This event begins 07/16/18 and repeats every week on Monday for 6 occurrences
By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
This event begins 07/19/18 and repeats every week on Thursday for 2 occurrences
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to the new and improved Australia Online! Thursdays are the new Tuesdays and with that will see the return of one of our longest running events.
This week, we want to keep you in your comfort zone. Join us up the coast between Sydney and Brisbane
Welcome to the new and improved Australia Online! Thursdays are the new Tuesdays and with that will see the return of one of our longest running events.
This week, we want to keep you in your comfort zone. Join us up the coast between Sydney and Brisbane
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 205 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YPKU EMMA.GORGE YHLC
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.
Recommended Scenery
(SITE NOT AVAILABLE) OZx YHLC - Halls Creek Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
KUNUNURRA [YPKU] Takeoff
elev : 145
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.00
NDB : KU KUNUNURRA 221.0
VOR/DME : KU KUNUNURRA 116.50
EMMA GORGE T&G - H-253° D-34.6 nm
elev : 370
rwy : 12/30 clay
CTAF : 131.25
MOUNT THROSSELL Overfly - H-227° D-30.5 nm
MOUNT REMARKABLE Overfly - H-182° D-57.7 nm
KANGAROO HILL Overfly - H-257° D-13.2 nm
MOUNT WELLS Overfly - H-216° D-15.6 nm
HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Land - H-149° D-53.8 nm
elev : 1346
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
rwy : 08/26 clay
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : HLC HALLS CREEK 245.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 205 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YPKU EMMA.GORGE YHLC
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.
Recommended Scenery
(SITE NOT AVAILABLE) OZx YHLC - Halls Creek Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
KUNUNURRA [YPKU] Takeoff
elev : 145
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.00
NDB : KU KUNUNURRA 221.0
VOR/DME : KU KUNUNURRA 116.50
EMMA GORGE T&G - H-253° D-34.6 nm
elev : 370
rwy : 12/30 clay
CTAF : 131.25
MOUNT THROSSELL Overfly - H-227° D-30.5 nm
MOUNT REMARKABLE Overfly - H-182° D-57.7 nm
KANGAROO HILL Overfly - H-257° D-13.2 nm
MOUNT WELLS Overfly - H-216° D-15.6 nm
HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Land - H-149° D-53.8 nm
elev : 1346
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
rwy : 08/26 clay
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : HLC HALLS CREEK 245.0
Chart
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 170 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YHLC YARG YPKU
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.
Recommended Scenery
(SITE NOT AVAILABLE) OZx YHLC - Halls Creek Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Takeoff
elev : 1346
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
rwy : 08/26 clay
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : HLC HALLS CREEK 245.0
MOUNT COGHLIN Overfly - H-051° D-23.4 nm
MOUNT PARKER Overfly - H-016° D-52.6 nm
LAKE ARGYLE MINE Overfly - H-006° D-28 nm
ARGYLE [YARG] T&G - H-035° D-6 nm
elev : 522
rwy : 01/19ns asphalt
CTAF : 127.30
VOR/DME : ARG ARGYLE 113.90
MOUNT MISERY Overfly - H-037° D-30.8 nm
KUNUNURRA [YPKU] Land - H-346° D-28.4 nm
elev : 145
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.00
NDB : KU KUNUNURRA 221.0
VOR/DME : KU KUNUNURRA 116.50
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 170 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YHLC YARG YPKU
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.
Recommended Scenery
(SITE NOT AVAILABLE) OZx YHLC - Halls Creek Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Takeoff
elev : 1346
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
rwy : 08/26 clay
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : HLC HALLS CREEK 245.0
MOUNT COGHLIN Overfly - H-051° D-23.4 nm
MOUNT PARKER Overfly - H-016° D-52.6 nm
LAKE ARGYLE MINE Overfly - H-006° D-28 nm
ARGYLE [YARG] T&G - H-035° D-6 nm
elev : 522
rwy : 01/19ns asphalt
CTAF : 127.30
VOR/DME : ARG ARGYLE 113.90
MOUNT MISERY Overfly - H-037° D-30.8 nm
KUNUNURRA [YPKU] Land - H-346° D-28.4 nm
elev : 145
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.00
NDB : KU KUNUNURRA 221.0
VOR/DME : KU KUNUNURRA 116.50
Chart
World Discovery Flight for 1st August 2018
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIRPORT TOUR created by Peter Smith YMA489
A very hard flight plan in common GA Aircraft. I flew this with a Carenado B58. VFR Flight with wild swings in Altitudes. Maintain 16000 feet for most of the flight to and from the airports. You will have to fly around mountains on approaches with steep short field finals. GPS flight plan is just a guide. You will have to follow the mountain passes from some airports in order to attain sufficient altitude (in some cases). Don't wimp out! Max load your plane. I have broken this flight up into 3 Legs, the most difficult take off is at Buckhorn Ranch and the toughest area between airports is from KASE to KEGE.
Depart from KDRO and finish the final leg at KHDN
Leg 2 2CO2 KGUC 0CO2 KASW KEGE
Flight Details Link: Leg 2
Flight Plan Link for FSX, PlanG and X11 Flight Plans
Aircraft: Default Baron 58 so we all fly the same aircraft.
Scenery: Recommended but not mandatory Orbx NA Freeware Airfields, Orbx Global Base and Orbx North America OLC
Weather: Fair/Spring (it gets pretty bad up here)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIRPORT TOUR created by Peter Smith YMA489
A very hard flight plan in common GA Aircraft. I flew this with a Carenado B58. VFR Flight with wild swings in Altitudes. Maintain 16000 feet for most of the flight to and from the airports. You will have to fly around mountains on approaches with steep short field finals. GPS flight plan is just a guide. You will have to follow the mountain passes from some airports in order to attain sufficient altitude (in some cases). Don't wimp out! Max load your plane. I have broken this flight up into 3 Legs, the most difficult take off is at Buckhorn Ranch and the toughest area between airports is from KASE to KEGE.
Depart from KDRO and finish the final leg at KHDN
Leg 2 2CO2 KGUC 0CO2 KASW KEGE
Flight Details Link: Leg 2
Flight Plan Link for FSX, PlanG and X11 Flight Plans
Aircraft: Default Baron 58 so we all fly the same aircraft.
Scenery: Recommended but not mandatory Orbx NA Freeware Airfields, Orbx Global Base and Orbx North America OLC
Weather: Fair/Spring (it gets pretty bad up here)
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 170 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Quest Kodiak, DeHavilland DHC-6 twin otter or similar capable of 145 to 175 kias.
Communications : New Zealand uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : NZNV N062 NZRC N061 NZOB NZNV
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.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX New Zealand South Island Flight Details
INVERCARGILL [NZNV] Takeoff
elev : 5'
rwy : 12/30 04/22 asphalt
Tower : 118.50
CTAF : 122.80
VOR/DME : NV INVERCARGILL 116.80
CENTRE ISLAND AIRSTRIP T&G - H-238° D-19.5 nm
elev : 150'
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
CODFISH ISLAND Overfly - H-179° D-21.1 nm
MOUNT RAKEAHUA Overfly - H-110° D-14.3 nm
MOUNT ALLEN Overfly - H-178° D-9.4 nm
CAPE ISLAND Overfly - H-214° D-18.6 nm
PEARL ISLAND Overfly - H-050° D-12.9 nm
PORT ADVENTURE Overfly - H-044° D-20.8 nm
RYANS CREEK [NZRC] T&G - H-316° D-10.7 nm
elev : 288'
rwy : 04ns/22 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
RUAPUKE ISLAND Overfly - H-041° D-19.2 nm
DOG ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE STRIP T&G - H-300° D-8.4 nm
elev : 120'
rwy : 07/25ns grass
CTAF : 122.80
OCEAN BEACH [NZOB] Overfly - H-284° D-5.7 nm
elev : 22'
HELIPORT
CTAF : 122.80
INVERCARGILL [NZNV] Land - H-312° D-10.5 nm
elev : 5'
rwy : 12/30 04/22 asphalt
Tower : 118.50
CTAF : 122.80
VOR/DME : NV INVERCARGILL 116.80
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 170 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Quest Kodiak, DeHavilland DHC-6 twin otter or similar capable of 145 to 175 kias.
