jandakot Aerodrome
Jandakot Aerodrome services general aviation aircraft located in close proximity to Perth Internation Airport and Pearce Airbase further to the north.
For this flight we depart Jandakot to the north and track the VFR Route 4 along the coast to our destination of Leeman. For the purposes of this flight it will be assumed Pearce restricted airspace R146A is active will and require the use of VFR 1/VFR 2 to avoid infringing the airspace.
Scenery limitations
Jandakot recently underwent some changes when the 12/30 runway was extended. Any documentation at Air Services Australia in recent AIRACs will reflect these changes. Sadly, simulation scenery for P3D/FSX and X-Plane has failed to keep pace. Both simulations still depict Jandakot as displayed in the accompanying CASA manuevring chart displayed below.
Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Jandakot manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runway 24L/06R is only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 06L - Left RWY 06R - Right RWY 24L - Left RWY 24R - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 30 - Left ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 06L/24R runway. Check with Jandakot ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive
RWY 06L - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 24R - Left RWY 30 - Left RWY 24L/06R - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.10 TWR : 118.10 / 119.40 SMC : 124.30 ATIS : 128.65 / 281 NDB : JT 281.0 Flight Details
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Takeoff
elev : 99
rwy : 12/30 06R/24L 06L/24R asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : JT JANDAKOT 281.0
IF ATC ACTIVE CALL - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [NORTHERN APRON|CENTRAL APRON|SOUTHERN APRON] REQUEST TAXI RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY] VFR DEPARTURE VIA Fremantle Golf Course'
At the hold point of the duty runway - "Ready hold point [DUTY RUNWAY] received [ATIS ID] for departure via Fremantle Golf Course [#]Persons On Board"
LANCELIN ISLAND Overfly - Coastal via VFR.4 D-72
SOUTH MARKER [SOUTH] Overfly - VFR.1 D-9
NORTH MARKER [NORTH] Overfly - VFR.1 D-11
CERVANTES [YCVS] T&G - VFR.1 D-20
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 9
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
NAMBUNG [NAMBU] Overfly - VFR.2 D-9
JURIEN BAY [YJUR] Overfly - VFR.1 D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
LEEMAN [YLEA] Land - H-351° D-20
elev : 14
rwy : 02/20 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PERTH Visual Navigation Chart (VNC)
JANDAKOT Visual Terminal Chart (VTC)
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 155 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Below Perth CTA steps and remain clear of Pearce Restricted Airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPJT VFR.4 LANCELIN.ISL VFR.1 YCVS VFR.2 VFR.1 YJUR YLEA
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
Required for Destination YLEA - Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection ORBX Perth Jandakot [YPJT] 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 Voz1.8 (Vista Australis) for X-Plane Jandakot Aerodrome
Jandakot Aerodrome services general aviation aircraft located in close proximity to Perth Internation Airport and Pearce Airbase further to the north.
For this flight we depart Jandakot to the north and track the VFR Route 4 along the coast to our destination of Leeman. For the purposes of this flight it will be assumed Pearce restricted airspace R146A is active will and require the use of VFR 1/VFR 2 to avoid infringing the airspace.
Scenery limitations
Jandakot recently underwent some changes when the 12/30 runway was extended. Any documentation at Air Services Australia in recent AIRACs will reflect these changes. Sadly, simulation scenery for P3D/FSX and X-Plane has failed to keep pace. Both simulations still depict Jandakot as displayed in the accompanying CASA manuevring chart displayed below.
Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Jandakot manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runway 24L/06R is only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 06L - Left RWY 06R - Right RWY 24L - Left RWY 24R - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 30 - Left ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 06L/24R runway. Check with Jandakot ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive
RWY 06L - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 24R - Left RWY 30 - Left RWY 24L/06R - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.10 TWR : 118.10 / 119.40 SMC : 124.30 ATIS : 128.65 / 281 NDB : JT 281.0 Flight Details
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Takeoff
elev : 99
rwy : 12/30 06R/24L 06L/24R asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : JT JANDAKOT 281.0
IF ATC ACTIVE CALL - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [NORTHERN APRON|CENTRAL APRON|SOUTHERN APRON] REQUEST TAXI RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY] VFR DEPARTURE VIA Fremantle Golf Course'
At the hold point of the duty runway - "Ready hold point [DUTY RUNWAY] received [ATIS ID] for departure via Fremantle Golf Course [#]Persons On Board"
LANCELIN ISLAND Overfly - Coastal via VFR.4 D-72
SOUTH MARKER [SOUTH] Overfly - VFR.1 D-9
NORTH MARKER [NORTH] Overfly - VFR.1 D-11
CERVANTES [YCVS] T&G - VFR.1 D-20
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 9
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
NAMBUNG [NAMBU] Overfly - VFR.2 D-9
JURIEN BAY [YJUR] Overfly - VFR.1 D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
LEEMAN [YLEA] Land - H-351° D-20
elev : 14
rwy : 02/20 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PERTH Visual Navigation Chart (VNC)
JANDAKOT Visual Terminal Chart (VTC)
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 215 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 195 to 215 kias.
Altitude : Below Perth CTA steps and remain clear of Pearce Restricted Airspace
Flightplan
File as : YLEA YMOA YWOH YGOM YNHM MUE CDM BRIC FDL YPJT
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
Required for Departure Airport YLEA - Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection ORBX Perth Jandakot [YPJT] 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 Voz1.8 (Vista Australis) for X-Plane Jandakot Aerodrome
Jandakot Aerodrome services general aviation aircraft located in close proximity to Perth Internation Airport and Pearce Airbase further to the north.
Scenery limitations
Jandakot recently underwent some changes when the 12/30 runway was extended. Any documentation at Air Services Australia in recent AIRACs will reflect these changes. Sadly, simulation scenery for P3D/FSX and X-Plane has failed to keep pace. Both simulations still depict Jandakot as displayed in the accompanying CASA manuevring chart displayed below.
Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Jandakot manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runway 24L/06R is only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 06L - Left RWY 06R - Right RWY 24L - Left RWY 24R - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 30 - Left ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 06L/24R runway. Check with Jandakot ATIS. Tower Inactive
RWY 06L - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 24R - Left RWY 30 - Left RWY 24L/06R - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.10 TWR : 118.10 / 119.40 SMC : 124.30 ATIS : 128.65 / 281 NDB : JT 281.0 Flight Details
LEEMAN [YLEA] Takeoff
elev : 14
rwy : 02/20 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MOORA [YMOA] T&G - H-131° D-67
elev : 662
rwy : 02/20 03/21 grass
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WONGAN HILLS [YWOH] T&G - H-108° D-40
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1054
rwy : 07/25 asphalt
rwy : 1/19 12/30 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GOOMALLING [YGOM] T&G - H-165° D-30
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 825
rwy : 06/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
NORTHAM ARMY BASE [YNHM] T&G - H-217° D-24
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 963
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MOUNT DALE [MUE] Overfly - H-213° D-32
CANNING DAM [CDM] Overfly - H-259° D-9
BRICK WORKS [BRIC] Overfly - H-264° D-6
*** Inbound reporting point ***
IF TWR ACTIVE CALL [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] BRICK WORKS 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND
DO NOT PROCEED INTO JANDAKOT UNTIL TWR RESPONDS WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
FORRESTDALE LAKE [FDL] Overfly - H-276° D-4
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Land - H-328° D-5
elev : 99
rwy : 12/30 06R/24L 06L/24R asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : JT JANDAKOT 281.0
PERTH Visual Navigation Chart (VNC)
JANDAKOT Visual Terminal Chart (VTC)
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 215 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 195 to 215 kias.
