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This Weeks Flight on 29th May 2024 is a flight from Kupang (WATT) which is the capital of Indonesian Timor to Dili (WPDL) the capital of Timor Leste. It includes a T&G at Oecusse which is aTimor Lest enclave within the borders of Indonesian Timor however which is a special administrative region of independent Timor Leste. The politics are very complicated in this region. Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Capable of 150 kias Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC Flight Details Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable. Flight Plan:(WATT-WPDL)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11

This Weeks Flight on 22nd May 2024 takes us to the southern tip of South America and the southern tip of Patagonia. Departure from Punta Arenas (SCCI) in Chile to Ushuaia (SAWH), Tierra del Fuego province of Argentina. Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Note that aircraft will need to be capable of 180kias otherwise it would be quite a lengthy flight. Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC Flight Details: Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable. Flight Plan:(SCCI-SAWH)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 15th May 2024 is a flight for seaplanes in Canada BC from Coal Harbour to Campbell River with a few stops/T&G's on route at pilot discretion. NB: Aircraft with floats mandatory The bases have different ICAO depending on which sim is being used. Refer Flight Route Details hereunder in need. T&G's at pilot discretion Flight created by YMA555 Aircraft: Capable of 120kias is recommended Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(PANC-PAFS)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 8th May 2024 finds us in Canadian Northwest Territories flying from Hay River CYHY to Yellowknife CYZF (home base of the famous Buffalo Airways) with a delivery of freight to Fort Providence (CYJP) on route. Flight created by YMA555 Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias. A DC3 or C47 would be suitable. Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder .Flight Plan: Details Distance: 173nm Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(CYHY-CYZF)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

Simulation 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: 134 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 1500 ft. Flight plan File as: YBKT YESC YKMB YMGL YNTN 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 BURKETOWN [YBKT] Takeoff elev: 21 rwy: 03/21 asphalt CTAF: 123.25 ESCOTT [YESC] T&G - visual along Escott Road elev: 49 rwy: 17/35 dirt CTAF: 126.7 PASCO INLET overfly - visual along the Nicholson River ALBERT RIVER overfly - visual along the coast MORNING INLET overfly - visual along the coast FLINDERS RIVER overfly - visual along the coast BYNOE INLET overfly - visual along the coast KARUMBA [YKMB] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 18 rwy: 03/21 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MAGGIEBILLE [YMGL] T&G - visual along Karumba Road elev: 27 rwy: 08/26 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NORMANTON [YNTN] Land - visual along Burke Development Road elev: 73 rwy: 13/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 NDB: NTN 311 Chart

Simulation 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: 165 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft. Flight plan File as: YNTN YDOO YTLW YAGD YWER YAML YBKT 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 NORMANTON [YNTN] Takeoff elev: 73 rwy: 13/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 NDB: NTN 311 DONORS HILL [YDOO] T&G - visual along the Burke Development Road elev: 123 rwy: 03/21 dirt rwy: 07/25 grass CTAF: 126.7 TALAWANTA [YTLW] T&G - visual along Augustus Downs Road elev: 120 rwy: 03/21 dirt CTAF: 126.7 AUGUSTUS DOWNS [YAGD] T&G - visual along Augustus Downs Road elev: 88 rwy: 02/20 gravel CTAF: 126.7 WERNADINGA [YWER] T&G - visual along Nardoo-Burketown Road elev: 59 rwy: 01/19 dirt CTAF: 126.7 ARMRAYNALD [YAML] T&G - visual along Nardoo-Burketown Road elev: 5 rwy: 07/25 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BURKETOWN [YBKT] Land - visual along Nardoo-Burketown Road elev: 21 rwy: 03/21 asphalt CTAF: 123.25 Chart

Welcome to the next installment of Newbie Night. This event offers the chance for inexperienced members to join experienced aviators and controllers and take to the virtual skies. Whether you're completely new to flight simulation or you've been flying for years but never connected to the VATSIM network, this is the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord. To Join the Discord visit this link. Event Details: Fly between Adelaide (YPAD) and Melbourne (YMML) in either direction to experience Class C and enroute airspace, with a bit of time to relax in cruise and enjoy the scenery. This flight is for: Newbie pilots who want to learn and gain confidence flying on the VATSIM network with live ATC. Experienced controllers who are patient and willing to help newbie pilots on the network. Experienced pilots who are patient and willing to assist newbie pilots through the VATPAC Discord. Flights will depart from 0800z (1800 AEST) with ATC requested/available until around 1200z (2200 AEST). We recommend planning to depart before 1030z (2030 AEST) to complete your flight with full ATC. Tutorials: This site has tutorials (see Help > Tutorials in the menu) which give an overview of flight and ATC procedures. An example of procedures between Class C airports in a radar environment can be found here: https://vatpac.org/help/pilot-tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/ Routes: We recommend using the following routes which are suitable for a jet such as an Airbus A320, Boeing 737, regional jet or business jet, or a turboprop such as a Dash-8, ATR 72, Saab 340 or King Air. YPAD-YMML: Jet: DCT AD V255 BENDO Y12 ARBEY H119 ML DCT Nonjet: DCT AD V255 BENDO V211 PUBAP W291 WENDY V279 ML DCT YMML-YPAD: Jet and nonjet: DCT ML H345 AD DCT Charts: If you do not have charts they are available here: https://vats.im/pac/charts ATC: Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here. Applications will remain open until three days before the event (08MAY24), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. Please keep in mind that slot availability will be dependent on the number of applications. Non-standard positions (marked with *) can be opened in accordance with the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.100 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_DEP* Adelaide Approach 118.200 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.050 ML-YWE_CTR Melbourne Centre 134.325 ML-MUN_CTR* Melbourne Centre 132.600 Scenery: YPAD - Adelaide: Payware - Impulse (MSFS) Payware - AUSCENE 2 (P3D/FSX) Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane) YMML - Melbourne: Payware - Orbx (MSFS) Payware - Orbx (P3D/FSX) Freeware - flightsim.to (MSFS) Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)