Communications : New Zealand uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : NZNV N062 NZRC N061 NZOB NZNV
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.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX New Zealand South Island Flight Details
INVERCARGILL [NZNV] Takeoff
elev : 5'
rwy : 12/30 04/22 asphalt
Tower : 118.50
CTAF : 122.80
VOR/DME : NV INVERCARGILL 116.80
CENTRE ISLAND AIRSTRIP T&G - H-238° D-19.5 nm
elev : 150'
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
CODFISH ISLAND Overfly - H-179° D-21.1 nm
MOUNT RAKEAHUA Overfly - H-110° D-14.3 nm
MOUNT ALLEN Overfly - H-178° D-9.4 nm
CAPE ISLAND Overfly - H-214° D-18.6 nm
PEARL ISLAND Overfly - H-050° D-12.9 nm
PORT ADVENTURE Overfly - H-044° D-20.8 nm
RYANS CREEK [NZRC] T&G - H-316° D-10.7 nm
elev : 288'
rwy : 04ns/22 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
RUAPUKE ISLAND Overfly - H-041° D-19.2 nm
DOG ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE STRIP T&G - H-300° D-8.4 nm
elev : 120'
rwy : 07/25ns grass
CTAF : 122.80
OCEAN BEACH [NZOB] Overfly - H-284° D-5.7 nm
elev : 22'
HELIPORT
CTAF : 122.80
INVERCARGILL [NZNV] Land - H-312° D-10.5 nm
elev : 5'
rwy : 12/30 04/22 asphalt
Tower : 118.50
CTAF : 122.80
VOR/DME : NV INVERCARGILL 116.80
Chart
Event Details
The evening's flight takes place from the eastern most airport within Australian airspace, Norfolk Island. For the flight it will be important for FSX users to install the photoreal scenery listed in the scenery section. The very short flight allows pilots to indulge in some really low slow flying in an aircraft of their choosing.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 30 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 65 mins
Aircraft : Single engine light sport aircraft such as Piper Cub, Aeroprakt A22 Foxbat or similar capable 55 to 85 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above 3500
Flightplan
File as : YSNF ANSON.PT STEELS.PT KINGSTON PHILLIP.ISL PT.ROSS YSNF
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.
Recomended Scenery
Norfolk Island Photoreal Scenery Flight Details
NORFOLK ISLAND INTL [YSNF] Takeoff
elev : 371'
rwy : 11ns/29 asphalt
rwy : 04ns/22 sealed
* Non-standard right circuits
CTAF : 118.10
VOR/DME : NF 112.40
NDB : NF 260.0
ROCKY POINT Overfly - H-222° D-1.2 nm
ANSON POINT Overfly - H-338° D-2.6 nm
POINT VINCENT Overfly - H-004° D-0.8 nm
MOUNT BATES Overfly - H-117° D-1.4 nm
MOUNT PITT Overfly - H-197° D-0.3 nm
BURNT PINE Overfly - H-125° D-1.4 nm
CATHEDRAL ROCK Overfly - H-336° D-1.8 nm
BIRD ROCK Overfly - H-087° D-0.5 nm
CASCADE BAY Overfly - H-129° D-1.3 nm
STEELS POINT Overfly - H-091° D-1.3 nm
BALL BAY Overfly - H-188° D-1.4 nm
KINGSTON Overfly - H-236° D-1.4 nm
NEPEAN ISLAND Overfly - H-157° D-0.9 nm
PHILLIP ISLAND Overfly - H-175° D-2.9 nm
POINT ROSS Overfly - H-330° D-3.5 nm
NORFOLK ISLAND INTL [YSNF] Land - H-352° D-1.3 nm
Chart
The evening's flight takes place from the eastern most airport within Australian airspace, Norfolk Island. For the flight it will be important for FSX users to install the photoreal scenery listed in the scenery section. The very short flight allows pilots to indulge in some really low slow flying in an aircraft of their choosing.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 30 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 65 mins
Aircraft : Single engine light sport aircraft such as Piper Cub, Aeroprakt A22 Foxbat or similar capable 55 to 85 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above 3500
Flightplan
File as : YSNF ANSON.PT STEELS.PT KINGSTON PHILLIP.ISL PT.ROSS YSNF
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.
Recomended Scenery
Norfolk Island Photoreal Scenery Flight Details
NORFOLK ISLAND INTL [YSNF] Takeoff
elev : 371'
rwy : 11ns/29 asphalt
rwy : 04ns/22 sealed
* Non-standard right circuits
CTAF : 118.10
VOR/DME : NF 112.40
NDB : NF 260.0
ROCKY POINT Overfly - H-222° D-1.2 nm
ANSON POINT Overfly - H-338° D-2.6 nm
POINT VINCENT Overfly - H-004° D-0.8 nm
MOUNT BATES Overfly - H-117° D-1.4 nm
MOUNT PITT Overfly - H-197° D-0.3 nm
BURNT PINE Overfly - H-125° D-1.4 nm
CATHEDRAL ROCK Overfly - H-336° D-1.8 nm
BIRD ROCK Overfly - H-087° D-0.5 nm
CASCADE BAY Overfly - H-129° D-1.3 nm
STEELS POINT Overfly - H-091° D-1.3 nm
BALL BAY Overfly - H-188° D-1.4 nm
KINGSTON Overfly - H-236° D-1.4 nm
NEPEAN ISLAND Overfly - H-157° D-0.9 nm
PHILLIP ISLAND Overfly - H-175° D-2.9 nm
POINT ROSS Overfly - H-330° D-3.5 nm
NORFOLK ISLAND INTL [YSNF] Land - H-352° D-1.3 nm
Chart
World Discovery Flight for 8th August 2018
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIRPORT TOUR created by Peter Smith YMA489
A very hard flight plan in common GA Aircraft. I flew this with a Carenado B58. VFR Flight with wild swings in Altitudes. Maintain 16000 feet for most of the flight to and from the airports. You will have to fly around mountains on approaches with steep short field finals. GPS flight plan is just a guide. You will have to follow the mountain passes from some airports in order to attain sufficient altitude (in some cases). Don't wimp out! Max load your plane. I have broken this flight up into 3 Legs, the most difficult take off is at Buckhorn Ranch and the toughest area between airports is from KASE to KEGE.
