This Weeks Flight on 3rd June 2020 concludes a two leg flight of the Schwarzwald Region in Southern Germany. These flights are definitely scenic “slow and low” types.
Flight created by YMA555
Leg 2. Schaffhausen (LSPF) which is just across border in Switzerland with destination Stuttgart (EDDS). This flight takes in some castles, landmarks, Linach Dam and the Mercedes Benz factory just outside Stuttgart.
Must Have Scenery for XP11: Schwarzwald West and Schwarzwald Ost (East)
Recommended Scenery: Simheaven X-Europe 4.5.1 This is freeware and is a large download 7.9GB and 15.2GB when unzipped. However it does cover all of Europe and is a useful download but not necessary for this flight although it does add a lot of objects.
Aircraft: Low and slow. Approx 100kias i.e. Robin DR40 or Stinson L-5
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: Follow way points in the flight plan LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Distance: Approx 132nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LSPF-EDDS)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight created by YMA555
Leg 2. Schaffhausen (LSPF) which is just across border in Switzerland with destination Stuttgart (EDDS). This flight takes in some castles, landmarks, Linach Dam and the Mercedes Benz factory just outside Stuttgart.
Must Have Scenery for XP11: Schwarzwald West and Schwarzwald Ost (East)
Recommended Scenery: Simheaven X-Europe 4.5.1 This is freeware and is a large download 7.9GB and 15.2GB when unzipped. However it does cover all of Europe and is a useful download but not necessary for this flight although it does add a lot of objects.
Aircraft: Low and slow. Approx 100kias i.e. Robin DR40 or Stinson L-5
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: Follow way points in the flight plan LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Distance: Approx 132nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LSPF-EDDS)< 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 : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : NZGS TIKI HICKS PAPA WITE MOUTO NZWK
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
GISBORNE [NZGS] Takeoff
elev : 15
rwy : 03/21ns 09ns/27 14/32ns grass
rwy : 14ns/32 asphalt
CTAF : 127.30
VOR/DME : GS GISBORNE 114.20
TIKITIKI Overfly - H-001° D-56
HICKS BAY Overfly - H-320° D-13
PAPARINGA Overfly - H-261° D-16
WHITE ISLAND Overfly - H-251° D-38
MOUTOHORA Overfly - H-186° D-22
WHAKATANE [NZWK] Land - H-194° D-5
elev : 20
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 118.60
DME : WK WHAKATANE 117.70
NDB : WK WHAKATANE 362.0
Chart
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 : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : NZGS TIKI HICKS PAPA WITE MOUTO NZWK
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
GISBORNE [NZGS] Takeoff
elev : 15
rwy : 03/21ns 09ns/27 14/32ns grass
rwy : 14ns/32 asphalt
CTAF : 127.30
VOR/DME : GS GISBORNE 114.20
TIKITIKI Overfly - H-001° D-56
HICKS BAY Overfly - H-320° D-13
PAPARINGA Overfly - H-261° D-16
WHITE ISLAND Overfly - H-251° D-38
MOUTOHORA Overfly - H-186° D-22
WHAKATANE [NZWK] Land - H-194° D-5
elev : 20
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 118.60
DME : WK WHAKATANE 117.70
NDB : WK WHAKATANE 362.0
Chart
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 173 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : NZWK NZTG NZRO NZGA NZWO NZGS
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
WHAKATANE [NZWK] Takeoff
elev : 20
rwy : 09ns/27 asphalt
CTAF : 118.60
DME : WK WHAKATANE 117.70
NDB : WK WHAKATANE 362.0
TAURANGA [NZTG] T&G - H-274° D-37
elev : 13
rwy : 04ns/22 16/34ns 07ns/25 grass
rwy : 07ns/25 asphalt
CTAF : 118.30
NDB : TG TAURANGA 346.0
DME : TG TAURANGA 113.20
ROTORUA [NZRO] T&G - H-148° D-27
elev : 938
rwy : 18ns/36 bitumen
CTAF : 121.20
VOR/DME : RO ROTORUA 112.10
GALATEA [NZGA] T&G - H-111° D-27
elev : 550
rwy : 01/19 dirt
CTAF : 119.10
WAIROA [NZWO] T&G - H-120° D-48
elev : 42
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 119.10
GISBORNE [NZGS] Land - H-031° D-34
elev : 15
rwy : 03/21ns 09ns/27 14/32ns grass
rwy : 14ns/32 asphalt
CTAF : 127.30
VOR/DME : GS GISBORNE 114.20
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 173 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : NZWK NZTG NZRO NZGA NZWO NZGS
