This Weeks Flight on 2nd December 2020 finds us in Japan. The main reason for this flight is to continue an introduction to some of the new MSFS2020 scenery for Japan. This flight will be a scenic tour from Iwakuni (RJOI) to Kobe (RJBE) with all waypoints being points of interest within the MSFS2020 program. The flight should be acceptably scenic in all simulators.
Scenery Suggested:
MSFS2020 Himeji Castle This castle is well presented in default MS2020 but this addon has some visual improvements.
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.
At point of interest Itsukushima Shrine it is suggested to fly in from the West at 200' to see this shrine which is situated in the water off the flight plan waypoint.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 140-160 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: RJOI-RJBE
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(RJOI-RJBE)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for X-Plane, FSX, P3D and MSFS
Scenery Suggested:
MSFS2020 Himeji Castle This castle is well presented in default MS2020 but this addon has some visual improvements.
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.
At point of interest Itsukushima Shrine it is suggested to fly in from the West at 200' to see this shrine which is situated in the water off the flight plan waypoint.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 140-160 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: RJOI-RJBE
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(RJOI-RJBE)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for X-Plane, FSX, P3D and MSFS
Event Details
Those pilots intending to fly this flight in FSX/P3D please note the destination airport "Golden Grove YGGE" requires the installation of additional Alan Blencowe scenery. Refer to the links in the scenery section below.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 145 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172, Maule or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YGEL YMWA YGUL YYAL YGGE
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
Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection - Required for Golden Grove [YGGE] 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
GERALDTON [YGEL] Takeoff
elev : 121
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
rwy : 08/26 gravel
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.80
NDB : GEL GERALDTON 359.0
VOR/DME : GEL GERALDTON 113.90
MULLEWA [YMWA] T&G - H-068° D-47
elev : 960
rwy : 05/23 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
GULLEWA [YGUL] T&G - H-105° D-43
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1034
rwy : 9/27 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
YALGOO [YYAL] T&G - H-048° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1039
rwy : 12/30 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GOLDEN GROVE [YGGE] Land - H-148° D-29
elev : 1183
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
Those pilots intending to fly this flight in FSX/P3D please note the destination airport "Golden Grove YGGE" requires the installation of additional Alan Blencowe scenery. Refer to the links in the scenery section below.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 145 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172, Maule or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YGEL YMWA YGUL YYAL YGGE
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
Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection - Required for Golden Grove [YGGE] 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
GERALDTON [YGEL] Takeoff
elev : 121
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
rwy : 08/26 gravel
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.80
NDB : GEL GERALDTON 359.0
VOR/DME : GEL GERALDTON 113.90
MULLEWA [YMWA] T&G - H-068° D-47
elev : 960
rwy : 05/23 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
GULLEWA [YGUL] T&G - H-105° D-43
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1034
rwy : 9/27 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
YALGOO [YYAL] T&G - H-048° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1039
rwy : 12/30 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GOLDEN GROVE [YGGE] Land - H-148° D-29
elev : 1183
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
Event Details
Those pilots intending to fly this flight in FSX/P3D please note the departure airport "Golden Grove YGGE" requires the installation of additional Alan Blencowe scenery. Refer to the links in the scenery section below.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 182 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 : YGGE YKAR YPJI YMRW YTHS YMEW YDRA YGEL
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
Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection - Required for Golden Grove [YGGE] 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
GOLDEN GROVE [YGGE] Takeoff
elev : 1183
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
KARARA [YKAR] T&G - H-209° D-31
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1019
rwy : 12/30 sealed
CTAF : 126.90
PERENJORI [YPJI] T&G - H-239° D-25
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 966
rwy : 14/32 9/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MORAWA [YMRW] T&G - H-315° D-19
elev : 902
rwy : 09/27 15/33 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
THREE SPRINGS [YTHS] T&G - H-204° D-21
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 882
rwy : 1/19 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MINGENEW [YMEW] T&G - H-305° D-27
elev : 999
rwy : 18/36 gravel
CTAF : 122.80
DONGARA [YDRA] T&G - H-266° D-27
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 23
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GERALDTON [YGEL] Land - H-339° D-32
elev : 121
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
rwy : 08/26 gravel
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.80
NDB : GEL GERALDTON 359.0
VOR/DME : GEL GERALDTON 113.90
Chart
Those pilots intending to fly this flight in FSX/P3D please note the departure airport "Golden Grove YGGE" requires the installation of additional Alan Blencowe scenery. Refer to the links in the scenery section below.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 182 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 : YGGE YKAR YPJI YMRW YTHS YMEW YDRA YGEL
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
Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection - Required for Golden Grove [YGGE] 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
GOLDEN GROVE [YGGE] Takeoff
elev : 1183
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
KARARA [YKAR] T&G - H-209° D-31
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1019
rwy : 12/30 sealed
CTAF : 126.90
PERENJORI [YPJI] T&G - H-239° D-25
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 966
rwy : 14/32 9/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MORAWA [YMRW] T&G - H-315° D-19
elev : 902
rwy : 09/27 15/33 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
THREE SPRINGS [YTHS] T&G - H-204° D-21
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 882
rwy : 1/19 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MINGENEW [YMEW] T&G - H-305° D-27
elev : 999
rwy : 18/36 gravel
CTAF : 122.80
DONGARA [YDRA] T&G - H-266° D-27
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 23
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GERALDTON [YGEL] Land - H-339° D-32
elev : 121
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
rwy : 08/26 gravel
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.80
NDB : GEL GERALDTON 359.0
VOR/DME : GEL GERALDTON 113.90
Chart
This Weeks Flight on 9th December 2020 commences a series of flights following the inland waterways from Saint Lawrence River thru to Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Superior.
This flight commences at Baie Corneau (CYBC) and follows the Saint Lawrence River to St Jean Chrysostome (CSG5) which is just south of Quebec City.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. However MSFS2020 users might care to download detailed Niagara Falls scenery Niagara Falls
There are also numerous sceneries Quebec FS2020 specifically for the province of Quebec some of which will be part of this flight and indeed future flights. It is up to the individual pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 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:(CYBC-CSG5)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
This flight commences at Baie Corneau (CYBC) and follows the Saint Lawrence River to St Jean Chrysostome (CSG5) which is just south of Quebec City.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. However MSFS2020 users might care to download detailed Niagara Falls scenery Niagara Falls
There are also numerous sceneries Quebec FS2020 specifically for the province of Quebec some of which will be part of this flight and indeed future flights. It is up to the individual pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 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:(CYBC-CSG5)< 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 : 125 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YMCO YDEG YBOM YJIN YCOM
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
MALLACOOTA [YMCO] Takeoff
elev : 102
rwy : 18/36ns asphalt
rwy : 07/25 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
DELEGATE [YDEG] T&G - H-297° D-49
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2543
rwy : 1/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BOMBALA [YBOM] T&G - H-037° D-15
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2296
rwy : 10/28 18/36 grass
CTAF : 126.70
JINDABYNE [YJIN] T&G - H-301° D-40
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 3375
rwy : 12/30 grass
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 126.90
COOMA-SNOWY MOUNTAINS [YCOM] Land - H-052° D-20
elev : 3106
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
DME : COM COOMA 114.00
NDB : COM COOMA 293.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 125 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YMCO YDEG YBOM YJIN YCOM
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
MALLACOOTA [YMCO] Takeoff
elev : 102
rwy : 18/36ns asphalt
rwy : 07/25 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
DELEGATE [YDEG] T&G - H-297° D-49
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2543
rwy : 1/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BOMBALA [YBOM] T&G - H-037° D-15
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2296
rwy : 10/28 18/36 grass
CTAF : 126.70
JINDABYNE [YJIN] T&G - H-301° D-40
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 3375
rwy : 12/30 grass
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 126.90
COOMA-SNOWY MOUNTAINS [YCOM] Land - H-052° D-20
elev : 3106
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
DME : COM COOMA 114.00
NDB : COM COOMA 293.0
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 : 115 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YCOM YBUY YPFT YMER YMCO
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
COOMA-SNOWY MOUNTAINS [YCOM] Takeoff
elev : 3106
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
DME : COM COOMA 114.00
NDB : COM COOMA 293.0
BUNYAN [YBUY] T&G - H-026° D-13
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2583
rwy : 12/30 16L/34R 10/28 16R/34L grass
CTAF : 122.80
COOMA POLO FLAT [YPFT] T&G - H-161° D-6
elev : 2701
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
MERIMBULA [YMER] T&G - H-126° D-55
elev : 7
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
DME : MER MERIMBULA 117.70
NDB : MER MERIMBULA 395.0
MALLACOOTA [YMCO] Land - H-179° D-42
elev : 102
rwy : 18/36ns asphalt
rwy : 07/25 gravel
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 : 115 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YCOM YBUY YPFT YMER YMCO
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
COOMA-SNOWY MOUNTAINS [YCOM] Takeoff
elev : 3106
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
DME : COM COOMA 114.00
NDB : COM COOMA 293.0
BUNYAN [YBUY] T&G - H-026° D-13
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2583
rwy : 12/30 16L/34R 10/28 16R/34L grass
CTAF : 122.80
COOMA POLO FLAT [YPFT] T&G - H-161° D-6
elev : 2701
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
MERIMBULA [YMER] T&G - H-126° D-55
elev : 7
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
DME : MER MERIMBULA 117.70
NDB : MER MERIMBULA 395.0
MALLACOOTA [YMCO] Land - H-179° D-42
elev : 102
rwy : 18/36ns asphalt
rwy : 07/25 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
This Weeks Flight on 16th December 2020 continues a series of flights following the inland waterways from Saint Lawrence River thru to Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Superior.