Altitude : Below Perth CTA steps and remain clear of Pearce Restricted Airspace
Flightplan
File as : YLEA YMOA YWOH YGOM YNHM MUE CDM BRIC FDL YPJT
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
Required for Departure Airport YLEA - Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection ORBX Perth Jandakot [YPJT] 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 Voz1.8 (Vista Australis) for X-Plane Jandakot Aerodrome
Jandakot Aerodrome services general aviation aircraft located in close proximity to Perth Internation Airport and Pearce Airbase further to the north.
Scenery limitations
Jandakot recently underwent some changes when the 12/30 runway was extended. Any documentation at Air Services Australia in recent AIRACs will reflect these changes. Sadly, simulation scenery for P3D/FSX and X-Plane has failed to keep pace. Both simulations still depict Jandakot as displayed in the accompanying CASA manuevring chart displayed below.
Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Jandakot manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runway 24L/06R is only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 06L - Left RWY 06R - Right RWY 24L - Left RWY 24R - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 30 - Left ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 06L/24R runway. Check with Jandakot ATIS. Tower Inactive
RWY 06L - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 24R - Left RWY 30 - Left RWY 24L/06R - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.10 TWR : 118.10 / 119.40 SMC : 124.30 ATIS : 128.65 / 281 NDB : JT 281.0 Flight Details
LEEMAN [YLEA] Takeoff
elev : 14
rwy : 02/20 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MOORA [YMOA] T&G - H-131° D-67
elev : 662
rwy : 02/20 03/21 grass
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WONGAN HILLS [YWOH] T&G - H-108° D-40
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1054
rwy : 07/25 asphalt
rwy : 1/19 12/30 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GOOMALLING [YGOM] T&G - H-165° D-30
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 825
rwy : 06/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
NORTHAM ARMY BASE [YNHM] T&G - H-217° D-24
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 963
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MOUNT DALE [MUE] Overfly - H-213° D-32
CANNING DAM [CDM] Overfly - H-259° D-9
BRICK WORKS [BRIC] Overfly - H-264° D-6
*** Inbound reporting point ***
IF TWR ACTIVE CALL [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] BRICK WORKS 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND
DO NOT PROCEED INTO JANDAKOT UNTIL TWR RESPONDS WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
FORRESTDALE LAKE [FDL] Overfly - H-276° D-4
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Land - H-328° D-5
elev : 99
rwy : 12/30 06R/24L 06L/24R asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : JT JANDAKOT 281.0
PERTH Visual Navigation Chart (VNC)
JANDAKOT Visual Terminal Chart (VTC)
This Weeks Flight on 28th October 2020 finds us in Japan. The main reason for this flight is as an introduction to some of the new MSFS2020 scenery for Japan however the flight is not restricted to that platform. This flight will be a scenic tour around the famous Mount Fuji with some touch and goes. The flight should be acceptably scenic in all simulators.
Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.
Most flights in X-plane 11 will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 140 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(RJNH-RJTE)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .png, .plg and .fms
Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.
Most flights in X-plane 11 will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 140 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(RJNH-RJTE)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .png, .plg and .fms
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 138 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YHBA GOODWIN DUNDATHU YMYB YBIN YGAY YMDA YESD YMTO
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
HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Takeoff
elev : 60
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.55
GOODWIN FIELD T&G - H-213° D-5
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 3
rwy : 09/27 18/36 grass
CTAF : 122.80
DUNDATHU T&G - H-209° D-7
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 10
rwy : 15/33 04/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
MARYBOROUGH [YMYB] T&G - H-192° D-3
elev : 38
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
rwy : 12/30 grass
CTAF : 126.55
BIGGENDON [YBIN] T&G - H-258° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 388
rwy : 4/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GAYNDAH [YGAY] T&G - H-245° D-24
elev : 372
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MUNDUBBERA [YMDA] T&G - H-263° D-17
elev : 400
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
EIDSVOLD [YESD] T&G - H-311° D-18
elev : 869
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
MONTO [YMTO] Land - H-348° D-29
elev : 757
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Area VNC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 138 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YHBA GOODWIN DUNDATHU YMYB YBIN YGAY YMDA YESD YMTO
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
HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Takeoff
elev : 60
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.55
GOODWIN FIELD T&G - H-213° D-5
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 3
rwy : 09/27 18/36 grass
CTAF : 122.80
DUNDATHU T&G - H-209° D-7
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 10
rwy : 15/33 04/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
MARYBOROUGH [YMYB] T&G - H-192° D-3
elev : 38
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
rwy : 12/30 grass
CTAF : 126.55
BIGGENDON [YBIN] T&G - H-258° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 388
rwy : 4/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GAYNDAH [YGAY] T&G - H-245° D-24
elev : 372
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MUNDUBBERA [YMDA] T&G - H-263° D-17
elev : 400
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
EIDSVOLD [YESD] T&G - H-311° D-18
elev : 869
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
MONTO [YMTO] Land - H-348° D-29
elev : 757
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Area VNC
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Upcoming Events
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03 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: 155 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Parafield CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YPPF SUB SPR YRFA TUND NUPA TRUO YVAF TLEE YCVA YJST YPIR
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
ADELAIDE/PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff
elev: 57
rwy: 03L/21R 03R/21L 08L/24R 08R/24L asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.7
Tune DME to Adelaide VOR/DME (AD 116.4)
Not above 1500 ft within Parafield CTR or as directed by ATC.
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME AD or as directed by ATC.
SUBSTATION [SUB] overfly not above 2500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-041° D-5.2 nm
Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME AD
SOUTH PARA RESV [SPR] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-059° D-8.2 nm
ROWLAND FLAT [YRFA] T&G - visual along the Lyndon Valley Road and Barossa Valley Way
elev: 838
rwy: 08/26 grass
CTAF: 126.7
TANUNDA [TUND] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Barossa Valley Way
Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME AD
NURIOOTPA [NUPA] overfly - visual along Barossa Valley Way
TRURO [TRUO] overfly - visual along the Sturt Highwat
TRURO/VALLEY FARM [YVAF] T&G - visual along Eudunda Road
elev: 1111
rwy: 02/20 07/25 grass
CTAF: 126.7
KAPUNDA overfly - visual along Truro Road
TARLEE [TLEE] overfly - visual along Tarlee Road
AUBURN overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway
CLARE overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway
CLARE VALLEY [YCVA] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1120
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
rwy: 09/27 grass
CTAF: 126.7
SPALDING overfly - visual along RM Williams Way
JAMESTOWN [YJST] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1550
rwy: 16/34 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
GLADSTONE overfly - visual along the Wilkins Highway
PORT PIRIE [YPIR] Land - visual along the Wilkins Highway
elev: 39
rwy: 08/26 asphalt
rwy: 17/35 gravel
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.9 Charts
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05 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: 155 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Parafield CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YPIR WRO YKDI YMLD YARS WHPL DUB RMH OHB YPPF
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
PORT PIRIE [YPIR] Takeoff
elev: 39
rwy: 08/26 asphalt
rwy: 17/35 gravel
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.9
Tune DME to Adelaide VOR/DME (AD 116.4)
Not above 8500 ft to 36 DME AD
PORT BROUGHTON overly - visual along Old Broughton Road
WALLAROO [WRO] overfly - visual along the coast
KADINA [YKDI] T&G - visual along the Copper Coast Highway
elev: 138
rwy: 05/23 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
MOONTA overfly - visual along the Spencer Highway
MAITLAND [YMLD] T&G - visual along the Spencer Highway
elev: 559
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
ARDROSSAN [YARS] T&G - visual along Maitland Road
elev: 312
rwy: 15/33 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
PORT CLINTON overfly - visual along the coast
PORT WAKEFIELD overfly - visual along the coast
WILD HORSE PLAINS [WHPL] overfly - visual along Wakefield Road
Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME AD
DUBLIN [DUB] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Wakefield Road
RIVER MOUTH [RMH] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-169° D-7.7 nm
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME AD
Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME AD
OUTER HARBOUR [OHB] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-144° D-13.1 nm
*** Inbound reporting point ***
If Parafield TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
ADELAIDE/PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - track as directed by ATC
elev: 57
rwy: 03L/21R 03R/21L 08L/24R 08R/24L asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.7 Charts
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08 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 8th May 2024 finds us in Canadian Northwest Territories flying from Hay River CYHY to Yellowknife CYZF (home base of the famous Buffalo Airways) with a delivery of freight to Fort Providence (CYJP) on route.