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
WHAKATANE [NZWK] Takeoff
elev : 20
rwy : 09ns/27 asphalt
CTAF : 118.60
DME : WK WHAKATANE 117.70
NDB : WK WHAKATANE 362.0
TAURANGA [NZTG] T&G - H-274° D-37
elev : 13
rwy : 04ns/22 16/34ns 07ns/25 grass
rwy : 07ns/25 asphalt
CTAF : 118.30
NDB : TG TAURANGA 346.0
DME : TG TAURANGA 113.20
ROTORUA [NZRO] T&G - H-148° D-27
elev : 938
rwy : 18ns/36 bitumen
CTAF : 121.20
VOR/DME : RO ROTORUA 112.10
GALATEA [NZGA] T&G - H-111° D-27
elev : 550
rwy : 01/19 dirt
CTAF : 119.10
WAIROA [NZWO] T&G - H-120° D-48
elev : 42
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 119.10
GISBORNE [NZGS] Land - H-031° D-34
elev : 15
rwy : 03/21ns 09ns/27 14/32ns grass
rwy : 14ns/32 asphalt
CTAF : 127.30
VOR/DME : GS GISBORNE 114.20
Chart
This Weeks Flight on 10th June 2020 takes us to Papua (Irian Jaya Indonesia) to do some Papua bush flying with some very difficult airfields. These airfields will definitely separate the men from the boys!!
Flight suggested by Col Williams YMA123
The flight departs Wamera (WAJW) to the south west in a clockwise direction and returns to Wamera (WAJW)
Scenery highly recommended: Susi Air Scenery Papua and East Timor has 30 airfields each as a separate install. Just install the airfields relevant to this flight. Total download only 7MB
The following airfields can only be landed in one direction and therefore full stops will be required.
Wewak (WT66) land runway 06
Makki (WW01) land runway 36
Pass Valley (WW56) land runway 26
Yogosem (WT75) land runway 27
Aircraft: STOL is necessary i.e. Cessna Caravan, Kodiak, Twotter, PC-6 or similar
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: LINK
Distance: Approx 135nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(WAJW-WAJW)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight suggested by Col Williams YMA123
The flight departs Wamera (WAJW) to the south west in a clockwise direction and returns to Wamera (WAJW)
Scenery highly recommended: Susi Air Scenery Papua and East Timor has 30 airfields each as a separate install. Just install the airfields relevant to this flight. Total download only 7MB
The following airfields can only be landed in one direction and therefore full stops will be required.
Wewak (WT66) land runway 06
Makki (WW01) land runway 36
Pass Valley (WW56) land runway 26
Yogosem (WT75) land runway 27
Aircraft: STOL is necessary i.e. Cessna Caravan, Kodiak, Twotter, PC-6 or similar
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: LINK
Distance: Approx 135nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(WAJW-WAJW)< 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 : 225 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft C90 King Air or similar capable of 185 to 225 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YDLQ YKER YDOD YHSM YNRC
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
DENILIQUIN [YDLQ] Takeoff
elev : 316
rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt
rwy : 12ns/30 clay
CTAF : 119.00
KERANG [YKER] T&G - H-246° D-50
elev : 254
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
rwy : 05/23 sand
CTAF : 126.70
DONALD [YDOD] T&G - H-221° D-58
elev : 409
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
rwy : 18/36 grass
CTAF : 126.70
HORSHAM [YHSM] T&G - H-235° D-44
elev : 445
rwy : 17/35 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 118.80
NARACOORTE [YNRC] Land - H-244° D-72
elev : 169
rwy : 08/26 asphalt
rwy : 02/20 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 : 225 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft C90 King Air or similar capable of 185 to 225 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YDLQ YKER YDOD YHSM YNRC
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
DENILIQUIN [YDLQ] Takeoff
elev : 316
rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt
rwy : 12ns/30 clay
CTAF : 119.00
KERANG [YKER] T&G - H-246° D-50
elev : 254
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
rwy : 05/23 sand
CTAF : 126.70
DONALD [YDOD] T&G - H-221° D-58
elev : 409
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
rwy : 18/36 grass
CTAF : 126.70
HORSHAM [YHSM] T&G - H-235° D-44
elev : 445
rwy : 17/35 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 118.80
NARACOORTE [YNRC] Land - H-244° D-72
elev : 169
rwy : 08/26 asphalt
rwy : 02/20 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