This flight commences at Quebec Int'l (CYQB) and follows the Saint Lawrence River to Montreal Trudaeu Int'l (CYUL).
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
There are also numerous sceneries Quebec FS2020 specifically for the province of Quebec some of which will be part of this flight and indeed future flights. It is up to the individual pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 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:(CYQB-CYUL)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
This flight commences at Quebec Int'l (CYQB) and follows the Saint Lawrence River to Montreal Trudaeu Int'l (CYUL).
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
There are also numerous sceneries Quebec FS2020 specifically for the province of Quebec some of which will be part of this flight and indeed future flights. It is up to the individual pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 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:(CYQB-CYUL)< 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 : 136 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Once clear of Gold Coast CTA remain below the Brisbane and Gold Coast CTA steps
Flightplan
File as : YBCG YMUR YNOB NTT YKBN YBOA YCFN YWCK
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 - Boonah Airport 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
GOLD COAST [YBCG] Takeoff
elev : 21
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
CTAF : 118.70
VOR/DME : CG GOLD COAST 112.30
NDB : CG GOLD COAST 278.0
MURWILLUMBAH [YMUR] T&G - H-194° D-11
elev : 249
rwy : 18/36 shale
CTAF : 126.70
NOBBY'S CREEK [YNOB] T&G - H-284° D-5
elev : 68
rwy : 01/19 sealed
CTAF : 122.80
NIMBAN TV TOWERS [NTT] Overfly - H-176° D-15
KOORALBYN [YKBN] T&G - H-308° D-36
elev : 308
rwy : 12ns/30 sealed
CTAF : 126.65
BOONAH [YBOA] T&G - H-284° D-10
elev : 324
rwy : 04/22 grass
CTAF : 122.75
CLIFTON [YCFN] T&G - H-266° D-45
elev : 1450
rwy : 06ns/24 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
WARWICK [YWCK] Land - H-147° D-14
elev : 1526
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.85
Gold Coast VTC
Local VNC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 136 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Once clear of Gold Coast CTA remain below the Brisbane and Gold Coast CTA steps
Flightplan
File as : YBCG YMUR YNOB NTT YKBN YBOA YCFN YWCK
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 - Boonah Airport 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
GOLD COAST [YBCG] Takeoff
elev : 21
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
CTAF : 118.70
VOR/DME : CG GOLD COAST 112.30
NDB : CG GOLD COAST 278.0
MURWILLUMBAH [YMUR] T&G - H-194° D-11
elev : 249
rwy : 18/36 shale
CTAF : 126.70
NOBBY'S CREEK [YNOB] T&G - H-284° D-5
elev : 68
rwy : 01/19 sealed
CTAF : 122.80
NIMBAN TV TOWERS [NTT] Overfly - H-176° D-15
KOORALBYN [YKBN] T&G - H-308° D-36
elev : 308
rwy : 12ns/30 sealed
CTAF : 126.65
BOONAH [YBOA] T&G - H-284° D-10
elev : 324
rwy : 04/22 grass
CTAF : 122.75
CLIFTON [YCFN] T&G - H-266° D-45
elev : 1450
rwy : 06ns/24 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
WARWICK [YWCK] Land - H-147° D-14
elev : 1526
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.85
Gold Coast VTC
Local VNC
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 130 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Once clear of Gold Coast CTA remain below the Brisbane and Gold Coast CTA steps
Flightplan
File as : YWCK YCHB YSPE KYOGLE YXNU SBK YBCG
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
WARWICK [YWCK] Takeoff
elev : 1526
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.85
CHERRABAH [YCHB] T&G - H-145° D-19
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2199
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
STANTHORPE [YSPE] T&G - H-194° D-13
elev : 2934
rwy : 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
KYOGLE Overfly - H-079° D-54
NUMINBAH [YXNU] T&G - H-011° D-29
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 436
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
SPRINGBROOK [SBK] Overfly - H-108° D-3
GOLD COAST INBOUND REPORTING POINT - If ATC active contact tower/app to request clearance and include the latest ATIS identifier in the call
GOLD COAST [YBCG] Land - H-071° D-13
