01JAN23 | MacDonnell Ranges sightseeing

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: 175 nm

Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion.

Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 150-160 kias.

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

Flight plan

File as: YBAS SSG JCK YHMB YPMV YHBY HGR GWTR YBAS

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

• ALICE SPRINGS [YBAS] Takeoff
  elev: 1789
  rwy: 12/30 17/35 asphalt
  TWR/CTAF: 118.3
  VOR/DME: AS 115.9
  NDB: AS 335
  
  Tune DME to Alice Springs VOR/DME.
  
  Not above 3500 ft within 15 DME AS or as directed by ATC.
   
• SIMPSONS GAP [SSG] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-303° D-12 nm
  
  Not above 4500 ft within 22 DME AS.
   
• JAY CREEK [JCK] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-237° D-14 nm
  
  Not above 6500 ft within 36 DME AS.
  Not above FL125 beyond 36 DME AS.
   
• HERMANNSBURG [YHMB] T&G - visual along Larapinta Drive
  elev: 1945
  rwy: 11/29 dirt
  CTAF: 126.7
   
• PALM VALLEY [YPMV] overfly - H-203° D-8.6 nm
  Helicopters may touch and go.
   
• HENBURY [YHBY] T&G - visual along the Finke River (direct track H-135° D-42 nm)
  elev: 1401
  rwy: 11/29 dirt
  CTAF: 126.7
   
• HUGH RIVER [HGR] overfly - visual along the Stuart Highway
  *** Inbound reporting point ***
  
  Not above 6500 ft within 36 DME AS.
  Not above 4500 ft within 22 DME AS.
  Not above 3500 ft within 15 DME AS.
   
• GAOL WATER TOWER [GWTR] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the Stuart Highway
  
  If Alice Springs TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
   
• ALICE SPRINGS [YBAS] Land - visual along the Stuart Highway or as directed by ATC
  elev: 1789
  rwy: 12/30 17/35 asphalt
  TWR/CTAF: 118.3
  VOR/DME: AS 115.9
  NDB: AS 335

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