Event created by David B - 1487670
Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 27
Note new start time due to the end of daylight savings in most states.
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: 138 nm
Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion.
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 5000 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YPAG YQRN YHAW YRYK YWPD YCMD YLEC
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 Port Augusta in OzXP and for other airports.
Flight details
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PORT AUGUSTA [YPAG] Takeoff
elev: 56
rwy: 15/33 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 33]
CTAF: 126.9
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QUORN [YQRN] T&G - visual along Flinders Ranges Way
elev: 831
rwy: 18/36 gravel
CTAF: 126.7
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HAWKER [YHAW] T&G - visual along Flinders Ranges Way
elev: 1052
rwy: 18/36 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
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RAWNSLEY PARK [YRYK] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1384
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
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WILPENA POUND [YWPD] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1702
rwy: 10/28 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
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COMMODORE [YCMD] T&G - H-317° D-21 nm
elev: 373
rwy: 07/25 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
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LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Land - visual along the Outback Highway
elev: 856
rwy: 02/20 11/29 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 02 and 29]
CTAF: 126.7
NDB: LEC 287
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