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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: 126 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any "low and slow" GA aircraft capable of 100 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace as far as possible. See waypoint notes and charts below. Flight plan File as: YBMK SLPT YKSI YBPI GOI YLIN YHYN DCIS YBHM GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots sufficiently familiar with the region may 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 tune the CTAF as stated in the flight details. 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. X-Plane 11 scenery for Keswick Island (YKSI) is available here. Flight details Note: some islands not listed below have seaplane lanes and helipads. Seaplanes and helicopters may T&G at pilot's discretion. MACKAY [YBMK] Takeoff elev: 19 rwy: 14/32 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 124.5 VOR/DME: MK 112.7 NDB: MK 308 SLADE POINT [SLPT] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - H-010° D-6.8 nm from MK VOR KESWICK ISLAND [YKSI] T&G - H-043° D-14.1 nm elev: 7 rwy: 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 BRAMPTON ISLAND [YBPI] T&G - H-303° D-10.7 nm elev: 37 rwy: 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 GOLDSMITH ISLAND [GOI] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-307° D-10.2 nm ** Inbound reporting point** If Hamilton Island TWR (118.7) is active and if above 1000 ft, contact for clearance into the class D airspace and advise intentions for Lindeman Island. Descend as instructed. Confirm with TWR before changing frequency to area CTAF. If Hamilton Island TWR is not active, broadcast intentions for Lindeman Island on CTAF 127.85 overhead Goldsmith Island. LINDEMAN ISLAND [YLIN] T&G - H-328° D-15.1 nm elev: 110 rwy: 14/32 18/36 grass CTAF: 127.85 Not above 1000 ft until abeam Maher Island, or as directed by ATC. Not above 2500 ft until abeam Nicholson Island. EDWARD ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 8500 ft - H-0238° D-14.2 nm DELORAINE ISLAND overfly not above 8500 ft - H-307° D-7.8 nm HOOK ISLAND UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY overfly not above 1500 ft - H-262° D-7.1 nm PINNACLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 3500 ft - H-360° D-5.8 nm HAYMAN ISLAND [YHYN} overfly not above 3500 ft - H-248° D-4.7 nm CTAF: 127.85 DOUBLE CONE ISLAND [DCIS] overly not above 3500 ft - H-262° D-9.5 nm ** Inbound reporting point** If Hamilton Island TWR (118.7) is active, contact for clearance into the class D airspace. Descend as instructed. Do not proceed past South Molle Island until given circuit instructions. If Hamilton Island TWR is not active, broadcast intentions on CTAF 127.85 overhead Double Cone Island. HAMILTON ISLAND [YBHM] Land - H-131° D-20 nm elev: 15 rwy: 14/32 asphalt TWR: 118.7 CTAF (if TWR not active): 127.85 Charts Due to image size limitations, only low resolution charts are included below. High resolution charts are included in the GPS flight plan package.
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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: 127 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 100 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft unless otherwise noted. Flight plan File as: YWSL YJBO YLTV YDRN YLOY YBUP YNNG YTDN YTYA GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along roads and rivers. 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 tune the CTAF as stated in the flight details. 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 WEST SALE [YWSL] Takeoff elev: 93 rwy: 09/27 asphalt rwy: 05/23 14/32 grass (aircraft up to 5700kg) CTAF: 118.3 If East Sale APP (123.3) is active, contact for clearance in the East Sale restricted area before departure. Tune DME to East Sale TACAN (ESL 108.1). Not above 1500 ft within 20 DME ESL. Watch for military aircraft conducting random high speed manoeuvres. JDANDBOO FIELD [YJBO] T&G - H-339° D-14.5 nm elev: 315 rwy: 09/27 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 COONGULLA [AU36] T&G - H-240° D-7.21 nm elev: 323 rwy: 11/29 grass CTAF: 126.7 Not above 4000 ft until after Lake Glenmaggie then not above 6000 ft within 50 DME ESL. GLENGARRY overfly not above 6000 ft - H-202° D-17 nm LATROBE VALLEY [YLTV] T&G - H-210° D-6.9 nm elev: 180 rwy: 03/21 asphalt rwy: 09/27 gravel CTAF: 126.0 NDB: LTV 486 MORWELL overfly not above 6000 ft - visual along the Princes Highway MOE overfly not above 6000 ft- visual along the Princes Highway TRAFALGAR overly not above 6000 ft - visual along the Princes Highway YARRAGON overfly - visual along the Princes Highway WARRAGUL overfly - visual along the Princes Highway HAMILTON ROAD overfly - H-186° D-2.9 nm DROUIN [YDRN] T&G - H-263° D-3.9 nm elev: 330 rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 126.7 DROUIN TOWN overfly - H-002° D-4.5 nm LONGWARRY [YLOY/AU51] T&G - H-283° D-4.3 nm or visual along Longwarry Road elev: 153 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 120.0 BUNYIP [YBUP] T&G - H-337° D-5.9 nm or visual along the Bunyip River elev: 275 rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 120.0 NAR NAR GOON [YNNG] T&G - H-235° D-8.9 nm elev: 147 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 120.0 TOORADIN [YTDN] T&G - H-207° D-11.5 nm elev: 60 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 14/32 gravel CTAF: 124.2 TYABB [YTYA] Land - H-243° D-12.1 nm or visual along the coast elev: 88 rwy: 17/35 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 128.0 Charts Due to image size limitations, only low resolution charts are included below. High resolution charts are included in the GPS flight plan package.