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 : 225 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft C90 King Air or similar capable of 185 to 225 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YNRC YNHL YWKB YBIR YSWH YDLQ
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
NARACOORTE [YNRC] Takeoff
elev : 169
rwy : 08/26 asphalt
rwy : 02/20 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NHILL [YNHL] T&G - H-039° D-60
elev : 454
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
WARRACKNABEAL [YWKB] T&G - H-081° D-38
elev : 397
rwy : 17/35 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
BIRCHIP [YBIR] T&G - H-042° D-31
elev : 340
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 126.70
SWAN HILL [YSWH] T&G - H-029° D-48
elev : 234
rwy : 15/33 04/22 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 119.10
NDB : SWH SWAN HILL 407.0
DENILIQUIN [YDLQ] Land - H-089° D-70
elev : 316
rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt
rwy : 12ns/30 clay
CTAF : 119.00
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 225 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft C90 King Air or similar capable of 185 to 225 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YNRC YNHL YWKB YBIR YSWH YDLQ
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
NARACOORTE [YNRC] Takeoff
elev : 169
rwy : 08/26 asphalt
rwy : 02/20 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NHILL [YNHL] T&G - H-039° D-60
elev : 454
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
WARRACKNABEAL [YWKB] T&G - H-081° D-38
elev : 397
rwy : 17/35 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
BIRCHIP [YBIR] T&G - H-042° D-31
elev : 340
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 126.70
SWAN HILL [YSWH] T&G - H-029° D-48
elev : 234
rwy : 15/33 04/22 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 119.10
NDB : SWH SWAN HILL 407.0
DENILIQUIN [YDLQ] Land - H-089° D-70
elev : 316
rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt
rwy : 12ns/30 clay
CTAF : 119.00
Chart
This Weeks Flight on 17th June 2020 is something different and requires fast hands-on flying at very low altitude. We find ourselves in Wales (no, not Jonah), Wales UK. Anyway, the RAF does some of it's low altitude flying here called “Mach Loops”. We depart RAF Valley (EGOV) and fly approx. 45nm to the circuit which itself is about 34nm in circumference. It is suggested to do a practise run at first at about 200 kias and then do a 2nd circuit as fast as you can survive. If you survive return to RAF Valley (EGOV).
NB: Wpt 12 is a very tight turn to the right (002*)
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Orbx GB TE South is excellent for XP11 NB: The plan starts in Orbx TE Central (which is also recommended) however the scenery for the loop is part of Orbx South
RAF Valley EGOV required even if you have Orbx GB above because Orbx does not have a 3D version.
Aircraft Suggested: You can use any fast aircraft you choose 200kias -300kias or faster if you dare. The following are suggestions: Whatever aircraft you choose, make sure you enter the correct Multi-player ICAO when logging into Vatsim.
Cirrus SF-50 is a default Laminar and is a default CSL in Bluebell.
TB Epsilon (Socata) military trainer use CSL for Tucano in Bluebell with ICAO TUCA
Eurofighter Fairly small download and use CSL in Bluebell with ICAO EUFI
F35a Fairly small download however no CSL so just use ICAO EUFI (will show a Eurofighter)
Tutor 115E (Grob) a current RAF military trainer 65MB download and has existing CSL in Bluebell use ICAO G115
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(Mach Loop)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
NB: Wpt 12 is a very tight turn to the right (002*)
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Orbx GB TE South is excellent for XP11 NB: The plan starts in Orbx TE Central (which is also recommended) however the scenery for the loop is part of Orbx South
RAF Valley EGOV required even if you have Orbx GB above because Orbx does not have a 3D version.
Aircraft Suggested: You can use any fast aircraft you choose 200kias -300kias or faster if you dare. The following are suggestions: Whatever aircraft you choose, make sure you enter the correct Multi-player ICAO when logging into Vatsim.
