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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: 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 2500 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

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: 137 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Cairns CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBCS YKS TRIN BUCP WAT PTD MMA MMY YYAK YMBA YDIM YCGO 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 CAIRNS [YBCS] Takeoff elev: 10 rwy: 15/33 asphalt TWR: 124.9 VOR/DME: CS 113.0 NDB: CS 364 NOTE: Cairns may be controlled top down by Brisbane Centre. Tune DME to Cairns VOR/DME. Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME CS or as directed by ATC. YORKEYS KNOB [YKS] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast TRINITY BEACH [TRIN] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast BUCHAN POINT [BUCP] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast Not above 2500 ft within 22 DME CS WANGETTI [WAT] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME CS PORT DOUGLAS [PTD] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast MOSSMAN [MMA] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast MOUNT MOLLOY [MMY] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Mossman-Mount Molloy Road YALKULKA [YYAK] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highway elev: 1270 rwy: 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MAREEBA [YMBA] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highway elev: 1564 rwy: 10/28 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME CS DIMBULAH [YDIM] T&G - visual along Mareeba-Dimbulah Road elev: 1550 rwy: 14/32 dirt CTAF: 126.7 PETFORD overfly - visual along the Burke Development Road ALMADEN overfly - visual along the Burke Development Road CHILLAGOE [YCGO] Land - visual along the Burke Development Road elev: 1123 rwy: 17/35 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Charts

Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 81 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: 127 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or other GA aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Cairns CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YCKN YHEL EDOR YBMD YCBY MMA PTD WAT BUCP TRIN 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. Updated X-Plane scenery is available here. Flight details COOKTOWN [YCKN] Takeoff elev: 26 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to Cairns VOR/DME (CS 113.0) Not above 8500 ft within 90 DME CS. COOKTOWN TOWNSHIP overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Endeavour River HELENVALE [YHEL] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highway elev: 460 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 Slower aircraft may optionally continue along the Mulligan Highway to Bloomfield River. ENDEAVOUR REEF [EDOR] overfly not above 8500 ft - H-100° D-21 nm Endeavour Reef is where HMS Endeavour ran aground in 1770. BLOOMFIELD RIVER [YBMD] T&G - H-242° D-14.7 nm elev: 10 rwy: 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Not above 6500 ft within 50 DME CS. CAPE TRIBULATION overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the coast DAINTREE/COW BAY [YCBY] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 41 rwy: 03/21 grass CTAF: 126.7 Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME CS. Use CTAF 127.0 within 36 DME CS until Cairns CTR. MOSSMAN [MMA] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast PORT DOUGLAS [PTD] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast Not above 2500 ft within 22 DME CS. WANGETTI [WAT] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast *** Inbound reporting point *** Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME CS or as directed by ATC. BUCHAN POINT [BUCP] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast If Cairns ATC is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. TRINITY BEACH [TRIN] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast YORKEYS KNOB [YKS] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast CAIRNS [YBCS] Land - visual along the coast or as directed by ATC elev: 10 rwy: 15/33 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 33 or as directed by ATC] TWR: 124.9 VOR/DME: CS 113.0 NDB: CS 364 Charts

