Event created by Russell D - 1104622
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 125 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Altitude : Once clear of Cairns Control Zone remain clear of Cairns Class C steps until ready to return to Cairns
Flightplan
File as : YBCS WEST.VFR WAT LWI SNAPISL YWGA PTD MMY YYAK SDG YMBA SCRK YBCS
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
CAIRNS PROCEDURES
Cairns is a class C civil aerodrome. An excellent source of VFR procedural information for Cairns can be found in this CASA "Ontrack" video. Pilots unfamiliar with Cairns Operations are encouraged to view the video prior to operating within Cairns airspace.
In particular, review :
- Outbound North via the Western VFR Corridor
- Inbound from the West
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
X-Plane 10/11
Flight Details
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CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Takeoff
elev : 10
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 124.90
VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00
NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 -
BUCHAN POINT [BUCP] Overfly - Western VFR
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WANGETTI [WAT] Overfly - H-301° D-7
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LOW ISLETS [LWI] Overfly - H-346° D-17
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SNAPPER ISLAND [SNAPISL] Overfly - H-316° D-7
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WONGA BEACH [YWGA] T&G - H-242° D-5
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 22
rwy : 3/21 grass
CTAF : 122.80 -
PORT DOUGLAS [PTD] Overfly - H-159° D-10
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MOUNT MALLOY [MMY] Overfly - H-206° D-14
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YALKULA [YYAK] T&G - H-153° D-3
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1270
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80 -
SOUTHEDGE [SDG] Overfly - H-229° D-9
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MAREEBA [YMBA] T&G - H-136° D-19
elev : 1560
rwy : 10/28ns bitumen
CTAF : 126.70
DEPARTING OBTAIN CAIRNS ATIS- To return VFR via Stoney Creek, clouds need to be higher than A3000. IF not the case, either seek alternative arrival or request upgrade IFR from ATC before attempting to cross the high terrain.
IF ATC Active at Carins contact them for clearance : [CALLSIGN][AIRCRAFT TYPE] POSITION MAREEBA [ALTITUDE] RECEIVED INFORMATION [CAIRNS ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND
Expect to receive a code and tracking instructions prior to Stoney Creek -
STONEY CREEK [SCRK] Overfly - H-045° D-18
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CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Land - H-081° D-6
elev : 10
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 124.90
VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00
NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0
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