Cirrus SF-50 is a default Laminar and is a default CSL in Bluebell.
TB Epsilon (Socata) military trainer use CSL for Tucano in Bluebell with ICAO TUCA
Eurofighter Fairly small download and use CSL in Bluebell with ICAO EUFI
F35a Fairly small download however no CSL so just use ICAO EUFI (will show a Eurofighter)
Tutor 115E (Grob) a current RAF military trainer 65MB download and has existing CSL in Bluebell use ICAO G115
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(Mach Loop)< 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 : 209 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Beechcraft C90 King Air, Pilatus PC 12 or similar capable of 195 to 225 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YCKN YLRA YKLB YKLG YIMY YKOW
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
COOKTOWN [YCKN] Takeoff
elev : 26
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
LAURA [YLRA] Overfly - H-254° D-43
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
No longer in Service
elev : 327
rwy : 14/32
CTAF : 122.80
KOOLBURRA [YKLB] T&G - H-290° D-32
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 317
rwy : 4/22 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KALINGA [YKLG] T&G - H-312° D-9
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 279
rwy : 5/23 grass
CTAF : 122.80
IMOOYA [YIMY] T&G - H-237° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 451
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KOWANYAMA [YKOW] Land - H-262° D-89
elev : 35
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : KOW KOWANYAMA 242.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 209 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Beechcraft C90 King Air, Pilatus PC 12 or similar capable of 195 to 225 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YCKN YLRA YKLB YKLG YIMY YKOW
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
COOKTOWN [YCKN] Takeoff
elev : 26
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
LAURA [YLRA] Overfly - H-254° D-43
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
No longer in Service
elev : 327
rwy : 14/32
CTAF : 122.80
KOOLBURRA [YKLB] T&G - H-290° D-32
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 317
rwy : 4/22 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KALINGA [YKLG] T&G - H-312° D-9
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 279
rwy : 5/23 grass
CTAF : 122.80
IMOOYA [YIMY] T&G - H-237° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 451
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KOWANYAMA [YKOW] Land - H-262° D-89
elev : 35
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : KOW KOWANYAMA 242.0
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 : 214 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Beechcraft C90 King Air, Pilatus PC 12 or similar capable of 195 to 225 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YKOW YRTP YKLA YDDF YKJN YFLT YCKN
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
KOWANYAMA [YKOW] Takeoff
elev : 35
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : KOW KOWANYAMA 242.0
RUTLAND PLAINS [YRTP] T&G - H-145° D-11
elev : 50
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
KOOLATAH [YKLA] T&G - H-107° D-37
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 163
rwy : 7/25 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
DRUMDUFF [YDDF] T&G - H-101° D-35
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 305
rwy : 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KING JUNCTION [YKJN] T&G - H-065° D-30
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 470
rwy : 9/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
FAIRLIGHT [YFLT] T&G - H-072° D-32
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 614
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
COOKTOWN [YCKN] Land - H-067° D-68
elev : 26
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
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 : 214 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Beechcraft C90 King Air, Pilatus PC 12 or similar capable of 195 to 225 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YKOW YRTP YKLA YDDF YKJN YFLT YCKN
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
KOWANYAMA [YKOW] Takeoff
elev : 35
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : KOW KOWANYAMA 242.0
RUTLAND PLAINS [YRTP] T&G - H-145° D-11
elev : 50
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
KOOLATAH [YKLA] T&G - H-107° D-37
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 163
rwy : 7/25 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
DRUMDUFF [YDDF] T&G - H-101° D-35
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 305
rwy : 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KING JUNCTION [YKJN] T&G - H-065° D-30
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 470
rwy : 9/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
FAIRLIGHT [YFLT] T&G - H-072° D-32
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 614
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
COOKTOWN [YCKN] Land - H-067° D-68
elev : 26
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
YOU WILL NOTICE THAT WE NOW HAVE A HEADER FOR THESE FLIGHTS. A BIG THANKYOU TO BLAIR SHADDOCK, MARKETING.
This Weeks Flight on 24th June 2020 finds us in Switzerland where we will fly thru the Alps. We will depart Sion (LSGS) and fly over famous mountains include Matterhorn, Jungfrau and Eiger and finally arriving at Payerne. The mountains are often fogged in so for a scenic flight clear your weather if it is fogged in.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Alpilot UHD Europe Alps
Suisse VFR 8.0 (onky 72MB and will definitely enhance the scenery with observatories on peaks etc.)
