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This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 6th December 2023 is the final leg of a five leg flight following the Ganges River in India and Bangladesh. The river is known as “Ganga” in India and “Padma” in Bangladesh. Flights can start between 0830z and 0900z We pick up the flight at last airport i.e. Purnea (VEPU) and re-join the river to the south and follow the river to destination being Barisal (VGBR) in Bangladesh.This route includes T&G's at Shah Mokhdum (VGRJ) and Ishurdi (VGIS) at discretion of pilots. Barisal is in the region where the Ganges (Padma) breaks up into a complex delta system emptying into the Bay of Bengal Flight suggested by David Bromage Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. Aircraft: Capable of 180+ kias. Note increase in speed required otherwise it will be a long flight. Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Route Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(VEPU-VGBR)< 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 29th November 2023 is 4th leg of a five leg flight following the Ganges River in India and Bangladesh. The river is known as “Ganga” in India and “Padma” in Bangladesh. Flights may start between 0830z and 0900z We pick up the flight at last airport i.e. Lal Bahadur Shastri (VIBN) and follow the river to destination being Purnea (VEPU) which about 20nm north of the river. This route includes a T&G at Jay Prakash Narayan (VEPT) at discretion of pilots. Flight suggested by David Bromage Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. Aircraft: Capable of 180+ kias. Note increase in speed required otherwise it will be a long flight. Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Route Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(VIBN-VEPU)< 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 22ndth November 2023 is 3rd leg of a five leg flight following the Ganges River in India and Bangladesh. The river is known as “Ganga” in India and “Padma” in Bangladesh. Flights may start between 0830z and 0900z We pick up the flight at last airport i.e. Kanpur (VIKA) and follow the river to destination being Lal Bahadur Shastri (VIBN) which services the city of Varanasi which can be considered one of the most sacred sites along the river. This route includes a T&G at Allahabad (VEAB) at discretion of pilots. Flight suggested by David Bromage 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. Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Route Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(VIKA-VIBN)< 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 15th November 2023 is 2nd leg of a five leg flight following the Ganges River in India and Bangladesh. The river is known as “Ganga” in India and “Padma” in Bangladesh. Flights may start between 0830z and 0900z We pick up the flight at last airport i.e. Bareilly (VIBY) and re-join the Ganges to the south and continue to destination being Kanpur (VIKA). Some departues from the river route are necessary as suitable airfields can be quite a distance from the river. Flight suggested by David Bromage 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. Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Route Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(VIBY-VIKA)< 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 November 2023 commences a five leg flight following the Ganges River in India and Bangladesh. The river is known as “Ganga” in India and “Padma” in Bangladesh. Flights can start between 0830z and 0900z Like most large river systems the head of the river encompasses many tributeries so we start the flight at Dehradun (VIDN) which is closest airport to Devprayag where the Bhargirath River and Alaknanda River join into The Ganges. Follow the river to destination Bareilly (VIBY) about 75nm to the east of the river. Some departues from the river route are necessary as suitable airfields can be quite a distance from the river. Flight suggested by David Bromage 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. Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Route Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(VIDN-VIBY)< 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 1st November 2023 takes us to the Florida Kets departing Miami Excutive (KTMB) following the US1 Highway south to Key West Int'l (KEYW) with some discretionary T&G's along the route. Pilots must stay at 1,500ft or lower along the route and after Florida Keys Maraton (KMTH) pilots must stay to the south of Naval Air Station Key West (KNQK) Note that it is a right downwind for Rwy 09 at KEYW. Flight created by David Bromage Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. Aircraft: Capable of 120 kias 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:(KTMB-KEYW)< 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 25th October 2023 takes us to west coast of India. Departing Dabolim (VOGO) in the Indian state of Goa. Better known as Goa Int'l located on Indian Navy owned grounds and is subject to some restrictions during military flight training. Arrival airport is Ratnagiri (VARG) which is located in the south of Maharashtra State of India. 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 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:(VOGO-VARG)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

NOTE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTING TIME This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 18th October 2023 takes us to Jordan. Depart Aqaba (OJAQ) fly east to take in Wadi Rum then north to the famous ancient city of Petra then follow east coast of Dead Sea arriving at our destination of Marka Civil Airport (OJAM) in Amman City. 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 Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Flight details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(OJAQ-OJAM)< 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 11th October 2023 takes us to Milne Bay Region in Papua New Guinea 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 130 kias 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:(VIV-RBP)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

NEW START TIME DUE TO DAYLIGHT SAVINGS IN MOST STATES. This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 4th October 2023 is a flight in the mountains of Papua, Indonesia. It's been a while since we have been on a challenging flight such as this so be prepared for some tears and bruises lol The flight departs clockwise and returns to Wamena (WAJW) the largest airport in the region On “paper” the flight appears to be quite short (39min) however these are difficult and dangerous village strips many of which can really only be approached from one direction (suggested runways detailed hereunder) and will therefore require full stops and turn arounds. Some circuits may be necessary to allow for departing aircraft after full stops and turn arounds. Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. Aircraft: 120kias STOL i.e. PC6, C208, DHC6 or similar Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz – Or as advised by ATC Flight Route: Details Preferred Runway Heading where known: Some airfields have different ICAO's depending on MSFS2020 or XP Airstrip Rwy Heading WAJW 150* or 330* depart either way depending on winds WW69/WAWZ 260* Must full stop turn around WT75/WAXL 270* Must full stop turn around WW70/WAXA 240* uphill or 060* downhill WT20/WAXD 030* Must full stop turn around WT37/WAXG 320* Must full stop turn around WT90/WAWC 280* uphill or 010* downhill WAJW 150* or 330* arrivals either way depending on winds Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(wajw-wajw)< 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 on 27th September 2023 is a flight from Port Moresby (AYPY) and will arrive at Kokoda (AYLK) via a circuitous route. Flight suggested by the usual suspects Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Aircraft Suggested: Capable of 120 kias and ability to climb given the PNG terrain Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC Flight Details LINK Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable. Flight Plan:(AYPY-AYLK)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11

