This Weeks Flight on 1st July 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 from Nabire on the north coast and destination is Tsinga Mulu.
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 or the lot. Total download is only 7MB
The following airfields can only be landed in one direction and therefore full stops will be required.
Pogapa (WW68) Land Rwy 14 Depart Rwy 32
Beoga (WX37) Land Rwy 16 Depart Rwy 34
T&G at Bilai at pilot discretion as is only 1nm from Pogapa (WW68) but can be landed either direction and is not difficult.
Aircraft: STOL is necessary i.e. Cessna Caravan, Twotter, PC-6 Link to Susi PC6T CSL
Link to Susi PC6 Livery
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Distance: Approx 155nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(WABI-WXZ8)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight suggested by Col Williams YMA123
The flight departs from Nabire on the north coast and destination is Tsinga Mulu.
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 or the lot. Total download is only 7MB
The following airfields can only be landed in one direction and therefore full stops will be required.
Pogapa (WW68) Land Rwy 14 Depart Rwy 32
Beoga (WX37) Land Rwy 16 Depart Rwy 34
T&G at Bilai at pilot discretion as is only 1nm from Pogapa (WW68) but can be landed either direction and is not difficult.
Aircraft: STOL is necessary i.e. Cessna Caravan, Twotter, PC-6 Link to Susi PC6T CSL
Link to Susi PC6 Livery
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Distance: Approx 155nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(WABI-WXZ8)< 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 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 155 to 175 kias.
Altitude : Clear of Canberra controlled airspace and Nowra Restricted Airspace.
Flightplan
File as : YSCB MHGO YBUY YPFT YMRY UDA YJBY
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 ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport 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 Canberra Procedures
Canberra is a busy Class C Airport with a wide variety of traffic including Commercial, Military and General Aviation traffic. Aircraft intending to operate VFR in Canberra airspace will need ATC clearance departing and arriving the airport.
Pilots are urged to thoroughly familiarise themselves with Canberra (Enroute Supplement) prior to operating in and around Canberra airport. Pilots should also reference the accompanying VTC (Visual Terminal Chart) or avail themselves with the full PDF version available at the Air Services Australia website for download.
Flight Details
CANBERRA [YSCB] Takeoff
IF ATC Active, DO NOT TAXI until ATIS and clearance has been obtained. Call, identify yourself by call sign and aircraft type and request "VFR DEPARTURE SOUTH VIA MICHELAGO". Expect to receive a cleared departure (runway, turn direction), Altitude, Transponder Code all of which will need to be read back in conjunction with your parked location at the aiport, presumably the GA apron. A departure frequency may also be provided under some circumstances.
Once the transponder code is input a call can be placed to request taxi. Advise receipt of ATIS "RECEIVED CANBERRA INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER]" when making the request.
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
MICHELAGO [MHGO] Overfly - H-171° D-25
BUNYAN [YBUY] T&G - H-170° D-25
(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
MORUYA [YMRY] T&G - H-055° D-52
elev : 17
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
rwy : 04/22 bitumen
CTAF : 126.70
ULLADULLA [UDA] Overfly - H-015° D-36
CAUTION Remain clear of Nowra Restricted airspace R421A
JERVIS BAY [YJBY] Land - Navigate to remain clear R421A D-17
elev : 200
rwy : 08/26 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 118.85
Adapted Canberra VTC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 155 to 175 kias.
Altitude : Clear of Canberra controlled airspace and Nowra Restricted Airspace.
Flightplan
File as : YSCB MHGO YBUY YPFT YMRY UDA YJBY
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 ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport 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 Canberra Procedures
Canberra is a busy Class C Airport with a wide variety of traffic including Commercial, Military and General Aviation traffic. Aircraft intending to operate VFR in Canberra airspace will need ATC clearance departing and arriving the airport.
Pilots are urged to thoroughly familiarise themselves with Canberra (Enroute Supplement) prior to operating in and around Canberra airport. Pilots should also reference the accompanying VTC (Visual Terminal Chart) or avail themselves with the full PDF version available at the Air Services Australia website for download.
Flight Details
CANBERRA [YSCB] Takeoff
IF ATC Active, DO NOT TAXI until ATIS and clearance has been obtained. Call, identify yourself by call sign and aircraft type and request "VFR DEPARTURE SOUTH VIA MICHELAGO". Expect to receive a cleared departure (runway, turn direction), Altitude, Transponder Code all of which will need to be read back in conjunction with your parked location at the aiport, presumably the GA apron. A departure frequency may also be provided under some circumstances.
Once the transponder code is input a call can be placed to request taxi. Advise receipt of ATIS "RECEIVED CANBERRA INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER]" when making the request.
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
MICHELAGO [MHGO] Overfly - H-171° D-25
BUNYAN [YBUY] T&G - H-170° D-25
(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
MORUYA [YMRY] T&G - H-055° D-52
elev : 17
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
rwy : 04/22 bitumen
CTAF : 126.70
ULLADULLA [UDA] Overfly - H-015° D-36
CAUTION Remain clear of Nowra Restricted airspace R421A
JERVIS BAY [YJBY] Land - Navigate to remain clear R421A D-17
elev : 200
rwy : 08/26 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 118.85
Adapted Canberra VTC
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 155 to 175 kias.
Altitude : Clear of Canberra controlled airspace and Nowra Restricted Airspace.
Flightplan
File as : YJBY UDA YGLB YCRL A051 ASST MMM YSCB
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 ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport 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 Canberra Procedures
Canberra is a busy Class C Airport with a wide variety of traffic including Commercial, Military and General Aviation traffic. Aircraft intending to operate VFR in Canberra airspace will need ATC clearance departing and arriving the airport.
