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Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 61 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: 150 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3000 ft. Flight plan File as: YFTZ YCAJ YLOU YMGR YHLC 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 FITZROY CROSSING [YFTZ] Takeoff elev: 368 rwy: 01/19 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 JOY SPRINGS overfly - visual along the Great Northern Highway CADJEBUT [YCAJ] T&G - visual along the Great Northern Highway elev: 522 rwy: 10/28 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MOONGARDIE overfly - visual along the Great Northern Highway LOUISA DOWNS [YLOU] T&G - visual along the Great Northern Highway and Louisa Downs Road elev: 822 rwy: 07/25 dirt CTAF: 126.7 MARY POOL overfly - visual along the Mary River MARGARET RIVER STN [YMGR] T&G - visual along the Great Northern Highway elev: 949 rwy: 07/25 dirt CTAF: 126.7 KOONGIE PARK overfly - visual along the Great Northern Highway HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Land - visual along the Great Northern Highway elev: 368 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 126.7 NDB: HLC 245 Chart

Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 62 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: 162 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3000 ft. Flight plan File as: YHLC YTKY YARG YPKU 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 HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Takeoff elev: 368 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 126.7 NDB: HLC 245 LITTLE PANTON REST AREA overfly - visual along the Great Northern Highway LEYCESTERS REST AREA overfly - visual along the Great Northern Highway TURKEY CREEK [YTKY] T&G - visual along the Great Northern Highway elev: 686 rwy: 03/21 dirt CTAF: 126.7 WANDARRIE HILL overfly - visual along the Great Northern Highway and Lissadell Road ARGYLE [YARG] T&G - visual along Wandarrie Road elev: 522 rwy: 01/19 asphalt CTAF: 127.3 VOR/DME: ARG 113.9 ORD RIVER DAM overfly - visual along Lake Argyle KUNUNURRA [YPKU] Land - visual along the Ord River elev: 145 rwy: 12/30 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 30] CTAF: 127.0 VOR/DME: KU 116.5 NDB: KU 221 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: 139 nm excluding circuits of the crater Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3000 ft. Flight plan File as: YHLC YHLC 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 for Halls Creek is available here. Flight details HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Takeoffelev: 1346 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 126.7 NDB: HLC 245 TANAMI ROAD TURNOFF overfly - visual along the Great Northern Highway CARRANYA ROAD TURNOFF overfly - visual along Tanami Road STURT CREEK CROSSING overfly - visual along Carranya Road WOLFE CREEK CAMP GROUND overfly - visual along Sturt Creek Road WOLFE CREEK METEORITE CRATER overfly - clockwise orbits of the crater are recommended MOUNT TIMPERLEY overfly - H-012° D-44 nm HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Land - visual along Duncan Roadelev: 1346 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 126.7 NDB: HLC 245 Chart

Exploring the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. 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: 171 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Cessna 208 or similar aircraft capable of 160 to 180 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YFTZ YFOS YNLH YHLC GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both UNICOM and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight Details FITZROY CROSSING [YFTZ] Taleoff elev: 363 rwy: 01/19 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 FOSSIL DOWNS STATION [YFOS] T&G - H-075° D-13.3 nm elev: 413 rwy: 06/24 12/30 dirt CTAF: 122.8 DRYSDALE STRIP [AU47] T&G - H-025° D-41 nm elev: 643 rwy: 07/25 dirt CTAF: 122.8 NEW LANDSDOWN [YNLH] T&G - H-097° D-36 nm elev: 1158 rwy: 08/26 dirt CTAF: 122.8 SPRINGVALE [A004] T&G - H-099° D-54 nm elev: 1415 rwy: 07/25 dirt CTAF: 122.8 HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Land - H-178° D-27 nm elev: 1346 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 126.7 NDB: HLC 245 Chart

Exploring the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. 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: 157 nm Est Flight Time: approx 80 mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YHLC YMCW YMGR YLOU YCRK YCAJ YFTZ GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the Great Northern Highway. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both UNICOM and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight Details HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Takeoff elev: 1346 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 126.7 NDB: HLC 245 MOROCCO WEST [YMCW] T&G - H-280° D-10.1 nm elev: 1404 rwy: 03/21 dirt CTAF: 122.8 MARGARET RIVER STATION [YMGR] T&G - H-231° D-43 nm elev: 949 rwy: 07/25 dirt CTAF: 126.7 LOUISA DOWNS [YLOU] T&G - H-239° D-11 nm elev: 820 rwy: 07/25 dirt CTAF: 122.8 CHRISTMAS CREEK STATION [YCRK] T&G - H-255° D-45 nm elev: 537 rwy: 14/32 grass CTAF: 122.8 CADJEBUT [YCAJ] T&G - H-347° D11.3 nm elev: 521 rwy: 14/32 grass CTAF: 122.8 FITZROY CROSSING [YFTZ] Land - H-326° D-36 nm elev: 363 rwy: 01/19 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Chart

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 170 nm Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around. Altitude : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YHLC YARG YPKU GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Recommended Scenery (SITE NOT AVAILABLE) OZx YHLC - Halls Creek Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Takeoff elev : 1346 rwy : 04/22 asphalt rwy : 08/26 clay CTAF : 126.70 NDB : HLC HALLS CREEK 245.0 MOUNT COGHLIN Overfly - H-051° D-23.4 nm MOUNT PARKER Overfly - H-016° D-52.6 nm LAKE ARGYLE MINE Overfly - H-006° D-28 nm ARGYLE [YARG] T&G - H-035° D-6 nm elev : 522 rwy : 01/19ns asphalt CTAF : 127.30 VOR/DME : ARG ARGYLE 113.90 MOUNT MISERY Overfly - H-037° D-30.8 nm KUNUNURRA [YPKU] Land - H-346° D-28.4 nm elev : 145 rwy : 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 127.00 NDB : KU KUNUNURRA 221.0 VOR/DME : KU KUNUNURRA 116.50 Chart

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 205 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around. Altitude : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YPKU EMMA.GORGE YHLC GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Recommended Scenery (SITE NOT AVAILABLE) OZx YHLC - Halls Creek Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details KUNUNURRA [YPKU] Takeoff elev : 145 rwy : 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 127.00 NDB : KU KUNUNURRA 221.0 VOR/DME : KU KUNUNURRA 116.50 EMMA GORGE T&G - H-253° D-34.6 nm elev : 370 rwy : 12/30 clay CTAF : 131.25 MOUNT THROSSELL Overfly - H-227° D-30.5 nm MOUNT REMARKABLE Overfly - H-182° D-57.7 nm KANGAROO HILL Overfly - H-257° D-13.2 nm MOUNT WELLS Overfly - H-216° D-15.6 nm HALLS CREEK [YHLC] Land - H-149° D-53.8 nm elev : 1346 rwy : 04/22 asphalt rwy : 08/26 clay CTAF : 126.70 NDB : HLC HALLS CREEK 245.0 Chart