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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: 131 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YIVL YINO YASF YTEX YILW YGDI 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. Note: it is recommended that X-Plane 12 users download the latest version of Ashford from Gateway to correct runway elevation. Flight details INVERELL [YIVL] Takeoff elev: 2669 rwy: 16/34 asphalt rwy: 04/22 dirt CTAF: 126.7 INVERELL NORTH [YINO] T&G - visual along Bundarra Road elev: 2282 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 ASHFORD [YASF] T&G - visual along Ashford Road elev: 1532 rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 126.7 TEXAS [YTEX] T&G - visual along Bonshaw Road and Bruxner Way elev: 979 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 INGLEWOOD [YILW] T&G - visual along Inglewood-Texas Road elev: 933 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 126.7 GOONDIWINDI [YGDI] Land - visual along the Cunningham Highwa yelev: 933 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/20 clay CTAF: 126.7 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: 128 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YGDI YILW URAR YGRO YWCK YTLI YCMB WYR YTWB 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 (this includes Gore/Rooaroo and Cambooya which are not in default X-Plane). Flight details GOONDIWINDI [YGDI] Takeoffelev: 714 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/30 clay CTAF: 126.7 INGLEWOOD [YILW] T&G - visual along the Cunningham Highwayelev: 933 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 123.9 YURARABA [URAR] overfly - visual along the Cunningham Highway GORE/ROOAROO [YGRO] T&G - visual along the Cunningham Highwayelev: 1450 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 KARARA overfly - visual along the Cunningham Highway WARWICK [YWCK] T&G - visual along the Cunningham Highwayelev: 1527 rwy: 09/27 asphalt (parallel grass strips for gliders only) CTAF: 127.85 TALGAI [YTLI] T&G - visual along the railwayelev: 1533 rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 127.85 CLIFTON TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the railway CAMBOOYA [YCMB] T&G - visual along the railwayelev: 1617 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 127.65 WYREEMA [WYR] overfly - visual along the railway TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Land - visual along the railwayelev: 1236 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 06/24 grass CTAF: 127.65 Charts

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 128 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Oakey CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YTWB JDN BWV YDAY YMTU YGDI 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 TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Land - visual along the railwayelev: 1236 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 06/24 grass CTAF: 127.65 Tune DME to Oakey VOR/DME (OK 112.9) CHARLTON TRUCKSTOP overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Warrego Highway The Warrego VFR route is through restricted military airspace. If Oakey ATC is active, contact Oakey TWR (120.1) or Oakey APP (125.4) for clearance. If Oakey ATC is not active, broadcast intentions to transit the Warrago VFR route on CTAF 127.65. Not above 2500 ft within 5 DME OK. Remain south of the Warrego Highway. Not above 6500 ft within 23 DME OK. JONDARYAN [JDN] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Warrego Highway BOWENVILLE [BWV] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Warrago Highway Not above 8500 ft beyond 23 DME OK. DALBY [YDAY] T&G - visual along the Warrego Highway or railwayelev: 1137 rwy: 13/31 asphalt rwy: 04/22 gravel CTAF: 126.7 MOONIE-TUNGAMAH STATION [YMTU] T&G - visual along the Moonie Highwayelev: 991 rwy: 02/20 dirt CTAF: 126.7 GOONDIWINDI [YGDI] Land - visual along the Moonie Highway and Leichardt Highwayelev: 714 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/30 clay CTAF: 126.7 Charts

