11SEP22 | Strahan to Cambridge coastal

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.

Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather.

Distance: 184 nm

Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min

Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias.

Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Hobart CTR. See waypoint notes below.

Flight plan

File as: YSRN LRP ODV YBHB SEC YBYI DRP MORN YCBG

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. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Strahan in OzXP and for other airports (this includes the truncated runways at Cambridge).

Flight details
Hobart (YMHB) Tower provides information and landing instructions for Cambridge during tower hours. It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures.

• STRAHAN [YSRN] Takeoff
  elev: 66
  rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18]
  CTAF: 124.2
   
• LOW ROCKY POINT [LRP] overfly - visual along the coast
   
• PORT DAVEY [PDV] overfly - visual along the coast
   
• BATHURST HARBOUR [YBHB] T&G - visual along the Lyell Highway
  elev: 14
  rwy: 12/30 dirt
  CTAF: 126.7
   
• SOUTH EAST CAPE [SEC] overfly - visual along the coast
   
• CAPE BRUNY LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast
   
• BRUNY ISLAND [YBYI] T&G - visual along the Bruny Island coast
  elev: 26
  rwy: 14/32 grass
  CTAF: 126.7
   
• DROUGHTY POINT [DRP] overfly - visual along the River Derwent
  *** Inbound reporting point ***
  
  If Hobart ATC is active, do not enter Hobart CTR until given circuit instructions.
   
• MORNINGTON [MORN] overfly not above 1500 ft - VFR route Victor Southwest
   
• HOBART/CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - visual along the Tasman Highway or as directed by ATC
  elev: 67
  rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt
  TWR/CTAF: 118.1

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