Pilots are urged to thoroughly familiarise themselves with Canberra (Enroute Supplement) prior to operating in and around Canberra airport. Pilots should also reference the accompanying VTC (Visual Terminal Chart) or avail themselves with the full PDF version available at the Air Services Australia website for download.
Flight Details
JERVIS BAY [YJBY] Takeoff
elev : 200
rwy : 08/26 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 118.85
ULLADULLA [UDA] Overfly - Navigate to remain clear R421A D-17
CAUTION Remain clear of Nowra Restricted airspace R421A
GOULBURN [YGLB] T&G - Remain beyond 23 DME NWR 116.40 and track the arc then direct to GLB NDB (HDG-305 approx) D-50
elev : 2141
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
rwy : 08/26 grass
CTAF : 127.15
NDB : GLB GOULBURN 407.0
CROOKWELL [YCRL] T&G - H-313° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2940
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GURRUNDAH [A051] Overfly - H-180° D-10
YASS TOWNSHIP [ASST] Overfly - H-233° D-27
MURRUMBATEMAN [MMM] Overfly A5500ft or below - H-135° D-10
If ATC (Approach or Center) is active, Obtain Canberra ATIS well before reaching this visual reference point. Upon reaching call "[CALLSIGN][AIRCRAFT TYPE] MURRUMBATEMAN 5500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND" do not proceed until cleared to do so. A transponder code may be provided. Read back and comply with provided instructions
CANBERRA [YSCB] Land - H-145° or as directed by ATC D-22
IF ATC active, advise clear of the runway to request taxi to the "GA Apron". DO NOT cross any runways unless cleared to do so.
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
TWR/CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
Adapted Canberra VTC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 160 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 155 to 175 kias.
Altitude : Clear of Canberra controlled airspace and Nowra Restricted Airspace.
Flightplan
File as : YJBY UDA YGLB YCRL A051 ASST MMM YSCB
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 ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport 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 Canberra Procedures
Canberra is a busy Class C Airport with a wide variety of traffic including Commercial, Military and General Aviation traffic. Aircraft intending to operate VFR in Canberra airspace will need ATC clearance departing and arriving the airport.
Pilots are urged to thoroughly familiarise themselves with Canberra (Enroute Supplement) prior to operating in and around Canberra airport. Pilots should also reference the accompanying VTC (Visual Terminal Chart) or avail themselves with the full PDF version available at the Air Services Australia website for download.
Flight Details
JERVIS BAY [YJBY] Takeoff
elev : 200
rwy : 08/26 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 118.85
ULLADULLA [UDA] Overfly - Navigate to remain clear R421A D-17
CAUTION Remain clear of Nowra Restricted airspace R421A
GOULBURN [YGLB] T&G - Remain beyond 23 DME NWR 116.40 and track the arc then direct to GLB NDB (HDG-305 approx) D-50
elev : 2141
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
rwy : 08/26 grass
CTAF : 127.15
NDB : GLB GOULBURN 407.0
CROOKWELL [YCRL] T&G - H-313° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2940
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GURRUNDAH [A051] Overfly - H-180° D-10
YASS TOWNSHIP [ASST] Overfly - H-233° D-27
MURRUMBATEMAN [MMM] Overfly A5500ft or below - H-135° D-10
If ATC (Approach or Center) is active, Obtain Canberra ATIS well before reaching this visual reference point. Upon reaching call "[CALLSIGN][AIRCRAFT TYPE] MURRUMBATEMAN 5500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND" do not proceed until cleared to do so. A transponder code may be provided. Read back and comply with provided instructions
CANBERRA [YSCB] Land - H-145° or as directed by ATC D-22
IF ATC active, advise clear of the runway to request taxi to the "GA Apron". DO NOT cross any runways unless cleared to do so.
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
TWR/CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
Adapted Canberra VTC
This Weeks Flight on 8yh July 2020 finds us in England where we will fly from Southampton (EGHI) thru eastern part of South West England to Birmingham (EGBB) in West Midlands. The flight (scenery dependant) will include some chalk hillside carving, Stonehenge, Castles, sundry landmarks and some T&G's.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Orbx TE Great Britain South
Aircraft Suggested: Robin DR40 or similar Low and Slow 120kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGHI-EGBB)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Orbx TE Great Britain South
Aircraft Suggested: Robin DR40 or similar Low and Slow 120kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGHI-EGBB)< 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 : 120 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Melbourne class C steps.
Flightplan
File as : YMMB YTDN YPID YSLE WBES ALTS COASTAL.VFR BTO YMMB
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 ORBX Moorabbin [YMMB] 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 Moorabbin Procedures
Moorabbin is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Melbourne International and Essendon Airport. An excellent source of information for Moorabbin VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in the OnTrack - Moorabbin VFR Operations video and Air Services Australia Tips for Flying at Moorabbin resource document. Pilots unfamiliar with Moorabbin Operations are encouraged to visit and review available information prior to operating within Moorabbin airspace.