Welcome to the first Major Event of the year! Join us on the 18th of February between Darwin and Cairns from 0630z to 1030z. Event Details: A City Pair event is where ATC Services is provided between two aerodromes for pilots to fly between. We invite you to fly between Darwin (YPDN) and Cairns (YBCS) from 0630z to 1030z as we attempt to test out our talented controlling team! 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. YPDN-YBCS: DCT DN Y25 PALGA SOCAR J61 CS DCT YBCS-YPDN: DCT CS J61 DUMAV Q91 ALLEE Q23 DN 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 (15FEB23), 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* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the Standard positions are filled. Please see a member of Staff or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: DN_DEL Darwin Delivery 126.800 DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.800 DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.100 DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.100 CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 CS_APP Cairns Approach 118.400 CS_DEP* Cairns Approach 126.100 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200 BN-KEN_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.150 BN-ISA_CTR Brisbane Centre 125.200 BN-ARA_CTR* Brisbane Centre 133.700 Scenery: YPDN - Darwin: Payware – MFSG (FSX/P3D) Freeware – AVSIM (FSX) Note: X-Plane Gateway default scenery is most up to date YBCS - Cairns: Payware - Orbx (P3D/FSX) Freeware - flightsim.to (MSFS) Freeware - fsclips (X-Plane)

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: 185 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 150-160 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Cairns CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YCKN YHEL YLND YPAL YMDW YBYN YYAK YMBA YATN GOV ASUTR 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 accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery is available here. Flight details COOKTOWN [YCKN] Takeoff elev: 26 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 HELENVALE [YHEL] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highway not above 8500 ftelev: 460 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 LAKELAND DOWNS [YLND] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highway not above 8500 ftelev: 460 rwy: 16/34 dirt CTAF: 121.2 PALMER RIVER [YPAL] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highway not above 8500 ftelev: 1383 rwy: 10/28 dirt CTAF: 121.2 MAITLAND DOWNS [YMDW] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highway not above 8500 ftelev: 1994 rwy: 11/29 dirt CTAF: 121.2 Tune DME to Cairns VOR/DME (CS 113.0) Not above 6500 ft within 50 DME CS Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME CS BROOKLYN [YBYN] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highwayelev: 1168 rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 122.8 YALKULKA [YYAK] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highwayelev: 1270 rwy: 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 122.8 MAREEBA GOLF COURSE overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Mulligan Highway MAREEBA [YMBA] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highwayelev: 1564 rwy: 10/28 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 ATHERTON [YATN] T&G - visual along the Kennedy Highwayelev: 1564 rwy: 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 GORDONVALE [GOV] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway *** Inbound reporting point *** Contact Cairns TWR if active. If there is no ATC, broadcast intentions on UNICOM 122.8. There is no CTAF for Cairns. GREENHILL overfly not above 1500 ft - H-038° D-3.9 nm If ATC is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. TIMBERTOP overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along Yarabah Road ABEAM SUGAR TERMINAL [ASUTR] not above 1500 ft - visual towards Cairns Harbour or as directed by ATC CAIRNS [YBCS] Land - as directed by ATC elev: 10 rwy: 15/33 asphalt TWR: 124.9 VOR/DME: CS 113.0 NDB: CS 364 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: 132 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any "low and slow" aircraft capable of 100-110 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace after leaving Cairns CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBCS YKS BUCP WAT PTD YWGA YCBY YBMD EDOR YCKN 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 accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery is available here. Flight details CAIRNS [YBCS] Takeoff elev: 10 rwy: 15/33 asphalt TWR: 124.9 VOR/DME: CS 113.0 NDB: CS 364 If there is no ATC, use UNICOM 122.8. There is no CTAF for Cairns. Tune DME to Cairns VOR/DME. YORKEY'S KNOB [YKS] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the coast BUCHAN POINT [BUCP] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast After 12 DME CS, aircraft may climb to not above 2500 ft WANGETTI [WAT] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast After 22 DME CS, aircraft may climb to not above 4500 ft PORT DOUGLAS [PTD] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast COOYA BEACH overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast WONGA BEACH [YWHA] T&G - visual along the coastelev: 22 rwy: 03/21 grass CTAF: 121.2 After 36 DME CS, aircraft may climb to not above 6500 ft CAPE KIMBERLY overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the coast DAINTREE [YCBY] T&G - visual along the coast (Airfield may be called Cow Bay in some simulator databases.)elev: 41 rwy: 02/20 grass CTAF: 121.2 CAPE TRIBULATION overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the coast After 50 DME CS, aircraft may climb to not above 8500 ft BLOOMFIELD FALLS overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast and Bloomfield River BLOOMFIELD RIVER [YBMD] T&G - visual along the Bloomfield Trackelev: 10 rwy: 12/30 asphalt [RWY 30 not available for takeoff/T&G due terrain] CTAF: 126.7 ENDEAVOUR REEF [EDOR] overfly not above 8500 ft - in GPS flight plan, otherwise visual along the coast to Obree Point Endeavour Reef is where James Cook's Endeavour ran aground in 1770. OBREE POINT overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast FORSBERG POINT overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast ARCHER POINT LIGHTHOUSE - overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast GRAVE POINT overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast COOKTOWN LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast COOKTOWN [YCKN] Land - visual along the Endeavour River elev: 26 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Charts

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 151 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 175 kias. Altitude : Remain clear of Cairns CTA until commencing entry to the Cairns Eastern VFR corridor. Flightplan File as : YIGM YPAM YDKI YIFL YBMT BADA EASTERN.VFR YBCS GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. NOTE : The accompanying flightplan navigates via the Eastern VFR Corridor into Cairns Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX Cairns [YBCS] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11 YBCS - Cairns International 1.0.0 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details Two alternatives via INGHAM [YIGM] Takeoff elev : 49 rwy : 05/23 sealed CTAF : 126.70 PALM ISLAND [YPAM] T&G - H-095° D-25 elev : 30 rwy : 14/32 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 DUNK ISLAND [YDKI] T&G - H-325° D-55 elev : 20 rwy : 14ns/32 dirt CTAF : 132.90 INNISFAIL [YIFL] T&G - H-335° D-24 elev : 46 rwy : 14/32 asphalt rwy : 03/21 clay CTAF : 132.90 NDB : IFL INNISFAIL 212.0 BRAMSTON BEACH [YBMT] T&G - H-345° D-13 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 35 rwy : 15/33 dirt CTAF : 122.80 BABINDA [BADA] Overfly - H-262° D-5 EASTERN VFR CORRIDOR - H-336° D-18 IF ATC is active, obtain clearance into Cairns CTA by ABEAM GORDONVALE WESTERN VFR CORRIDOR - Visual via GORDONVALE [GOV] IF ATC is active call to obtain clearance into Cairns CTA EDMONTON [EDT] CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Land - Visual D-11 elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 Visual Terminal Chart Visual Navigation 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 : 130 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Altitude : Remain below Cairns CTA once clear of Stoney Creek. Flightplan File as : YBCS SCRK YMBA YBNP YJRK YTUY YIGM GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX Cairns [YBCS] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11 YBCS - Cairns International 1.0.0 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Takeoff elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 NOTE : Departure via Stoney Creek requires a ceiling not less than A3000 due to high terrain to the west of the airport. It is pilot's discretion as to whether to adopt a different departure to ensure VMC or adjust weather settings in the simulator to raise the ceiling allowing a departure to the west. STONEY CREEK [SCRK] Overfly - H-267° D-6 MAREEBA [YMBA] T&G - H-223° D-18 elev : 1560 rwy : 10/28ns bitumen CTAF : 126.70 BARRONUP [YBNP] T&G - H-145° D-18 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 2548 rwy : 13/31 dirt CTAF : 122.80 JARRA CREEK [YJRK] T&G - H-148° D-37 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 100 rwy : 9/27 grass rwy : 1/19 7/25 closed CTAF : 122.80 TULLY [YTUY] T&G - H-103° D-6 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 53 rwy : 1/19 closed CTAF : 122.80 INGHAM [YIGM] Land - H-157° D-45 elev : 49 rwy : 05/23 sealed CTAF : 126.70 Visual Terminal Chart Visual Navigation 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 : 125 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. Altitude : Once clear of Cairns Control Zone remain clear of Cairns Class C steps until ready to return to Cairns Flightplan File as : YBCS WEST.VFR WAT LWI SNAPISL YWGA