Flight created by YMA555
Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot.
Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias. A DC3 or C47 would be suitable.
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
.Flight Plan: Details
Distance: 173nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(CYHY-CYZF)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
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10 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: 184 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YPKG YGGR YMZI YJEY YLEO YMMI YLTN
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
KALGOORLIE-BOULDER [YPKG] Takeoff
elev: 1203
rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt
CTAF: 126.6
VOR/DME: KG 114.1
NDB: KG 287
GOONGARRIE MINE [YGGR] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1244
rwy: 09/27 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
MENZIES [YMZI] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1348
rwy: 04/22 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
JEEDAMYA [YJEY] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1414
rwy: 06/24 14/32 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
LEONORA [YLEO] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1217
rwy: 04/22 asphalt
rwy: 12/30 gravel
CTAF: 126.8
NDB: LEO 377
MURRIN MURRIN [YMMI] T&G - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road
elev: 1535
rwy: 03/21 asphalt
CTAF: 126.8
LAVERTON [YLTN] Land - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road
elev: 1530
rwy: 07/25 asphalt
rwy: 16/34 dirt
CTAF: 126.8 Chart
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11 May 2024 08:00 AM Until 12:00 PM
0Welcome to the next installment of Newbie Night. This event offers the chance for inexperienced members to join experienced aviators and controllers and take to the virtual skies. Whether you're completely new to flight simulation or you've been flying for years but never connected to the VATSIM network, this is the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord. To Join the Discord visit this link.
Event Details:
Fly between Adelaide (YPAD) and Melbourne (YMML) in either direction to experience Class C and enroute airspace, with a bit of time to relax in cruise and enjoy the scenery. This flight is for:
Newbie pilots who want to learn and gain confidence flying on the VATSIM network with live ATC. Experienced controllers who are patient and willing to help newbie pilots on the network. Experienced pilots who are patient and willing to assist newbie pilots through the VATPAC Discord. Flights will depart from 0800z (1800 AEST) with ATC requested/available until around 1200z (2200 AEST).
We recommend planning to depart before 1030z (2030 AEST) to complete your flight with full ATC.
Tutorials:
This site has tutorials (see Help > Tutorials in the menu) which give an overview of flight and ATC procedures. An example of procedures between Class C airports in a radar environment can be found here: https://vatpac.org/help/pilot-tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/
Routes:
We recommend using the following routes which are suitable for a jet such as an Airbus A320, Boeing 737, regional jet or business jet, or a turboprop such as a Dash-8, ATR 72, Saab 340 or King Air.
YPAD-YMML:
Jet: DCT AD V255 BENDO Y12 ARBEY H119 ML DCT
Nonjet: DCT AD V255 BENDO V211 PUBAP W291 WENDY V279 ML DCT
YMML-YPAD:
Jet and nonjet: DCT ML H345 AD DCT
Charts:
If you do not have charts they are available here: https://vats.im/pac/charts
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here. Applications will remain open until three days before the event (08MAY24), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. Please keep in mind that slot availability will be dependent on the number of applications. Non-standard positions (marked with *) can be opened in accordance with the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.100 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_DEP* Adelaide Approach 118.200 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.050 ML-YWE_CTR Melbourne Centre 134.325 ML-MUN_CTR* Melbourne Centre 132.600 Scenery:
YPAD - Adelaide:
Payware - Impulse (MSFS)
Payware - AUSCENE 2 (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
YMML - Melbourne:
Payware - Orbx (MSFS)
Payware - Orbx (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - flightsim.to (MSFS)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
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