elev : 21
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
CTAF : 118.70
VOR/DME : CG GOLD COAST 112.30
NDB : CG GOLD COAST 278.0
Local VNC
Gold Coast VTC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 130 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Once clear of Gold Coast CTA remain below the Brisbane and Gold Coast CTA steps
Flightplan
File as : YWCK YCHB YSPE KYOGLE YXNU SBK YBCG
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
WARWICK [YWCK] Takeoff
elev : 1526
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.85
CHERRABAH [YCHB] T&G - H-145° D-19
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2199
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
STANTHORPE [YSPE] T&G - H-194° D-13
elev : 2934
rwy : 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
KYOGLE Overfly - H-079° D-54
NUMINBAH [YXNU] T&G - H-011° D-29
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 436
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
SPRINGBROOK [SBK] Overfly - H-108° D-3
GOLD COAST INBOUND REPORTING POINT - If ATC active contact tower/app to request clearance and include the latest ATIS identifier in the call
GOLD COAST [YBCG] Land - H-071° D-13
elev : 21
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
CTAF : 118.70
VOR/DME : CG GOLD COAST 112.30
NDB : CG GOLD COAST 278.0
Local VNC
Gold Coast VTC
This Weeks Flight on 23rd December 2020 continues a series of flights following the inland waterways from Saint Lawrence River thru to Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Superior.
This flight commences at Kingston (CYGK) around Lake Ontario to Oshawa and then onwards to Niagara Falls Int'l (KIAG) after a scenic flight down the Welland Canal, which allows shipping to bypass the falls and then scenic over the falls themselves.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. However MSFS2020 users might care to download detailed Niagara Falls scenery Niagara Falls
There are also numerous sceneries Quebec FS2020 specifically for the province of Quebec some of which will be part of this flight and indeed future flights. It is up to the individual pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 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:(CYGK-KIAG)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
This flight commences at Kingston (CYGK) around Lake Ontario to Oshawa and then onwards to Niagara Falls Int'l (KIAG) after a scenic flight down the Welland Canal, which allows shipping to bypass the falls and then scenic over the falls themselves.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. However MSFS2020 users might care to download detailed Niagara Falls scenery Niagara Falls
There are also numerous sceneries Quebec FS2020 specifically for the province of Quebec some of which will be part of this flight and indeed future flights. It is up to the individual pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 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:(CYGK-KIAG)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Event Details
A Christmas Day event for those that may have no family commitments (for those forced to isolate ;). This event departs from Indonesian airport Husein Sastranegara-Bandung Airport and flies south west over the ocean below oceanic controlled airspace to Christmas Island Australia. Since the majority of the flight is over water and lacks any visual references, pilots will be required use instrument navigation to complete the flight.
Modern GPS is discouraged for this flight and as such no flightplan will be provided. Instead pilots are encouraged to navigate "old school" making use of modest radio navigation. As such, older classic twin engine aircraft are a good choice for use on this flight.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World weather as the flight is easily undertaken in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) as IFR.
Distance : 240 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Twin engine aircraft of 'yester-year' such as Douglas DC-3, Aerocommander AC-56 or similar capable of 160 to 190 kias.
Altitude : Initially 9000ft to clear terrain but can cruise an altitude at pilot's discretion based on the performance of the aircraft being flown and accompanying traffic.