Depart from KDRO and finish the final leg at KHDN
Leg 3 KEGE 20V KGNB KSBS KHDN
Flight Details Link: Leg 3
Flight Plan for FSX, PlanG and X11 Flight Plan
Aircraft: Default Baron 58 so we all fly the same aircraft.
Scenery: Recommended but not mandatory Orbx NA Freeware Airfields, Orbx Global Base and Orbx North America OLC
Weather: Fair/Spring (it gets pretty bad up here)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIRPORT TOUR created by Peter Smith YMA489
A very hard flight plan in common GA Aircraft. I flew this with a Carenado B58. VFR Flight with wild swings in Altitudes. Maintain 16000 feet for most of the flight to and from the airports. You will have to fly around mountains on approaches with steep short field finals. GPS flight plan is just a guide. You will have to follow the mountain passes from some airports in order to attain sufficient altitude (in some cases). Don't wimp out! Max load your plane. I have broken this flight up into 3 Legs, the most difficult take off is at Buckhorn Ranch and the toughest area between airports is from KASE to KEGE.
Depart from KDRO and finish the final leg at KHDN
Leg 3 KEGE 20V KGNB KSBS KHDN
Flight Details Link: Leg 3
Flight Plan for FSX, PlanG and X11 Flight Plan
Aircraft: Default Baron 58 so we all fly the same aircraft.
Scenery: Recommended but not mandatory Orbx NA Freeware Airfields, Orbx Global Base and Orbx North America OLC
Weather: Fair/Spring (it gets pretty bad up here)
This event begins 08/16/18 and repeats every week on Thursday for 2 occurrences
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to the new and improved Australia Online! Thursdays are the new Tuesdays and with that will see the return of one of our longest running events.
This week, we want to keep you in your comfort zone. Join us up the coast between Sydney and Brisbane
Welcome to the new and improved Australia Online! Thursdays are the new Tuesdays and with that will see the return of one of our longest running events.
This week, we want to keep you in your comfort zone. Join us up the coast between Sydney and Brisbane
https://panic.vatpac.org/
About Panic Stations
The idea is devilishly simple. Get as many aircraft as possible to try and arrive at a destination airport, touching down at the same time.
It's up to ATC to sort it out and ensure correct procedures and separation standards are adhered to at all times. The first jet and non-jet aircraft to touch down at/after the target time enjoy bragging rights....until the next Panic Stations.
Pilots can expect non-standard arrivals, plenty of holding and/or speed restrictions. Controllers can expect to work hard, often in non-standard or non-radar positions. It is an extremely satisfying experience as a controller sitting back after a Panic Stations event having adhered to published standards and procedures at all times.
This Panic Stations will be a little different. We're featuring 2 procedural airports! Come along as we shift the focus to Tasmania. With double the chance of winning, where will you be flying?
ATC Details
Due to the small amount of ATC Positions at Launceston & Hobart, We will also be staffing up Melbourne! ATC Applications are now open through the Panic Stations website and close on Friday 10th August.
The following positions are currently planned to be rostered however if demand requires, it is likely that an additional non-standard Launceston or ML-TAS position will be opened on the day to assist with clearance and holding.
LT_TWR
HB_TWR
HB_GND
LT_ATIS
HB_TWR
ML-SNO_CTR
ML-WON_CTR
ML-TAS_CTR
ML_APP
ML_TWR
Full details, pilot briefing and charts available at https://panic.vatpac.org/
About Panic Stations
The idea is devilishly simple. Get as many aircraft as possible to try and arrive at a destination airport, touching down at the same time.
It's up to ATC to sort it out and ensure correct procedures and separation standards are adhered to at all times. The first jet and non-jet aircraft to touch down at/after the target time enjoy bragging rights....until the next Panic Stations.
