September 2020

This Weeks Flight on 2nd September 2020 finds us in Scotland flying from Oban (EGEO) on the mainland to Tiree in the Inner Hebrides and on to final destination Stornoway (EGPO) on the Outer Hebrides. This flight will include a landing on the famous beach strip at Barra (EGPR).
Flight suggested by PID 1487670
Scenery Suggested: Orbx TE Great Britain North which includes all airfields and interesting landmarks.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 175 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGEO-EGPO)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11


 

This week's VFR Operations Event has been created in memory of Richard Quigley, a valued and fondly remembered VATPAC member recently passed. All pilots are encouraged to undertake this flight in Quig's favourite aircraft, the venerable Douglas DC3/C47.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 144 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Twin rotary engined tail dragger aircraft such as Douglas DC3/C47 or similar.
Altitude : Remain below Adelaide CTA steps
Flightplan
File as : YPPF HVR HOPE.VALLEY.VFR MLIT PNL SYN YSYN YGWA GRANITE.ISL ROSETTA.HD YPRS INMAN CAPE.JERVIS PENNESHAW YKSC
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
PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff
elev : 57
rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0
Clearance must be obtained prior to departing via the Hope Valley VFR. Expect to be handed off to Adelaide Appr after departure if the position is active
HOPE VALLEY RESERVOIR [HVR] Overfly - H-136° D-4
WAITE CAMPUS [WTC] Overfly - H-194° D-8
MARINO LIGHTHOUSE [MLIT] Overfly - H-218° D-8
PORT NOARLUNGA [PNL] Overfly - H-194° D-6
STRATHALBYN [SYN] Overfly - H-099° D-22
STRATHALBYN AIRPORT [YSYN] T&G - H-116° D-6
elev : 70
rwy : 14/32 gravel
rwy : 18/36 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GOOLWA [YGWA] T&G - H-222° D-16
elev : 104
rwy : 01/19 gravel
rwy : 16/34 09/27 grass
CTAF : 126.95
GRANITE ISLAND Overfly - H-222° D-8
ROSETTA HEAD Overfly - H-212° D-2
PARSONS BEACH [YPRS] T&G - H-242° D-7
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 10
rwy : 10/28
CTAF : 122.80
INMAN VALLEY Overfly - H-347° D-8
CAPE JERVIS Overfly - H-241° D-19
PENNESHAW Overfly - H-220° D-10
KINGSCOTE [YKSC] Land - H-263° D-20
elev : 24
rwy : 15/33 01/19 asphalt
rwy : 06/24 gravel
CTAF : 126.00
Visual Terminal Chart

Visual Navigation Chart

This week's VFR Operations Event has been created in memory of Richard Quigley, a valued and fondly remembered VATPAC member recently passed. All pilots are encouraged to undertake this flight in Quig's favourite aircraft, the venerable Douglas DC3/C47.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 175 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Twin rotary engined tail dragger aircraft such as Douglas DC3/C47 or similar.
Altitude : Remain below Adelaide CTA steps
Flightplan
File as : YKSC EMU EDITH YYOR YMIN YWDI YMLD YPWF DUB RMH OHB YPPF
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
KINGSCOTE [YKSC] Takeoff
elev : 24
rwy : 15/33 01/19 asphalt
rwy : 06/24 gravel
CTAF : 126.00
EMU BAY Overfly - H-345° D-8
EDITHBURGH Overfly - H-014° D-33
YORKETOWN [YYOR] T&G - H-298° D-8
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 129
rwy : 18/36
CTAF : 126.70
MINLATON [YMIN] T&G - H-336° D-16
elev : 108
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
WARDANG ISLAND [YWDI] T&G - H-325° D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 68
rwy : 5/23 grass
CTAF : 122.80
MAITLAND [YMLD] T&G - H-065° D-18
elev : 535
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
PORT WAKEFIELD [YPWF] T&G - H-054° D-25
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 26
rwy : 17/35 grass
CTAF : 122.80
DUBLIN [DUB] Overfly - H-141° D-19
RIVER MOUTH [RMH] Overfly - H-169° D-8
OUTER HARBOUR [OHB] Overfly - H-144° D-13 A1500
Parafield Inbound reporting point - IF Parafield Tower is active make the inbound call
"PARAFIELD TOWER [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] OUTER HARBOUR 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND"
Do not proceed beyond until acknowledged by TWR and directed to proceed.
PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - H-090° D-8
elev : 57
rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0
Visual Terminal Chart