Flightplan
File as : WICC DCT YPXM (can be either VFR or IFR)
GPS Flightplan is NOT available for this particular flight, however for new pilots looking for a "leg up", one can be easily created within their respective simulators.
Navigation : Pilots are encouraged to utilise onboard radio navigation, preferably VOR and DME, however pilots wishing to truly challenge themselves might opt to fly using ADF to track via NDBs. Both the departure and arrival airports are equipped with long range VOR/DME so pilots will be able to reference at least one of these during all phases of the flight. Those taking the NDB challenge will need to dead reacon the latter phase since Christmas Island is not equipped with an NDB. If they are lucky it might be possible to source a VHF transmitter instead.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio coms at uncontrolled airfields. This flight will also assume similar operation within Indonesia and adopt the tower frequency as the CTAF when they are uncontrolled. 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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
West Australian Scenery Pack by Kim Burton (extract Christmas Island and install into Addon scenery) Default scenery X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
HUSEIN SASTRANEGARA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Take Off
elev : 2,436 ft
RWY : 11/29 asphalt
VOR/DME : BND BANDUNG 117.0
NDB : OY 300.0
NDB : YY 205.0
CTAF/TWR : 118.65
Pilots are encouraged to tune, monitor and broadcast their positions at various milestones using unicom 122.80 (which is coincidentally Christmas Island CTAF). Recommended milestones include; establishing outbound radial Bandung VOR/DME (BND) 117.0 - Provide [Radial][DME][Altitude passing and intended altitude (9000)][tracking radial "outbound"][indicated airspeed] establishing or leaving an altitude - (same as above without passing altitude) reaching 150, 120, 90, 60 DME values inbound XMX VOR/DME - (same as above now referencing inbound radial XMX. For the 90 and 60 DME calls, if the DME instrument provides an estimate then include the time estimate to arrive over YPXM as the final part of the broadcast) announce position and intended approach around 30 DME. eg [Position] + Join Circuit for Visual Approach, if inclement weather then announce the intended Instrument Approach. report reaching various points in the approach. ie circuit legs, or for instrument approach the "Initial Point", "Outbound leg", "final approach" etc... Track SW to intercept any outbound radial in the range of 205° to 215° BND (117.0) and climb to not below 9,000 ft, the lowest safe altitude as indicated in the accompanying chart. Track the chosen radial until clear of terrain. A 40 DME range will place the aircraft at or near water allowing the aircraft to adopt a lower cruise altitude if so preferred. Keep monitoring for receipt of Christmas Island (XMX) VOR/DME 112.40. Once XMX Christmas Island VOR/DME is reliably received, track the inbound radial directly to the VOR/DME CHRISTMAS ISLAND [YPXM] - Land
elev : 916 ft
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
VOR/DME : XMX CHRISTMAS ISLAND 112.40
NDB : XMX 341.0 (decommissioned)
vhf : 6 ABC Radio 1422.0 dependent upon simulator
CTAF : 122.80
Available Instrument Charts
AERODROME CHART VOR RWY 18 VOR-Y RWY 36 VOR-Z RWY 36 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 18 (unavailable to aircraft not equipped with GPS) RNAV (GNSS) RWY 36 (unavailable to aircraft not equipped with GPS) Chart departing Husein Sastranegara International Airport
Chart arriving Christmas Island
A Christmas Day event for those that may have no family commitments (for those forced to isolate ;). This event departs from Indonesian airport Husein Sastranegara-Bandung Airport and flies south west over the ocean below oceanic controlled airspace to Christmas Island Australia. Since the majority of the flight is over water and lacks any visual references, pilots will be required use instrument navigation to complete the flight.
Modern GPS is discouraged for this flight and as such no flightplan will be provided. Instead pilots are encouraged to navigate "old school" making use of modest radio navigation. As such, older classic twin engine aircraft are a good choice for use on this flight.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World weather as the flight is easily undertaken in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) as IFR.
Distance : 240 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Twin engine aircraft of 'yester-year' such as Douglas DC-3, Aerocommander AC-56 or similar capable of 160 to 190 kias.
Altitude : Initially 9000ft to clear terrain but can cruise an altitude at pilot's discretion based on the performance of the aircraft being flown and accompanying traffic.
Flightplan
File as : WICC DCT YPXM (can be either VFR or IFR)
GPS Flightplan is NOT available for this particular flight, however for new pilots looking for a "leg up", one can be easily created within their respective simulators.
