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Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 12 Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 161 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 1500 ft. Flight plan File as: YSRN MARR YTRF YKII 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 for Strahan, Trefoil Island and King Island in OzXP. Flight details STRAHAN [YSRN] Takeoffelev: 66 rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18] CTAF: 124.2 SANDY CAPE LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast MARRAWAH [MARR] overfly - visual along the coast TREFOIL ISLAND [YTRF] T&G - visual along the coastelev: 218 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 BLACK PYRAMID overfly - H-289° D-18.5 nm RED ROCKS overfly - H-315° D-16.1 nm STOKES POINT LIGHTHOUSE - H-283° D-11.6 nm KING ISLAND [YKII] Land - visual along the coastelev: 132 rwy: 10/28 asphalt rwy: 16/35 gravel CTAF: 126.85 NDB: KII 332 Chart

Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 11 Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 189 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125 outside Hobart CTR. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YCBG MORN DRP YBYI SEC YBHB PDV LRP YSRN 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 for Strahan in OzXP and for Cambridge (this includes truncated runways). Note Hobart (YMHB) Tower provides control for the Class D airspace around Hobart. It also provides information and departure instructions for Cambridge (YCBG). It is recommend that pilots read Tips for flying in Cambridge to understand procedures. Flight details HOBART CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Takeoffelev: 67 rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 Not above 1500 ft within Hobart CTR or as directed by ATC. MORNINGTON [MORN] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the Tasman Highway DROUGHTY POINT [DPT] overfly - visual along the coast DENNES POINT overfly - visual along the coasT BRUNY ISLAND [YBYI] T&G - visual along Bruny Island Main Roadelev: 26 rwy: 14/32 gravel CTAF: 126.7 CAPE BRUNY LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast SOUTH EAST CAPE [SEC] overfly - visual along the coast BATHURST HARBOUR [YBHB] T&G - visual along the coastelev: 14 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 POINT ST VINCENT [PSV] overfly - visual along Bathurst Harbour and Port Davey LOW ROCKY POINT [LRP] overfly - visual along the coast CAPE SORRELL LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast STRAHAN [YSRN] Land - visual along the coastelev: 66 rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18] CTAF: 124.2 Charts

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 184 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Hobart CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YSRN LRP ODV YBHB SEC YBYI DRP MORN YCBG 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 for Strahan in OzXP and for other airports (this includes the truncated runways at Cambridge). Flight details Hobart (YMHB) Tower provides information and landing instructions for Cambridge during tower hours. It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures. STRAHAN [YSRN] Takeoffelev: 66 rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18] CTAF: 124.2 LOW ROCKY POINT [LRP] overfly - visual along the coast PORT DAVEY [PDV] overfly - visual along the coast BATHURST HARBOUR [YBHB] T&G - visual along the Lyell Highwayelev: 14 rwy: 12/30 dirt CTAF: 126.7 SOUTH EAST CAPE [SEC] overfly - visual along the coast CAPE BRUNY LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast BRUNY ISLAND [YBYI] T&G - visual along the Bruny Island coastelev: 26 rwy: 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.7 DROUGHTY POINT [DRP] overfly - visual along the River Derwent *** Inbound reporting point *** If Hobart ATC is active, do not enter Hobart CTR until given circuit instructions. MORNINGTON [MORN] overfly not above 1500 ft - VFR route Victor Southwest HOBART/CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - visual along the Tasman Highway or as directed by ATCelev: 67 rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 Charts