Flight Details
***** For this event UNICOM 122.80 is being redirected to a neutral frequency of 131.25. ****
***** This is only applicable for event traffic to avoid over congestion of UNICOM should there be high levels of traffic. However pilots should continue to monitor UNICOM 122.80 on COM2 *****
MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff
elev : 55'
rwy : 13L/31R 13R/31L asphalt
rwy : 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
NDB : MB 398.0
TOORADIN [YTDN] T&G - H-122° D-20.9 nm
elev : 10'
rwy : 04ns/22 sealed
rwy : 14/32ns unsealed
* ns - Non standard right circuit
No Dead Side - Join UPWIND or DOWNWIND
CTAF : 124.20
PHILLIP ISLAND [YPID] T&G - H-206° D-18.9 nm
elev : 43'
rwy : 04/22 18/36 gravel
CTAF : 131.25
MARTHA POINT [MTH] Overfly - H-298° D-21 nm
ST LEONARDS [YSLE] T&G - H-287° D-16 nm
elev : 53'
rwy : 01/19 11/29 grass
CTAF : 131.25
WERRIBEE SOUTH [WBES] Overfly - H-348° D-11.5 nm
ALTONA SOUTH [ALTS] Overfly - H-034° D-8.3 nm
Plan to be at A1500 when joining Melbourne coastal eastward bound
BRIGHTON [BTO] Overfly - Melbourne Coastal VFR Corridor A1500
Inbound Moorabbin reporting point. Obtain YMMB ATIS if Tower is active.
Inbound Call "MOORABBIN TOWER, [Callsign][Aircraft Type] POSITION BRIGHTON 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS Identifier] INBOUND
Do not enter the control zone until given further instructions to proceed or join the circuit
MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - Visual
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 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Melbourne class C steps.
Flightplan
File as : YMMB YTDN YPID YSLE WBES ALTS COASTAL.VFR BTO YMMB
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 ORBX Moorabbin [YMMB] 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 Moorabbin Procedures
Moorabbin is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Melbourne International and Essendon Airport. An excellent source of information for Moorabbin VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in the OnTrack - Moorabbin VFR Operations video and Air Services Australia Tips for Flying at Moorabbin resource document. Pilots unfamiliar with Moorabbin Operations are encouraged to visit and review available information prior to operating within Moorabbin airspace.
Flight Details
***** For this event UNICOM 122.80 is being redirected to a neutral frequency of 131.25. ****
***** This is only applicable for event traffic to avoid over congestion of UNICOM should there be high levels of traffic. However pilots should continue to monitor UNICOM 122.80 on COM2 *****
MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff
elev : 55'
rwy : 13L/31R 13R/31L asphalt
rwy : 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
NDB : MB 398.0
TOORADIN [YTDN] T&G - H-122° D-20.9 nm
elev : 10'
rwy : 04ns/22 sealed
rwy : 14/32ns unsealed
* ns - Non standard right circuit
No Dead Side - Join UPWIND or DOWNWIND
CTAF : 124.20
PHILLIP ISLAND [YPID] T&G - H-206° D-18.9 nm
elev : 43'
rwy : 04/22 18/36 gravel
CTAF : 131.25
MARTHA POINT [MTH] Overfly - H-298° D-21 nm
ST LEONARDS [YSLE] T&G - H-287° D-16 nm
elev : 53'
rwy : 01/19 11/29 grass
CTAF : 131.25
WERRIBEE SOUTH [WBES] Overfly - H-348° D-11.5 nm
ALTONA SOUTH [ALTS] Overfly - H-034° D-8.3 nm
Plan to be at A1500 when joining Melbourne coastal eastward bound
BRIGHTON [BTO] Overfly - Melbourne Coastal VFR Corridor A1500
Inbound Moorabbin reporting point. Obtain YMMB ATIS if Tower is active.
Inbound Call "MOORABBIN TOWER, [Callsign][Aircraft Type] POSITION BRIGHTON 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS Identifier] INBOUND
Do not enter the control zone until given further instructions to proceed or join the circuit
MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - Visual
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 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Melbourne class C steps.
Flightplan
File as : YMMB CERB COASTAL.VFR TON WBER WBES LRM YMAV YCES YTQY YTYA CARR YMMB
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 ORBX Moorabbin [YMMB] ORBX Avalon [YMAV] 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 Moorabbin Procedures
Moorabbin is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Melbourne International and Essendon Airport. An excellent source of information for Moorabbin VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in the OnTrack - Moorabbin VFR Operations video and Air Services Australia Tips for Flying at Moorabbin resource document. Pilots unfamiliar with Moorabbin Operations are encouraged to visit and review available information prior to operating within Moorabbin airspace.
Flight Details
***** For this event UNICOM 122.80 is being redirected to a neutral frequency of 131.25. ****
***** This is only applicable for event traffic to avoid over congestion of UNICOM should there be high levels of traffic. However pilots should continue to monitor UNICOM 122.80 on COM2 *****
MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff
elev : 55'
rwy : 13L/31R 13R/31L asphalt
rwy : 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
NDB : MB 398.0
CERBERUS [CERB] Overfly - Visual climb to A2500 to join Melbourne VFR Coastal Route west bound.
ALTONA SOUTH [ALTS] Overfly - Visual A2500
LAVERTON BOM TOWER [TON] Overfly - Visual A2500
WERRIBEE RACE COURSE [WBER] Overfly - H-233° D-6.1 nm
WERRIBEE SOUTH [WBES] Overfly - H-142° D-5.1 nm
LITTLE RIVER MOUTH [LRM] Overfly - H-238° D-5.3 nm
INBOUND REPORTING POINT FOR AVALON - If Tower is active, obtain ATIS
Call tower "[Callsign][Aircraft Type] AT LITTLE RIVER MOUTH 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [Avalon ATIS Identifier] INBOUND
Do not proceed further until tower has issued further join instructions
AVALON [YMAV] T&G - H-238° D-5.7 nm
elev : 35'
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
TWR/CTAF : 120.10
VOR/DME : AV 116.10
ILS : IAV 109.50 (rwy 18)
CERES [YCES] T&G - H-226° D-11.7 nm
elev : 110'
rwy : Nth/Sth
CTAF : 131.25
TORQUAY [YTQY] T&G - H-140° D-10.2 nm
elev : 30'
rwy : 13/31 09/27 18/36 grass
CTAF : 131.25
PT NEPEAN Overfly - H-083° D-14.7 nm
DROMANA Overfly - H-083° D-13.8 nm
TYABB [YTYA] T&G - H-056° D-10.8 nm
elev : 88'
rwy : 17/35ns sealed
rwy : 08ns/26 grass
* ns - Non standard right circuit
CTAF : 128.0
CARRUM [CARR] Overfly A1500 - H-332° D-10.9 nm
Inbound Moorabbin reporting point. Obtain YMMB ATIS if Tower is active.
