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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

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

Exploring the southern Riverina and Far West regions of New South Wales, including some of the world heritage listed Willandra Lakes. Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 196 nm Est Flight Time: approx 80 mins Aircraft: Cessna 208 or similar aircraft capable of 160 to 180 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YSWH YMOU YBRN YLMU YWTO YMIA 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 SWAN HILL [YSWH] Takeoff elev: 229 rwy: 08/26 sealed rwy: 04/22 15/33 grass CTAF: 119.1 NDB: SWH 407 MOULAMEIN [YMOM] T&G - H-041° D-31 nm elev: 233 rwy: 19/19 9/27 5/23 CTAF: 126.7 BALRANALD [YBRN] T&G - H-310° D-34 nm elev: 210 rwy: 18/36 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 126.7 MUNGO LODGE [YLMU] T&G - H-322° D-60 nm elev: 270 rwy: 06/24 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.7 WENTWORTH [YWTO] T&G - H-240° D-24 nm elev: 120 rwy: 08/28 grass rwy: 17/35 dirt CTAF: 118.8 MILDURA [YMIA] Land - H-122° D-17.8 nm elev: 167 rwy: 09/27 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 118.8 VOR/DME: MIA 113.7 NDB: MIA 272 Chart

A "low and slow" flight along the Murray River. Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 101 nm via direct GPS route (approx 135 nm following the river) Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100 to 120 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YMIA YATP YROI YSWH GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the Murray River. 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 MILDURA [YMIA] Takeoff elev: 167 rwy: 09/27 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 118.8 VOR/DME: MIA 113.7 NDB: MIA 272 YATPOOL [YATP] T&G - H-141° D-8.6 nm elev: 180 rwy: 18/36 dirt CTAF: 118.8 ROBINVALE [YROI] T&G - H-111° D-35 nm elev: 285 rwy: 01/19 asphalt rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 126.7 NYAH [A036] T&G - H-127° D-43 nm elev: 250 rwy: 01/19 11/29 grass CTAF: 122.8 SWAN HILL [YSWH] Land - H-138° D-15.2 nm elev: 229 rwy: 08/26 sealed rwy: 04/22 15/33 grass CTAF: 119.1 NDB: SWH 407 Chart