It's the weekend of the Brisbane Airshow and our group will fly in to enjoy the action. Note: the real world Brisbane Airshow has been postponed to October, so we may visit Watts Bridge again! 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: 184 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140-160 kias and landing on an 800m grass runway. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YGDI YILW YMMN YPWH YSOB YWYR YGAS LKON FNV WHDW YWSG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package includes high res charts. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery is available for Wyreema in OzXP and for other airports. Flight details GOONDIWINDI [YGDI] Takeoff elev: 714 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/30 clay/gravel CTAF: 126.7 YELARBON overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Cunningham Highway or railway INGLEWOOD [YILW] T&G - visual along the Cunningham Highway not above 8500 ft elev: 933 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 126.7 MILLMERRAN [YMMN] T&G - visual along the Millmerran-Inglewood Road not above 8500 ft elev: 1312 rwy: 13/31 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 BROOKSTEAD overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Gore Highway PITTSWORTH [YPWH] T&G - visual along the Gore Highway not above 8500 ft elev: 1690 rwy: 02/20 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 02.] CTAF: 126.7 SOUTHBROOK [YSOB] T&G - visual along the railway not above 8500 ft elev: 1532 rwy: 01/19 dirt CTAF: 127.65 WYREEMA [YWYR] T&G - visual along the railway not above 8500 ft elev: 1750 rwy: 09/27 gravel [All circuits to the south.] CTAF: 127.65 Remain on CTAF 127.65 until past Stockyard Creek. STOCKYARD CREEK overfly not above 8500 ft - track east between Mt Campbell and Mt Ridgley MOUNT WHITESTONE overfly not above 8500 ft - track east until reaching the Gatton-Clifton Road MA MA CREEK CHURCH overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Gatton-Clifton Road GATTON AIRPARK [YGAS] T&G - visual along Tenthill Creek Road elev: 460 rwy: 01/19 dirt [RH circuit RWY 19] CTAF: 126.7 GATTON GOLF COURSE overfly not above 8500 ft - H-033° D-2.3 nm Tune DME to Amberley TACAN (AMB 118.3) LAKE CLARENDON [LKON] overfly not above 8500 ft - H-028° D-5.4 nm Not above 1500 ft within 20 DME AMB. LOWOOD GOLF COURSE overfly not above 1500 ft - H-069° D-12.3 nm FERNVALE [FVL] overfly not above 1500 ft - H-077° D-4 nm WIVENHOE DAM WALL [WHDW] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the Brisbane Valley Highway Track over Lake Wivenhoe. After 20 DME AMB, aircraft may climb to not above 4500 ft. WATTS BRIDGE [YWSG] Land - visual over Lake Wivenhoe elev: 300 rwy: 03/21 12L/30R 12R/30L grass [RH circuits RWY 12R and 30R. Vacate 12L/30R at ends only.] CTAF: 127.3 Charts Due to image size limitations, only low res charts are included here. High res VTC is included in the GPS flight plan package.

The Brisbane Airshow is over so our group will start to make its way home. 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 80mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace as far as possible. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YWSG YTLH HMB YTWB JDN YMCF FMN YCLS NRWN YGDI GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package includes high res charts. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery is available here. Flight details WATTS BRIDGE [YWSG] Takeoff elev: 300 rwy: 03/21 12L/30R 12R/30L grass CTAF: 127.3 Tune DME to Amberley TACAN (AMB 118.3) TOOGOOLAWAH [YTLH] T&G - H-281° D-4.4 nmelev: 303 rwy: 06/24 dirt CTAF: 126.7 ESK GOLF COURSE overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Brisbane Valley Highway Not above 4500 ft within 35 DME AMB. Not above 8500 ft within 43 DME AMB. HAMPTON [HMB] overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Esk-Hampton Road Tune DME to Oakey VOR/DME (OK 112.9). TOOWOOMBA RAILWAY STATION overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the New England Highway (remain east of the highway). If not making T&G at Toowoomba, track south of the field over industrial area not below 1000 ft AGL. TOOWOOOMBA [YTWB] T&G - H-279° D-2.3 nmelev: 2087 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 06/24 grass CTAF: 127.65 ARGYLE [AU37] T&G - visual along the Warrego Highway not above 5500 ftelev: 1450 rwy: 10/28 gravel rwy: 17/35 grass CTAF: 127.65 If Oakey APP (125.4) or Oakey TWR (120.1) is active, contact to obtain clearance through Oakey Military CTR on the Warrego VFR route, or track further south to remain outside Oakey Military CTR (greater than 5 DME OK). If Oakey ATC is not active, broadcast intention to transit Warrego VFR route on CTAF 127.65. Transit Warrego VFR route south of the Warrego Highway not above 2500 ft or as directed by ATC. After 5 DME OK, aircraft may climb to not above 8500 ft. JONDARYAN [JDR] overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Warrego Highway MCCAFFREY FIELD [YMCF] T&G - visual along the Warrego Highwayelev: 1209 rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 126.7 FORMATIN [FMN] overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Bowenville Norwin Road COLONSAY [YCLS] T&G - visual along Bowenville Norwin Roadelev: 1176 rwy: 10/28 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NORWIN [NRWN] (grain silos) overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Bowenville Norwin Road CECIL PLAINS GOLF COURSE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road WEIR RIVER overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Cecil Plains-Moonie Road MOONIE overly not above 8500 ft - visual along Cecil Plains-Moonie Road GOONDIWINDI [YGDI] Land - visual along the Leichhardt Highwayelev: 714 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/30 clay/gravel CTAF: 126.7 Charts Due to image size limitations, only low res charts are included here. High res VTC is included in the GPS flight plan package.