Inbound Call "MOORABBIN TOWER, [Callsign][Aircraft Type] OVERHEAD CARRUM 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS Identifier] INBOUND
Do not enter the control zone until given further instructions to proceed or join the circuit
MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - H-354° D-6.9 nm
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 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Melbourne class C steps.
Flightplan
File as : YMMB CERB COASTAL.VFR TON WBER WBES LRM YMAV YCES YTQY YTYA CARR YMMB
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 ORBX Moorabbin [YMMB] ORBX Avalon [YMAV] 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 Moorabbin Procedures
Moorabbin is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Melbourne International and Essendon Airport. An excellent source of information for Moorabbin VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in the OnTrack - Moorabbin VFR Operations video and Air Services Australia Tips for Flying at Moorabbin resource document. Pilots unfamiliar with Moorabbin Operations are encouraged to visit and review available information prior to operating within Moorabbin airspace.
Flight Details
***** For this event UNICOM 122.80 is being redirected to a neutral frequency of 131.25. ****
***** This is only applicable for event traffic to avoid over congestion of UNICOM should there be high levels of traffic. However pilots should continue to monitor UNICOM 122.80 on COM2 *****
MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff
elev : 55'
rwy : 13L/31R 13R/31L asphalt
rwy : 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
NDB : MB 398.0
CERBERUS [CERB] Overfly - Visual climb to A2500 to join Melbourne VFR Coastal Route west bound.
ALTONA SOUTH [ALTS] Overfly - Visual A2500
LAVERTON BOM TOWER [TON] Overfly - Visual A2500
WERRIBEE RACE COURSE [WBER] Overfly - H-233° D-6.1 nm
WERRIBEE SOUTH [WBES] Overfly - H-142° D-5.1 nm
LITTLE RIVER MOUTH [LRM] Overfly - H-238° D-5.3 nm
INBOUND REPORTING POINT FOR AVALON - If Tower is active, obtain ATIS
Call tower "[Callsign][Aircraft Type] AT LITTLE RIVER MOUTH 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [Avalon ATIS Identifier] INBOUND
Do not proceed further until tower has issued further join instructions
AVALON [YMAV] T&G - H-238° D-5.7 nm
elev : 35'
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
TWR/CTAF : 120.10
VOR/DME : AV 116.10
ILS : IAV 109.50 (rwy 18)
CERES [YCES] T&G - H-226° D-11.7 nm
elev : 110'
rwy : Nth/Sth
CTAF : 131.25
TORQUAY [YTQY] T&G - H-140° D-10.2 nm
elev : 30'
rwy : 13/31 09/27 18/36 grass
CTAF : 131.25
PT NEPEAN Overfly - H-083° D-14.7 nm
DROMANA Overfly - H-083° D-13.8 nm
TYABB [YTYA] T&G - H-056° D-10.8 nm
elev : 88'
rwy : 17/35ns sealed
rwy : 08ns/26 grass
* ns - Non standard right circuit
CTAF : 128.0
CARRUM [CARR] Overfly A1500 - H-332° D-10.9 nm
Inbound Moorabbin reporting point. Obtain YMMB ATIS if Tower is active.
Inbound Call "MOORABBIN TOWER, [Callsign][Aircraft Type] OVERHEAD CARRUM 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS Identifier] INBOUND
Do not enter the control zone until given further instructions to proceed or join the circuit
MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - H-354° D-6.9 nm
Chart
This Weeks Flight on 15th July 2020 finds us in the Copper Canyon, Mexico. Copper Canyon, in northern Mexico, is a series of massive canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains. Popular for hiking, it gets its name from the copper-green hue of the canyon walls. The famous Chepe (Ferrocarril Barrancas del Cobre) train connects the region via over 80 tunnels and nearly 40 bridges.
We will basically follow the rail line from Creel to Temoris (NB: The rail line is very windy and therefore the flight route is only indicative). We then leave the rail line and fly across many canyons finally returning to Creel via northern part of the Rio San Ignacio canyon.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Required: https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/42499-copper-canyon/ Only 33MB
Ensure to unzip to folder name "Copper Canyon" and that folder goes into your Custom Scenery folder. If unzip gives you two separate files Texture and Earth nav data, then create folder named Copper Canyon and place those two folders inside and then copy Copper Canyon to Custom Scenery.
As usual please remember to rebuild your data bases after adding new scenery airports i.e. FSTramp, LNM, PlanG etc
Mesh Recommended: http://www.alpilotx.net/downloads/x-plane-11-hd-mesh-scenery-v4/
Choose Square/Tile +20-110 (1.8GB)
Aircraft Suggested: Robin DR40 or similar 120kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(MX31-MX31)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
We will basically follow the rail line from Creel to Temoris (NB: The rail line is very windy and therefore the flight route is only indicative). We then leave the rail line and fly across many canyons finally returning to Creel via northern part of the Rio San Ignacio canyon.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Required: https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/42499-copper-canyon/ Only 33MB
Ensure to unzip to folder name "Copper Canyon" and that folder goes into your Custom Scenery folder. If unzip gives you two separate files Texture and Earth nav data, then create folder named Copper Canyon and place those two folders inside and then copy Copper Canyon to Custom Scenery.