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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: 179 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft unless otherwise noted. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YTYA YPID YIVE YYRM FYN YWSL GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the coast. 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 tune the CTAF as stated in the flight details. 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 TYABB [YTYA] Takeoff elev: 88 rwy: 17/35 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 128.0 TANKERTON PIER overfly - H-135° D-8.3 nm TORTOISE HEAD LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast COWES PIER overfly - H-201° D-2.8 nm GROSSARD POINT overfly - visual along the coast THE NOBBIES overly - visual along the coast PHILLIP ISLAND [YPID] - visual along the coast Note: YPID is now a heliport but runways may still be present in scenery. T&G at pilot's discretion. elev: 43 rwy: 04/22 gravel rwy: 18/36 dirt CTAF: 119.1 KILCUNDA overfly - visual along the coast CAPE PATERSON LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast EAGLES NEST overfly - H-069° D-3.1 nm BUNURONG FIELD T&G - H-346° D-3.3 nm Note: Bunurong Field does not have any allocated code but is shown in the GPS flight plan as AU999. It may not be present in all scenery. elev: 157 rwy: 09/27 17/35 grass CTAF: 126.7 INVERLOCH (HARROD'S AIRFIELD) [YIVE] T&G - H-072° D-3.1 nm elev: 367 rwy: 09/27 13/31 grass CTAF: 126.7 CAPE LIPTRAP LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast TIDAL RIVER overfly - visual along the coast WILSONS PROMONTORY LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast Tune DME to East Sale TACAN (ESL 108.1). Not above 4000 ft within 50 DME ESL. YARRAM [YYRM] T&G - H-012° D-37 nm elev: 60 rwy: 05/23 grass rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 FLYNN [FYN] overfly not above 1500 ft - H-267° D-25 nm **Inbound reporting point** If East Sale APP (123.3) is active, contact for airways clearance into the East Sale restricted area. If East Sale APP is not active, broadcast intentions on CTAF 118.3 within 20 DME ESL. This is also the frequency of East Sale TWR. Watch for military aircraft conducting random high speed manoeuvres. WEST SALE [YWSL] Land - visual along the Princes Highway (PRINCES ROUTE) not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC elev: 93 rwy: 09/27 asphalt rwy: 05/23 14/32 grass (aircraft up to 5700kg) CTAF: 118.3 Charts Due to image size limitations, only low resolution charts are included below. High resolution charts are included in the GPS flight plan package.
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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: 190 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YBOR YKTH YTIN YSCK YKTG YRBE YMCT YMTG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots sufficiently familiar with the region may navigate visually following roads. 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 tune the CTAF as stated in the flight event details. 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. 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. 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 BORDERTOWN [YBOR] Takeoff rwy: 17/35 asphalt rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 126.7 KEITH [YKTH] T&G - H284° D-25 nm or visual along the Dukes Highway elev: 92 rwy: 17/35 gravel CTAF: 126.7 TINTINARA [YTIN/AU86] T&G - H320° D-16.4 nm or visual along the Dukes Highway elev: 69 rwy: 05/23 asphalt/dirt rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 126.7 SALT CREEK [YSCK] overfly (helicopters may touch and go) - H229° D-26 nm or visual along Woods Well Road KINGSTON [YKIG] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 8 rwy: 02/20 asphalt rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 ROBE [YRBE] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 66 rwy: 02/20 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.7 MILLICENT [YMCT] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 56 rwy: 08/26 asphalt rwy: 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 MOUNT GAMBIER [YMTG] Land - H-107° D-22 nm or visual along the Princes Highway elev: 212 rwy: 06/24 11/29 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 126.65 VOR: MTG 117.0 NDB: MTG 266 Chart
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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: 140 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 100 to 120 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125 (suggested 1500-2000 ft). Flight plan File as: YMTG YSDW YCTN YCNQ YNRC YPDY YBOR GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots sufficiently familiar with the region may navigate visually following roads. 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 tune the CTAF as stated in the flight event details. 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. 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. 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 MOUNT GAMBIER [YMTG] Takeoff elev: 212 rwy: 06/24 11/29 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 126.65 VOR: MTG 117.0 NDB: MTG 266 BLUE LAKE overfly - H-174° D-6.1 nm or visual along Penola Road STRATHDOWNIE [YSDW] T&G - H-058° D-18.2 nm or visual along the Glenelg Highway elev: 231 rwy: 02/20 06/24 11/29 grass CTAF: 125.8 CASTERTON [YCTN] T&G - H-047° D-13.2 nm or visual along the Glenelg Highway elev: 521 rwy: 09/27 grass rwy: 16/34 gravel CTAF: 126.7 ARGYLE STATE FOREST overfly - H-267° D-11.8 nm or visual along the Casterton-Penola Road PENOLA overfly - H-303° D-18.4 nm or visual along the Casterton-Penola Road COONAWARRA [YCNQ] T&G - H-339° D-6.1 nm or visual along the Riddoch Highway elev: 190 rwy: 01/19 asphalt/dirt CTAF: 122.1 NARACOORTE [YNRC] T&G - H-337° D-18.2 nm or visual along the Riddoch Highway elev: 169 rwy: 08/26 asphalt rwy: 02/20 gravel CTAF: 126.7 PADTHAWAY STN [YPDY] T&G - H-325° D-25 nm or visual along the Riddoch Highway elev: 132 rwy: 16/34 grass CTAF: 121.8 BORDERTOWN [YBOR] Land - H-018° D-23 nm or visual along Padthaway Road elev: 265 rwy: 17/35 asphalt rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Chart
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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: 174 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 to 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Alice Springs CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YYND YMNN YNPB YALR YBSP BSP YBAS GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area may 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. 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. 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 YUENDUMU [YYND] Takeoff elev: 2205 rwy: 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MOUNT DENISON [YMNN] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm elev: 2145 rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 126.7 YUELAMU [AU06] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm elev: 2220 rwy: 12/30 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NAPPERBY [YNPB] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm elev: 2125 rwy: 12/30 dirt CTAF: 126.7 AILERON [YALR] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm elev: 2158 rwy: 15/33 dirt CTAF: 122.8 Tune DME to Alice Springs VOR/DME (AS 115.9) Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME AS. Not above 4500 ft within 22 DME AS. BOND SPRINGS [YBSP] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm - visual along the Stuart Highway elev: 2395 rwy: 02/20 12/30 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BOND SPRINGS [BSP] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual east of the Stuart Highway ** Inbound reporting point** Not above 3500 ft within 15 DME AS. ALICE SPRINGS [YBAS] Land elev: 1789 rwy: 12/30 17/35 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.3 VOR/DME: AS 115.9 NDB: AS 335 Charts
