November 2020

Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 120 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 : YMTO YMUA YBUD YCDS YPAC YHBA
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
MONTO [YMTO] Takeoff
elev : 757
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MONDURAN [YMUA] T&G - H-080° D-44
elev : 159
rwy : 02/20 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BUNDABERG [YBUD] T&G - H-084° D-22
elev : 107
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
rwy : 07/25 clay
CTAF : 126.90
NDB : BUD BUNDABERG 302.0
CHILDERS [YCDS] T&G - H-167° D-21
elev : 157
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PACIFIC HAVEN [YPAC] T&G - H-076° D-11
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 16
rwy : 2/20 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Land - H-095° D-19
elev : 60
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.55
Area VNC

This Weeks Flight on 4th November 2020 finds us in Japan continuing a scenic tour. This flight includes Hashima Island a fortress island, City of Nagasaki where the 2nd atomic bomb was dropped and a few famous bridges, City of Fukuoka arriving in Ashiya.
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.
However in the case of Japan and MSFS2020 it recommended to download scenery for City of Nagasaki and City of Fukuoka from https://flightsim.to/ . Other MSFS2020 scenery is part of the standard package.
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: Low and slow Any capable of 120 kias i.e. C172 or Robin DR40
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: RJDA-RJFA
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(RJDA-RJFA)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .pln, .png 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 : 183 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : WWII military multi-engine bomber/attack aircraft such as Beaufighter, Mosquito or similar capable of 160 to 200 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YTEM YYNG YCWR YBTH KRMD YSRI
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
TEMORA [YTEM] Takeoff
elev : 921
rwy : 09/27 18/36 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.15
YOUNG [YYNG] T&G - H-064° D-38
elev : 1267
rwy : 01/19 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
COWRA [YCWR] T&G - H-027° D-31
elev : 973
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
rwy : 03/21 grass
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : CWR COWRA 299.0
BATHURST [YBTH] T&G - H-051° D-57
elev : 2435
rwy : 17/35ns asphalt
rwy : 08/26 gravel
CTAF : 127.35
NDB : BTH BATHURST 383.0
KURMOND [KRMD] Overfly - H-088° D-53
RICHMOND MILITARY [YSRI] Land - H-112° D-5
elev : 67
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 135.50
TACAN : RIC RICHMOND 110.70
NDB : RIC RICHMOND 347.0
WAN Chart

Visual Terminal 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 : 228 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : WWII military fighter aircraft such as P51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire or similar capable of 190 to 250 kias
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YSRI BRY YSCN YWOL YGLB GUNN ASST YCTM YTEM
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
RICHMOND MILITARY [YSRI] Takeoff
elev : 67
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 135.50
TACAN : RIC RICHMOND 110.70
NDB : RIC RICHMOND 347.0
BRINGELLY [BRY] Overfly - H-175° D-21 *INBOUND REPORTING POINT for CAMDEN
if TWR active : CAMDEN TOWER, [CALLSIGN][AIRCRAFT TYPE] BRINGELLY 1700 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND TOUCH AND GO DEPARTURE SOUTH
CAMDEN [YSCN] T&G - H-186° D-6
elev : 230
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 120.10
WOLLONGONG [YWOL] T&G - H-158° D-32
elev : 31
rwy : 08/26ns 16/34ns asphalt
* ns : non-standard right circuit
CTAF : 127.30
NDB : WOL WOLLONGONG 239.0
GOULBURN [YGLB] T&G - H-241° D-55
elev : 2141
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
rwy : 08/26 grass
CTAF : 127.15
NDB : GLB GOULBURN 407.0
GUNNING [GUNN] Overfly - H-262° D-23
YASS TOWNSHIP [ASST] Overfly - H-244° D-18
COOTAMUNDRA [YCTM] T&G - H-274° D-46
elev : 1110
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
rwy : 10/28 clay
CTAF : 126.70
TEMORA [YTEM] Land - H-283° D-28
elev : 921
rwy : 09/27 18/36 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.15
Visual Terminal Chart

