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: 118 nm
Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100-110 kias and maintaining accurate altitude.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Bankstown CTR. See waypoint notes below..
Flight plan
File as: YSBK WFM CAMB YWBN APPN SECF SLL JIBN BBH SYHD LRF BRNJ PPA BBG BEE PSP YSBK
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.
NOTE: It is recommended that pilots read the Sydney General Flying Guide for a more in depth description of some of the procedures in this flight.
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
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BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Takeoff
elev: 34
rwy: 11L/29R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt [RH circuit RWY 11R, 29C, 29R]
TWR/CTAF: 132.8
NDB: BK 416
Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1)
Not above 1500 ft within Bankstown CTR.
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WARWICK FARM [WFM] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-278° D-2.2 nm
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY
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SUBSTATION overfly not above 2500 ft - H-240° D-4.2 nm
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LEPPINGTON RAILWAY STATION overfly not above 2500 ft - H-233° D-3.1 nm
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CAMPBELLTOWN [CAMB] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-180° D-7.2 nm
Not above 2500 ft until 20 DME SY
Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY
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WEDDERBURN [YWBN] T&G - visual along Appin Road
elev: 875
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
CTAF: 122.55
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APPN [APPN] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Appin Road
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F6 PRINCES HIGHWAY OVERPASS overfly not above 4500 ft - H-090° D-9.1 nm
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SEA CLIFF BRIDGE [SECF] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-100° D-1.7 nm
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY
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STANWELL PARK [SLL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast
Set Sydney (YSSY) QNH.
Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME SY.
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JIBBON POINT [JBBN] enter VFR route Victor 1 North - remain over water along the coast
Broadcast position and intentions on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Jibbon Point northbound at 1000 ft, entering Victor 1."
Maintain exactly 1000 ft from Jibbon Point until 12 DME SY.
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BOTANY BAY HEADS [BBH] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Botany Bay northbound at 1000 ft, Victor 1."
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SYDNEY HEADS {SYD] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Sydney Heads northbound at 1000 ft, Victor 1."
Not above 1000 ft until 12 DME SY
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY
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LONG REEF [LRF} overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast
Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Long Reef northbound at [altitude], exiting Victor 1."
From Long Reef, pilots may optionally fly HARBOUR SCENIC ONE or HARBOUR SCENIC TWO. The procedure is outlined in the Sydney General Flying Guide. This option is not included in the GPS flight plan. Contact Sydney APP on 124.4 if active prior to reaching Long Reef to obtain clearance. On completion of HARBOUR SCENIC, follow the procedure in the Sydney General Flying Guide to continue north.
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BARRENJOEY HEAD [BRNJ] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast
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PATONGA [PAA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along Broken Bay
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BROOKLYN BRIDGE [BBG] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hawkesbury River
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BERRILEE [BEE] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-211° D-6.6 nm
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SOUTH DURAL TANKS overfly not above 2500 ft - H-211° D-6.0 nm
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PROSPECT RESERVOIR [PSP] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-204° D-9.1 nm
*** Inbound reporting point***
If Bankstown TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
Enter Bankstown CTR not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC.
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BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Land - track as directed by ATC
elev: 34
rwy: 11L/29R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt [RH circuit RWY 11R, 29C, 29R]
TWR/CTAF: 132.8
NDB: BK 416
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