As usual please remember to rebuild your data bases after adding new scenery airports i.e. FSTramp, LNM, PlanG etc
Mesh Recommended: http://www.alpilotx.net/downloads/x-plane-11-hd-mesh-scenery-v4/
Choose Square/Tile +20-110 (1.8GB)
Aircraft Suggested: Robin DR40 or similar 120kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(MX31-MX31)< 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 : 152 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft that can handle rough airstrips such as Quest Kodiak, Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC6, DHC Twin Otter or similar capable of 135 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YPGV YGUM YGAN YLMA YWRV YBIC YGTE
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
GOVE [YPGV] Takeoff
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
GURRUMURRU [YGUM] T&G - H-236° D-40
elev : 50
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GAN GAN [YGAN] T&G - H-207° D-32
elev : 77
rwy : 12L/30R 12R/30L dirt
rwy : 01/19 disused
CTAF : 122.80
BALMA [YLMA] T&G - H-201° D-13
elev : 39
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WALKER RIVER [YWRV] T&G - H-190° D-22
elev : 67
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BICKERTON ISLAND AIRPORT [YBIC] T&G - H-108° D-28
elev : 63
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GROOTE EYLANDT [YGTE] Land - H-123° D-19
elev : 53
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 126.00
DME : GTE GROOTE EYLANDT 114.80
NDB : GTE GROOTE EYLANDT 407.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 152 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft that can handle rough airstrips such as Quest Kodiak, Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC6, DHC Twin Otter or similar capable of 135 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YPGV YGUM YGAN YLMA YWRV YBIC YGTE
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
GOVE [YPGV] Takeoff
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
GURRUMURRU [YGUM] T&G - H-236° D-40
elev : 50
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GAN GAN [YGAN] T&G - H-207° D-32
elev : 77
rwy : 12L/30R 12R/30L dirt
rwy : 01/19 disused
CTAF : 122.80
BALMA [YLMA] T&G - H-201° D-13
elev : 39
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WALKER RIVER [YWRV] T&G - H-190° D-22
elev : 67
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BICKERTON ISLAND AIRPORT [YBIC] T&G - H-108° D-28
elev : 63
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GROOTE EYLANDT [YGTE] Land - H-123° D-19
elev : 53
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 126.00
DME : GTE GROOTE EYLANDT 114.80
NDB : GTE GROOTE EYLANDT 407.0
Chart
Event Details
NOTE : This flight with the exception of the departure and destination airports include airstrips not supported in P3D/FSX scenery packages. The flight can still be conducted with pilots opting to overfly the unsupported airstrips. Another alternative is to fly the reciprocal flight YPGV-YGTE in reverse as all intermediate airfields are included in OZX scenery packages.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 152 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft that can handle rough airstrips such as Quest Kodiak, Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC6, DHC Twin Otter or similar capable of 135 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YGTE YUBK YCHI YTIY YRUL YBYM YPGV
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
GROOTE EYLANDT [YGTE] Takeoff
elev : 53
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 126.00
DME : GTE GROOTE EYLANDT 114.80
NDB : GTE GROOTE EYLANDT 407.0
UMBAKUMBA [YUBK] T&G - H-067° D-20
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 77
rwy : 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CAPE SHIELD (DJARRAKPI) [YCHI] T&G - H-319° D-43
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 101
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
TRIAL BAY [YTIY] T&G - H-020° D-21
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 75
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
RURRANGALA [YRUL] T&G - H-279° D-15
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 155
rwy : 14/32 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BUYMARR [YBYM] T&G - H-054° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 40
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GOVE [YPGV] Land - H-019° D-27
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
Chart
NOTE : This flight with the exception of the departure and destination airports include airstrips not supported in P3D/FSX scenery packages. The flight can still be conducted with pilots opting to overfly the unsupported airstrips. Another alternative is to fly the reciprocal flight YPGV-YGTE in reverse as all intermediate airfields are included in OZX scenery packages.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 152 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft that can handle rough airstrips such as Quest Kodiak, Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC6, DHC Twin Otter or similar capable of 135 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YGTE YUBK YCHI YTIY YRUL YBYM YPGV
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
GROOTE EYLANDT [YGTE] Takeoff
elev : 53
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 126.00
DME : GTE GROOTE EYLANDT 114.80
NDB : GTE GROOTE EYLANDT 407.0
UMBAKUMBA [YUBK] T&G - H-067° D-20
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 77
rwy : 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CAPE SHIELD (DJARRAKPI) [YCHI] T&G - H-319° D-43
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 101
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
TRIAL BAY [YTIY] T&G - H-020° D-21
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 75
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
RURRANGALA [YRUL] T&G - H-279° D-15
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 155
rwy : 14/32 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BUYMARR [YBYM] T&G - H-054° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 40
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GOVE [YPGV] Land - H-019° D-27
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
Chart
This Weeks Flight on 22nd July 2020 finds us in Sardinia (ITALY) where we will fly from Olbia in the north to Cagliari in the south.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested:
Alpilot HD Mesh +30+000 Africa and +40+000 Europe
There are three airports that have been created in 2020 and are NOT in X-Plane 11.41 these are LIEO (Olbia), LIEA (Alghero) and LIEE (Cagliari) and can be downloaded from the X-Plane Gateway.
Just type in the ICAO and download the most recent file.