Pilots can expect non-standard arrivals, plenty of holding and/or speed restrictions. Controllers can expect to work hard, often in non-standard or non-radar positions. It is an extremely satisfying experience as a controller sitting back after a Panic Stations event having adhered to published standards and procedures at all times.
This Panic Stations will be a little different. We're featuring 2 procedural airports! Come along as we shift the focus to Tasmania. With double the chance of winning, where will you be flying?
ATC Details
Due to the small amount of ATC Positions at Launceston & Hobart, We will also be staffing up Melbourne! ATC Applications are now open through the Panic Stations website and close on Friday 10th August.
The following positions are currently planned to be rostered however if demand requires, it is likely that an additional non-standard Launceston or ML-TAS position will be opened on the day to assist with clearance and holding.
LT_TWR
HB_TWR
HB_GND
LT_ATIS
HB_TWR
ML-SNO_CTR
ML-WON_CTR
ML-TAS_CTR
ML_APP
ML_TWR
Full details, pilot briefing and charts available at https://panic.vatpac.org/
This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 22nd August 2018 commencing 8.00pm AEST
Flight created by Peter Smith YMA489
Egypt, Port Said to Cairo following the Nile
All information required is in the attached PDF file. Flight Details
Aircraft: Capable of 160 kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: HEPS HE42 HEEM HECA
Note plan is rough guide, flight will follow river to Pyramids at Giza, Byramid of 2 Angles, Pyramide of Queen Objedten then back north to Cairo Intls HECA
Suggested Altitude: 1,500ft
Distance: 166nm
Weather:Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(Flight Plan)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
Suggested Scenery: Cairo HECA Port Said HEPS
The Pyramids are all in FSX Default.
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
Flight created by Peter Smith YMA489
Egypt, Port Said to Cairo following the Nile
All information required is in the attached PDF file. Flight Details
Aircraft: Capable of 160 kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: HEPS HE42 HEEM HECA
Note plan is rough guide, flight will follow river to Pyramids at Giza, Byramid of 2 Angles, Pyramide of Queen Objedten then back north to Cairo Intls HECA
Suggested Altitude: 1,500ft
Distance: 166nm
Weather:Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(Flight Plan)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
Suggested Scenery: Cairo HECA Port Said HEPS
The Pyramids are all in FSX Default.
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 156 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YMGB YMSX YELD DRYSDALE.ISL RARACALA.ISL GULUWURU.ISL WIGRAM.ISL BREMER.ISL YPGV
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.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
MILINGIMBI [YMGB] Takeoff
elev : 53
rwy : 11/29 gravel
CTAF : 127.50
MOOROONGGA ISLAND [YMSX] T&G - H-046° D-15 nm
pos : GV R-277° D-103
elev : 47
rwy : 09/27 coral
CTAF : 131.25
ELCHO ISLAND [YELD] T&G - H-096° D-28.8 nm
pos : GV R-277° D-74.5
elev : 101
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 127.15
DRYSDALE ISLAND Overfly - H-046° D-32.4 nm
pos : GV R-302° D-60
RARACALA ISLAND Overfly - H-071° D-20 nm
pos : GV R-320 ° D- R-49
GULUWURU ISLAND Overfly - H-047° D-7.4 nm
pos : GV R-330° D-50
WIGRAM ISLAND Overfly - H-149° D-18.1 nm
pos : GV R-330° D-32
BREMER ISLAND Overfly - H-139° D-24.4 nm
pos : GV R-355° D-10
GOVE [YPGV] Land - H-173° D-9.6 nm
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 156 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YMGB YMSX YELD DRYSDALE.ISL RARACALA.ISL GULUWURU.ISL WIGRAM.ISL BREMER.ISL YPGV
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.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
MILINGIMBI [YMGB] Takeoff
elev : 53
rwy : 11/29 gravel
CTAF : 127.50
MOOROONGGA ISLAND [YMSX] T&G - H-046° D-15 nm
pos : GV R-277° D-103
elev : 47
rwy : 09/27 coral
CTAF : 131.25
ELCHO ISLAND [YELD] T&G - H-096° D-28.8 nm
pos : GV R-277° D-74.5
elev : 101
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 127.15
DRYSDALE ISLAND Overfly - H-046° D-32.4 nm
pos : GV R-302° D-60
RARACALA ISLAND Overfly - H-071° D-20 nm
pos : GV R-320 ° D- R-49
GULUWURU ISLAND Overfly - H-047° D-7.4 nm
pos : GV R-330° D-50
WIGRAM ISLAND Overfly - H-149° D-18.1 nm
pos : GV R-330° D-32
BREMER ISLAND Overfly - H-139° D-24.4 nm
pos : GV R-355° D-10
GOVE [YPGV] Land - H-173° D-9.6 nm
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
Chart
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 135 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 60 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YPGV YGUM YLEV YRNG YMGB
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.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