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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: 167 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 to 150 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace after leaving Alice Springs CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBAS AS SSG KNO YABU YMPK YNWT YMWE YYND GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along Tanami Road. 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. 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. 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 ALICE SPRINGS [YBAS] Takeoff elev: 1789 rwy: 12/30 17/35 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.3 VOR/DME: AS 115.9 NDB: AS 335 SIMPSONS GAP [SSG] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-303° D-11.2 DME from AS VOR ABEAM KUNOTH [KNO] overfly not above 6500 ft - H-308° D-12.3 nm Not above 6500 ft until 35 DME AS, then not above FL115. AMBURLA HOMESTEAD [YABU] T&G - H-296° D-24 nm elev: 2063 rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 120.5 MILTON PARK [YMPK] T&G - H-259° D-9.3 nm elev: 2080 rwy: 11/29 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NARWIETOOMA [YNWT] T&G - H-287° D-22 nm elev: 1916 rwy: 07/25 10/28 13/31 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.7 TILMOUTH [AU20] T&G - H-353° D-25 nm elev: 1875 rwy: 12/30 dirt CTAF: 122.8 MOUNT WEDGE [YMWE] T&G - H-267° D-25 nm elev: 1854 rwy: 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.7 YUENDUMU [YYND] Land - H-321° D-36 nm elev: 2205 rwy: 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Charts
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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: 136 nm. Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 100 to 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Hobart CTR. See waypoint notes and charts below. Flight plan File as: YSTH YFMA YTAV YVAF YCAE YTUN YJCO YKPN CBV CPA RCH YCBG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along roads. 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. 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. 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 ST HELENS [YSTH] Takeoff elev: 158 rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 119.1 MALAHIDE [YFMA] T&G - H-206° D-20 nm elev: 800 rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 122.8 AVOCA [YTAV] T&G - H-204° D-17.1 nm elev: 725 rwy: 18/36 grass CTAF: 122.8 Tune DME to Launceston VOR/DME (LT 112.6). VALLEY FIELD [YVAF/AU84] T&G - H-256° D-20 nm elev: 532 rwy: 01/19 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.5 Not above 6500 ft within 30 DME LT. Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME LT. Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME LT. CAMPBELL TOWN [YCAE] T&G - H-118° D-14.4 nm elev: 708 rwy: 18/36 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Not above 8500 ft. Tune DME to Hobart VOR/DME (HB 112.7) TUNBRIDGE [YTUN] T&G - H-205° D-11.4 nm elev: 735 rwy: 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.7 Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB. JERICHO [YJCO] T&G - H-170° D-15.2 nm elev: 1389 rwy: 01/10 grass CTAF: 126.7 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB. KEMPTON [YKPN] T&G - H-196° D-11.9 nm elev: 683 rwy: 14/32 dirt CTAF: 122.8 CRAIGBORNE RESERVOIR [CBV] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-084° D-7.9 nm Follow VICTOR NORTHWEST VFR route. CAMPANIA [CPA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual west of the Colebrook/Richmond Road ** Inbound reporting point ** If Hobart TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. RICHMOND [RCH] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual west of the Colebrook/Richmond Road CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - visual west of the Richmond/Cambridge Road or as directed by ATC Cambridge is controlled from Hobart [YMHB]. It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures. elev: 67 rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt Hobart GND: 121.7 Hobart TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: HB 112.7 Charts High resolution charts are included with the GPS flight plan package.
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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: 164 nm. Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 to 150 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace after leaving Hobart CTR. See waypoint notes and charts below. Flight plan File as: YCBG LAUD CREM YLAG YDAR YTUA YSWA YSTH GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the coast. 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. 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. 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 CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Takeoff Cambridge is controlled from Hobart [YMHB]. It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures. elev: 67 rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt Hobart GND: 121.7 Hobart TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: HB 112.7 Follow VICTOR SOUTH VFR route. LAUDERDALE [LAUD] overfly not above 1500 ft - H-150° D-4.5 nm CREMORNE [CREM] overfly not above 1500 ft - H-142° D-3.6 nm CAPE DESLACS overfly not above 1500 ft - H-142° D-2 nm TARANNA overfly - H-052° D-14.4 nm Not above 1500 ft within 16 DME HB Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME HB PORT ARTHUR overfly not above 4500 ft - H-171° D-4.5 nm TASMAN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE overfly - H-113° D-9.7 nm Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB LAGOON BAY [YLAG] T&G - H-339° D-21 nm elev: 9 rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 125.55 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME HB DARLINGTON [YDAR] T&G - H-359° D-19.5 nm elev: 90 rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 125.55 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME HB POINT HOME LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 4500 ft - H-268° D-5.3 nm TRIABUNNA [YTUA] T&G - H-298° D-3.3 nm elev: 35 rwy: 05/23 14/32 grass CTAF: 125.55 SWANSEA [YSWA] T&G - H-002° D-26 nm elev: 30 rwy: 04/22 grass CTAF: 126.4 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB Not above FL125 beyond 35 DME HB. FRIENDLY BEACHES [YFRI] T&G - H-039° D-10.2 nm elev: 29 rwy: 11/29 dirt CTAF: 122.6 ST HELENS [YSTH] Land - H-347° D-40 nm elev: 158 rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 119.1 Charts High resolution charts are included with the GPS flight plan package.