WAN Chart

This Weeks Flight on 11th November 2020 finds us in the Channel Islands, UK doing a tour of the islands as well as encroaching into France.
Flight based on a suggestion by David Grant (Vatsim United Kingdom)
If "channel control" is on they might control you for the entire flight.  London West might also cover the area but is rarely online. 
Scenery Suggested:
MSFS2020
Channel Islands and Airports
It is to be noted that each individual airfield folder is copied to the Community folder (that is six separate folders) unless you use the MSFS Addons Linker utility in which you will activate each folder.
X-Plane 11
EGJJ Jersey Airport 1.0.0
EGJB Guernsey Airport 1.0.0
EGJA Alderney Airport 1.0.0
Most X-Plane 11 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.
Each sim platform has it's own points of interest i.e. MSFS has a large castle on Brecqhou Island just off Sark (refer wpt 02) however this castle and it's fictitious landing strip is only in MSFS. Brecqhou has had a 150m grass airstrip fitted - ZEGBQ - to irritate its evil owners by landing on their lawn. 
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:(EGJJ-EGJJ)< 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 : 190 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as DHC6 Twin Otter, Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YLEC YBLM PARACHILAN.GORGE PARACHILNA BRACHINA.GORGE YORP YWPD WILPENA YRYK YMTW MT.HACK YLEC
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
LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Takeoff
elev : 856
rwy : 11/29ns asphalt
rwy : 02ns/20 bitumen
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : LEC LEIGH CREEK 287.0
BLINMAN [YBLM] T&G - H-147° D-35
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1972
rwy : 14/32 04/22 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
PARACHILNA GORGE Overfly - H-259° D-10
PARACHILNA Overfly - H-261° D-7
BRACHINA GORGE Overfly - H-143° D-14
ORAPARINNA [YORP] Overfly - H-114° D-12
WILPENA POUND AIRSTRIP [YWPD] T&G - H-222° D-7
elev : 1707
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WILPENA POUND Overfly - H-220° D-4
RAWNSLEY PK STN [YRYK] T&G - H-153° D-6
elev : 1384
rwy : 03/21 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MARTINS WELL [YMTW] T&G - H-060° D-28
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 564
rwy : 15/33 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
ARAWAPA CREEK Overfly - H-305° D-16
MOUNT HACK Overfly - H-344° D-32
LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Land - H-291° D-22
elev : 856
rwy : 11/29ns asphalt
rwy : 02ns/20 bitumen
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : LEC LEIGH CREEK 287.0
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 : 172 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as DHC6 Twin Otter, Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YLEC YLYH YBEE AU19 YWLN YARK YBLC YWEO YLEC
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
LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Takeoff
elev : 856
rwy : 11/29ns asphalt
rwy : 02ns/20 bitumen
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : LEC LEIGH CREEK 287.0
LYNDHURST [YLYH] T&G - H-344° D-20
elev : 482
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
BEVERLEY URANIUM MINE [YBEE] T&G - H-078° D-62
elev : 382
rwy : 01/19 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
TENNECO STATION 5 [AU19] T&G - H-143° D-11
EPIC ENERGY [YEPG]
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 682
rwy : 18/36 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
WOOLTANA [YWLN] T&G - H-243° D-13
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 266
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ARKAROOLA [YARK] T&G - H-272° D-5
elev : 797
rwy : 03/21 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
BALCANOONA [YBLC] T&G - H-176° D-8
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 474
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 127.60
WERTALLOONA [YWEO] T&G - H-170° D-7
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 362
rwy : 11/29 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Land - H-266° D-47
elev : 856
rwy : 11/29ns asphalt
rwy : 02ns/20 bitumen
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : LEC LEIGH CREEK 287.0
Chart

This Weeks Flight on 18th November 2020 finds us in New Zealand flying from Lake Tekapo to Milford Sound via Queenstown taking in Mount Cook and the New Zealand Alps on route.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested:
MSFS 2020
https://flightsim.to/file/2533/milford-sound-airport-nzmf-new-zealand-v1-0
https://flightsim.to/file/1657/lake-tekapo-airport-nzlt-new-zealand-v1-0
X-Plane 11
Most X-Plane 11 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: Capable of high altitude and 160kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(NZTL-NZMF)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D, XP11 and MSFS

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

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 : YHUG YTCK YPND YCHT YDOP YBTL
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
HUGHENDEN [YHUG] Takeoff
elev : 1043
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
rwy : 06/24 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : HUG HUGHENDEN 371.0
TORRENS CREEK [YTCK] T&G - H-081° D-44
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1575
rwy : 8/26 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PENTLAND [YPND] T&G - H-046° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1374
rwy : 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CHARTERS TOWERS [YCHT] T&G - H-052° D-58
elev : 955
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
rwy : 01/19 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
DONNINGTON AIRPARK [YDOP] T&G - track via A6 Flinders Highway
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 250
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
TOWNSVILLE INTL [YBTL] Land - VIA EITHER STUART VFR ROUTE or UPPER ROSS VFR ROUTE
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
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Townsville VTC