Aircraft Suggested: Slow sight seeing type 120kias that can also climb i.e. PC-6, Maule etc however there is no need to fly over the mountains as they are best seen from lower altitude.
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LSGS-LSMP)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
This Weeks Flight on 24th June 2020 finds us in Switzerland where we will fly thru the Alps. We will depart Sion (LSGS) and fly over famous mountains include Matterhorn, Jungfrau and Eiger and finally arriving at Payerne. The mountains are often fogged in so for a scenic flight clear your weather if it is fogged in.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Alpilot UHD Europe Alps
Suisse VFR 8.0 (onky 72MB and will definitely enhance the scenery with observatories on peaks etc.)
Aircraft Suggested: Slow sight seeing type 120kias that can also climb i.e. PC-6, Maule etc however there is no need to fly over the mountains as they are best seen from lower altitude.
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LSGS-LSMP)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan, Twin Otter or similar capable of 135 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YMEK YELE YPOM YBEL YCUE YMOG
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection 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
MEEKATHARRA [YMEK] Takeoff
elev : 1713
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
rwy : 15/33 shale
CTAF : 126.55
NDB : MEK MEEKATHARRA 251.0
VOR/DME : MEK MEEKATHARRA 112.90
BELELE STATION [YELE] T&G - H-296° D-32
pos : MEK R-297° D-30
elev : 1422
rwy : 12/30 08/26 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
POONA MINE [YPOM] Overfly - H-213° D-55
BOTHWELL GLIDING CLUB [YBEL] T&G - H-133° D-17
pos : MEK R-225° D-66
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1188
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 122.80
CUE [YCUE] T&G - H-118° D-15
pos : MEK R-212° D-60
elev : 1450
rwy : 04/22 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
MT MAGNET [MINE] Overfly - H-188° D-36
pos : MEK R-204° D-93
MOUNT MAGNET [YMOG] Land - H-164° D-5
pos : MEK R-201° D-98
elev : 1354
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
rwy : 04/22 sand
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : MOG MOUNT MAGNET 395.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan, Twin Otter or similar capable of 135 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YMEK YELE YPOM YBEL YCUE YMOG
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection 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
MEEKATHARRA [YMEK] Takeoff
elev : 1713
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
rwy : 15/33 shale
CTAF : 126.55
NDB : MEK MEEKATHARRA 251.0
VOR/DME : MEK MEEKATHARRA 112.90
BELELE STATION [YELE] T&G - H-296° D-32
pos : MEK R-297° D-30
elev : 1422
rwy : 12/30 08/26 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
POONA MINE [YPOM] Overfly - H-213° D-55
BOTHWELL GLIDING CLUB [YBEL] T&G - H-133° D-17
pos : MEK R-225° D-66
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1188
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 122.80
CUE [YCUE] T&G - H-118° D-15
pos : MEK R-212° D-60
elev : 1450
rwy : 04/22 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
MT MAGNET [MINE] Overfly - H-188° D-36
pos : MEK R-204° D-93
MOUNT MAGNET [YMOG] Land - H-164° D-5
pos : MEK R-201° D-98
elev : 1354
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
rwy : 04/22 sand
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : MOG MOUNT MAGNET 395.0
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 : 120 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YMOG YCUE YTUC YRDY YANN YMEK
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection 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
MOUNT MAGNET [YMOG] Takeoff
elev : 1354
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
rwy : 04/22 sand
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : MOG MOUNT MAGNET 395.0
MT MAGNET Overfly - H-344° D-5
pos : MEK R-203° D-94
CUE [YCUE] T&G - H-008° D-36
pos : MEK R-212° D-60
elev : 1450
rwy : 04/22 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
TUCKABIANNA MINE [YTUC] T&G - H-096° D-12
pos : MEK R-201° D-56
elev : 1526
rwy : 05/23 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
REEDYS GOLD MINE [YRDY] T&G - H-020° D-22
pos : MEK R-202° D-34
elev : 1596
rwy : 10/28 01/19 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ANNINGIE [YANN] T&G - H-341° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 5807
rwy : 01/19 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MEEKATHARRA [YMEK] Land - H-052° D-25
elev : 1713
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
rwy : 15/33 shale
CTAF : 126.55
NDB : MEK MEEKATHARRA 251.0
VOR/DME : MEK MEEKATHARRA 112.90
Chart
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 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YMOG YCUE YTUC YRDY YANN YMEK
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection 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
MOUNT MAGNET [YMOG] Takeoff
elev : 1354
rwy : 16/34 asphalt
rwy : 04/22 sand
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : MOG MOUNT MAGNET 395.0
MT MAGNET Overfly - H-344° D-5
pos : MEK R-203° D-94
CUE [YCUE] T&G - H-008° D-36