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    Join one of several VFR routes through the Sydney basin under one of the busiest approaches in Australia, with an optional flight over Sydney Harbour. It is recommended that pilots read the Sydney General Flying Guide to understand the procedures and requirements for the VFR Coastal Route Victor 1 SOUTH and from Sea Cliff Bridge to Bankstown. The Guide also includes the procedures for optional HARBOUR SCENIC flights. Please note change of start time with the end of daylight savings. 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: 117 nm Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any "low and slow" GA aircraft capable of 100 kias and maintaining accurate altitude. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace until Bankstown CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YLMQ BRNJ LRF SYHD JIBN SLL SECF APPN CAMB TWRN YSBK GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area may 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. 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. 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 for Lake Macquarie is available here. Flight details LAKE MACQUARIE [YLMQ] Takeoff elev: 5 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 132.1 BARRENJOEY HEAD [BRNJ] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast LONG REEF [LRF] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Set Sydney local QNH. Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1). From LONG REEF pilots may optionally fly HABOUR SCENIC ONE or HARBOUR SCENIC TWO. The procedure is described in the Sydney General Flying Guide. This is not included in the GPS flight plan. Contact Sydney APP on 124.4 if active prior to reaching LONG REEF to obtain clearance. On completion of HARBOUR SCENIC, follow the procedure in the Sydney General Flying Guide to enter Victor 1 SOUTH. Enter VFR coastal route Victor 1 SOUTH. Monitor Sydney APP on 124.4 on COM2 if active. Pilots may "request flight following" from Sydney APP if desired. Broadcast position and intentions on 120.8 at LONG REEF. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Long Reef southbound at [altitude], entering Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft within 10 DME SY. SYDNEY HEADS [SHD] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Sydney Heads southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." Maintain exactly 500 ft from South Head to Jibbon Point. Make an advisory call on 120.8 passing Botany Bay. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Botany Bay southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." JIBBON POINT [JIBN] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Jibbon Point southbound at 500 ft, exiting Victor 1." If flight following was requested, continue monitoring Sydney APP until instructed by ATC. Not above 1000 ft until 12 DME SY. STANWELL PARK [SLL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast SEA CLIFF BRIDGE [SECF] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast APPIN [APPN] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-276° D-9.8 nm CAMPBELLTOWN UNIVERSITY [CAMB] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-346° D-7.7 nm If Bankstown TWR is active, set transponder code 3000. TWO RN [TWRN] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-021° D-9.6 nm **Inbound reporting point** If Bankstown TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Land - H-069° D-5 nmelev: 34rwy: 11L/20R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphaltTWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 Charts Due to image size limitations, only low resolution charts are available below. High resolution charts are included in the GPS flight plan package.
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    Join one of several VFR routes through the Sydney basin to the spectacular Hawkesbury River, Central Coast and Newcastle. Please note change of start time with the end of daylight savings. 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: 144 nm Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace as far as possible. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YSBK WAD NPBR GRRV KRMD WSFR BBG PAA YSMB YWVA YLMQ GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area may 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. 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. 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 for Lake Macquarie is available here. Flight details BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Takeoff elev: 34 rwy: 11L/20R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt TWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 ELIZABETH DRIVE/M7 MOTORWAY overfly not above 2500 ft - H-279° D-7.8 nm from YSBK ELIZABETH DRIVE/NORTHERN ROAD overfly not above 4500 ft - H-263° D-7.3 nm or visual along Elizabeth Drive This leg will skirt the northern edge of the future Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. WARRAGAMBA DAM [WAD] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-246° D-5.2 nm NEPEAN BRIDGE [NPBR] at 1500 ft - visual along the Nepean River Contact Richmond TWR on 135.5 if active for airways clearance on the GA route through Richmond Terminal airspace before proceeding. If Richmond TWR is not active, make an advisory call on CTAF 135.5 you are transiting the GA route north from Nepean Bridge to Wisemans Ferry. Tune DME to Richmond TACAN (RIC 110.7), GROSE RIVER [GRRV] overfly at 1500 ft - visual west of the Nepean River KURMOND [KRMD] overfly at 1500 ft - H-246° D-3.9 nm Report position at KURMOND and estimated time for WISEMANS FERRY. Remain at 1500 ft and on 135.5 until 11 DME RIC or until instructed by ATC. WISEMANS FERRY [WSFR] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-044° D-18.2 nm BROOKLYN BRIDGE [BBG] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hawkesbury River PATONGA [PAA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hawkesbury River LION ISLAND overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Hawkesbury River RILEYS ISLAND overfly not above 4500 ft - H-006° D-4.4 nm GOSFORD GOLF COURSE overfly not above 7500 ft - H-240° D-4.2 nm SOMERSBY [YSMB] T&G - H-347° D-19.6 nm elev: 830 rwy: 17/35 dirt CTAF: 132.1 MARDI DAM overfly not above 7500 ft - H-034° D-6,6 nm WARNERVALE [YWVA] T&G - H-024° D-3.2 nm elev: 25 rwy: 02/20 asphalt CTAF: 132.1 WYEE POINT overfly not above 8500 ft - H-023° D-8.1 nm ROCKY POINT overfly not above 8500 ft - H-004° D-4.2 nm RATHMINES overfly not above 8500 ft - H-036° D-3.1 nm Rathmines was the site of an RAAF flying boat base during WW2. Remain on CTAF 132.1 from RATHMINES until landing. BOLTON POINT overfly not above 4500 ft - H-001° D-2.3 nm WARATAH GOLF COURSE overfly not above 3500 ft - H-001° D-4.1 nm MEREWETHER GOLF COURSE overfly not above 2500 ft - H-082° D-5.3 nm BROADMEADOW RACE COURSE overfly not above 2500 ft - H-028° D-1 nm FORT SCRATCHLEY overfly not above 2500 ft - H-072° D-2.5 nm This leg overflies the Newcastle CBD. Remain south of the Hunter River. REDHEAD overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast LAKE MACQUARIE [YLMQ] Land - visual along the coast elev: 5 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 132.1 Charts Due to image size limitations, only low resolution charts are available below. High resolution charts are included in the GPS flight plan package.
