02OCT22 | Emerald to Rockhampton

Note new start time due to the start of daylight savings

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: 133 nm

Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min

Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110-120 kias.

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

Flight plan

File as: YEML YBTR YDRG SPS YBRK

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 here.

Flight details

• EMERALD [YEML] Takeoff
  elev: 622
  rwy: 06/24 15/33 asphalt
  CTAF: 126.7
  NDB: EML 324
   
• BLACKWATER [YBTR] T&G - visual along the Capricorn Highway
  elev: 658
  rwy: 02/20 asphalt
  CTAF: 126.7
   
• DUARINGA [YDRG] T&G - visual along the Capricorn Highway
  elev: 452
  rwy: 02/20 dirt
  CTAF: 126.7
  
  Tune DME to Rockhampton VOR/DME (RK 116.9).
   
• WESTWOOD TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Capricorn Highway
  
  Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME RK.
   
• STANWELL POWER STATION [SPS] overfly not above 1000 ft - visual along the Capricorn Highway
  *** Inbound reporting point ***
  
  Not above 1000 ft within 11 DME RK or as directed by ATC.
   
• ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Land - visual along the Capricorn Highway
  elev: 36
  rwy: 04/22 15/33 asphalt [RH circuits RWY 15 and 22 unless directed by ATC]
  TWR/CTAF: 118.1
  VOR/DME: RK 116.9
  NDB: RK 257

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