pos : MEK R-212° D-60
elev : 1450
rwy : 04/22 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
TUCKABIANNA MINE [YTUC] T&G - H-096° D-12
pos : MEK R-201° D-56
elev : 1526
rwy : 05/23 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
REEDYS GOLD MINE [YRDY] T&G - H-020° D-22
pos : MEK R-202° D-34
elev : 1596
rwy : 10/28 01/19 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ANNINGIE [YANN] T&G - H-341° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 5807
rwy : 01/19 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MEEKATHARRA [YMEK] Land - H-052° D-25
elev : 1713
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
rwy : 15/33 shale
CTAF : 126.55
NDB : MEK MEEKATHARRA 251.0
VOR/DME : MEK MEEKATHARRA 112.90
Chart
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Upcoming Events
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03 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 155 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Parafield CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YPPF SUB SPR YRFA TUND NUPA TRUO YVAF TLEE YCVA YJST YPIR
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
ADELAIDE/PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff
elev: 57
rwy: 03L/21R 03R/21L 08L/24R 08R/24L asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.7
Tune DME to Adelaide VOR/DME (AD 116.4)
Not above 1500 ft within Parafield CTR or as directed by ATC.
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME AD or as directed by ATC.
SUBSTATION [SUB] overfly not above 2500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-041° D-5.2 nm
Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME AD
SOUTH PARA RESV [SPR] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-059° D-8.2 nm
ROWLAND FLAT [YRFA] T&G - visual along the Lyndon Valley Road and Barossa Valley Way
elev: 838
rwy: 08/26 grass
CTAF: 126.7
TANUNDA [TUND] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Barossa Valley Way
Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME AD
NURIOOTPA [NUPA] overfly - visual along Barossa Valley Way
TRURO [TRUO] overfly - visual along the Sturt Highwat
TRURO/VALLEY FARM [YVAF] T&G - visual along Eudunda Road
elev: 1111
rwy: 02/20 07/25 grass
CTAF: 126.7
KAPUNDA overfly - visual along Truro Road
TARLEE [TLEE] overfly - visual along Tarlee Road
AUBURN overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway
CLARE overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway
CLARE VALLEY [YCVA] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1120
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
rwy: 09/27 grass
CTAF: 126.7
SPALDING overfly - visual along RM Williams Way
JAMESTOWN [YJST] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1550
rwy: 16/34 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
GLADSTONE overfly - visual along the Wilkins Highway
PORT PIRIE [YPIR] Land - visual along the Wilkins Highway
elev: 39
rwy: 08/26 asphalt
rwy: 17/35 gravel
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.9 Charts
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05 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 155 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Parafield CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YPIR WRO YKDI YMLD YARS WHPL DUB RMH OHB YPPF
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
PORT PIRIE [YPIR] Takeoff
elev: 39
rwy: 08/26 asphalt
rwy: 17/35 gravel
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.9
Tune DME to Adelaide VOR/DME (AD 116.4)
Not above 8500 ft to 36 DME AD
PORT BROUGHTON overly - visual along Old Broughton Road
WALLAROO [WRO] overfly - visual along the coast
KADINA [YKDI] T&G - visual along the Copper Coast Highway
elev: 138
rwy: 05/23 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
MOONTA overfly - visual along the Spencer Highway
MAITLAND [YMLD] T&G - visual along the Spencer Highway
elev: 559
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
ARDROSSAN [YARS] T&G - visual along Maitland Road
elev: 312
rwy: 15/33 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
PORT CLINTON overfly - visual along the coast
PORT WAKEFIELD overfly - visual along the coast
WILD HORSE PLAINS [WHPL] overfly - visual along Wakefield Road
Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME AD
DUBLIN [DUB] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Wakefield Road
RIVER MOUTH [RMH] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-169° D-7.7 nm
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME AD
Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME AD
OUTER HARBOUR [OHB] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-144° D-13.1 nm
*** Inbound reporting point ***
If Parafield TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
ADELAIDE/PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - track as directed by ATC
elev: 57
rwy: 03L/21R 03R/21L 08L/24R 08R/24L asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.7 Charts
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08 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 8th May 2024 finds us in Canadian Northwest Territories flying from Hay River CYHY to Yellowknife CYZF (home base of the famous Buffalo Airways) with a delivery of freight to Fort Providence (CYJP) on route.