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 123 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100-110 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Hobart CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YCBG BOWB CHOC DWB YQNS YSRN 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 for Strahan in OzXP and for other airports (this includes the truncated runways at Cambridge). Flight details Hobart (YMHB) Tower provides information and departure instructions for Cambridge during tower hours. It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures. HOBART/CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Takeoffelev: 67 rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 Tune DME to Hobart VOR/DME (HB 112.7). Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME HB. BOWEN BRIDGE [BOWB] overfly not above 1500 ft - VFR route Victor West Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME HB. CHOCOLATE FACTORY [CHOC] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the River Derwent BRIDGEWATER BRIDGE overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the River Derwent Not above 3500 ft within 25 DME HB NEW NORFOLK overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the River Derwent Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB Not above 8500 ft within 50 DME HB OUSE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Lyell Highway Not above FL125 beyond 50 DME HB. BRONTE PARK [YBPK] T&G - visual along the Lyell Highwayelev: 2215 rwy: 13/31 grass CTAF: 126.7 DERWENT BRIDGE [DWB] overfly - visual along the Lyell Highway QUEENSTOWN [YQNS] T&G - visual along the Lyell Highwayelev: 867 rwy: 09/27 asphalt CTAF: 124.2 STRAHAN [YSRN] Land - visual along the Lyell Highwayelev: 66 rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18] CTAF: 124.2 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: 124 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any aircraft capable of 100-110 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YSRN YQNS YZHN YVAL YDPO 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 for Strahan and The Vale in OzXP. Flight details STRAHAN [YSRN] Takeoff elev: 66 rwy: 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 124.2 KING RIVER MOUTH overfly - east across Macquarie Harbour DUBBILL BARRILL overfly - visual along the King River CROTTY DAM overfly - visual along the King River BRADSHAW BRIDGE overfly - visual over Lake Burbury QUEENSTOWN [YQNS] T&G - visual along the Lyell Highwayelev: 867 rwy: 09/27 asphalt CTAF: 124.2 ZEEHAN [YZHN] T&G - visual along the Lyell Highwayelev: 441 rwy: 01/19 grass CTAF: 122.8 ANTHONY DAM overfly - H-071° D-12 nm MACKINTOSH DAM overfly - visual along Anthony Road and Murchison Highway FURY RIVER/VALE RIVER JUNCTION overfly - visual along Lake Mackintosh CRADLE MOUNTAIN [AU82] T&G - H-071° D-12 nmelev: 2018 rwy: 02/20 dirt CTAF: 122.8 MOINA CRADLE MOUNTAIN CHALET overfly - visual along Cradle Mountain Road CETHANA DAM overfly - visual along Cethana Road GOWRIE PARK overfly - visual along Cethana Road and Claude Road MINNOW RIVER BRIDGE overfly - H-071° D-5.6 nm DASHER RIVER BRIDGE overfly - visual along Paradise Road THE VALE [YVAL] T&G - visual along the Dasher Riverelev: 723 rwy: 06/24 grass [Preferred landing direction RWY 24] CTAF: 126.7 RAILTON overfly - visual along Claude Road and Sheffield Road DEVONPORT [YDPO] Land - visual along Railton Road or Mersey River elev: 33 rwy: 06/24 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 24] rwy: 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.9 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: 125 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any aircraft capable of 100-110 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YDPO YHEY YWRT YSRN 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 for Strahan in OzXP. Flight details DEVONPORT [YDPO] Takeoff elev: 33 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.9 LEITH overfly - visual along the coast PICNIC POINT overfly - visual along the coast THREE SISTERS overfly - visual along the coast BEECRAFT POINT overfly - visual along the coast HEYBRIDGE [YHEY] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 539 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 122.8 BURNIE TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the coast RIDGLEY overfly - visual along the Ridgley Highway or railway HAMPSHIRE overfly - visual along the Ridgley Highway or railway FINGERPOOL overfly - visual along the Ridgley Highway or railway WARATAH [YWRT] T&G - visual along Waratah Road elev: 2042 rwy: 07/25 dirt CTAF: 122.8 SAVAGE RIVER overfly - visual along Waratah Road CORINNA overfly - visual along Corinna Road PIEMAN RIVER MOUTH overfly - visual along the Pieman River GRANVILLE HARBOUR overfly - visual along the coast TRIAL HARBOUR overfly - visual along the coast STRAHAN [YSRN] Land - visual along the coast elev: 66 rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18] CTAF: 124.2 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 : 180 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias. Altitude : Once clear of Hobart remain below Hobart CTA Flightplan File as : YCBG VICTOR.SW DRP YSFY YBYI YGLX YBHB YLPR STRA YSRN 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. 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 Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Takeoff elev : 67 rwy : 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 VOR/DME : HB HOBART 112.70 DROUGHTY POINT [DRP] Overfly - VICTOR SOUTHWEST D-7 SANDFLY [YSFY] T&G - H-237° D-10 elev : 635 rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 122.80 BRUNY ISLAND [YBYI] T&G - H-139° D-17 elev : 50 rwy : 13/31 dirt CTAF : 122.80 GLENDEVIE [YGLX] T&G - H-256° D-17 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 664 rwy : 12/30 grass CTAF : 122.80 BATHURST HARBOUR [YBHB] T&G - H-237° D-38 elev : 14 rwy : 12/30 dirt CTAF : 122.80 LAKE PEDDER [YLPR] T&G - H-348° D-35 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 1026 rwy : 06/24 gravel CTAF : 122.80 STRATHGORDON [STRA] Overfly - H-303° D-9 STRAHAN [YSRN] Land - H-304° D-49 elev : 66 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 124.20 Cambridge VTC Cambridge to Strahan VNC