Aircraft Suggested: C90B or similar capable of 175kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LIEO-LIEE)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested:
Alpilot HD Mesh +30+000 Africa and +40+000 Europe
There are three airports that have been created in 2020 and are NOT in X-Plane 11.41 these are LIEO (Olbia), LIEA (Alghero) and LIEE (Cagliari) and can be downloaded from the X-Plane Gateway.
Just type in the ICAO and download the most recent file.
Aircraft Suggested: C90B or similar capable of 175kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LIEO-LIEE)< 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 : 180 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Once clear of Hobart remain below Hobart CTA
Flightplan
File as : YCBG VICTOR.SW DRP YSFY YBYI YGLX YBHB YLPR STRA YSRN
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.
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 X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Takeoff
elev : 67
rwy : 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
VOR/DME : HB HOBART 112.70
DROUGHTY POINT [DRP] Overfly - VICTOR SOUTHWEST D-7
SANDFLY [YSFY] T&G - H-237° D-10
elev : 635
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BRUNY ISLAND [YBYI] T&G - H-139° D-17
elev : 50
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GLENDEVIE [YGLX] T&G - H-256° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 664
rwy : 12/30 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BATHURST HARBOUR [YBHB] T&G - H-237° D-38
elev : 14
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
LAKE PEDDER [YLPR] T&G - H-348° D-35
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 1026
rwy : 06/24 gravel
CTAF : 122.80
STRATHGORDON [STRA] Overfly - H-303° D-9
STRAHAN [YSRN] Land - H-304° D-49
elev : 66
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
Cambridge VTC
Cambridge to Strahan VNC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 180 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Once clear of Hobart remain below Hobart CTA
Flightplan
File as : YCBG VICTOR.SW DRP YSFY YBYI YGLX YBHB YLPR STRA YSRN
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.
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 X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Takeoff
elev : 67
rwy : 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
VOR/DME : HB HOBART 112.70
DROUGHTY POINT [DRP] Overfly - VICTOR SOUTHWEST D-7
SANDFLY [YSFY] T&G - H-237° D-10
elev : 635
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BRUNY ISLAND [YBYI] T&G - H-139° D-17
elev : 50
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
GLENDEVIE [YGLX] T&G - H-256° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 664
rwy : 12/30 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BATHURST HARBOUR [YBHB] T&G - H-237° D-38
elev : 14
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
LAKE PEDDER [YLPR] T&G - H-348° D-35
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 1026
rwy : 06/24 gravel
CTAF : 122.80
STRATHGORDON [STRA] Overfly - H-303° D-9
STRAHAN [YSRN] Land - H-304° D-49
elev : 66
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
Cambridge VTC
Cambridge to Strahan 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 : 165 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Hobart CTA until within vicinity of Cambridge/Hobart CTA
Flightplan
File as : YSRN YZHN YQNS KING.BILL YBPK YWDM YBEL YKPN CBV VICTOR.NORTHWEST YCBG
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.
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 X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
STRAHAN [YSRN] Takeoff
elev : 66
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
ZEEHAN [YZHN] T&G - H-341° D-16
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 541
rwy : 10/28 01/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
QUEENSTOWN [YQNS] T&G - H-130° D-14
elev : 867
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 124.20
MT KING WILLIAM III T&G - H-107° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 2145
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BRONTE (FORESTRY) [YBPK] T&G - H-028° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2215
rwy : 17/35 grass
CTAF : 122.80
WADDAMANA [YWDM] T&G - H-097° D-12
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 2190
rwy : 03/21 clay
CTAF : 122.80
BOTHWELL GLIDING CLUB [YBEL] T&G - H-109° D-15
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1188
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 122.80
KEMPTON [YKPN] T&G - H-127° D-13
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 683
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
JERICHO [YJCO] T&G - H-017° D-12
elev : 1389
rwy : 01/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
CRAIGBOURNE RESERVOIR [CBV] Overfly - H-148° D-11
CAMPANIA [CPA] Overfly - VICTOR NORTHWEST D-7
RICHMOND [RCH] Overfly - VICTOR NORTHWEST D-4
CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - VICTOR NORTHWEST D-6
elev : 67
rwy : 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
VOR/DME : HB HOBART 112.70
Strahan to Cambridge VNC
Cambridge VTC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 165 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Hobart CTA until within vicinity of Cambridge/Hobart CTA
Flightplan
File as : YSRN YZHN YQNS KING.BILL YBPK YWDM YBEL YKPN CBV VICTOR.NORTHWEST YCBG
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.
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 X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
STRAHAN [YSRN] Takeoff
elev : 66
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
ZEEHAN [YZHN] T&G - H-341° D-16
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 541
rwy : 10/28 01/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
QUEENSTOWN [YQNS] T&G - H-130° D-14
elev : 867
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 124.20
MT KING WILLIAM III T&G - H-107° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 2145
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BRONTE (FORESTRY) [YBPK] T&G - H-028° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2215
rwy : 17/35 grass
CTAF : 122.80
WADDAMANA [YWDM] T&G - H-097° D-12
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 2190
rwy : 03/21 clay
CTAF : 122.80
BOTHWELL GLIDING CLUB [YBEL] T&G - H-109° D-15
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1188
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 122.80
KEMPTON [YKPN] T&G - H-127° D-13
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 683
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
JERICHO [YJCO] T&G - H-017° D-12
elev : 1389
rwy : 01/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
CRAIGBOURNE RESERVOIR [CBV] Overfly - H-148° D-11
CAMPANIA [CPA] Overfly - VICTOR NORTHWEST D-7
RICHMOND [RCH] Overfly - VICTOR NORTHWEST D-4
CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - VICTOR NORTHWEST D-6
elev : 67
rwy : 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
VOR/DME : HB HOBART 112.70
Strahan to Cambridge VNC
Cambridge VTC
This Weeks Flight on 29th July 2020 finds us in France where we will fly from Aix-Les-Bains (LFLB) to airfields commonly referred to as Altiports which are in effect gateways to the skying resorts in the Alps. The flight will finish at the very challenging Courchevel (LFLJ). Before Courchevel the stop at Meribel which is also challenging, is a full stop, turn around and departure.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested:
Latest airport scenery from the Gateway. Just type in ICAO. Download will tell you if you already have it in your version of X-Plane.