Flight created by YMA555
Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot.
Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias. A DC3 or C47 would be suitable.
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
.Flight Plan: Details
Distance: 173nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(CYHY-CYZF)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
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10 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 184 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YPKG YGGR YMZI YJEY YLEO YMMI YLTN
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
KALGOORLIE-BOULDER [YPKG] Takeoff
elev: 1203
rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt
CTAF: 126.6
VOR/DME: KG 114.1
NDB: KG 287
GOONGARRIE MINE [YGGR] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1244
rwy: 09/27 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
MENZIES [YMZI] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1348
rwy: 04/22 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
JEEDAMYA [YJEY] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1414
rwy: 06/24 14/32 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
LEONORA [YLEO] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1217
rwy: 04/22 asphalt
rwy: 12/30 gravel
CTAF: 126.8
NDB: LEO 377
MURRIN MURRIN [YMMI] T&G - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road
elev: 1535
rwy: 03/21 asphalt
CTAF: 126.8
LAVERTON [YLTN] Land - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road
elev: 1530
rwy: 07/25 asphalt
rwy: 16/34 dirt
CTAF: 126.8 Chart
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11 May 2024 08:00 AM Until 12:00 PM
0Welcome to the next installment of Newbie Night. This event offers the chance for inexperienced members to join experienced aviators and controllers and take to the virtual skies. Whether you're completely new to flight simulation or you've been flying for years but never connected to the VATSIM network, this is the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord. To Join the Discord visit this link.
Event Details:
Fly between Adelaide (YPAD) and Melbourne (YMML) in either direction to experience Class C and enroute airspace, with a bit of time to relax in cruise and enjoy the scenery. This flight is for:
Newbie pilots who want to learn and gain confidence flying on the VATSIM network with live ATC. Experienced controllers who are patient and willing to help newbie pilots on the network. Experienced pilots who are patient and willing to assist newbie pilots through the VATPAC Discord. Flights will depart from 0800z (1800 AEST) with ATC requested/available until around 1200z (2200 AEST).
We recommend planning to depart before 1030z (2030 AEST) to complete your flight with full ATC.
Tutorials:
This site has tutorials (see Help > Tutorials in the menu) which give an overview of flight and ATC procedures. An example of procedures between Class C airports in a radar environment can be found here: https://vatpac.org/help/pilot-tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/
Routes:
We recommend using the following routes which are suitable for a jet such as an Airbus A320, Boeing 737, regional jet or business jet, or a turboprop such as a Dash-8, ATR 72, Saab 340 or King Air.
YPAD-YMML:
Jet: DCT AD V255 BENDO Y12 ARBEY H119 ML DCT
Nonjet: DCT AD V255 BENDO V211 PUBAP W291 WENDY V279 ML DCT
YMML-YPAD:
Jet and nonjet: DCT ML H345 AD DCT
Charts:
If you do not have charts they are available here: https://vats.im/pac/charts
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here. Applications will remain open until three days before the event (08MAY24), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. Please keep in mind that slot availability will be dependent on the number of applications. Non-standard positions (marked with *) can be opened in accordance with the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.100 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_DEP* Adelaide Approach 118.200 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.050 ML-YWE_CTR Melbourne Centre 134.325 ML-MUN_CTR* Melbourne Centre 132.600 Scenery:
YPAD - Adelaide:
Payware - Impulse (MSFS)
Payware - AUSCENE 2 (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
YMML - Melbourne:
Payware - Orbx (MSFS)
Payware - Orbx (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - flightsim.to (MSFS)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
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