Visual Navigation Chart

This Weeks Flight on 9th September 2020 finds us in central south of Brazil in a region approx 540km west of Sao Paulo. We depart Aracatuba (SBAU) and fly to Londrina (SBLO).
Flight suggested by YMA123
Scenery Suggested: Default X-Plane
Most flights will benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 175 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(SBAU-SBLO)< 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, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YBHI YYAW YACS YNUN YKAY YALN YTIB
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
BROKEN HILL [YBHI] Takeoff
elev : 959
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 sand
CTAF : 126.70
VOR/DME : BHI BROKEN HILL 114.20
NDB : BHI BROKEN HILL 332.0
YALCAWINNA [YYAW] T&G - H-036° D-24
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 711
rwy : 1/19 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ACACIA DOWNS AIRPORT [YACS] T&G - H-007° D-18
elev : 617
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
NUNTHERUNGIE [YNUN] T&G - H-030° D-48
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 687
rwy : 13/31 17/35 9/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KAYRUNNERA [YKAY] T&G - H-008° D-9
elev : 598
rwy : 02/20 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ALLANDY [YALN] T&G - H-004° D-18
elev : 424
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
TIBOOBURRA [YTIB] Land - H-323° D-63
elev : 584
rwy : 02/20 15/33 asphalt
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 : 197 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan, Beechcraft Duke Turbine or similar capable of 175 to 195 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YTIB YYAA YWSD YNQI UNK YBHI
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
TIBOOBURRA [YTIB] Takeoff
elev : 584
rwy : 02/20 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
YANDAMA [YYAA] - H-239° D-33
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
WESTWARD DOWNS [YWSD] T&G - H-174° D-64
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 349
rwy : 8/26 7/25 18/36 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
NEW QUINAMBIE [YNQI] T&G - H-235° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 217
rwy : 16/34 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
UNIDENTIFIED AIRFIELD Overfly - H-160° D-58
(Scenery not depicted in P3D/X-Plane)
BROKEN HILL [YBHI] Land - H-113° D-17
elev : 959
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 sand
CTAF : 126.70
VOR/DME : BHI BROKEN HILL 114.20
NDB : BHI BROKEN HILL 332.0
Chart

This Weeks Flight on 16th September 2020 finds us in Bolivia flying from Vallegrande (SLVG) to Camiri (SLCA).
Flight based on a suggestion by Wil Reynolds
NB: When landing at Camiri you fly a close left circuit for runway 35....fly inside the mountain bowl and turn at a "bowl" ...as you come out of your left turn just follow the river north until you see the runway.
Scenery Suggested: Most flights will benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
For this flight select Tile/Co-ordinates -20-070 and -30-070 and download from the isdg site because I find that the quickest.
Scenery (made by Wil Reynolds) for the destination airport Camiri (SLCA) which can be downloaded here.  SLCA   Puts terminal and runway in correct place. 
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 175 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:SLVG-SLCA 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 : 220 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Twin or single turbine engined aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air C90, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 185-205 kias.
Altitude : Not above 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YEML YATU YCRS YRLL YCSL YING YFRS YROM
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
EMERALD [YEML] Takeoff
elev : 624
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
rwy : 15/33 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : EML EMERALD 324.0
ARCTURUS DOWNS STATION [YATU] T&G - H-147° D-31
elev : 673
rwy : 06/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CARINA DOWNS [YCRS] T&G - H-154° D-12
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 741
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ROLLESTON [YRLL] T&G - H-140° D-16
elev : 730
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
CONSUELO [YCSL] T&G - H-208° D-14
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 786
rwy : 2/20 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
INGELARA [YING] T&G - H-191° D-22
elev : 1068
rwy : 05/23 shale
CTAF : 122.80
FOREST VALE [YFRS] T&G - H-195° D-62
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1318
rwy : 1/19 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ROMA [YROM] Land - H-118° D-61
elev : 1032
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
NDB : ROM ROMA 377.0
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 : 220 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Twin or single turbine engined aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air C90, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 185-205 kias.
Altitude : Not above 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YROM YINJ YACI YING YDLG YSPI YEML
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
ROMA [YROM] Takeoff
elev : 1032
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
NDB : ROM ROMA 377.0
INJUNE [YINJ] T&G - H-334° D-43
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1317
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
ARCADIA [YACI] T&G - H-359° D-39
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1128
rwy : 17/35 grass
CTAF : 122.80
INGELARA [YING] T&G - H-295° D-22
elev : 1068
rwy : 05/23 shale
CTAF : 122.80
DOOLOOGARAH [YDLG] T&G - H-274° D-30
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2525
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
SPRINGSURE [YSPI] T&G - H-010° D-48
elev : 1200
rwy : 01/19 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
EMERALD [YEML] Land - H-359° D-34
elev : 624
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
rwy : 15/33 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : EML EMERALD 324.0
Chart