Navigation : Pilots are encouraged to utilise onboard radio navigation, preferably VOR and DME, however pilots wishing to truly challenge themselves might opt to fly using ADF to track via NDBs. Both the departure and arrival airports are equipped with long range VOR/DME so pilots will be able to reference at least one of these during all phases of the flight. Those taking the NDB challenge will need to dead reacon the latter phase since Christmas Island is not equipped with an NDB. If they are lucky it might be possible to source a VHF transmitter instead.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio coms at uncontrolled airfields. This flight will also assume similar operation within Indonesia and adopt the tower frequency as the CTAF when they are uncontrolled. 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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
West Australian Scenery Pack by Kim Burton (extract Christmas Island and install into Addon scenery) Default scenery X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
HUSEIN SASTRANEGARA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Take Off
elev : 2,436 ft
RWY : 11/29 asphalt
VOR/DME : BND BANDUNG 117.0
NDB : OY 300.0
NDB : YY 205.0
CTAF/TWR : 118.65
Pilots are encouraged to tune, monitor and broadcast their positions at various milestones using unicom 122.80 (which is coincidentally Christmas Island CTAF). Recommended milestones include; establishing outbound radial Bandung VOR/DME (BND) 117.0 - Provide [Radial][DME][Altitude passing and intended altitude (9000)][tracking radial "outbound"][indicated airspeed] establishing or leaving an altitude - (same as above without passing altitude) reaching 150, 120, 90, 60 DME values inbound XMX VOR/DME - (same as above now referencing inbound radial XMX. For the 90 and 60 DME calls, if the DME instrument provides an estimate then include the time estimate to arrive over YPXM as the final part of the broadcast) announce position and intended approach around 30 DME. eg [Position] + Join Circuit for Visual Approach, if inclement weather then announce the intended Instrument Approach. report reaching various points in the approach. ie circuit legs, or for instrument approach the "Initial Point", "Outbound leg", "final approach" etc... Track SW to intercept any outbound radial in the range of 205° to 215° BND (117.0) and climb to not below 9,000 ft, the lowest safe altitude as indicated in the accompanying chart. Track the chosen radial until clear of terrain. A 40 DME range will place the aircraft at or near water allowing the aircraft to adopt a lower cruise altitude if so preferred. Keep monitoring for receipt of Christmas Island (XMX) VOR/DME 112.40. Once XMX Christmas Island VOR/DME is reliably received, track the inbound radial directly to the VOR/DME CHRISTMAS ISLAND [YPXM] - Land
elev : 916 ft
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
VOR/DME : XMX CHRISTMAS ISLAND 112.40
NDB : XMX 341.0 (decommissioned)
vhf : 6 ABC Radio 1422.0 dependent upon simulator
CTAF : 122.80
Available Instrument Charts
AERODROME CHART VOR RWY 18 VOR-Y RWY 36 VOR-Z RWY 36 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 18 (unavailable to aircraft not equipped with GPS) RNAV (GNSS) RWY 36 (unavailable to aircraft not equipped with GPS) Chart departing Husein Sastranegara International Airport
Chart arriving Christmas Island
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 43 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 65 mins
Aircraft : Light sport, vintage bi-plane, rotary wing or similar limited to 60-100kias. X-Plane 11 pilots might want to consider leaving their comfort zone and opting for the highly recommended Autogyro ELA07-S.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YLHI BALLS.PYRAMID YLHI ROACH.ISLAND SOUTH.ISLAND YLHI
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
LORD HOWE ISLAND [YLHI] Takeoff
elev : 17'
rwy : 10/28ns asphault
* ns - non standard right circuit
CTAF : 126.70
DME : LHI 114.30
NDB : LHI 272.0
SOUTH HEAD [STHED] Overfly - H-173° D-3.5
GOWER ISLAND [GOWISL] Overfly - H-129° D-0.3
BALLS PYRAMID [BALLP] Overfly - H-122° D-13.1
KING POINT [KING] Overfly - H-302° D-13.1
RED POINT [RED] Overfly - H-028° D-2.0
MUTTON BIRD ISLAND [MUTTN] Overfly - H--002° D-1.9
MUTTON BIRD POINT [MUTTP] Overfly - H-238° D-0.7
LORD HOWE ISLAND [YLHI] T&G - H-284° D-1.0
NORTH HEAD [NTHED] Overfly - H-281° D-2.3
FISHY POINT [FISHY] Overfly - H--011° D-0.6
MALABAR HILL [MALBA] Overfly - H-079° D-1.2
ROACH ISLAND [ROACH] Overfly - H-003° D-0.9
SOUTH ISLAND [SOUTH] Overfly - H-111° D-0.4
NEDS BEACH [NEDS] Overfly - H-187° D-1.0
CLEAR PLACE POINT [CLEAR] Overfly - H-109° D-1.0
LORD HOWE ISLAND [YLHI] Land - H-182° D-0.7
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 43 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 65 mins
Aircraft : Light sport, vintage bi-plane, rotary wing or similar limited to 60-100kias. X-Plane 11 pilots might want to consider leaving their comfort zone and opting for the highly recommended Autogyro ELA07-S.
