Event created by Russell D - 1104622
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 100 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 to 80 mins depending on whether a touch and go is conducted at NZAA
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. This flight is also suitable for helicopter operations as well should the pilot wish to get close and personal to the local scenery.
Altitude : Remain outside Auckland International CTA for the most part. Obtain ATC clearance prior to overflying or executing a touch and go at Auckland.
Flightplan
File as :
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
New Zealand uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
X-Plane 10/11
Ardmore GA Airport
Observe entry and departure corridors whilst operating in the airport's airspace.
Auckland International Airport
Observe altitude restrictions whilst in close proximity to the airport. Obtain ATC clearance if active prior to entering the CTA
Recommended Scenery
Flight Details
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NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Takeoff
elev : 212
rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.00 -
WAIHEKE [NZKE] T&G - H-095° D-22.6 nm
elev : 445
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 120.40 -
BROOKBY Overfly - H-184° D-11.5 nm
Note : Inbound VISUAL REFERENCE for entry into Ardmore -
ARDMORE [NZAR] T&G - H-178° D-2.8 nm
elev : 111
rwy : 07/25 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
Depart to the south abeam "RED HILL" -
MERCER [NZME] T&G - H-134° D-15.3 nm
elev : 30
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 119.20 -
PUKEKOHE Overfly - H-270° D-10.6 nm
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TAIHIKI RIVER ESTUARY Overfly - H-271° D-6 nm
INBOUND VISUAL REFERENCE for entry into Auckland International. Make inbound ATC call with reference to this VRP/ALT and NZAA ATIS IDENTIFIER to either transition to the North via Auckland CBD or Touch and Go departing NE via Auckland CBD -
AUCKLAND INTL [NZAA]Overfly OR T&G at Pilot's discretion - H-322° D-9.2 nm
elev : 23
rwy : 05R/23L asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
VOR/DME : AA AUCKLAND 114.80 -
AUCKLAND CBD Overfly - H-331° D-8.9 nm
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ALBANY Overfly - H-319° D-8.8 nm
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NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Land - H-315° D-4.6 nm
elev : 212
rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.00
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