This Weeks Flight on 23rd September 2020 finds us in the United Kingdom flying from Norwich to Cambridge.
Flight based on a suggestion by David Grant (Vatsim United Kingdom)
Scenery: Orbx TE series is recommended
Most flights will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Low and slow Any capable of 120 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGSH-EGSC)< 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 : 185 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Twin or single engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 160 to 190 kias.
Altitude : not above A9500.
Flightplan
File as : YCUN YWKM YKNP YBCB YMKB YKBG YSCR
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
Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection 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
CUNDERDIN [YCUN] Takeoff
elev : 705
rwy : 14/32 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : CUN CUNDERDIN 293.0
WYALKATCHEM [YWKM] T&G - H-020° D-27
elev : 1000
rwy : 5/23 dirt
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
KUNNUNOPPIN [YKNP] T&G - H-081° D-27
elev : 929
rwy : 12/30 closed
CTAF : 122.80
BENCUBBIN [YBCB] T&G - H-354° D-18
elev : 1120
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 127.60
MUKINBUDIN [YMKB] T&G - H-107° D-21
elev : 974
rwy : 11/29 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KOOLYANOBBING [YKBG] T&G - H-086° D-66
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1197
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
SOUTHERN CROSS [YSCR] Land - H-201° D-26
elev : 1163
rwy : 09/27 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Visual Navigation Chart

Wide Area Navigation

Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 170 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Twin or single engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 160 to 190 kias.
Altitude : not above A9500.
Flightplan
File as : YSCR YMVH YWSX YMDN YBRO YQDG YCUN
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
Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection 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
SOUTHERN CROSS [YSCR] Takeoff
elev : 1163
rwy : 09/27 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MARVEL LOCH [YMVH] T&G - H-147° D-16
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1429
rwy : 4/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
WESTONIA [YWSX] T&G - H-281° D-44
elev : 1134
rwy : 09/27 01/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
MERREDIN [YMDN] T&G - H-237° D-22
elev : 1263
rwy : 10/28 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 120.10
BRUCE ROCK [YBRO] T&G - H-206° D-24
elev : 947
rwy : 25/07 bitumen
rwy : 18/36 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
QUAIRADING [YQDG] T&G - H-259° D-36
elev : 796
rwy : 08/26 05/23 dirt
rwy : 01/19
CTAF : 122.80
CUNDERDIN [YCUN] Land - H-336° D-25
elev : 705
rwy : 14/32 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : CUN CUNDERDIN 293.0
Wide Area Navigation

Visual Navigation Chart

This Weeks Flight on 30th September 2020 finds us in the Canadian Rockies flying from Jasper-Hinton (CEC4), Alberta to Revelstoke (CYRV) in British Colombia.
Flight based on a suggestion by BartDuy (Orbx Forum Member)
Take off in the early morning, heading south, towards Jasper along the Blue Lake and Jasper Lake. Touch and Go at Jasper CYJA at pilot discretion. Turn southeast and head into the mountains, following the valley and climbing to 6,500ft. Use the Athabasca pass (Wpt 13) to cross the mountains and slowly descend back to 5,000ft. Keep following the valley until you reach Kimbasket Lake. Cross the lake heading west until you meet the Columbia River. Follow the river descending even lower, to take in the beautiful landscape. Negotiate the twists and turns until you reach Revelstoke Lake. Head towards the dam and the end. A few more turns and Revelstoke Airport is directly in front.
Flightplan provided, allows for full autopilot flight allowing you to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.

Most flights in XP11 will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Capable of 150kias and ability to climb
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(CEC4-CYRV)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11