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    Please note change of start time with the end of daylight savings. 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: Baron 58 or similar aircraft capable of 140 to 160 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YCCY YDEV YMDE YTMO YSBO YBHK YMHA YBMA GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots sufficiently familiar with the region may 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. 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. 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 CLONCURRY [YCCY] Takeoff elev: 613 rwy: 06/24 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 NDB: CCY 264 DEVONCOURT [YDEV] T&G - H-199° D-36 nm elev: 917 rwy: 01/19 asphalt CTAF: 122.4 MOUNT DORE [YMDE] T&G - H-144° D-32 nm elev: 1107 rwy: 16/34 asphalt CTAF: 122.8 THE MONUMENT [YTMO] T&G - H-250° D-34 nm elev: 949 rwy: 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 127.3 STANBROKE [YSBO] T&G - H-313° D-18.4 nm elev: 1060 rwy: 10/28 17/35 dirt CTAF: 122.4 BUSHY PARK [YBHK] T&G - H-357° D-19.2 nm elev: 1265 rwy: 12/30 dirt CTAF: 122.4 MOUNT GUIDE [YMHA] T&G - H-304° D-24 nm elev: 1222 rwy: 01/19 dirt CTAF: 126.5 MOUNT ISA [YBMA] Land - H-008° D-21 nmelev: 1121rwy: 16/34 asphaltCTAF: 126.5VOR/DME: MA 117.5NDB: MA 338 Chart
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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: 151 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YBMA YCTS YGON YKAJ YGNA YFCN YCCY GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots sufficiently familiar with the region may 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. 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. 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 MOUNT ISA [YBMA] Takeoff elev: 1121 rwy: 16/34 asphalt CTAF: 126.5 VOR/DME: MA 117.5 NDB: MA 338 CALTON HILLS [YCTS] T&G - H-346° D-31 nm elev: 1183 rwy: 15/33 dirt CTAF: 122.4 MOUNT GORDON [YGON] T&G - H-354° D-23 nm elev: 900 rwy: 08/26 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 KAJABBI [YKAJ] T&G - H-108° D-36 nm elev: 506 rwy: 10/28 asphalt/dirt rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 122.4 GRANADA [YGNA] T&G - H-093° D-19.3 nm elev: 479 rwy: 02/20 dirt CTAF: 122.4 FORT CONSTANTINE [YFCN] T&G - H-147° D-27 nm elev: 539 rwy: 01/19 gravel CTAF: 126.7 CLONCURRY [YCCY] Land - H-194° D-11.8 nm elev: 613 rwy: 06/24 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 NDB: CCY 264 Chart
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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: 174 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 to 160 kias (and capable of carrying a few cases of wine). Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YMGT YNAU YMJM YKKN YFRK YCRN YABA GPS flight plan is available FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots sufficiently familiar with the region may 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. 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. 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 MARGARET RIVER [YMGT] Takeoff elev: 374 rwy: 02/20 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 NANNUP [YNAU] T&G - H-104° D-32 nm elev: 498 rwy: 09/27 17/35 dirt CTAF: 131.25 MANJIMUP [YMJM] T&G - H-127° D-25 nm elev: 940 rwy: 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 KIN KIN RETREAT [YKKN] T&G - H-130° D-11.4 nm elev: 400 rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 126.7 FRANKLAND VALLEY VINEYARD [AU91] T&G - H-089° D-31 nm elev: 787 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 123.9 FRANKLAND [YFRK] T&G - H-141° D-5.2 nm elev: 800 rwy: 05/23 dirt CTAF: 123.9 CRANBROOK [YCRN/AU90] T&G - H-075° D-28 nm or visual along Cranbrook-Frankland Road elev: 835 rwy 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 ALBANY [YABA] Land - H-165° D-42 nm or visual along the Albany Highway elev: 233 rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 127.85 NDB: ABA 240 DME: ABA 109.7 Chart
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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: 169 nm via direct GPS route, approx 190 nm along the coast. Est Flight Time: approx 80 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 120 to 140 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YABA YDEK YWPE YAUG YLUW YMGT GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the coast. 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. 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. 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 ALBANY [YABA] Takeoff elev: 233 rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 127.85 NDB: ABA 240 DME: ABA 109.7 DENMARK [YDEK] T&G - H-272° D-20 nm elev: 230 rwy: 09/27 asphalt CTAF: 127.85 WALPOLE [YWPE] T&G - H-271° D-35 nm elev: 59 rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 124.3 WINDY HARBOUR LIGHTHOUSE - H-284° D-35 nm CAPE LEEUWIN LIGHTHOUSE - H-306° D-51 nm Cape Leeuwin is the most south-westerly point on the Australian mainland and the point where the Southern Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. AUGUSTA [YAUG] T&G - H-023° D-4 nm elev: 120 rwy: 15/33 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 LEEUWIN ESTATE [YLUW] T&G - H-347° D-19.6 nm elev: 277 rwy: 15/33 dirt CTAF: 126.7 MARGARET RIVER [YMGT] Land - H-030° D-5.7 nm elev: 374 rwy: 02/20 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Chart
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    A challenging flight from the mountainous Western Highlands to the coastal East Sepic province of Papua New Guinea where the majority of even commercial flying is VFR. 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: 200 nm Est Flight Time: approx 80 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 160 to 180 kias and high altitude climb. Altitude: Not above 15,000 ft. The minimum safe altitude early in the flight is 8,500 ft. Flight plan File as: AYMH AYON AYKJ AYAO AYCB AWR AYWK GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots sufficiently familiar with the region may navigate visually. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation, however do not rely on the GPS unless well above the terrain. Communications UNICOM 122.8 unless directed by ATC. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Note that many small airfields in Papua New Guinea may not appear in all scenery so T&G at intermediate locations is at the pilot's discretion. Flight details MOUNT HAGEN [AYMH} Takeoff elev: 5386 rwy: 08/26 12/30 asphalt Visual through the river valleys to Koinambe. KOINAMBE [AYON] elev: 5366 rwy: 17/35 grass KANAINJ [AYKJ] - H-022° D-13.4 nm elev: 4064 rwy: 09/27 grass AIOME [AYAO/AIE] - H-005° D-9 nm elev: 335 rwy: 01/19 dirt CHUNGRIBU [AYCB/CVR] - H-353° D-20 nm elev: 108 rwy: 17/35 dirt AWAR [AWR] - H-007° D-41 nm elev: 29 rwy: 06/24 dirt WEWAK [AYWK] Land - H-291° D-78 nm or visual along the coast elev: 15 rwy: 10/28 asphalt Chart
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    A challenging flight from the coastal East Sepic to mountainous Western Highlands province of Papua New Guinea where the majority of even commercial flying is VFR. 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: 197 nm Est Flight Time: approx 80 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 160 to 180 kias and high altitude climb. Altitude: Not above 15,000 ft. The minimum safe altitude towards the end of the flight is 8,000 ft. Flight plan File as: AYWK ANG AYYZ AYMH GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots sufficiently familiar with the region may navigate visually along the Sepik, Yuat and Baiyer Rivers. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation, however do not rely on the GPS unless well above the terrain. Communications UNICOM 122.8 unless directed by ATC. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Note that many small airfields in Papua New Guinea may not appear in all scenery so T&G at intermediate locations is at the pilot's discretion. Flight details WEWAK [AYWK] Takeoff elev: 15 rwy: 10/28 asphalt ANGORAM [ANG] elev: 75 rwy: 02/20 grass YAMBAITOK [AYYZ] elev: 626 rwy: 03/21 grass MOUNT HAGEN [AYMH} Land elev: 5386 rwy: 08/26 12/30 asphalt Chart
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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: 149 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 120 to 140 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Avalon CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YWBL YCWO YNNR YLSM YRKE YLED BPN AV BAW YMMB GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually using the described landmarks and particularly along the coast. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation and includes prominent landmarks and points of interest along the route. 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. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Takeoff elev: 242 rwy: 13/31 asphalt rwy: 04/22 dirt CTAF: 126.0 CHATSWORTH [YCWO] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm elev: 628 rwy: 01/19 grass CTAF: 125.8 NERRIN NERRIN [YNNR] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm elev: 768 rwy: 01/19 11/29 dirt CTAF: 122.8 Not above 8500 ft after Nerrin Nerrin. LISMORE [YLSM] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm (may not appear in all scenery) elev: 654 rwy: 08/26 15/33 grass CTAF: 124.2 ROKEWOOD [YRKE] T&G - H-073° D-17.7 nm (may not appear in all scenery) elev: 580 rwy: 02/20 grass CTAF: 122.8 LETHBRIDGE [YLED] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm elev: 790 rwy: 10'28 asphalt rwy: 16/34 grass CTAF: 127.65 BARWON PRISON [BPN] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-096° D-12.2 nm ** Inbound reporting point for Avalon** If ATC is active, obtain clearance to enter Avalon CTR before proceeding. AVALON [YMAV] - H-116° D-6.5 nm elev: 35 rwy: 18/36 asphalt TWR: 120.1 ML_APP: 132.0 VOR/DME: AV 116.1 If ATC is active, transit the class D/E airspace as directed. If ATC is not active, T&G at pilot's discretion. Not above 4500 ft after Avalon. BAYWEST [BAW] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-072° D-22 nm ** Inbound reporting point for Moorabbin** If TWR is active, obtain clearance to enter Moorabbin CTR before proceeding. MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - H-068° D-7.9 nmelev: 55rwy: 04/22 13L/31R 13R/31L 17L/35R 17R/35L asphaltTWR/CTAF: 118.1NDB: MB 398 Charts
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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: 166 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 to 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace after leaving Moorabbin CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YMMB CARR YSLC YBRS YTQY YAPO YPBH YWBL GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually using the described landmarks and particularly along the coast. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation and includes prominent landmarks and points of interest along the route. 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. 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 MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff elev: 55 rwy: 04/22 13L/31R 13R/31L 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 NDB: MB 398 CARRUM [CARR] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-160° D-6 nm ST LEONARDS [YSLE] T&G - H-243° D-21 nm elev: 53 rwy: 01/19 11/29 grass CTAF: 126.7 SWAN BAY JETTY overly not above FL125 - H-194° D-3,1 nm QUEENSCLIFF LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above FL125 - H-162° D-2.8 nm POINT LONSDALE LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above FL125 - H-231° D-2.4 nm BARWON HEADS [YBRS] T&G - H-272° D-9 nm (remain below 1500 ft or outside Avalon class E airspace) elev: 50 rwy: 18/36 asphalt rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 119.0 TORQUAY [YTQY] T&G - H-218° D-3.8 nm elev: 30 rwy: 09/27 13/31 18/36 grass CTAF: 119.0 Visual along the coast, not above FL125 APOLLO BAY [YAPO] T&G elev: 53 rwy: 09/27 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Visual along the coast, not above FL125 PETERBOROUGH [YPBH] T&G elev: 104 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 127.1 WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Land - H-300° D-28 nm or visual along the coast not above FL125 elev: 242 rwy: 13/31 asphalt rwy: 04/22 dirt CTAF: 126.0 Charts
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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: 181 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Cessna 208 or similar aircraft capable of 160 to 180 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YWLG YWDE YCNM YBAD YCBB YTMS YLMB YGDH GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually following roads. 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. 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. 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 for Walgett, Wingadee, Coonamble, Baradine, Coonabarabran, Lambrook and Gunnedah is available here Flight details WALGETT [YWLG] Takeoff elev: 439 rwy: 05/23 asphalt rwy: 18/36 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NDB: WLG 374 WINGADEE [YWDE] T&G - H-153° D-34 nm elev: 439 rwy: 06/24 dirt CTAF: 126.7 COONAMBLE [YCNM] T&G - H-162° D-24 nm elev: 604 rwy: 05/23 asphalt rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 126.7 BARADINE [YBAD] T&G - H-076° D-37 nm elev: 990 rwy: 11/29 dirt CTAF: 126.7 COONABARRABRAN [YCBB] T&G - H-147° D-24 nm elev: 2117 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 01/19 grass CTAF: 126.7 TAMBAR SPRINGS [YTMS] T&G - H-077° D-30 nm elev : 1207rwy : 1/19 grass CTAF: 122.8 LAMBROOK [YLMB] T&G - H-012° D-13.2 nm elev : 1010rwy : 1/19 13/31 grass CTAF: 122.8 GUNNEDAH ]YGDH] Land - H-049° D-18.3 nm elev: 863 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 17/35 grass CTAF: 127.4 NDB: GDH 407 Chart
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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: 143 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YGDH YBOG YNBR YWWA YGAN YBRJ YWLG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the Kamilaroi Highway or railway. 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. 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. 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. Some updated X-Plane 11 scenery for Gunnedah, Wee Waa, Burren Junction and Walgett foris available here. Flight details GUNNEDAH ]YGDH] Takeoff elev: 863 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 17/35 grass CTAF: 127.4 NDB: GDH 407 BOGGABRI [YBOG] T&G - H-313° D-17.5 nm [NOTE: Boggabri airstrip has been decommissioned but may still appear in some scenery. The ICAO code has been transferred to the helipad at Boggabri Hospital.] elev: 800 rwy: 03/21 dirt CTAF: 127.1 NARRABRI [YNBR] T&G - H-324° D-27 nm elev: 788 rwy: 18/36 asphalt rwy 09/27 grass CTAF: 126.7 NDB: NBR 413 WEE WAA [YWWA] T&G - H-269° D-22 nm elev: 612 rwy: 05/23 asphalt CTAF: 127.1 GREENBAH [YGAH] T&G - H-358° D-7.9 nm elev: 618 rwy: 17/35 dirt CTAF:120.7 BURREN JUNCTION [YBRJ] T&G - H-255° D-24 nm elev: 542 rwy: 15/33 dirt CTAF: 127.1 WALGETT [YWLG] Land - H-269° D-45 nm elev: 439 rwy: 05/23 asphalt rwy: 18/36 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NDB: WLG 374 Chart
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    Event Details As my final official VATPAC VFR Operations event, this flight will begin from Goolwa, a home away from home returning to my home airport of Parafield. Departing Goolwa the flight overflies the series of five barrages that keeps the lower Murray free of salt. The flight continues via Murray Bridge and the Barossa Valley returning to Parafield from the North East. VFR Coordinator Russell Diehl Many thanks to pilots, controllers and VATPAC staff for supporting these events these past many years and hope they continue to do so as Dave Bromage takes control and advances these events to even greater altitudes. Expect to see VH-DLL flying these events for many years to come! Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 103 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Altitude : Carefully negotiate Adelaide CTA until clear to the south then remain below the steps thereafter. Flightplan File as : YGWA YMEG YSYN YMBD WARR DMW YPPF GPS Flightplan is available for FSX, P3D, FS2020 as a 'pln' file and X-Plane as an 'fms' file. The original Plan-G flightplan is also included for those that find this useful. These are 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. NOTE : If scenery precludes the jetties along the coastal beaches then consider flying an aircraft that supports the GPS flightplans so the positions of the jetties will be obvious. 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. 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. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Parafield Aerodrome Parafield aerodrome has a layout that can precipitate unintended runway incursions, most prevalently by unwary pilots transiting taxiway B. There are two undershoots to rwys 26L/26R that require clearance to cross. Pilots vacating rwy 03L/21R to B need to be wary returning to the apron when entering these zones. For those that roll through rwy 03L to B5 and vacate, beware as that taxiway is in fact part of the undershoot to rwy 26R. Air Services Australia offer a handy fact sheet TIPS FOR FLYING AT PARAFIELD and provides valuable insight into operating at Parafield. Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Parafield manoeuvring area map Circuit Directions Note : Circuit runways 21L/03R and 26L/08R are only available when ATC is active Tower Active RWY 03L - Left RWY 03R - Right RWY 21L - Left RWY 21R - Right RWY 08L - Left RWY 08R - Right RWY 26L - Left RWY 26R - Right ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 03L/21R runway. Check with Parafield ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive RWY 03L - Left RWY 21R - Right RWY 08R - Right RWY 26L - Left RWY 21L/03R & RWY 26R/08L - Unavailable Frequencies CTAF : 118.70 TWR : 118.70 / 124.60 SMC : 119.90 ATIS : 120.90 / 416 NDB : PF 416.0 Flight Details GOOLWA [YGWA] Takeoff elev : 104 rwy : 01/19 gravel rwy : 16/34 09/27 grass CTAF : 126.95 GOOLWA BARRAGE [GOOLWABG] Overfly - visual D-4 MUNDOO BARRAGE [MUNDOO] Overfly - visual D-5 BOUNDARY CREEK BARRAGE [BNDRYCK] Overfly - visual D-2 EWE ISLAND BARRAGE [EWEISL] Overfly - visual D-1 TAUWITCHERE BARRAGE [TAUWICH] Overfly - visual D-3 MENINGIE [YMEG] T&G - H-104° D-18 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 13 rwy : 14/32 4/22 grass CTAF : 122.80 STRATHALBYN [YSYN] T&G - H-314° D-29 elev : 70 rwy : 14/32 gravel rwy : 18/36 10/28 grass CTAF : 122.80 MURRAY BRIDGE [YMBD] T&G - H-027° D-19 elev : 180 rwy : 10/28 gravel rwy : 09/27 grass CTAF : 127.50 WARREN RESERVOIR [WARR] Overfly - H-315° D-26 DAM WALL [DMW] Overfly - visual D-10 PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - H-233° D-5 elev : 57 rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.70 NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0 Adelaide Visual Terminal Chart Adelaide Visual Navigation Chart
  23. Event Details As the penultimate official VATPAC VFR Operations event, this flight will begin from my home airport of Parafield and at the discretion of ATC services attempt to fly from the Northern to Souther Adelaide beaches at low level. This requires clearance to fly and if the airspace is busy can be denied requiring pilots to seek the alternate Hope Valley VFR Route. Ultimately this flight follows the coast around Adelaide's Fleurieu Peninsula to the Mouth of the Murray Goolwa, my home away from home. VFR Coordinator Russell Diehl (VH-DLL) Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 103 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Altitude : Carefully negotiate Adelaide CTA until clear to the south then remain below the steps thereafter. Flightplan File as : YPPF SKI NON-STD-COASTAL PNL YHTF YADG CAPE.JERVIS YPRS YGWA GPS Flightplan is available for FSX, P3D, FS2020 as a 'pln' file and X-Plane as an 'fms' file. The original Plan-G flightplan is also included for those that find this useful. These are 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. NOTE : If scenery precludes the jetties along the coastal beaches then consider flying an aircraft that supports the GPS flightplans so the positions of the jetties will be obvious. 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. 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. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Parafield Aerodrome Parafield Aerodrome services general aviation aircraft located in close proximity to Adelaide International Airport and Edinburgh Airbase further to the north. For this flight we depart Parafield to the north via Saint Kilda before turning south and transiting Adelaide controlled airspace along the coast. This requires an ATC clearance (usually from Ground) arranged whilst stationary on the apron prior to departure in much the same manner as clearance to transit Adelaide airspace via the Hope Valley Reservoir is obtained. A coastal transit isn't typically granted to GA and is more usually provided to beach patrol aircraft. Since this transit crosses the departure/approach path to Adelaide's main 05/23 runway the coastal transit is divided into transition segments using beach jetties as boundaries and excellent visual reference points. ATC will not clear aircraft into a segment until it is vacant of aircraft. ATC will issue pilots holding orbits when unable to clear them to proceed. Parafield aerodrome has a layout that can precipitate unintended runway incursions, most prevalently by unwary pilots transiting taxiway B. There are two undershoots to rwys 26L/26R that require clearance to cross, one of which is the threshold holding point for runway 21R. Most pilots familiar with Parafield typically request taxying via F to the run-up bay and then taxying to the 21R threshold via A and A4. Even this has some local considerations. Pilots routinely will hold position and give way to aircraft on approach or departing 21R/03L when transiting taxiway F. Air Services Australia offer a handy fact sheet TIPS FOR FLYING AT PARAFIELD and provides valuable insight into operating at Parafield. Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Parafield manoeuvring area map Circuit Directions Note : Circuit runways 21L/03R and 26L/08R are only available when ATC is active Tower Active RWY 03L - Left RWY 03R - Right RWY 21L - Left RWY 21R - Right RWY 08L - Left RWY 08R - Right RWY 26L - Left RWY 26R - Right ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 03L/21R runway. Check with Parafield ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive RWY 03L - Left RWY 21R - Right RWY 08R - Right RWY 26L - Left RWY 21L/03R & RWY 26R/08L - Unavailable Frequencies CTAF : 118.70 TWR : 118.70 / 124.60 SMC : 119.90 ATIS : 120.90 / 416 NDB : PF 416.0 Flight Details PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff elev : 57 rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.70 NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0 NOTE : IF ADELAIDE APPROACH ACTIVE transitting the coast requires ATC clearance where significant delays can be expected if Adelaide is busy. ALTERNATELY, clearance can also be sought to transition via Hope Valley VFR and will avoid lengthy delays. ST KILDA [SKI] Overfly - visual D-6 If ATC ACTIVE CONTACT AD_APP TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE TO COMMENCE COASTAL TRANSITION. ATC may request orbits at HENLEY and SEMAPHORE JETTY to allow egress/ingress of Adelaide's main runway. SEMAPHORE JETTY Overfly - visual D-6 ATC will allow pilots to proceed if next segment is vacant. ATC will request pilots to orbit otherwise. HENLEY JETTY Overfly - visual D-5 ATC will allow pilots to proceed if next segment is vacant. ATC will request pilots to orbit otherwise. GLENELG JETTY Overfly - visual D-4 SEGMENT encompasses AD RWY 05/23 Undershoot/Overshoot. VFR aircraft are denied entry whilst departures/arrivals are in progress BRIGHTON JETTY [BTJ] Overfly - visual D-2 PORT STANVAC Overfly - visual D-6 PORT NOARLUNGA [PNL] Overfly - visual D-3 HUNT FIELD [YHTF] T&G - visual D-2 elev : 8 rwy : 01/19 dirt CTAF : 122.80 ALDINGA [YADG] T&G - H-171° D-7 elev : 110 rwy : 21ns/03 asphalt rwy : 18ns/36 08/26ns grass rwy : 14/32 dirt CTAF : 127.15 NORMANVILLE Overfly - visual D-13 CAPE JERVIS Overfly - visual D-14 DEEP CREEK COVE Overfly - visual D-8 PARSONS BEACH [YPRS] T&G - visual D-11 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 10 rwy : 10/28 unsealed CTAF : 122.80 ROSETTA HEAD Overfly - visual D-7 GRANITE ISLAND Overfly - visual D-2 GOOLWA [YGWA] Land - visual D-8 elev : 104 rwy : 01/19 gravel rwy : 16/34 09/27 grass CTAF : 126.95 Adelaide Visual Terminal Chart Adelaide Visual Navigation Chart
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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: 151 nm Est Flight Time: approx 80 mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Flight plan File as: YPLC YTBB YSPY YWRK YYOR YKSC GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area can 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. 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. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details PORT LINCOLN [YPLC] Takeoff elev: 45 rwy: 01/19 asphalt rwy: 05/23 15/33 gravel CTAF: 128.0 NDB: PLC 389 LOUTH BAY overfly - H-027° D-4.5 nm TUMBY BAY [YTBB] T&G - H-030° D-13.6 nm elev: 32 rwy: 15/33 asphalt CTAF: 128.0 TUMBY ISLAND overfly - H-136° D-3.6 nm PARTNEY ISLAND overfly - H-133° D-8.9 nm BLYTH ISLAND overfly - H-133° D-3.2 nm ROXBY ISLAND overfly - H-134° D-1.9 nm SPILSBY ISLAND [YSPY] T&G - H-156° D-4.2 nm elev: 51 rwy: 01/19 dirt CTAF: 128.0 CORNY POINT LIGHTHOUSE overfly - H-106° D-36 nm WAROOKA [YWRK] T&G - H-097° D-15.2 nm elev: 65 rwy: 09/27 17/35 grass CTAF: 126.7 YORKETOWN [YYOR] T&G - H-093° D-15.2 nm elev: 127 rwy: 18/36 dirt CTAF: 126.7 TROUBRIDGE POINT LIGHTHOUSE overfly - H-166° D-9.6 nm POINT MARSDEN LIGHTHOUSE overfly - H-173° D-24 nm KINGSCOTE [YKSC] Land - H-203° D-10.5 nm elev: 24 rwy: 01/19 15/33 asphalt rwy: 06/24 dirt CTAF: 126.0 Chart
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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: 146 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Flight plan File as: YKSC YPDA YALT YWGI YTHI YCOF YPLC GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area can 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. 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. 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 KINGSCOTE [YKSC] Takeoff elev: 24 rwy: 01/19 15/33 asphalt rwy: 06/24 dirt CTAF: 126.0 PARNDANA [YPDA] T&G - H-238° D-13.7 nm elev: 545 rwy: 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.0 ALTHORPE ISLAND [YALT] T&G - H-316° D-33 nm elev: 284 rwy: 11/29 grass CTAF: 126.7 WEDGE ISLAND [YWGI] T&G - H-297° D-24 nm elev: 4 rwy: 08/26 dirt CTAF: 126.7 THISTLE ISLAND [YTHI] T&G - H-292° D-15.6 nm elev: 45 rwy: 07/25 dirt CTAF: 126.7 COFFIN BAY [YCOF] T&G - H-301° D-42 nm elev: 13 rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 128.0 PORT LINCOLN [YPLC] Land - H-086° D-18.5 nm elev: 45 rwy: 01/19 asphalt rwy: 05/23 15/33 gravel CTAF: 128.0 NDB: PLC 389 Chart
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