GOVE [YPGV] Takeoff
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
GURRUMURRU [YGUM] T&G - H-236° D-39.8 nm
pos : GV R-236° D-40
elev : 50
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
LAKE EVELLA [YLEV] T&G - H-278° D-25.4 nm
pos : GV R-252° D-61
elev : 256
rwy : 08/26 sealed
CTAF : 127.15
RAMINGINING [YRNG] T&G - H-274° D-53.9 nm
pos : GV R-263° D-112.6
elev : 206
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 127.50
MILINGIMBI [YMGB] Land - H-355° D-15.7 nm
pos : GV R-271° D-113.5
elev : 53
rwy : 11/29 gravel
CTAF : 127.50
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 135 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 60 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YPGV YGUM YLEV YRNG YMGB
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.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
GOVE [YPGV] Takeoff
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
GURRUMURRU [YGUM] T&G - H-236° D-39.8 nm
pos : GV R-236° D-40
elev : 50
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
LAKE EVELLA [YLEV] T&G - H-278° D-25.4 nm
pos : GV R-252° D-61
elev : 256
rwy : 08/26 sealed
CTAF : 127.15
RAMINGINING [YRNG] T&G - H-274° D-53.9 nm
pos : GV R-263° D-112.6
elev : 206
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 127.50
MILINGIMBI [YMGB] Land - H-355° D-15.7 nm
pos : GV R-271° D-113.5
elev : 53
rwy : 11/29 gravel
CTAF : 127.50
Chart
This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 29th August 2018 commencing 8.00pm AEST
Flight created by Dan Mckee YMA555
Salerno to Perugia in Italy
This flight takes us over the Pompei ruins (Optional Scenery 315MB download Pompeii) and just to the west of Mount Vesuvius and when approaching Urbe (one of Rome's airfields) we pass over the Colosseum and the Vatican (default FSX scenery).
All information required is in the attached PDF file. Flight Details
Suggested Scenery: Orbx Feeware Airports which includes airports LIRI, LIRU, LIAP and LIRZ https://orbxdirect.com/product/ftx-global-airport-pack
Aircraft: Capable of 160 kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: LIRI LIRN LIRL LIRU LIAP LIRZ
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan
Distance: 237nm
Flight Time: 89mins
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(LIRI-LIRZ)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
Flight created by Dan Mckee YMA555
Salerno to Perugia in Italy
This flight takes us over the Pompei ruins (Optional Scenery 315MB download Pompeii) and just to the west of Mount Vesuvius and when approaching Urbe (one of Rome's airfields) we pass over the Colosseum and the Vatican (default FSX scenery).
All information required is in the attached PDF file. Flight Details
Suggested Scenery: Orbx Feeware Airports which includes airports LIRI, LIRU, LIAP and LIRZ https://orbxdirect.com/product/ftx-global-airport-pack
Aircraft: Capable of 160 kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: LIRI LIRN LIRL LIRU LIAP LIRZ
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan
Distance: 237nm
Flight Time: 89mins
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(LIRI-LIRZ)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 120 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Orion Maule, Cessna 172 or similar capable of 115 to 135 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Remain below Williamtown restricted airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPMQ YCNH YLKS YTRE WDU GCR SRO DUNGOG EGT YMND
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.
Recommended Scenery
Port Macquarie ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
PORT MACQUARIE [YPMQ] Takeoff
elev : 15
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : PMQ PORT MACQUARIE 395.0
CAMDEN HAVEN AIRFIELD [YCNH] T&G - H-193° D-15.1 nm T&
elev : 20
rwy : 12/30ns grass
CTAF : 118.10
THE LAKES [YLKS] T&G - H-182° D-3.1 nm
elev : 2
rwy : 16/34ns bitumen
CTAF : 118.10
TAREE [YTRE] T&G - H-214° D-14.9 nm
elev : 38
rwy : 12/30 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
WIRRADGURIE [WDU] Overfly - H-256° D-22.8 nm
GLOUCESTER [GCR] Overfly - visual via "the worm"
STROUD ROAD [SRO] Overfly - visual via "the worm"
DUNGOG Overfly - visual via "the worm"
EAST GRETA [EGT] Overfly - visual via "the worm"
MAITLAND [YMND] Land - H-298° D-3.3 nm
elev : 85
rwy : 08/26 05/23 sealed
rwy : 18/36 dirt
CTAF : 122.65
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 120 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Orion Maule, Cessna 172 or similar capable of 115 to 135 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Remain below Williamtown restricted airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPMQ YCNH YLKS YTRE WDU GCR SRO DUNGOG EGT YMND
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.
