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Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 44 Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 140 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBUN YPFL MDU YSEN JADL MTK WAND YNRG 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 BUNBURY [YBUN] Takeoff elev: 53 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 127.0 PRESTON FIELD [YPFL] T&G - visual along the coast Note: Preston Field may be called A002 or A21 in older navigation databases elev: 73 rwy: 17/35 gravel rwy: 06/24 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to Perth VOR/DME (PH 113.7) MANDURAH [MDH] overfly not above 6000 ft - visual along the coast Not above 6000 ft within 36 DME PH SERPENTINE [YSEN] T&G - visual along Graphite Road elev: 30 rwy: 05/23 asphalt rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 119.1 JARRAHDALE [JADL] overfly not above 6000 ft - visual along Karrup Road and the Serpentine River MOUNT COOK [MTK] overfly not above 6000 ft - visual along Jarrahdale Road and the Albany Highway Not above FL125 beyond 36 DME PH WANDERING [WAND] overfly - visual along the Albany Highway and North Bannister-Wandering Road PUMPHREYS BRIDGE overfly - visual along Wandering-Narrogin Road NARROGIN [YNRG] Land - visual along Wandering-Narrogin Road elev: 1080 rwy: 10/28 asphalt rwy: 18/36 dirt CTAF: 134.0 Chart

Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 43 Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 129 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 YNAU YMJM YBOP YBUN 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 BUSSELTON [YBLN] Takeoff elev: 56 rwy: 03/21 asphalt CTAF: 127.0 NDB: BLN 386 NANNUP [YNAU] T&G - visual along the Vasse Highway elev: 498 rwy: 09/27 17/35 dirt CTAF: 126.7 MANJIMUP [YMJM] T&G - visual along Graphite Road elev: 940 rwy: 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 BOYUP BROOK [YBOP] T&G - visual along the South Western Highway, La Jeune Road and Boyup Brook-Cranbrook Road (direct track H-037° D-27 nm) elev: 819 rwy: 17/35 grass CTAF: 126.7 DONNYBROOK GOLF COURSE overfly - visual along Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road BOYANUP overfly - visual along the South Western Highway BUNBURY [YBUN] Land - visual along the South Western Highway elev: 53 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 127.0 Chart

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 175 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 150 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft. Flight plan File as: YBUN YCOI YKOJ YABA 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 11 scenery is available here. Flight details BUNBURY [YBUN] Takeoff elev: 53 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 127.0 BUREKUP TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the South Western Highway COLLIE [YCOI] T&G - visual along the Coalfields Highwayelev: 778 rwy: 10/28 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 DARKAN TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along Collie-Lake King Road ARTHUR RIVER TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along Collie-Lake King Road KOJONUP [YKOJ] T&G - visual along the Albany Highwayelev: 907 rwy: 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.7 CRANBROOK [AU90] T&G - visual along the Albany Highwayelev: 836 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 ALBANY [YABA] Land - visual along the Albany Highwayelev: 233 rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 127.85 NDB: ABA 240 DME: ABA 109.7 Chart

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 165 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft. Flight plan File as: YABA YDEK YWPE YSHN YMJM YBUN 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 11 scenery is available here. Flight details ALBANY [YABA] Takeoffelev: 233 rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 127.85 NDB: ABA 240 DME: ABA 109.7 DENMARK [YDEK] T&G - visual along the South Coast Highwayelev: 230 rwy: 09/27 asphalt CTAF: 127.85 WALPOLE [YWPE] T&G - visual along the South Coast Highwayelev: 59 rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 126.7 SHANNON RIVER [YSHN] T&G - visual along the South Western Highwayelev: 283 rwy: 02/20 dirt CTAF: 126.7 MANJIMUP [YMJM] T&G - visual along the South Western Highwayelev: 940 rwy: 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 BRDGETOWN TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the South Western Highway DONNYBROOK TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the South Western Highway BOYANUP TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the South Western Highway BUNBURY [YBUN] Land - visual along the South Western Highway elev: 53 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 127.0 Chart