This weeks flight for 20th September 2023 is a flight from Mojave (KMHV) in Arizona to Beatty (KBTY) in Nevada. A feature of this flight is a narrow VFR corridor named Trona Gap through the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) which is serviced by China Lake (KNID) (Armitage Field). The leg then flies through Death Valley National Park. Trona Corridor Graph Another challenge will be departing the T&G at Furnace Creek (L06) which with an elevation of -208ft climbing from there can be a challenge due to effect of extreme heat on the air density. Flight planned by David Bromage (Vatpac) Aircraft Suggested: Any GA 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:(KMHV-KBTY)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This weeks flight for 13th September 2023 departs from Uzhhorod (UKLU) in Ukraine right on the border with Slovakia and flies west to Prievidza (LZPE) Slovakia. Prievidza is the home airport for Adrian who is a very patient and friendly Slovakian Air Traffic Controller (in real life????) that we occasionally come into contact with. Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 130 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:(UKLU-LZPE)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This weeks flight for 6th September 2023 finds us in the UK flying from Barrow Walney Island (EGNL) to Ronaldsway (EGNS) on the Isle of Man then doing a circuit of the TT Race Course and then on to Belfast City Airport (EGAC) in Northern Ireland. Flight arranged by Dan McKee Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 120 kias. i.e. Cessna 172 Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC Flight Details: LINK Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable. Flight Plan:(EGNL-EGAC)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This weeks flight for 30th August 2023 finds us in Spain flying from Pamplona (LEPP) to Sabadell (LELL) which is a the GA airport outside Barcelona. We cannot land at Barcelona (LEBL) due to GA and single engine business type turboprops being banned as of March 2022 which has created quite a controversey in the industry. FYI Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA 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:(LEPP-LELL)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This weeks flight for 23rd August 2023 finds us in Scotland flying from Prestwick (EGPK) to Benbecula (EGPL) an island in the Outer Hebrides. A highlight of this flight (might be) a successful T&G on the beach at Barra (EGPR). Flight courtesy of David Bromage Aircraft Suggested: Any GA 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:(EGPK-EGPL)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This weeks flight for 16th August 2023 finds us in the US of A flying from Fresno (KFCH) to Mojave (KMHV). A highlight of this flight (scenery depending) will be the Tehachapi Loop. The Tehachapi Loop is a 3,779-foot-long (0.72 mi; 1.15 km) spiral,[1] or helix, on the Union Pacific Railroad Mojave Subdivision through Tehachapi Pass, of the Tehachapi Mountains in Kern County, south-central California. The line connects Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley to Mojave in the Mojave Desert in Arizona. Flight courtesy David Bromage Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 130 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:(KFCH-KMHV)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This weeks flight for 9th August 2023 finds us in Philippines flying from Laoag Int'l (RPLI) to Clark Int'l (RPLC). Flight courtesy Col Wiliiams YMA123 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 160 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:(RPLI-RPLC)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This weeks flight for 2nd August 2023 finds us in Norway flying from Hammerfest (ENHF) to Bardufoss (ENDU). Flight courtesy Col Williams YMA123 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 160 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:(ENHF-ENDU)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This Weeks Flight on 26th July 2023 takes us to Ethiopia. Departing Bahir Dar (HABD) on the edge of Lake Tana flying to Axum (HAAX). Axum also known as Aksum is allegedly where the Ark of the Covenant is currently kept but we will have to leave that for Indiana Jones to figure out :):):) Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 130 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:(HABD-HAAX)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This Weeks Flight on 19th July 2023 departs Tatry (LZTT) in Slovakia and flies to Bratislava Airport (LZIB) in the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava. Apparently they have faster internet over there :):):) Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 130 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:(LZTT-LZIB)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This weeks flight for 12th July 2023 departs from Sonnen (EDPS) in Germany on the border with The Czech republic flying to Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague(LKPR). Waypoint One is over the famous tourist village of Cesky Kromlov which the author has visited. Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 130 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:(EDPS-LKPR)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This Weeks Flight on 5th July 2023 takes us to Cyprus departing from Larnarca (LCLK) which services Limassol in the (Greek) Republic of Cyprus and flying clockwise along the coast to Akrotiri (LCRA) which is a large UK RAF base (T&G at pilot discretion) then on to Pafos (LCPH) a joint civil-military public airport. We then fly to the north of the island and track the UN buffer zone to the main city airport Ercan (LCEN) in what is known as the (Turkiye) Republic of Northern Cyprus. Ercan airport is also known as Nicosia however it is only used for public flights to and from Turkiye. The majority of visitors to Cyprus from non-Turkiye countries transit to both parts of Cyprus through the main airport at Larnarca. We then return to the said larnarca (LCLK) overflying the second UK RAF Base at Dekhalia. Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 130 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:(LCLK-LCLK)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This Weeks Flight on 28th June 2023 takes us through Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkiye and Georgia departing Nakhchivan (UBBN) in Azerbaijan detour around Mount Ararat in Turkiye (Noah's Ark) to Zvartnots Airport (UDYZ) in Armenia arriving Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi (UGTB) in Georgia. Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 150 - 180 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:(UBBN-UGTB)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP

This Weeks Flight on 21st June 2023 takes us to The Gambia and Senegal flying from Banjul (GBYD) in The Gambia to Leopold Sedar Senghor (GOOY) Dakar Senegal. Flight planned by Dan McKee YMA555 Aircraft Suggested: Any GA 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:(GBYD-GOOY)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP