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Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 100 nm Est Flight Time : approx 70 to 80 mins depending on whether a touch and go is conducted at NZAA Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. This flight is also suitable for helicopter operations as well should the pilot wish to get close and personal to the local scenery. Altitude : Remain outside Auckland International CTA for the most part. Obtain ATC clearance prior to overflying or executing a touch and go at Auckland. Flightplan File as : 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. Communications New Zealand 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. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX New Zealand North Island X-Plane 10/11 Auckland VFR 1.0.0 NZAA Auckland 1.6 Ardmore GA Airport Observe entry and departure corridors whilst operating in the airport's airspace. Auckland International Airport Observe altitude restrictions whilst in close proximity to the airport. Obtain ATC clearance if active prior to entering the CTA Recommended Scenery Flight Details NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Takeoff elev : 212 rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 118.00 WAIHEKE [NZKE] T&G - H-095° D-22.6 nm elev : 445 rwy : 17/35 dirt CTAF : 120.40 BROOKBY Overfly - H-184° D-11.5 nm Note : Inbound VISUAL REFERENCE for entry into Ardmore ARDMORE [NZAR] T&G - H-178° D-2.8 nm elev : 111 rwy : 07/25 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 118.10 Depart to the south abeam "RED HILL" MERCER [NZME] T&G - H-134° D-15.3 nm elev : 30 rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 119.20 PUKEKOHE Overfly - H-270° D-10.6 nm TAIHIKI RIVER ESTUARY Overfly - H-271° D-6 nm INBOUND VISUAL REFERENCE for entry into Auckland International. Make inbound ATC call with reference to this VRP/ALT and NZAA ATIS IDENTIFIER to either transition to the North via Auckland CBD or Touch and Go departing NE via Auckland CBD AUCKLAND INTL [NZAA]Overfly OR T&G at Pilot's discretion - H-322° D-9.2 nm elev : 23 rwy : 05R/23L asphalt CTAF : 122.80 VOR/DME : AA AUCKLAND 114.80 AUCKLAND CBD Overfly - H-331° D-8.9 nm ALBANY Overfly - H-319° D-8.8 nm NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Land - H-315° D-4.6 nm elev : 212 rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 118.00 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 : 135 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. This flight is also suitable for helicopter operations as well should the pilot wish to get close and personal to the local scenery. Altitude : Remain outside Auckland International CTA Flightplan File as : NZNE NZHB BLOCKHOUSE.BAY NZMB HORWICK NZKE NZCX NZAG NZGR NZNE 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. Communications New Zealand 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. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX New Zealand North Island X-Plane 10/11 Auckland VFR 1.0.0 NZAA Auckland 1.6 Auckland International Airport Observe altitude restrictions whilst in close proximity to the airport Flight Details NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Takeoff elev : 212 rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 118.00 HOBSONVILLE AERO [NZHB] T&G - H-157° D-8 nm elev : 59 rwy : 05/23 10/28 14/32 grass CTAF : 122.80 HENDERSON Overfly - H-181° D-5.3 nm GREEN BAY Overfly - H-127° D-4.2 nm BLOCKHOUSE BAY Overfly - H-048° D-1.3 nm MECHANICS BAY HELIPORT [NZMB] Overfly - H-023° D-6.2 nm CTAF : 122.80 HORWICK Overfly - H-088° D-7 nm WAIHEKE [NZKE] T&G - H-041° D-8.8 nm elev : 445 rwy : 17/35 dirt CTAF : 120.40 COROMANDEL [NZCX] T&G - H-068° D-20.3 nm elev : 13 rwy : 12/30 dirt CTAF : 124.50 MATARANGI [NZAG] T&G - H-042° D-7.7 nm elev : 6 rwy : 03/21 grass CTAF : 122.80 GREAT MERCURY AIRPORT [NZGR] T&G - H-016° D-9.7 nm elev : 177 rwy : 14/32 grass CTAF : 122.80 FLETCHER BAY Overfly - H-273° D-19.6 nm NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Land - H-234° D-37 nm elev : 212 rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 118.00 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 : 100 nm Est Flight Time : approx 70 to 80 mins depending on whether a touch and go is conducted at NZAA Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. This flight is also suitable for helicopter operations as well should the pilot wish to get close and personal to the local scenery. 