Courchevel (LFLJ) n the XP Gateway. Courchevel not included in XP11.41
Meribel (LFKX) There is also a recent Gateway scenery not included in XP 11.41
There are quite a few of the airfields that are also recent and new to the Gateway and are not included in XP11.41
Related mesh can be obtained from Alpilot UHD Mesh look for download titled "Europe – Alps" a large download at 3.9GB but very handy to have in your scenery. Many will already have this from previous recent flight in the Alps.
Aircraft Suggested: C90B, BE58 or similar capable of 120-150 kias (Handy to have reverse prop capability for Meribel and Courchevel).
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
FlightDetails: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LFLB-LFLJ)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested:
Latest airport scenery from the Gateway. Just type in ICAO. Download will tell you if you already have it in your version of X-Plane.
Courchevel (LFLJ) n the XP Gateway. Courchevel not included in XP11.41
Meribel (LFKX) There is also a recent Gateway scenery not included in XP 11.41
There are quite a few of the airfields that are also recent and new to the Gateway and are not included in XP11.41
Related mesh can be obtained from Alpilot UHD Mesh look for download titled "Europe – Alps" a large download at 3.9GB but very handy to have in your scenery. Many will already have this from previous recent flight in the Alps.
Aircraft Suggested: C90B, BE58 or similar capable of 120-150 kias (Handy to have reverse prop capability for Meribel and Courchevel).
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
FlightDetails: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LFLB-LFLJ)< 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 : 146 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YPKS PKSOBS YCDO YTLL YTOT YNYN
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
PARKES [YPKS] Takeoff
elev : 1069
rwy : 11/29 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : PKS PARKES 242.0
VOR/DME : PKS PARKES 112.00
PARKES OBSERVATORY Overfly - H-347° D-8
CONDOBOLIN [YCDO] T&G - H-254° D-53
elev : 650
rwy : 10/28 grass
rwy : 01/19 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
TULLAMORE [YTLL] Overfly - H-025° D-34
TOTTENHAM [YTOT] T&G - H-321° D-25
elev : 780
rwy : 11/29 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NYNGAN [YNYN] Land - H-338° D-43
elev : 569
rwy : 18/36 05/23 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 : 146 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YPKS PKSOBS YCDO YTLL YTOT YNYN
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
PARKES [YPKS] Takeoff
elev : 1069
rwy : 11/29 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : PKS PARKES 242.0
VOR/DME : PKS PARKES 112.00
PARKES OBSERVATORY Overfly - H-347° D-8
CONDOBOLIN [YCDO] T&G - H-254° D-53
elev : 650
rwy : 10/28 grass
rwy : 01/19 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
TULLAMORE [YTLL] Overfly - H-025° D-34
TOTTENHAM [YTOT] T&G - H-321° D-25
elev : 780
rwy : 11/29 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NYNGAN [YNYN] Land - H-338° D-43
elev : 569
rwy : 18/36 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
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Upcoming Events
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21 April 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: 114 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Cairns CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YCGO YSMT YHTN ATH YATH LMGE GOV PFRM EDT EARV KOPP MARQ BRIN REDL CBLT SMIF YKS YBCS
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
CHILLAGOE [YCGO] Takeoff
elev: 1123
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
Tune DME to Cairns VOR/DME (CS 113.0)
Not above 8500 ft to 36 DME CS
ALMADEN overfly - visual along the Burke Development Road
SUNNYMOUNT [YSMT] T&G - visual along the Burke Development Road
elev: 1961
rwy: 11/29 grass
CTAF: 126.7
IRVINEBANK overfly - visual along Herberton-Petford Road
HERBERTON [YHTN] T&G - visual along Herberton-Petford Road
elev: 2715
rwy: 16/34 grass
CTAF: 126.7
Not above 6500 ft within 36 DME CS
ATHERTON [ATH] overfly - visual along Atherton-Herberton Road
ATHERTON [YATH] T&G - adjacent VFR waypoint
elev: 2460
rwy: 15/33 grass
CTAF: 126.7
LAKE BARRINE overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway
Not above 4500 ft within 22 DME CS
LITTLE MULGRAVE RIVER [LMGE] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway
GORDONVALE [GOV] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway
*** Inbound reporting point ***
Note: Cairns may be controlled top down by Brisbane Centre.
If ATC is active, follow the Western VFR Corridor until instructed to turn base. Remain west of the Bruce Highway/Cairns Western Arterial Road/Captain Cook Highway.
Not above 3500 ft within 12 DME CS
PALM FARM [PFRM] overfly - visual west of the Bruce Highway
Not above 1000 ft within 7 DME CS or as instructed by ATC.
EDMONTON [EDT] overfly - visual west of the Bruce Highway
If ATC is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
If Runway 33 is in use, expect left base after Edmonton.