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 165 nm Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 165 to 185 kias. Altitude : Remain clear of Hobart CTA until within vicinity of Cambridge/Hobart CTA Flightplan File as : YSRN YZHN YQNS KING.BILL YBPK YWDM YBEL YKPN CBV VICTOR.NORTHWEST YCBG 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. 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 Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details STRAHAN [YSRN] Takeoff elev : 66 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 124.20 ZEEHAN [YZHN] T&G - H-341° D-16 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 541 rwy : 10/28 01/19 grass CTAF : 122.80 QUEENSTOWN [YQNS] T&G - H-130° D-14 elev : 867 rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 124.20 MT KING WILLIAM III T&G - H-107° D-36 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 2145 rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 122.80 BRONTE (FORESTRY) [YBPK] T&G - H-028° D-17 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 2215 rwy : 17/35 grass CTAF : 122.80 WADDAMANA [YWDM] T&G - H-097° D-12 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 2190 rwy : 03/21 clay CTAF : 122.80 BOTHWELL GLIDING CLUB [YBEL] T&G - H-109° D-15 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 1188 rwy : 09/27 grass CTAF : 122.80 KEMPTON [YKPN] T&G - H-127° D-13 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 683 rwy : 11/29 dirt CTAF : 122.80 JERICHO [YJCO] T&G - H-017° D-12 elev : 1389 rwy : 01/19 grass CTAF : 122.80 CRAIGBOURNE RESERVOIR [CBV] Overfly - H-148° D-11 CAMPANIA [CPA] Overfly - VICTOR NORTHWEST D-7 RICHMOND [RCH] Overfly - VICTOR NORTHWEST D-4 CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - VICTOR NORTHWEST D-6 elev : 67 rwy : 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 VOR/DME : HB HOBART 112.70 Strahan to Cambridge VNC Cambridge VTC