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. Note : Voice support in New Zealand is limited to general unicom only. This flight uses unicom "rw1.vatpac.org/UNICOM_NZZC" Altitude : Remain outside Auckland International CTA for the most part. Obtain ATC clearance prior to overflying or executing a touch and go at Auckland. Flightplan File as : NZNE NZKE NZAR NZME NZAA NZNE 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 ORBX New Zealand North Island Ardmore GA Airport Observe entry and departure corridors whilst operating in the airport's airspace. Auckland International Airport Observe altitude restrictions whilst in close proximity to the airport. Obtain ATC clearance if active prior to entering the CTA Flight Details NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Takeoff elev : 212 rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 WAIHEKE [NZKE] T&G - H-095° D-22.6 nm elev : 445 rwy : 17/35 dirt CTAF : 122.80 BROOKBY Overfly - H-184° D-11.5 nm Note : Inbound VISUAL REFERENCE for entry into Ardmore ARDMORE [NZAR] T&G - H-178° D-2.8 nm elev : 111 rwy : 07/25 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 Depart to the south abeam "RED HILL" MERCER [NZME] T&G - H-134° D-15.3 nm elev : 30 rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 122.80 KELLY FIELD [NZKC] T&G - H-256° D-2 nm elev : 49 rwy : 06/24 dirt CTAF : 122.80 PUKEKOHE Overfly - H-275° D-8.7 nm TAIHIKI RIVER ESTUARY Overfly - H-271° D-6 nm INBOUND VISUAL REFERENCE for entry into Auckland International. Make inbound ATC call with reference to this VRP/ALT and NZAA ATIS IDENTIFIER to either transistion to the North via Auckland CBD or Touch and Go departing NE via Auckland CBD AUCKLAND INTL [NZAA]Overfly OR T&G at Pilot's discretion - H-322° D-9.2 nm elev : 23 rwy : 05R/23L asphalt CTAF : 122.80 VOR/DME : AA AUCKLAND 114.80 AUCKLAND CBD Overfly - H-331° D-8.9 nm ALBANY Overfly - H-319° D-8.8 nm NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Land - H-315° D-4.6 nm elev : 212 rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 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 : 135 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. This flight is also suitable for helicopter operations as well should the pilot wish to get close and personal to the local scenery. Communications : New Zealand 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. Note : Voice support in New Zealand is limited to general unicom only. This flight uses unicom "rw1.vatpac.org/UNICOM_NZZC" Altitude : Remain outside Auckland International CTA Flightplan File as : NZNE NZHB BLOCKHOUSE.BAY NZMB HORWICK NZKE NZCX NZAG NZGR NZNE 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 ORBX New Zealand North Island Auckland International Airport Observe altitude restrictions whilst in close proximity to the airport Flight Details NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Takeoff elev : 212 rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 ("rw1.vatpac.org/UNICOM_NZZC") HOBSONVILLE AERO [NZHB] T&G - H-157° D-8 nm elev : 59 rwy : 05/23 10/28 14/32 grass CTAF : 122.80 HENDERSON Overfly - H-181° D-5.3 nm GREEN BAY Overfly - H-127° D-4.2 nm BLOCKHOUSE BAY Overfly - H-048° D-1.3 nm MECHANICS BAY HELIPORT [NZMB] Overfly - H-023° D-6.2 nm CTAF : 122.80 HORWICK Overfly - H-088° D-7 nm WAIHEKE [NZKE] T&G - H-041° D-8.8 nm elev : 445 rwy : 17/35 dirt CTAF : 122.80 COROMANDEL [NZCX] T&G - H-068° D-20.3 nm elev : 13 rwy : 12/30 dirt CTAF : 122.80 MATARANGI [NZAG] T&G - H-042° D-7.7 nm elev : 6 rwy : 03/21 grass CTAF : 122.80 GREAT MERCURY AIRPORT [NZGR] T&G - H-016° D-9.7 nm elev : 177 rwy : 14/32 grass CTAF : 122.80 FLETCHER BAY Overfly - H-273° D-19.6 nm NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Land - H-234° D-37 nm elev : 212 rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 Chart