This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 1st May 2024 is a flight in the south of the Republic of Ireland departing Cork (EICK) with destination Coonagh-Limerick (EICN) with T&G's on route. Arrivals at Coonagh EICN Note: Transition level 5000ft Airspace above, Class: C. Alt 1,000 ft EINN CTA Arrivals stay clear of EINN stay South of the field, overhead the river Shannon. 10 RH, 28 LH T&G's at pilot discretion Flight created by YMA123 Aircraft: Capable of 120 kias is recommended Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz – Or as advised by ATC Flight Route: Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(EICK-EICN)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

Simulation 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: 154 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Albury CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YDLQ YECH YTOC YCOR HWG PIG YMAY 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 DENILIQUIN [YDLQ] Takeoff elev: 316 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 12/30 clay CTAF: 119.0 ECHUCA [YECH] T&G - visual along the Cobb Highway elev: 323 rwy: 17/35 asphalt rwy: 05/23 gravel CTAF: 119.1 TOCUMWAL [YTOC] T&G - visual along the Murray River elev: 372 rwy: 09/27 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 125.5 COROWA [YCOR] T&G - visual along the Murray River elev: 469 rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 132.45 Not above 8500 ft after Corowa. Tune DME to Albury VOR/DME (AY 115.6) HOWLONG [HWG] overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Murray River *** Inbound reporting point *** Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME AY Not aove 2000 ft within 11 DME AY PIGGERY [PIG] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along the Riverina Highway If Albury TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. ALBURY [YMAY] Land - visual along the Riverina Highway elev: 539 rwy: 07/25 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 123.25 VOR/DME: AY 115.6 Charts

Simulation 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: 130 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Albury CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YMAY JIA BMK YJER YCNO YDLQ 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 ALBURY [YMAY] Takeoff elev: 539 rwy: 07/25 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 123.25 VOR/DME: AY 115.6 Tune DME to Albury VOR/DME. Not above 2000 ft within 11 DME AY or as directed by ATC. JINDERA [JIN] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along Urana Road Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME AY Not above 8500 ft beyond 16 DME AY BURRUMBUTTOCK [BMK] overfly - visual along Urana Road WALBUNDRIE SHOWGROUND overfly - visual along Urana Road URANA overfly - visual along Urana Road JERILDERIE [YJER] T&G - visual along Collingillie Road and the Newell Highway elev: 360 rwy: 01/19 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 CONARGO [YCNO] T&G - visual along Conargo Road elev: 304 rwy: 06/24 dirt CTAF: 126.7 DENILIQUIN [YDLQ] Land - visual along Conargo Road elev: 316 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 12/30 clay CTAF: 119.0 Charts

Simulation 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: 154 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3000 ft. Flight plan File as: YLTN YSRD YPOP YSDC YPKG 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 LAVERTON [YLTN] Takeoff elev: 1530 rwy: 07/25 asphalt rwy: 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.8 SUNRISE DAM [YSRD] T&G - visual along Mount Weld Road elev: 1350 rwy: 06/24 asphalt CTAF: 126.8 PORPHYRY [YPOP] T&G - H-192° D-42 nm elev: 1189 rwy: 06/24 dirt CTAF: 126.7 CAROSUE DAM [YSCD] T&G - visual along Yarri Road elev: 1291 rwy: 06/24 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 KANOWNA overfly - visual along Yarri Road KALGOORLIE-BOULDER [YPKG] Land - visual along Yarri Road elev: 1203 rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 126.6 VOR/DME: KG 114.1 NDB: KG 287 Chart

Simulation 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: 184 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YPKG YGGR YMZI YJEY YLEO YMMI YLTN 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 KALGOORLIE-BOULDER [YPKG] Takeoff elev: 1203 rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 126.6 VOR/DME: KG 114.1 NDB: KG 287 GOONGARRIE MINE [YGGR] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway elev: 1244 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 MENZIES [YMZI] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway elev: 1348 rwy: 04/22 dirt CTAF: 126.7 JEEDAMYA [YJEY] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway elev: 1414 rwy: 06/24 14/32 dirt CTAF: 126.7 LEONORA [YLEO] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway elev: 1217 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/30 gravel CTAF: 126.8 NDB: LEO 377 MURRIN MURRIN [YMMI] T&G - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road elev: 1535 rwy: 03/21 asphalt CTAF: 126.8 LAVERTON [YLTN] Land - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road elev: 1530 rwy: 07/25 asphalt rwy: 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.8 Chart

It’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)

Simulation 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: 155 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Parafield CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YPIR WRO YKDI YMLD YARS WHPL DUB RMH OHB YPPF 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 PORT PIRIE [YPIR] Takeoff elev: 39 rwy: 08/26 asphalt rwy: 17/35 gravel rwy: 03/21 dirt CTAF: 126.9 Tune DME to Adelaide VOR/DME (AD 116.4) Not above 8500 ft to 36 DME AD PORT BROUGHTON overly - visual along Old Broughton Road WALLAROO [WRO] overfly - visual along the coast KADINA [YKDI] T&G - visual along the Copper Coast Highway elev: 138 rwy: 05/23 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MOONTA overfly - visual along the Spencer Highway MAITLAND [YMLD] T&G - visual along the Spencer Highway elev: 559 rwy: 17/35 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 ARDROSSAN [YARS] T&G - visual along Maitland Road elev: 312 rwy: 15/33 dirt CTAF: 126.7 PORT CLINTON overfly - visual along the coast PORT WAKEFIELD overfly - visual along the coast WILD HORSE PLAINS [WHPL] overfly - visual along Wakefield Road Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME AD DUBLIN [DUB] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Wakefield Road RIVER MOUTH [RMH] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-169° D-7.7 nm Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME AD Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME AD OUTER HARBOUR [OHB] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-144° D-13.1 nm *** Inbound reporting point *** If Parafield TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. ADELAIDE/PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - track as directed by ATC elev: 57 rwy: 03L/21R 03R/21L 08L/24R 08R/24L asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.7 Charts

Simulation 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: 155 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Parafield CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YPPF SUB SPR YRFA TUND NUPA TRUO YVAF TLEE YCVA YJST YPIR 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 ADELAIDE/PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff elev: 57 rwy: 03L/21R 03R/21L 08L/24R 08R/24L asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.7 Tune DME to Adelaide VOR/DME (AD 116.4) Not above 1500 ft within Parafield CTR or as directed by ATC. Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME AD or as directed by ATC. SUBSTATION [SUB] overfly not above 2500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-041° D-5.2 nm Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME AD SOUTH PARA RESV [SPR] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-059° D-8.2 nm ROWLAND FLAT [YRFA] T&G - visual along the Lyndon Valley Road and Barossa Valley Way elev: 838 rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 126.7 TANUNDA [TUND] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Barossa Valley Way Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME AD NURIOOTPA [NUPA] overfly - visual along Barossa Valley Way TRURO [TRUO] overfly - visual along the Sturt Highwat TRURO/VALLEY FARM [YVAF] T&G - visual along Eudunda Road elev: 1111 rwy: 02/20 07/25 grass CTAF: 126.7 KAPUNDA overfly - visual along Truro Road TARLEE [TLEE] overfly - visual along Tarlee Road AUBURN overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway CLARE overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway CLARE VALLEY [YCVA] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way elev: 1120 rwy: 17/35 asphalt rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 126.7 SPALDING overfly - visual along RM Williams Way JAMESTOWN [YJST] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way elev: 1550 rwy: 16/34 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 GLADSTONE overfly - visual along the Wilkins Highway PORT PIRIE [YPIR] Land - visual along the Wilkins Highway elev: 39 rwy: 08/26 asphalt rwy: 17/35 gravel rwy: 03/21 dirt CTAF: 126.9 Charts

Simulation 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 WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Land - visual along the Hopkins Highway elev: 242 rwy: 04/22 13/31 asphalt CTAF: 126.0 Chart

Simulation 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 WARRNAMBOOL [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 RESERVOIR 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

This 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

This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 17th April 2024 takes us to Zimbabwe departing Kariba (FVKB) over Lake Kariba with a T&G at Binga (FVBI) then following the Zambesi River flying over the famous Victoria Falls and arriving at Victoria Falls Int'l (FVFA). Flight created by YMA555 Aircraft: Time to dust off that KingAir or similar aircraft capable of 180 kias Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Link Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(FVKB-FVFA)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

NB: Daylight Savings ended on 7th April so World Discovery Flights now commence 1930 AEST (0930Z) This Weeks Flight on 10th April 2024 is a flight around the Spanish Baeleric Islands of Majorca and Minorca. The flight departs Ses Salines (LESF) located on the southern section of the island of Majorca and will basically circumnavigate the island anti clockwise albeit with a discretionary additional leg to the smaller island of Minorca to the east with a few T&G's on route. The flight will arrive at the well known capital of Palma, Majorca (LEPA) Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Capable of 150 kias Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC Flight Details LINK Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable. Flight Plan:(LESF-LEPA)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for GPS