PTD MMY YYAK SDG YMBA SCRK YBCS GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients. CAIRNS PROCEDURES Cairns is a class C civil aerodrome. An excellent source of VFR procedural information for Cairns can be found in this CASA "Ontrack" video. Pilots unfamiliar with Cairns Operations are encouraged to view the video prior to operating within Cairns airspace. In particular, review : Outbound North via the Western VFR Corridor Inbound from the West Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX Cairns [YBCS] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Takeoff elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 BUCHAN POINT [BUCP] Overfly - Western VFR WANGETTI [WAT] Overfly - H-301° D-7 LOW ISLETS [LWI] Overfly - H-346° D-17 SNAPPER ISLAND [SNAPISL] Overfly - H-316° D-7 WONGA BEACH [YWGA] T&G - H-242° D-5 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 22 rwy : 3/21 grass CTAF : 122.80 PORT DOUGLAS [PTD] Overfly - H-159° D-10 MOUNT MALLOY [MMY] Overfly - H-206° D-14 YALKULA [YYAK] T&G - H-153° D-3 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 1270 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 SOUTHEDGE [SDG] Overfly - H-229° D-9 MAREEBA [YMBA] T&G - H-136° D-19 elev : 1560 rwy : 10/28ns bitumen CTAF : 126.70 DEPARTING OBTAIN CAIRNS ATIS- To return VFR via Stoney Creek, clouds need to be higher than A3000. IF not the case, either seek alternative arrival or request upgrade IFR from ATC before attempting to cross the high terrain. IF ATC Active at Carins contact them for clearance : [CALLSIGN][AIRCRAFT TYPE] POSITION MAREEBA [ALTITUDE] RECEIVED INFORMATION [CAIRNS ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND Expect to receive a code and tracking instructions prior to Stoney Creek STONEY CREEK [SCRK] Overfly - H-045° D-18 CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Land - H-081° D-6 elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 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 : 130 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. Altitude : Once clear of Cairns Control Zone remain clear of Cairns Class C steps until ready to return to Cairns Flightplan File as : YBCS WEST.VFR GOV BADA YBMT YIFL GNR FID GNIS YBCS GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients. CAIRNS PROCEDURES Cairns is a class C civil aerodrome. An excellent source of VFR procedural information for Cairns can be found in this CASA "Ontrack" video. Pilots unfamiliar with Cairns Operations are encouraged to view the video prior to operating within Cairns airspace. In particular, review : Outbound South via the Western VFR Corridor Inbound VFR from the North via Port Douglas and also Inbound from the South via the Coast Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia ORBX Cairns [YBCS] ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Takeoff elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 EDMONTON [EDT] Overfly - H-183° D-9 GORDONVALE [GOV] Overfly - H-134° D-5 BABINDA [BADA] Overfly - H-145° D-17 BRAMSTON BEACH [YBMT] T&G - H-082° D-5 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 35 rwy : 15/33 dirt CTAF : 122.80 INNISFAIL [YIFL] T&G - H-173° D-13 elev : 46 rwy : 03/21 clay rwy : 14/32 asphalt CTAF : 132.90 NDB : IFL INNISFAIL 212.0 GIBSON REEF [GNR] Overfly - H-046° D-24 FITZROY ISLAND [FID] Overfly - H-311° D-31 GREEN ISLAND [GNIS] Overfly - H-348° D-11 NOT ABOVE A2500 IF CAIRNS ATC ACTIVE OBTAIN CAIRNS ATIS THEN CALL [CALLSIGN][AIRCRAFT TYPE] POSITION GREEN ISLAND [ALTITUDE] RECEIVED INFORMATION [CAIRNS ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND Comply with ATC instructions CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Land - H-232° D-15 elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 VTC 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 : 115 nm Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 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 : Once clear of Cairns Control Zone remain clear of Cairns Class C steps until ready to return to Cairns Flightplan File as : YBCS WEST.VFR WAT LWI PTD MMA MMY SDG YMBA SCRK YBCS GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques. CAIRNS PROCEDURES Cairns is a class C civil aerodrome. An excellent source of VFR procedural information for Cairns can be found in CASA's "Ontrack" Online Reference Resource. Pilots unfamiliar with Cairns Operations are encouraged to visit the site and review available information (video is very informative) prior to operating within Cairns airspace. In particular, review : Outbound North via the Western VFR Corridor Inbound from the West Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia ORBX Cairns [YBCS] ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Takeoff elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 (FSINN 122.80) VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 BUCHAN POINT [BUCP] Overfly - visual via western VFR corridor WANGETTI [WAT] Overfly - visual via western VFR corridor LOW ISLETS [LWI] Overfly - H-353° D-16.9 nm PORT DOUGLAS [PTD] Overfly - H-218° D-8.4 nm MOSSMAN [MMA] Overfly - H-279° D-5.5 nm MOUNT MALLOY [MMY] Overfly - H-183° D-13.4 nm SOUTHEDGE [SDG] Overfly - H-211° D-10.5 nm MAREEBA [YMBA] T&G - H-136° D-19.1 nm elev : 1560 rwy : 10/28ns bitumen CTAF : 126.70 DEPARTING OBTAIN CAIRNS ATIS- To return VFR via Stoney Creek, clouds need to be higher than A3000. IF not the case, either seek alternative arrival or request upgrade IFR from ATC before attempting to cross the high terrain. STONEY CREEK [SCRK] Overfly - H-045° D-17.5 nm CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Land - H-081° D-5.6 nm elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 (FSINN 122.80) VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 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 : 125 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. 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 : Once clear of Cairns Control Zone remain clear of Cairns Class C steps until ready to return to Cairns Flightplan File as : YBCS WEST.VFR GOV YIFL GNR FID GNIS YBCS GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques. CAIRNS PROCEDURES Cairns is a class C civil aerodrome. An excellent source of VFR procedural information for Cairns can be found in CASA's "Ontrack" Online Reference Resource. Pilots unfamiliar with Cairns Operations are encouraged to visit the site and review available information (video is very informative) prior to operating within Cairns airspace. In particular, review : Outbound South via the Western VFR Corridor Inbound VFR from the North via Port Douglas and also Inbound from the South via the Coast Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia ORBX Cairns [YBCS] ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Takeoff elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 (FSINN 122.80) VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 EDMONTON [EDT] Overfly - visual via western VFR corridor GORDONVALE [GOV] Overfly - visual via western VFR corridor INNISFAIL [YIFL] T&G - H-148° D-31.1 nm elev : 46 rwy : 14/32 asphalt rwy : 03/21 clay CTAF : 132.90 (FSINN 126.70) NDB : IFL INNISFAIL 212.0 GIBSON REEF [GNR] Overfly - H-046° D-24.2 nm FITZROY ISLAND [FID] Overfly - H-311° D-30.8 nm GREEN ISLAND [GNIS] Overfly - H-348° D-10.5 nm NOT ABOVE A2500 IF CAIRNS ATC ACTIVE OBTAIN CAIRNS ATIS THEN CALL [CALLSIGN][AIRCRAFT TYPE] POSITION GREEN ISLAND [ALTITUDE] RECEIVED INFORMATION [CAIRNS ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND Comply with ATC instructions CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Land - H-232° D-14.8 nm elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.90 (FSINN 122.80) VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00 NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0 VTC Chart

Welcome to the latest VATPAC Iron Mic attempt featuring Cairns. Cairns receives several RPT, charter and GA flights every day from a variety of major and regional cities within Australia and select international destinations. With fantastic scenery by ORBX, it's the perfect location for both GA and Jet traffic so make sure our controllers are working hard. The following positions will be the primary positions: CS_TWR CS_APP BN-TBP_CTR To give us the best chance possible, please logon to the above positions at Cairns prior to occupying others. Remember, There are no reserved positions so if one of the above positions is available, logon! What is Iron Mic? Iron Mic is a weekly competition that VATSIM holds which recognizes a position with the most hours logged on the network. It is broken into 3 categories; TWR, APP and CTR. The position in each category that logs the most online hours over a 7 day period wins the Iron Mic. Iron Mic runs from 0000Z on Monday (1000 AEST) to 2359Z Sunday (0959 Monday AEST). How do we know about our progress? Click on this link (http://fsmine.dhis.org/stats/showstats.cgi) to view all the VATSIM ATC stats for the week. Remember, Our aim is to keep the TWR, APP and CTR positions open as much as possible. Coordinate with other controllers to ensure maximum coverage of the Cairns positions. You can do this on Facebook, Discord or the forums. We have setup a special Iron Mic Coordination text channel on Discord to make it easier to coordinate coverage with your fellow controllers. VATSIM has set out a few rules regarding Iron Mic which can be viewed here https://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=11100 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Good Luck VATPAC!