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.
Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather.
Distance: 193 nm
Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion.
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 160 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YPKS YPKH YNRM YNYN YCBA
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
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PARKES [YPKS] Takeoff
elev: 1069
rwy: 04/22 11/29 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
VOR/DME: PKS 112.0
NDB: PKS 242
Remain west of the Newell Highway. Do not overly the Parkes Radio Telescope.
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PEAK HILL [YPKH] T&G - visual along the Newell Highway
elev: 943
rwy: 18/36 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
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NARROMINE [YNRM] T&G - visual along the Newell Highway and Tomingley Road
elev: 782
rwy: 04/22 11/29 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
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NYNGAN [YNYN] T&G - visual along the Mitchell Highway
elev: 569
rwy: 05/23 asphalt
rwy: 18/36 grass
CTAF: 126.7
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COBAR [YCBA] Land - visual along the Barrier Highway
elev: 724
rwy: 05/23 17/35 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
NDB: CBA 395
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