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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: 156 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 1500 ft. Flight plan File as: YMBD MDB YBAK YMEG YKIG YLUI YNRC GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details MURRAY BRIDGE [YMBD] Takeoff elev: 157 rwy: 02/20 asphalt rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 127.5 MURRAY BRIDGE TOWNSHIP [MBD] overfly - visual along Reedy Creek Road BROOKLANDS AIR PARK [YBAK] T&G - visual along the Dukes Highway and Princes Highway elev: 41 rwy: 01/19 04/22 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 MENINGIE [YMIG] T&G - visual along the Princes Highway elev: 13 rwy: 04/22 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.7 KINGSTON [YKIG] T&G - visual along the Princes Highway or Coorong coast elev: 8 rwy: 02/20 gravel rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 LUCINDALE [YLUI] T&G - visual along Avenue Range Road elev: 89 rwy: 08/26 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NARACOORTE [YNRC] Land - visual along Lucindale Road elev: 169 rwy: 08/26 asphalt rwy: 02/20 gravel 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: 148 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 2500 ft. Flight plan File as: YNRC YBOR YKTH YTIN MBD YMBD GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details NARACOORTE [YNRC] Takeoff elev: 169 rwy: 08/26 asphalt rwy: 02/20 gravel CTAF: 126.7 BORDERTOWN [YBOR] T&G - visual along Naracoorte Road elev: 265 rwy: 17/35 asphalt rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 126.7 KEITH [YKTH] T&G - visual along the Dukes Highway elev: 92 rwy: 17/35 gravel CTAF: 126.7 TINTINARA [YTIN] T&G - visual along the Dukes Highway elev: 71 rwy: 05/23 13/31 dirt CTAF: 126.7 MURRAY BRIDGE TOWNSHIP [MBD] overfly - visual along the Dukes Highway MURRAY BRIDGE [YMBD] Land - visual along Reedy Creek Road elev: 157 rwy: 02/20 asphalt rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 127.5 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: 142 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2000 ft. Flight plan File as: YMJM YAUG YMGT YBLN GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details MANJIMUP [YMJM] Takeoff elev: 942 rwy: 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 PEMBERTON overfly - visual along the South Western Highway and Vasse Highway NORTHCLIFFE [AU99] T&G - visual along Pemberton-Northcliffe Road elev: 342 rwy: 05/23 12/30 dirt CTAF: 126.7 WINDY HARBOUR LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along Windy Harbour Road BLACK POINT overfly - visual along the coast Pilots may optionally overfly Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse just south of Augusta. Cape Leeuwin is the point where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean. AUGUSTA [YAUG] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 120 rwy: 17/25 asphalt CTAF: 132.25 MARGARET RIVER [YMGT] T&G - visual along the Bussell Highway elev: 374 rwy: 02/20 asphalt CTAF: 132.25 BUSSELTON [YBLN] Land - visual along the Bussell Highway elev: 56 rwy: 03/21 asphalt CTAF: 127.0 NDB: BLN 386 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: 123 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2000 ft. Flight plan File as: YBLN YBUN COI YBOP YMJM GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details BUSSELTON [YBLN] Takeoff elev: 56 rwy: 03/21 asphalt CTAF: 127.0 NDB: BLN 386 BUNBURY [YBUN] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 53 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 127.0 COLLIE [YCOI] T&G - visual along the Coalfields Highway elev: 778 rwy: 10/28 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MUMBALLUP overfly - visual along Collie-Preston Road BOYUP BROOK TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road BOYUP BROOK [YBOP] T&G - visual along Boyup Brook-Kojonup Road elev: 819 rwy: 17/35 grass CTAF: 126.7 BRIDGETOWN overfly - visual along Bridgetown-Boyup Brook Road MANJIMUP [YMJM] Land - visual along the South Western Highway elev: 942 rwy: 12/30 asphalt 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: 141 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 1500 ft Flight plan File as: YMIA YATP YOUY YMAG YSLK YSWH GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. X-Plane 11 scenery for Ouyen is available here (Ouyen is not in default X-Plane 11 but is in X-Plane 12). Flight details MILDURA [YMIA] Takeoff elev: 167 rwy: 09/27 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 118.8 VOR/DME: MIA 113.7 NDB: MIA 272 MILDURA YATPOOL [YATP] T&G - visual along the Calder Highway elev: 180 rwy: 10/28 18/36 dirt CTAF: 118.8 OUYEN [YOUY] T&G - visual along the Calder Highway elev: 167 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 MANANGATANG [YMAG] T&G - visual along the Mallee Highway elev: 182 rwy: 08/26 15/33 dirt CTAF: 126.7 SEA LAKE [YSLK] T&G - visual along the Robinvale-Sea Lake Road elev: 184 rwy: 09/27 18/36 grass CTAF: 126.7 SWAN HILL [YSWH] Land - visual along Sea Lake-Swan Hill Road elev: 234 rwy: 08/26 asphalt rwy: 04/22 gravel CTAF: 119.1 NDB: SWH 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: 121 nm (approximate direct track, longer if following the twists and turns of the Murray River) Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any "low and slow" GA aircraft capable of 100 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 1500 ft Flight plan File as: YSWH YROI RCS YMIA GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details SWAN HILL [YSWH] Takeoff elev: 234 rwy: 08/26 asphalt rwy: 04/22 gravel CTAF: 119.1 NDB: SWH 407 NYAH overfly - visual along the Murray River MAJOR MITCHELL LAGOON overfly - visual along the Murray River BOUNDARY BEND overfly - visual along the Murray River ROBINVALE [YROI] T&G - visual along the Murray River elev: 284 rwy: 01/19 asphalt rwy: 12/20 grass CTAF: 126.7 WEMAN overfly - visual along the Murray River LAMBERT ISLAND overfly - visual along the Murray River RED CLIFFS [RCS] overfly - visual along the Murray River MILDURA [YMIA] Land - visual along the Murray River elev: 167 rwy: 09/27 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 118.8 VOR/DME: MIA 113.7 NDB: MIA 272 Chart
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 100 After 100 flights and 15,649 nautical miles, we finish the year the way we started by flying Victor 1. 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: 135 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110-120 kias and maintaining accurate altitude. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace as far as possible. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YLMQ BRNJ LRF SYHD MRBR CAPS BBH JIBN SLL SECF YWIO MEG CAMB INGL TWRN YSBK NOTE: It is recommended that pilots read the Sydney General Flying Guide for a more in depth description of some of the procedures in this flight. GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Lake Macquarie (X-Plane 11 version and X-Plane 12 version). Flight details LAKE MACQUARIE [YLMQ] Takeoff elev: 5 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 132.1 Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1). Not above 6500 ft to 45 DME SY. Not above 7500 ft within 45 DME SY. Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY. BARRENJOEY HEAD [BRNJ] overfly - visual along the coast Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY LONG REEF [LRF] overfly - visual along the coast Set Sydney (YSSY) QNH. At this point pilots may optionally fly HARBOUR SCENIC ONE or HARBOUR SCENIC TWO. Contact Sydney APP or Melbourne CTR covering the Sydney TMA if active prior to Long Reef for clearance. Refer to the Sydney General Flying Guide for details and procedures. This option is not included in the GPS flight plan. Note the additional communications requirements for entry to Victor 1 South following Harbour Scenic. Enter VFR coastal route Victor 1 South - remain over water along the coast. Use CTAF 120.8 from Long Reef to Jibbon Point. Broadcast position and intentions on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Long Reef southbound at [altitude], entering Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME SY. SYDNEY HEADS {SYD] overfly at 500 ft - visual along the coast over water 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. MAROUBRA BEACH [MRBR] overfly - visual along the coast over water BOTANY BAY HEADS [BBH] - visual along the coast over water Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Botany Bay southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." JIBBON POINT [JBBN] - visual along the coast over water 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." Not above 1000 ft until 12 DME SY. STANWELL PARK [SLL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Not above 2500 ft until 20 DME SY Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY SEA CLIFF BRIDGE [SECF] overfly - visual along the coast BELLAMBI POINT overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast Broadcast transit intentions through danger area D535 on Wollongong CTAF 127.3. WOLLONGONG HARBOUR LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast UNIVERSITY overfly not above 7500 ft - H-289° D-1.7 nm WILTON [YWIO] T&G - visual along Picton Road elev: 608 rwy: 18/36 dirt rwy: 15/33 grass (gliders only) CTAF: 124.55 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY MENANGLE [MEG] overfly not above 4500 ft- visual along the Hume Motorway CAMPBELLTOWN [CAMB] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Hume Motorway Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY INGLEBURN [INGL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hume Motorway TWO RN [TWRN] (radio towers) overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hume Motorway *** Inbound reporting point*** If Bankstown TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. Enter Bankstown CTR not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC. BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Land - track as directed by ATC elev: 34 rwy: 11L/29R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt [RH circuit RWY 11R, 29C, 29R] TWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 Charts
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 95 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 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Coffs Harbour CTR and Tamworth CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YCFS SWTE BDH URU BLIG DRO YBLI YWMM YARM BND KOT NEM YSTW GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Tamworth and for other airports (this includes Woolomombi which is not in default X-Plane). Flight details COFFS HARBOUR [YCFS] Takeoff elev: 18 rwy: 03/21 10/28 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 03 except as directed by ATC] CTAF: 118.2 VOR/DME: CFS 117.0 Tune DME to Coffs Harbour VOR/DME Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME CFS or as directed by ATC. SAWTELL [SWTE] overfly not above 1000 ft - visual along the coast BUNDANGEN HEAD [BDH] overfly not above 1000 ft - visual along the coast URUNGA [URU] overfly not above 1000 ft - visual along the coast Not above 2500 ft within 17 DME CFS BELLINGEN [BLIG] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Waterfall Way Not above 8500 ft beyond Bellingen. DORRIGO [DRO] overfly - visual along the Waterfall Way BALD HILLS [YBLI] T&G - visual along the Waterfall Way elev: 4041 rwy: 10/28 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 WOLLOMOMBI [YWMM] T&G - visual along Grafton Road elev: 3375 rwy: 12/30 grass [NOTE: runway is not level] CTAF: 126.7 ARMIDALE [YARM] T&G - visual along Grafton Road elev: 3556 rwy: 05/23 asphalt rwy: 09/27 gravel CTAF: 127.5 NDB: ARM 401 DME: ARM 112.6 Tune DME to Tamworth VOR/DME (TW 116.0) BENDEMEER [BND] overfly - visual along the New England Highway *** Inbound reporting point *** Not above 3500 ft within 15 DME TW or as directed by ATC KOOTINGAL [KOT] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the New England Highway If Tamworth TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions NEMINGAH [NEM] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the New England Highway TAMWORTH [YSTW] Land - visual along the New England Highway and Manilla Road elev: 1335 rwy: 12L/30R 12R/30L asphalt rwy: 06/24 18/36 grass/clay TWR/CTAF: 119.4 VOR/DME: TW 116.0 NDB: TW 341 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: 70 nm Est Flight Time: approx 45-60 min decurrent on aircraft. As this is a very short flight, pilots may wish to do it twice in different aircraft. Aircraft: Any slow aircraft such as Piper Cub, Edgley Optica, de Havilland Tiger Moth, autogyro, ultralight or helicopter. Altitude: See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YAYE DCT YAYE An approximate GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation however this this only an approximate representation of the route. Do not directly overfly Uluru, Kata Tjuta and sensitive areas. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details Remain on CTAF 126.9 throughout. Callsign is AYERS ROCK RADIO. To avoid confusion, refer to the aerodrome as "Ayers Rock" and the rock itself as "The Rock". Make inbound and outbound calls at "The Rock" and "The Olgas" and when ascending or descending. AYERS ROCK/CONNELLAN [YAYE] Takeoff elev: 1626 rwy: 13/31 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 31] CTAF: 126.9 NDB: AYE 233 DME: AYE 117.1 Fixed wing climb to 4000 ft, helicopters climb to 3500 ft THE ROCK INBOUND - fixed wing maintain 4000 ft, helicopters maintain 3500 ft EASTERN TEARDROP - fixed wing climb to 4500 ft, helicopters maintain 3500 ft THE ROCK OUTBOUND - fixed wing maintain 4500 ft, helicopters maintain 3500 ft THE OLGAS INBOUND - fixed wing maintain 4500 ft, helicopters maintain 3500 ft WESTERN TEARDROP - fixed wing descend to 4000 ft, helicopters maintain 3500 ft THE OLGAS OUTBOUND - fixed wing maintain 4000 ft, helicopters maintain 3500 ft AYERS ROCK/CONNELLAN [YAYE] Land elev: 1626 rwy: 13/31 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 31] CTAF: 126.9 NDB: AYE 233 DME: AYE 117.1 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: Approx 35 nm for one circuit of the island Est Flight Time: Approx 60 min for two circuits of the island. Aircraft: Any ultra slow aircraft such as a Piper Cub, Edgley Optica, de Havilland Tiger Moth, autogyro, ultralight or helicopter. As this is a very short flight, pilots may wish to do it several times in different aircraft. Altitude: Not above FL245. Suggested 2000 ft. Flight plan File as: YPXM DCT YPXM No GPS flight plan is provided for this flight. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Flight details CHRISTMAS ISLAND [YPXM] Takeoff elev: 913 rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuits RWY 36] CTAF: 132.2 VOR/DME: XMX 112.4 Make as many clockwise circuits of the island as desired following the coast. CHRISTMAS ISLAND [YPXM] Land elev: 913 rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuits RWY 36] CTAF: 132.2 VOR/DME: XMX 112.4 Map
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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: Approx 25 nm for one circuit of the islands. Est Flight Time: Approx 60 min for two circuits of the islands in an ultralight. Aircraft: Ultralight, autogyro, powered glider or light helicopter. As this is a very short flight, pilots may wish to do it several times in different aircraft. Altitude: Not above FL245. Suggested 1500 ft. Flight plan File as: YSNF DCT YSNF No GPS flight plan is provided for this flight. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. It is recommended that X-Plane 12 users download the latest Gateway scenery. Flight details NORFOLK ISLAND [YSNF] Takeoff elev: 371 rwy: 04/22 11/28 asphalt CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: NF 112.4 NDB: NF 260 Make as many clockwise circuits of the islands as desired, including Nepean Island and Phillip Island to the south. On the main island, include Burnt Pine and the Mount Pitt lighthouse. NORFOLK ISLAND [YSNF] Land elev: 371 rwy: 04/22 11/28 asphalt CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: NF 112.4 NDB: NF 260 Map
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 99 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 Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace as far as possible. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YORG YBTH KRMD WSFR YSMB YWVA YLMQ GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Lake Macquarie (X-Plane 11 version and X-Plane 12 version). Flight details ORANGE [YORG] Takeoff elev: 3112 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 04/22 grass/clay CTAF: 119.0 Not above 8500 ft to Lithgow BATHURST [YBTH] T&G - visual along the Mitchell Highway elev: 2435 rwy: 08/26 17/35 asphalt CTAF: 127.35 NDB: BTH 383 Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1) LITHGOW overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Mitchell Highway Not above 2500 ft within 45 DME SY. Tune DME to Richmond TACAN (RIC 110.7) If Richmond TWR (135.5) is active, contact after passing Lithgow to request transit from Kurmond to Wisemans Ferry. If Richmond TWR is not active, use CTAF 135.5 to announce intentions to transit from Kurmond to Wisemans Ferry. Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME RIC or as directed by ATC. KURMOND [KRMD] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along Bells Line of Road WISEMANS FERRY [WSMR] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-044° D-18.2 nm Use CTAF 132.1 once outside Richmond Military CTR. MOUNT WHITE INTERCHANGE overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the Hawkesbury River SOMERSBY [YSMB] T&G - visual along the Pacific Motorway elev: 830 rwy: 17/35 dirt CTAF: 132.1 WARNERVALE [YWVA] T&G - visual along the Pacific Motorway elev: 25 rwy: 02/20 asphalt CTAF: 132.1 MORRISET INTERCHANGE overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Pacific Motorway FISHERY POINT overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Fishery Point Road LAKE MACQUARIE [YLMQ] Land - visual across Lake Macquarie elev: 5 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 132.1 Chart
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 98 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: 152 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 4000 ft. Flight plan File as: YCNK BAXT YSGT YDEN YMDG YORG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. X-Plane scenery is available for Strowan which is not in default X-Plane 11 but is in X-Plane 12. Flight details CESSNOCK [YCNK] Takeoff elev: 210 rwy: 17/35 asphalt CTAF: 122.65 BRANXTON [BAXT] overfly - visual along Wine Country Drive SINGLETON [YSGT] T&G - visual along the New England Highway elev: 150 rwy: 10/28 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 28] CTAF: 126.7 STROWAN [AU188] T&G - visual along the Hunter River elev: 372 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 DENMAN [YDEN] T&G - visual along the Hunter River or Jerrys Plains Road elev: 401 rwy: 13/31 gravel CTAF: 126.7 CHERRYDALE [YCHY] T&G - visual along the railway elev: 943 rwy: 06/24 dirt CTAF: 126.7 MUDGEE [YMDG] T&G - visual along White Cedars Road elev: 1545 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 16/34 grass CTAF: 126.7 NDB: MDG 398 HILL END overfly - visual along Hill End Road ORANGE [YORG] Land - visual along Freemantle Road and Icely Road elev: 3112 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 04/22 grass/clay CTAF: 119.0 Chart
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 97 Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 130 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YPMQ YCMH YTRE WDU GCR YGCR SRO EGT YCNK GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Taree. Flight details PORT MACQUARIE [YPMQ] Takeoff elev: 15 rwy: 03/21 asphalt CTAF: 118.1 NDB: PMQ 395 Not above 8500 ft to Wirradgurie. CAMDEN HAVEN [YCMH] T&G - visual along the Pacific Highway elev: 7 rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 118.1 TAREE [YTRE] T&G - visual along the Pacific Highway elev: 38 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/30 dirt/clay CTAF: 118.1 Remain on CTAF 118.1 within 10 nm of Taree. The INLAND VFR ROUTE, also known as "The Snake", is a narrow lane below restricted military airspace from Wirradgurie to 2nm north east of Dungog. Remain within 1nm of the railway and do not exceed 2500 ft. WIRRADGURIE [WDU] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the railway GLOUCESTER [GCR] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the railway GLOUCESTER [YGCR] T&G - visual along the Pacific Highway elev: 382 rwy: 17/35 grass [RH circuit RWY 17] CTAF: 126.7 STROUD ROAD [SRO] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the railway Tune DME to Williamtown TACAN (WLM 110.2) If Williamtown APP is active, check the status of the WLM C2 airspace before proceeding. Not above 2000 ft within 25 DME WLM or as directed by ATC. EAST GRETA [EGT] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along the railway KURRI GOLF COURSE overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along Main Road or the power lines CESSNOCK [YCNK] Land - visual along Cessnock Road elev: 210 rwy: 17/35 asphalt CTAF: 122.65 Charts
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 96 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: 148 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Tamworth CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YSTW NEM KOT YWCH BLR YKMP YPMQ GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Tamworth. Flight details TAMWORTH [YSTW] Takeoff elev: 1335 rwy: 12L/30R 12R/30L asphalt rwy: 06/24 18/36 grass/clay TWR/CTAF: 119.4 VOR/DME: TW 116.0 NDB: TW 341 Tune DME to Tamworth VOR/DME Not above 3500 ft within 15 DME TW NEMINGAH [NEM] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the New England Highway KOOTINGAL [KOT] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the New England Highway Not above 8500 ft beyond 15 DME TW WALCHA ROAD overfly - visual along the railway WALCHA [YWCH] T&G - visual along the Oxley Highway elev: 3744 rwy: 06/24 gravel rwy: 13/31 grass CTAF: 126.7 TRINIDAD CREEK overfly - visual along the Apsley River LOWER CREEK overfly - visual along the Apsley River BELLBROOK [BLR] overfly - visual along Kempsey Road KEMPSEY [YKMP] T&G - visual along Kempsey Road elev: 54 rwy: 04/22 asphalt CTAF: 118.9 PORT MACQUARIE [YPMQ] Land - visual along the Pacific Highway elev: 15 rwy: 03/21 asphalt CTAF: 118.1 NDB: PMQ 395 Charts
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 94 Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 137 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Gold Coast CTR and Coffs Harbour CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBCG CGD HASS BRH YTYH BBAY YBNA YEVD YPLI RER WGG SOI YCFS GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available here. Flight details GOLD COAST [YBCG] Takeoff elev: 21 rwy: 14/32 17/35 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.7 VOR/DME: CG 112.3 NDB: CG 278 Tune DME to Gold Coast VOR/DME Not above 1500 ft within 15 DME CG CUDGEN HEADLAND [CGD] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the Pacific Motorway and the coast Note: once in Class G airspace, fly southbound at 1000 ft between Cudgen Headland and Hastings Point. Use CTAF 127.55 between Cudgen Headland and Byron Bay. HASTINGS POINT [HASS] overfly at 1000 ft - visual along the coast Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME CG BRUNSWICK HEADS [BRH] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the coast Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME CG - visual along the coast TYAGARAH [YTYH] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 10 rwy: 06/24 grass CTAF: 127.55 BYRON BAY [BBAY] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast Not above 8500 ft beyond 30 DME CG BALLINA [YBNA] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 7 rwy: 06/24 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 06] CTAF: 124.2 NDB: BNA 206 EVANS HEAD [YEVD] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 20 rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18] CTAF: 126.7 PALMERS ISLAND/MACLEAN [YPLI] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 0 rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to Coffs Harbour VOR/DME (CFS 117.0) Not above 5500 ft within 30 DME CFS Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME CFS RED ROCK [RER] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the coast *** Inbound reporting point *** Not above 2500 ft within 17 DME CFS WOOLGOOLGA [WGG] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME CFS or as directed by ATC. If Coffs Harbour TWR is active, do not proceed beyond 7 DME CFS until given circuit instructions. SPLIT SOLITARY ISLAND [SOI] overfly no above 1000 ft - visual along the coast COFFS HARBOUR [YCFS] Land - visual along the coast or as directed by ATC elev: 18 rwy: 03/21 10/28 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 03 except as directed by ATC] TWR/CTAF: 118.2 VOR/DME: CFS 117.0 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: 70 nm Est Flight Time: approx 45-60 min depending on aircraft. As this is a very short flight, pilots may wish to do it twice in different aircraft. Aircraft: Any ultra slow aircraft such as Piper Cub, Edgley Optica, de Havilland Tiger Moth, autogyro, ultralight or helicopter. Altitude: See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YAYE YAYE An approximate GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation however this this only an approximate representation of the route. Do not directly overfly Uluru, Kata Tjuta and sensitive areas. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details Remain on CTAF 126.9 throughout. Callsign is AYERS ROCK RADIO. Make inbound and outbound calls at "The Rock" and "The Olgas" and when ascending or descending. AYERS ROCK/CONNELLAN [YAYE] Takeoff elev: 1626 rwy: 13/31 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 31] CTAF: 126.9 NDB: AYE 233 DME: AYE 117.1 Fixed wing climb to 4000 ft, helicopters climb to 3500 ft THE ROCK INBOUND - fixed wing maintain 4000 ft, helicopters maintain to 3500 ft EASTERN TEARDROP - fixed wing climb 4500 ft, helicopters maintain to 3500 ft THE ROCK OUTBOUND - fixed wing maintain 4500 ft, helicopters maintain to 3500 ft THE OLGAS INBOUND - fixed wing maintain 4500 ft, helicopters maintain to 3500 ft WESTERN TEARDROP - fixed wing descend to 4000 ft, helicopters maintain to 3500 ft THE OLGAS OUTBOUND - fixed wing maintain 4000 ft, helicopters maintain to 3500 ft AYERS ROCK/CONNELLAN [YAYE] Land elev: 1626 rwy: 13/31 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 31] CTAF: 126.9 NDB: AYE 233 DME: AYE 117.1 Chart
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 92 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: 177 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Flight plan File as: YCCA YTAA CCP YMMN YILW CMDR YSPE GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available here. It is recommended that X-Plane 12 users download the latest Gateway scenery for Chinchilla and Stanthorpe. Flight details CHINCHILLA [YCCA] Takeoff elev: 1030 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 03/21 clay CTAF: 126.35 TARA [YTAA] T&G - visual along Chinchilla-Tara Road elev: 1180 rwy: 17/35 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 TARA TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along Chinchilla-Tara Road CECIL PLAINS [CCP] overfly - visual along the Moonie Highway and Dalby-Cecil Plains Road MILLMERRAN [YMMN] T&G - visual along Millmerran-Cecil Plains Road elev: 1312 rwy: 13/31 grass CTAF: 126.7 INGLEWOOD [YILW] T&G - visual along Millmerran-Inglewood Road elev: 933 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 126.7 LAKE COOLMUNDA [CMDR] overfly - visual along the Cunningham Highway STANTHORPE [YSPE] Land - visual along Stanthorpe-Inglewood Road elev: 2934 rwy: 08/26 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Chart
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 91 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 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G as far as possible. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBAF LMC FNVL LWD LKON HED YTWB WCP YBWW BDTN PWDA JDN BWV YDAY YCCA GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Archerfield and other airports. It is recommended that X-Plane 12 users download the latest Gateway scenery for Wellcamp. Flight details ARCHERFIELD [YBAF] Takeoff elev: 65 rwy: 10L/28R 10R/28L asphalt rwy: 04L/22R 04R/22L grass TWR/CTAF: 118.1 Tune DME to Amberley TACAN (AMB 110.3). If Archerfield ATC is active, nominate "Western Departure" on first contact and "outbound track 276°" with the taxi call. Not above 1500 ft within Archerfield CTR or as directed by ATC. MCLEOD GOLF COURSE overfly not above 2500 ft - H-276° D-4.6 nm LAKE MANCHESTER [LMC] overfly not above 1500 ft - H-284° D-9.2 nm Not above 1500 ft within 20 DME AMB FERNVALE [FNVL] overfly not above 1500 ft - H-275° D-6.3 nm LOWOOD [LWD] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along Forest Hill-Fernvale Road Not above 4500 ft within 43 DME AMB LAKE CLARENDON [LKON] overly not above 4500 ft - H-252° D-12.5 nm HELIDON [HED] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Gatton-Esk Road and the Warrego Highway Tune DME to Oakey VOR/DME (OK 112.0) TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] T&G - visual along the Warrego Highway elev: 2087 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 06/24 grass CTAF: 127.65 Not above 6500 ft within 23 DME OK WELLCAMP [WCP] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along Bridge Street and Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road BRISBANE WEST WELLCAMP [YBWW] T&G - visual along Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road elev: 1509 rwy: 12/30 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 12] CTAF: 127.65 Remain on CTAF 127.65 until Jondaryan. BIDDESTON [BDTN] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road PURRAWUNDA [PWDA] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road JONDARYAN [JDN] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along Mount Tyson Road BOWENVILLE [BWV] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Warrego Highway Not above 8500 ft beyond 23 DME OK DALBY [YDAY] T&G - visual along the Warrego Highway or railway elev: 1137 rwy: 13/31 asphalt rwy: 04/22 gravel CTAF: 126.7 CHINCHILLA [YCCA] T&G - visual along the Warrego Highway elev: 1030 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 03/21 clay CTAF: 126.35 Charts
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 89 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 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Sunshine Coast CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBSU MIY EMI CORO YGYM KKV YMRG YKRY YNAN LVE YWSG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Sunshine Coast and other airports. Flight details SUNSHINE COAST [YBSU] Takeoff elev: 15 rwy: 13/31 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 124.4 VOR/DME: SU 114.2 NDB: SU 380 Tune DME to Sunshine Coast VOR/DME Not above 1500 ft within Sunshine Coast CTR or as directed by ATC. MT NINDERRY [MIY] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-288° D-6.1 nm EUMUNDI [EMI] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME SU COOROY [CORO] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME SU Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME SU Not above 6500 ft within 30 DME SU GYMPIE [YGYM] T&G - visual along the Bruce Highway elev: 260 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 03/21 grass CTAF: 126.7 Not above 8500 ft beyond 30 DME SU KILKIVAN [KKV] overfly - visual along the Bruce Highway and Wide Bay Highway MURGON [YMRG] T&G - visual along the Wide Bay Highway and Bunya Highway elev: 1025 rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 126.7 KINGAROY [YKRY] T&G - visual along the Bunya Highway elev: 1492 rwy: 16/34 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 34] rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 127.45 NANANGO [YNAN] T&G - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway elev: 1190 rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 126.7 LINVILLA [LNV] overfly - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway WATTS BRIDGE [YWSG] Land - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway and Brisbane River elev: 300 rwy: 03/21 12L/30R 12R/30L grass [RH circuit RWY 12R and 30R. Contra circuits.] CTAF: 127.3 Charts
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 88 Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 165 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Sunshine Coast CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YHBA URAN YRBB DLP NOSA STUM COOL MTC YBSU GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Rainbow Beach and Sunshine Coast. Important: In all sims, ensure that scenery is up to date and Sunshine Coast has a single runway 13/31. The old runway 12/30 and 18/36 have been decommissioned. Flight details HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Takeoff elev: 60 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.55 Not above 8500 ft until approaching Sunshine Coast. URANGAN [URAN] overfly - visual along Booral Road MOON POINT overfly - H-046° D-6 nm SANDY CAPE overfly - visual along the west coast of K'gari WADDY POINT overfly - visual along the east coast of K'gari Tune DME to Sunshine Coast VOR/DME (SU 114.2) HOOK POINT overfly - visual along the east coast of K'gari RAINBOW BEACH [YRBB] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 32 rwy: 16/34 grass CTAF: 126.7 DOUBLE ISLAND POINT [DLP] overfly - visual along the coast Not above 6500 ft within 30 DME SU Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME SU Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME SU Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME SU NOOSA HEADS [NOSA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast *** Inbound reporting point *** Not above 1500 ft within 1500 ft within 12 DME SU or as directed by ATC If Sunshine Coast TWR is active, do not proceed past Peregian Beach until given circuit instructions. STUMERS CREEK [STUM] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the coast COOLUM HI-RISE [COOL] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the coast MT COOLUM [MTC] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the coast SUNSHINE COAST [YBSU] Land - visual along the coast or as directed by ATC elev: 15 rwy: 13/31 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 124.4 VOR/DME: SU 114.2 NDB: SU 380 Charts
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 87 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: 189 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Rockhampton CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBRK PII PMA YGLA YAWT SGK YBUD WOT YHBA GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Rockhampton and Bundaberg. Flight details ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Takeoff elev: 36 rwy: 04/22 15/33 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: RK 116.9 NDB: RK 257 Tune DME to Rockhampton VOR/DME. Not above 1000 ft within 16 DME RK or as directed by ATC. PIRATE POINT [PII] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Fitzroy River Not above 2500 ft within 19 DME RK Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME RK Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME RK PORT ALMA [PMA] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Fitzroy River Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME RK GLADSTONE [YGLA] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 59 rwy: 10/28 asphalt CTAF: 118.8 VOR: GLA 116.3 AGNES WATER [YAWT] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 27 rwy: 14/32 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BURNETT HEADS overfly - visual along the coast SLOPING HUMMOCK [SGK] overfly - visual along Burnett Heads Road BUNDABERG [YBUD] T&G - visual along Walker Street elev: 107 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 07/25 grass CTAF: 126.9 NDB: BUD 302 WOODGATE [WOT] - overfly - visual along the coast HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Land - visual along the coast elev: 60 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.55 Charts
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 93 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: 131 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Gold Coast CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YSPE YWCK PLW LOOH YBOA YKBN OFD NEN ROTC PIN YBCG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available here. It is recommended that X-Plane 12 users download the latest Gateway scenery for Stanthorpe. Flight details STANTHORPE [YSPE] Takeoff elev: 2934 rwy: 08/26 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to Amberley TACAN (AMB 118.3) Not above 8500 ft until 35 DME AMB. WARWICK [YWCK] T&G - visual along the New England Highway elev: 1527 rwy: 09/27 asphalt (parallel grass runways for gliders only) CTAF: 127.85 Not above 4500 ft within 35 DME AMB PALM MEADOWS [PLW] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Cunningham Highway LAKE MOOGERAH [LOOH] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Cunningham Highway BOONAH [YBOA] T&G - visual along Mount Alford Road elev: 330 rwy: 04/22 grass CTAF: 122.75 Tune DME to Brisbane VOR/DME (BN 113.2) Not above 8500 ft within 65 DME BN KOORALBYN [YKBN] T&G - visual along Green Hills Road elev: 308 rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 126.65 LARAVALE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Kooralbyn Road and Mount Lindesay Highway Not above 7500 ft within 40 DME BN BEAUDESERT overfly not above 7500 ft - visual along the Mount Lindesay Highway TAMBORINE overfly not above 7500 ft - visual along Beaudesert-Nerang Road Tune DME to Gold Coast VOR/DME (CG 112.3) Not above 6500 ft within 25 DME CG TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along Tamborine Mountain Road OXENFORD [OFD] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along Tamborine-Oxenford Road Not above 1500 ft within 15 DME CG NERANG [NEN] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the Pacific Motorway *** Inbound reporting point *** ROBINA TOWN CENTRE [ROTC] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the Pacific Motorway If Gold Coast ATC is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. THE PINES [PIN] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the Pacific Motorway GOLD COAST [YBCG] Land - visual along the Pacific Motorway or as directed by ATC elev: 21 rwy: 14/32 17/35 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.7 VOR/DME: CG 112.3 NDB: CG 278 Charts
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 90 Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 127 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Archerfield CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YWSG SMD YKCY KCY CABO YCAB BBRG WRM YTGA YBCX YDUN RUIS YHEC PKR YBAF GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Archerfield, Heck Field in OzXP and other airports. Flight details WATTS BRIDGE [YWSG] Takeoff elev: 300 rwy: 03/21 12L/30R 12R/30L grass [RH circuit RWY 12R and 30R. Contra circuits.] CTAF: 127.3 Tune DME to Brisbane VOR/DME (BN 113.2) Not above 7500 ft within 40 DME BN SOMERSET DAM [SMD] overfly not above 7500 ft - visual along the Brisbane River KILCOY [YKCY] T&G - visual along Somerset Dam elev: 400 rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 126.7 KILCOY TOWNSHIP [KCY] overfly not above 7500 ft - visual along Kilcoy Creek WOODFORD overfly not above 7500 ft - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME BN Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME BN CABOOLTURE TOWNSHIP [CABO] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway CABOOLTURE [YCAB] T&G - visual along Bribie Island Road elev: 40 rwy: 06/24 11/29 grass [RH circuit RWY 29] CTAF: 125.85 BRIBIE ISLAND BRIDGE [BBRG] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along Bribie Island Road WOORIM [WRM] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along First Avenue *** Turn landing and taxi lights on to transit Moreton Bay Coastal route *** TANGALOOMA [YTGA] T&G - via the Moreton Bay Coastal route elev: 27 rwy: 17/35 grass CTAF: 126.7 KOORINGAL/BAROCO [YBCX] T&G - visual along the west coast of Moreton Island elev: 25 rwy: 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 DUNWICH [YDUN] T&G - visual along the west coast of Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island elev: 250 rwy: 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 RUSSEL ISLAND [RUIS] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the west coast of North Stradbroke Island HECK FIELD [YHEC] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 10 rwy: 10/28 18/36 gravel CTAF: 119.0 BEENLEIGH GOLF COURSE overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road LOGAN RESERVE [AU75] T&G - visual along Logan River Road Logan Reserve is an uncertified airfield not in the ERSA. T&G at pilot's discretion if present in scenery. elev: 41 rwy: 06/24 grass CTAF: 126.7 PARK RIDGE WATER TOWER [PKR] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along Park Ridge Road *** Inbound reporting point *** LOGAN MOTORWAY overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Mount Lindsay Highway *** Second inbound reporting point *** If Archerfield TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions Not above 1500 ft within Archerfield CTR or as directed by ATC. ARCHERFIELD [YBAF] Land - visual along the Mount Lindsay Highway elev: 65 rwy: 10L/28R 10R/28L asphalt rwy: 04L/22R 04R/22L grass TWR/CTAF: 118.1 Chart
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    Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 83 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 min Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Townsville CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YIGM PLU YNMN YBTP YCHT YDOP DOP RMT RRDM TCNR YBTL GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Townsville and for other airports. Flight details INGHAM [YIGM] Takeoff elev: 49 rwy: 05/23 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to Townsville VOR/DMR (TL 114.1) Not above 8500 ft within 65 DME TL. BAMBAROO TOWNSHIP overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Bruce Highway PALUMA DAM [PLU] overfly not above 8500 ft - H-199° D-5.9 nm NEW MOON [YNMN] T&G - visual along the Running River elev: 1087 rwy: 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BATTERY DOWNS [YBTP] T&G - visual along the Burdekin River elev: 1014 rwy: 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 CHARTERS TOWERS [YCHT]] T&G - visual along the Gregory Development Road elev: 955 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 01/19 gravel CTAF: 126.7 MINGELLA overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Flinders Highway Not above 5500 ft within 36 DME TL REID RIVER overfly not above 5500 ft - visual along the Flinders Highway Not above 3500 ft within 25 DME TL DONNINGTON AIRPARK [YDOP] T&G - visual along the Flinders Highway elev: 250 rwy: 11/29 grass CTAF: 126.7 DONNINGTON AIRPARK [DOP] overly not above 3500 ft - overhead the airfield TOWNSVILLE MOTOCROSS PARK overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the Flinders Highway Not above 2500 ft within 18 DME TL ROUND MOUNTAIN [RMT] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the transmission line (H-302° D-10.4 nm) Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME TL ROSS RIVER DAM [RRDM] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the transmission line (H-029° D-3.7 nm) *** Inbound reporting point *** If Townsville ATC is active, do not enter Townsville Military CTR (within 7 DME TL) until given circuit instructions. THE CORNER [TCNR] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Ross River TOWNSVILLE [YBTL] Land - visual along Thuringowa Drive or as directed by ATC elev: 18 rwy: 01/19 07/25 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.3 Charts
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