Event created by David B - 1487670
Simulation 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: 149 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75mins
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 120 to 140 kias.
Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Avalon CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YWBL YCWO YNNR YLSM YRKE YLED BPN AV BAW YMMB
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually using the described landmarks and particularly along the coast. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation and includes prominent landmarks and points of interest along the route.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
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WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Takeoff
elev: 242
rwy: 13/31 asphalt
rwy: 04/22 dirt
CTAF: 126.0
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CHATSWORTH [YCWO] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm
elev: 628
rwy: 01/19 grass
CTAF: 125.8
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NERRIN NERRIN [YNNR] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm
elev: 768
rwy: 01/19 11/29 dirt
CTAF: 122.8
Not above 8500 ft after Nerrin Nerrin.
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LISMORE [YLSM] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm (may not appear in all scenery)
elev: 654
rwy: 08/26 15/33 grass
CTAF: 124.2
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ROKEWOOD [YRKE] T&G - H-073° D-17.7 nm (may not appear in all scenery)
elev: 580
rwy: 02/20 grass
CTAF: 122.8
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LETHBRIDGE [YLED] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm
elev: 790
rwy: 10'28 asphalt
rwy: 16/34 grass
CTAF: 127.65
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BARWON PRISON [BPN] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-096° D-12.2 nm
** Inbound reporting point for Avalon**
If ATC is active, obtain clearance to enter Avalon CTR before proceeding.
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AVALON [YMAV] - H-116° D-6.5 nm
elev: 35
rwy: 18/36 asphalt
TWR: 120.1
ML_APP: 132.0
VOR/DME: AV 116.1
If ATC is active, transit the class D/E airspace as directed. If ATC is not active, T&G at pilot's discretion. Not above 4500 ft after Avalon.
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BAYWEST [BAW] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-072° D-22 nm
** Inbound reporting point for Moorabbin**
If TWR is active, obtain clearance to enter Moorabbin CTR before proceeding.
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MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - H-068° D-7.9 nm
elev: 55
rwy: 04/22 13L/31R 13R/31L 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.1
NDB: MB 398
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