Recommended Scenery
Port Macquarie ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
PORT MACQUARIE [YPMQ] Takeoff
elev : 15
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : PMQ PORT MACQUARIE 395.0
CAMDEN HAVEN AIRFIELD [YCNH] T&G - H-193° D-15.1 nm T&
elev : 20
rwy : 12/30ns grass
CTAF : 118.10
THE LAKES [YLKS] T&G - H-182° D-3.1 nm
elev : 2
rwy : 16/34ns bitumen
CTAF : 118.10
TAREE [YTRE] T&G - H-214° D-14.9 nm
elev : 38
rwy : 12/30 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
WIRRADGURIE [WDU] Overfly - H-256° D-22.8 nm
GLOUCESTER [GCR] Overfly - visual via "the worm"
STROUD ROAD [SRO] Overfly - visual via "the worm"
DUNGOG Overfly - visual via "the worm"
EAST GRETA [EGT] Overfly - visual via "the worm"
MAITLAND [YMND] Land - H-298° D-3.3 nm
elev : 85
rwy : 08/26 05/23 sealed
rwy : 18/36 dirt
CTAF : 122.65
Chart
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Upcoming Events
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21 April 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 114 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Cairns CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YCGO YSMT YHTN ATH YATH LMGE GOV PFRM EDT EARV KOPP MARQ BRIN REDL CBLT SMIF YKS YBCS
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.
Flight details
CHILLAGOE [YCGO] Takeoff
elev: 1123
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
Tune DME to Cairns VOR/DME (CS 113.0)
Not above 8500 ft to 36 DME CS
ALMADEN overfly - visual along the Burke Development Road
SUNNYMOUNT [YSMT] T&G - visual along the Burke Development Road
elev: 1961
rwy: 11/29 grass
CTAF: 126.7
IRVINEBANK overfly - visual along Herberton-Petford Road
HERBERTON [YHTN] T&G - visual along Herberton-Petford Road
elev: 2715
rwy: 16/34 grass
CTAF: 126.7
Not above 6500 ft within 36 DME CS
ATHERTON [ATH] overfly - visual along Atherton-Herberton Road
ATHERTON [YATH] T&G - adjacent VFR waypoint
elev: 2460
rwy: 15/33 grass
CTAF: 126.7
LAKE BARRINE overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway
Not above 4500 ft within 22 DME CS
LITTLE MULGRAVE RIVER [LMGE] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway
GORDONVALE [GOV] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway
*** Inbound reporting point ***
Note: Cairns may be controlled top down by Brisbane Centre.
If ATC is active, follow the Western VFR Corridor until instructed to turn base. Remain west of the Bruce Highway/Cairns Western Arterial Road/Captain Cook Highway.
Not above 3500 ft within 12 DME CS
PALM FARM [PFRM] overfly - visual west of the Bruce Highway
Not above 1000 ft within 7 DME CS or as instructed by ATC.
EDMONTON [EDT] overfly - visual west of the Bruce Highway
If ATC is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
If Runway 33 is in use, expect left base after Edmonton.
EARLVILLE [EARV] overfly - visual west of the Bruce Highway
KOPPEN PARK [KOPP] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
MARONI'S QUARRY [MARQ] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
BRINSMEAD [BRIN] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
REDLYNCH [REDL] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
CABLEWAY TERMINAL [CBLT] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
If Runway 15 is in use, expect right base after Cableway Terminal. Remain west of the Captain Cook Highway until given instructions to turn base.
SMITHFIELD [SMIF] overfly - visual west of the Captain Cook Highway
YORKEYS KNOB [YKS] overfly - visual towards the coast or as directed by ATC
CAIRNS [YBCS] Land - visual along the coast or as directed by ATC
elev: 10
rwy: 15/33 asphalt
TWR: 124.9
VOR/DME: CS 113.0
NDB: CS 364 Charts
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24 April 2024 09:30 AM Until 11:00 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 24th April 2024 finds us in the USA flying from Grand Canyon National Park (KGCN) and will follow the might Colorado River and the Grand Canyon to Boulder City (KBVU). There are a number of T&G's along the route at pilot's discretion.Flight created by YMA555
Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
.Flight Plan: Link
Suggested Altitude: Follow flight plan or just follow the Colorado River
Distance: 199nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(KGCN-KBVU)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
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26 April 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 140 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias.
Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 2500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YWBL CAU YCWO YARA YMBU YBDG
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.
Flight details
WARRAMBOOL [YWBL] Takeoff
elev: 242
rwy: 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF: 126.0
CARAMUT [CAU] overfly - visual along Warrnambool-Caramut Road
CHATSWORTH [YCWO] T&G - visual along the Caramut-Chatsworth Road
elev: 628
rwy: 02/20 10/28 grass
CTAF: 126.7
ARARAT [YARA] T&G - visual along Chatsworth-Wickliffe Road and Mortlake-Ararat Road
elev: 1008
rwy: 12/30 asphalt
rwy: 04/22 grass
CTAF: 126.7
MARYBOROUGH [YMBU] T&G - visual along the Pyrenees Highway
elev: 766
rwy: 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 17]
rwy: 06/24 grass [RH circuit RWY 24]
CTAF: 119.1
LAANECOORIE RESERVOIE overfly - visual along Bendigo-Maryborough Road
BENDIGO [YBDG] Land - visual along Bendigo-Maryborough Road
elev: 710
rwy: 05/23 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 05 and 35]
CTAF: 119.3 Chart
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28 April 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 145 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias.
Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 3500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YBDG YCAL DFD CWK YBLT SKP YDER YWBL
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.
Flight details
BENDIGO [YBDG] Takeoff
elev: 710
rwy: 05/23 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 05 and 35]
CTAF: 119.3
CASTLEMAINE [YCAL] T&G - visual along the Calder Freeway and Midland Highway
elev: 963
rwy: 01/19 10/28 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
DAYLESFORD [DFD] overfly - visual along the Midland Highway
CRESWICK [CWK] overfly - visual along the Midland Highway
BALLARAT [YBLT] T&G - visual along the Pyrenees Highway
elev: 1433
rwy: 05/23 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18]
rwy: 13/31 grass [RH circuit RWY 13]
CTAF: 127.75
SKIPTON [SKP] overfly - visual along the Glenelg Highway
LISMORE overfly - visual along Lismore-Skipton Road
DERRINALLUM [YDER] T&G - visual along the Hamilton Highway
elev: 600
rwy: 17/35 grass
CTAF: 126.7
MORTLAKE overfly - visual along the Hamilton Highway
WARRAMBOOL [YWBL] Land - visual along the Hopkins Highway
elev: 242
rwy: 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF: 126.0 Chart
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29 April 2024 06:00 AM Until 12:00 PM
0It’s the end of the month and Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This week we are taking you from New Zealand, to Australia as we commemorate those who shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old.
Fly from Wellington (NZWN) to Canberra (YSCB) and Sydney (YSSY) with full expectations of ATC Services throughout your flight!
Please Note: Depart NZWN between 06-09z. Arrival ATC will be online from 08-12z in Australia!
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Wellington, Canberra and Sydney.
NZWN - YSCB: TANEN M636 SASRO M636 PLUGA DCT RAZZI
NZWN - YSSY: TANEN M636 PLUGA RIKNI N774 MARLN
Flying in Oceanic Airspace:
Normal ATC throughout Australia (Brisbane Centre, Melbourne Centre, Sydney Approach, etc.) rely on radar to determine where an aircraft is in the air. Over the ocean, there is no radar. This non-radar airspace is controlled by Oceanic ATC.
All Oceanic Controlled Airspace in Australia is controlled from Brisbane, so all oceanic controllers in Australia are called "Brisbane Radio"
One of the significant differences between radar and oceanic flying is the need for position reports.
Position reports are how ATC can determine where you are. Position reports contain estimates for waypoints, speeds, altitudes and any other information. Because there is no radar over the ocean, ATC relies on time-based separation and reports from the pilots. ATC has no way of determining where you are unless you specifically tell them.
The standard format is:
Current/Previous waypoint name and the time you crossed that point. Current Flight Level Mach number if assigned by ATC. Your next waypoint and estimate for that point. The waypoint after that. For example: "Qantas 123 is position PLUGA at time 0523, Flight Level 380, estimating VELKU at 0750, SASRO next."
You can use the Oceanic Reporting Tool to help construct oceanic position reports.
Find more information regarding Oceanic Procedures here.
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to control a position during this event are encouraged to apply here. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
BN-TSN_FSS BN-ARL_CTR ML-BIK_CTR SY_APP SY_TWR SY_GND CB_APP CB_TWR CB_GND
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YSCB - Canberra:
Payware - Impulse Simulations (MSFS)
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
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