This Weeks Flight on 25th November 2020 finds us in New Zealand flying from Tauranga to Napier via Rotorua and Taupo
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested:
MSFS 2020
Rotorua
Napier
X-Plane 11
Most X-Plane 11 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 120kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Route: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(NZTG-NZNR)< 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 : 150 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Once clear of Launceston, remain below Launceston CTA
Flightplan
File as : YMLT TID GVH BNE YGTO YBDP YICE YPSI 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 have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
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 Launceston [YMLT] (P3D/FSX) Flinders Island (P3D/FSX) 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
LAUNCESTON [YMLT] Takeoff
elev : 562
rwy : 14R/32L asphalt
rwy : 18/36 14L/32R grass
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : LT LAUNCESTON 242.0
VOR/DME : LT 112.60
TAMAR ISLAND [TID] Overfly - H-315° D-11
pos : LT R-314 11.4 R-DPO R-100 R-31.9
GRAVELLY BEACH [GVH] Overfly - H-305° D-8
pos : LT R-310 18.7 R-DPO R-093 R-25.2
BATMAN BRIDGE [BNE] Overfly - H-315° D-5
pos : LT R-311 23.5 R-DPO R-084 R-21.7
GEORGE TOWN [YGTO] T&G - H-324° D-9
pos : LT R-314 32.5 R- R-DPO R-060 R-19
elev : 131
rwy : 14/32 11/29 grass
rwy : 06/24 bitumen
CTAF : 127.30
BRIDPORT [YBDP] T&G - H-083° D-26
pos : LT R-002 32.4 R-DPO R-066 R-45.1
elev : 54
rwy : 10/28 gravel
CTAF : 122.80
ICENA [YICE] T&G - H-060° D-35
pos : LT R-032 58.6 R-DPO R-064 R-80
elev : 108
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PASSAGE ISLAND [YPSI] T&G - H-007° D-23
pos : LT R-025 80 R-DPO R-052 R-95.3
elev : 121
rwy : 14/32 09/27 grass
CTAF : 122.80
LADY BARRON [YLDB] T&G - H-332° D-19
pos : LT R-016 93.3 R-DPO R-042 R-100
elev : 43
rwy : 07/25 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
FLINDERS ISLAND [YFLI] Land - H-285° D-13
pos : LT R-008 94 R-FLI R-296 R-DPO R-035 R-95.8
elev : 34
rwy : 05ns/23 14ns/32 sealed
CTAF : 127.80
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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, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Remain below Launceston CTA until after TARGA GAP
Flightplan
File as : YFLI YKCK PALANA YLDB YCBN YCKD SWAN.IS YBDP TAP NUA YMLT
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 have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Launceston [YMLT] (P3D/FSX) Flinders Island (P3D/FSX) 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
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
PALANA T&G - H-016° D-7
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 250
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 122.80
LADY BARRON [YLDB] T&G - H-138° D-30
elev : 43
rwy : 07/25 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CAPE BARREN ISLAND [YCBN] T&G - H-208° D-16
pos : LT R-014 78.0 R-DPO R-044 R-85.6
elev : 152
rwy : 08/26 gravel
rwy : 02/20 12/30 grass
CTAF : 122.80
CLARKE ISLAND [YCKD] T&G - H-133° D-9
pos : LT R-020 74.0 R-DPO R-050 R-86.0
elev : 185
rwy : 11/29 05/23 09/27 grass
CTAF : 122.80
SWAN ISLAND [YSWI] T&G - H-168° D-13
pos : LT R-026 62.6 R-DPO R-058 R-80.5
elev : 41
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BRIDPORT [YBDP] T&G - H-227° D-36
elev : 54
rwy : 10/28 gravel
CTAF : 122.80
TARGA GAP [TAP] Overfly - H-175° D-18
NUNAMARA [NUA] Overfly - H-195° D-5
LAUNCESTON [YMLT] Land - H-189° D-10
elev : 562
rwy : 14R/32L asphalt
rwy : 18/36 14L/32R grass
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : LT LAUNCESTON 242.0
VOR/DME : LT LAUNCESTON 112.60
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