EARLVILLE [EARV] overfly - visual west of the Bruce Highway
KOPPEN PARK [KOPP] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
MARONI'S QUARRY [MARQ] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
BRINSMEAD [BRIN] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
REDLYNCH [REDL] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
CABLEWAY TERMINAL [CBLT] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
If Runway 15 is in use, expect right base after Cableway Terminal. Remain west of the Captain Cook Highway until given instructions to turn base.
SMITHFIELD [SMIF] overfly - visual west of the Captain Cook Highway
YORKEYS KNOB [YKS] overfly - visual towards the coast or as directed by ATC
CAIRNS [YBCS] Land - visual along the coast or as directed by ATC
elev: 10
rwy: 15/33 asphalt
TWR: 124.9
VOR/DME: CS 113.0
NDB: CS 364 Charts
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24 April 2024 09:30 AM Until 11:00 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 24th April 2024 finds us in the USA flying from Grand Canyon National Park (KGCN) and will follow the might Colorado River and the Grand Canyon to Boulder City (KBVU). There are a number of T&G's along the route at pilot's discretion.Flight created by YMA555
Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
.Flight Plan: Link
Suggested Altitude: Follow flight plan or just follow the Colorado River
Distance: 199nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(KGCN-KBVU)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
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26 April 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: 140 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias.
Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 2500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YWBL CAU YCWO YARA YMBU YBDG
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
WARRAMBOOL [YWBL] Takeoff
elev: 242
rwy: 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF: 126.0
CARAMUT [CAU] overfly - visual along Warrnambool-Caramut Road
CHATSWORTH [YCWO] T&G - visual along the Caramut-Chatsworth Road
elev: 628
rwy: 02/20 10/28 grass
CTAF: 126.7
ARARAT [YARA] T&G - visual along Chatsworth-Wickliffe Road and Mortlake-Ararat Road
elev: 1008
rwy: 12/30 asphalt
rwy: 04/22 grass
CTAF: 126.7
MARYBOROUGH [YMBU] T&G - visual along the Pyrenees Highway
elev: 766
rwy: 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 17]
rwy: 06/24 grass [RH circuit RWY 24]
CTAF: 119.1
LAANECOORIE RESERVOIE overfly - visual along Bendigo-Maryborough Road
BENDIGO [YBDG] Land - visual along Bendigo-Maryborough Road
elev: 710
rwy: 05/23 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 05 and 35]
CTAF: 119.3 Chart
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28 April 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: 145 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias.
Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 3500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YBDG YCAL DFD CWK YBLT SKP YDER YWBL
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
BENDIGO [YBDG] Takeoff
elev: 710
rwy: 05/23 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 05 and 35]
CTAF: 119.3
CASTLEMAINE [YCAL] T&G - visual along the Calder Freeway and Midland Highway
elev: 963
rwy: 01/19 10/28 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
DAYLESFORD [DFD] overfly - visual along the Midland Highway
CRESWICK [CWK] overfly - visual along the Midland Highway
BALLARAT [YBLT] T&G - visual along the Pyrenees Highway
elev: 1433
rwy: 05/23 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18]
rwy: 13/31 grass [RH circuit RWY 13]
CTAF: 127.75
SKIPTON [SKP] overfly - visual along the Glenelg Highway
LISMORE overfly - visual along Lismore-Skipton Road
DERRINALLUM [YDER] T&G - visual along the Hamilton Highway
elev: 600
rwy: 17/35 grass
CTAF: 126.7
MORTLAKE overfly - visual along the Hamilton Highway
WARRAMBOOL [YWBL] Land - visual along the Hopkins Highway
elev: 242
rwy: 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF: 126.0 Chart
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29 April 2024 06:00 AM Until 12:00 PM
0It’s the end of the month and Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This week we are taking you from New Zealand, to Australia as we commemorate those who shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old.
Fly from Wellington (NZWN) to Canberra (YSCB) and Sydney (YSSY) with full expectations of ATC Services throughout your flight!
Please Note: Depart NZWN between 06-09z. Arrival ATC will be online from 08-12z in Australia!
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Wellington, Canberra and Sydney.
NZWN - YSCB: TANEN M636 SASRO M636 PLUGA DCT RAZZI
NZWN - YSSY: TANEN M636 PLUGA RIKNI N774 MARLN
Flying in Oceanic Airspace:
Normal ATC throughout Australia (Brisbane Centre, Melbourne Centre, Sydney Approach, etc.) rely on radar to determine where an aircraft is in the air. Over the ocean, there is no radar. This non-radar airspace is controlled by Oceanic ATC.
All Oceanic Controlled Airspace in Australia is controlled from Brisbane, so all oceanic controllers in Australia are called "Brisbane Radio"
One of the significant differences between radar and oceanic flying is the need for position reports.
Position reports are how ATC can determine where you are. Position reports contain estimates for waypoints, speeds, altitudes and any other information. Because there is no radar over the ocean, ATC relies on time-based separation and reports from the pilots. ATC has no way of determining where you are unless you specifically tell them.
The standard format is:
Current/Previous waypoint name and the time you crossed that point. Current Flight Level Mach number if assigned by ATC. Your next waypoint and estimate for that point. The waypoint after that. For example: "Qantas 123 is position PLUGA at time 0523, Flight Level 380, estimating VELKU at 0750, SASRO next."
You can use the Oceanic Reporting Tool to help construct oceanic position reports.
Find more information regarding Oceanic Procedures here.
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to control a position during this event are encouraged to apply here. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
BN-TSN_FSS BN-ARL_CTR ML-BIK_CTR SY_APP SY_TWR SY_GND CB_APP CB_TWR CB_GND
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YSCB - Canberra:
Payware - Impulse Simulations (MSFS)
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
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