Altitude : Upto A9500
Flightplan
File as : YLHI BALLS.PYRAMID YLHI ROACH.ISLAND SOUTH.ISLAND YLHI
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
LORD HOWE ISLAND [YLHI] Takeoff
elev : 17'
rwy : 10/28ns asphault
* ns - non standard right circuit
CTAF : 126.70
DME : LHI 114.30
NDB : LHI 272.0
SOUTH HEAD [STHED] Overfly - H-173° D-3.5
GOWER ISLAND [GOWISL] Overfly - H-129° D-0.3
BALLS PYRAMID [BALLP] Overfly - H-122° D-13.1
KING POINT [KING] Overfly - H-302° D-13.1
RED POINT [RED] Overfly - H-028° D-2.0
MUTTON BIRD ISLAND [MUTTN] Overfly - H--002° D-1.9
MUTTON BIRD POINT [MUTTP] Overfly - H-238° D-0.7
LORD HOWE ISLAND [YLHI] T&G - H-284° D-1.0
NORTH HEAD [NTHED] Overfly - H-281° D-2.3
FISHY POINT [FISHY] Overfly - H--011° D-0.6
MALABAR HILL [MALBA] Overfly - H-079° D-1.2
ROACH ISLAND [ROACH] Overfly - H-003° D-0.9
SOUTH ISLAND [SOUTH] Overfly - H-111° D-0.4
NEDS BEACH [NEDS] Overfly - H-187° D-1.0
CLEAR PLACE POINT [CLEAR] Overfly - H-109° D-1.0
LORD HOWE ISLAND [YLHI] Land - H-182° D-0.7
Chart
This Weeks Flight on 30th December 2020 our last flight for 2020 (thank heavens this year is almost over!) continues a series of flights following the inland waterways from Saint Lawrence River thru to Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Superior.
This flight commences at Niagara Int'l (KIAG) (maybe check out the falls again on the way west) and continues on the Canadian side of Lake Erie to Sarnia (CYZR) at the bottom of Lake Huron.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. However MSFS2020 users might care to download detailed Niagara Falls scenery Niagara Falls
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 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:(KIAG-CYZR)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
This flight commences at Niagara Int'l (KIAG) (maybe check out the falls again on the way west) and continues on the Canadian side of Lake Erie to Sarnia (CYZR) at the bottom of Lake Huron.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. However MSFS2020 users might care to download detailed Niagara Falls scenery Niagara Falls
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 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:(KIAG-CYZR)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
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Upcoming Events
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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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12 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 154 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3000 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YLTN YSRD YPOP YSDC YPKG
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
LAVERTON [YLTN] Takeoff
elev: 1530
rwy: 07/25 asphalt
rwy: 16/34 dirt
CTAF: 126.8
SUNRISE DAM [YSRD] T&G - visual along Mount Weld Road
elev: 1350
rwy: 06/24 asphalt
CTAF: 126.8
PORPHYRY [YPOP] T&G - H-192° D-42 nm
elev: 1189
rwy: 06/24 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
CAROSUE DAM [YSCD] T&G - visual along Yarri Road
elev: 1291
rwy: 06/24 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
KANOWNA overfly - visual along Yarri Road
KALGOORLIE-BOULDER [YPKG] Land - visual along Yarri Road
elev: 1203
rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt
CTAF: 126.6
VOR/DME: KG 114.1
NDB: KG 287 Chart
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