Event Details Flight created by Peter Smith [YMA489] Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 120 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172, Piper Warrior, Orion Maul or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. FSCopilot/FSInn 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. Swift Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>". For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr". Altitude : Remain clear of Hobart CTA until within vicinity of Cambridge/Hobart CTA Flightplan File as : YSRN YQNS YBPK YBEL YKPN CBV NORTHWEST.VFR YCBG 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. NOTE : Following the GPS flighplan will result in pilots entering restricted airspace. Allowances will be required to avoid entering restricted airspace. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D 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 * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" STRAHAN [YSRN] Takeoff elev : 66 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 124.20 QUEENSTOWN [YQNS] T&G - H-052° D-12 elev : 867 rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 124.20 BRONTE (FORESTRY) [YBPK] T&G - H-084° D-43 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 2215 rwy : 17/35 grass CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) BOTHWELL GLIDING CLUB [YBEL] T&G - H-104° D-26 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 1188 rwy : 09/27 grass CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) KEMPTON [YKPN] T&G - H-127° D-13 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 683 rwy : 11/29 dirt CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) CRAIGBORNE RESERVOIR [CBV] Overfly - H-081° D-10 Remain below CTA steps as the VFR Route is immediately below the approach/departure for rwy 12 Hobart CAMPANIA [CPA] Overfly - NORTHWEST.VFR D-7 RICHMOND [RCH] Overfly - NORTHWEST.VFR D-4 CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - NORTHWEST.VFR D-6 elev : 67 rwy : 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 VOR/DME : HB HOBART 112.70 Strahan to Cambridge VNC Cambridge VTC

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 120 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172, Piper Warrior, Orion Maul or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. FSCopilot/FSInn 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. Swift Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>". For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr". Altitude : Once clear of Hobart remain below Hobart CTA Flightplan File as : YCBG TAS YSFY YLPR STRA YSRN 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. NOTE : Following the GPS flighplan will result in pilots entering restricted airspace. Allowances will be required to avoid entering restricted airspace. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D 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 * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Takeoff elev : 67 rwy : 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 VOR/DME : HB HOBART 112.70 TASMAN BRIDGE [TAS] Overfly - H-231° D-6 SANDFLY [YSFY] T&G - H-206° D-9 elev : 635 rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 131.25 LAKE PEDDER T&G - H-265° D-45 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 1026 rwy : 06/24 gravel CTAF : 131.25 STRATHGORDON [STRA] Overfly - H-303° D-9 X-Plane depicts an associated heliport STRAHAN [YSRN] Land - H-303° D-49 elev : 66 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 124.20 Campbridge VTC Cambridge to Strahan VNC

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 141 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 155 to 175 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around. Altitude : Not above 9500 Flightplan File as : YSRN YQNS DWB YWYY GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details STRAHAN [YSRN] Takeoff elev : 66 rwy : 18ns/36 asphalt CTAF : 124.20 QUEENSTOWN [YQNS] T&G - H-053° D-11.7 nm elev : 867 rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 124.20 MT KING WILLIAM III T&G - H-107° D-36.1 nm elev : 2145 rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 131.25 DERWENT BRIDGE [DWB] Overfly - H-333° D-14.6 nm CLAUDE RD T&G - H--011° D-42.2 nm elev : 710 rwy : 05/23 dirt CTAF : 131.25 BURNIE HARBOUR Overfly - H-312° D-27.5 nm WYNYARD [YWYY] Land - H-278° D-8.9 nm elev : 62 rwy : 05/23 09/27 asphalt CTAF : 126.90 NDB : WYY WYNYARD 302.0 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 : 152 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 155 to 175 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around. Altitude : Not above 9500 Flightplan File as : YWYY YBFB SVR YQNS YSRN GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details WYNYARD [YWYY] Takeoff elev : 62 rwy : 05/23 09/27 asphalt CTAF : 126.90 NDB : WYY WYNYARD 302.0 BALFOUR [YBFB] T&G - H-235° D-41.2 nm elev : 833 rwy : 05/23 15/33 gravel CTAF : 131.25 FORD CREEK T&G - H-156° D-21 nm elev : 502 rwy : 18/36 dirt CTAF : 131.25 SAVAGE RIVER [SVR] Overfly - H-068° D-7.2 nm CRADLE MOUNTAIN T&G - H-077° D-36.1 nm elev : 2850 rwy : 01/19 gravel CTAF : 131.25 QUEENSTOWN [YQNS] T&G - H-198° D-34.8 nm elev : 867 rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 124.20 STRAHAN [YSRN] Land - H-233° D-11.7 nm elev : 66 rwy : 18ns/36 asphalt CTAF : 124.20 Chart