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Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 87 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: 189 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Rockhampton CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBRK PII PMA YGLA YAWT SGK YBUD WOT YHBA 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 for Rockhampton and Bundaberg. Flight details ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Takeoff elev: 36 rwy: 04/22 15/33 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: RK 116.9 NDB: RK 257 Tune DME to Rockhampton VOR/DME. Not above 1000 ft within 16 DME RK or as directed by ATC. PIRATE POINT [PII] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Fitzroy River Not above 2500 ft within 19 DME RK Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME RK Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME RK PORT ALMA [PMA] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Fitzroy River Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME RK GLADSTONE [YGLA] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 59 rwy: 10/28 asphalt CTAF: 118.8 VOR: GLA 116.3 AGNES WATER [YAWT] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 27 rwy: 14/32 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BURNETT HEADS overfly - visual along the coast SLOPING HUMMOCK [SGK] overfly - visual along Burnett Heads Road BUNDABERG [YBUD] T&G - visual along Walker Street elev: 107 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 07/25 grass CTAF: 126.9 NDB: BUD 302 WOODGATE [WOT] - overfly - visual along the coast HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Land - visual along the coast elev: 60 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.55 Charts

Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 86 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: 166 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace as far as possible. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBMK SRIN YSLW YOGM KUN YMA PRKH YBRK 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 for Mackay, Rockhampton and other airports (this include Ogmore which is not in default X-Plane). Flight details MACKAY [YBMK] Takeoff elev: 19 rwy: 14/32 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 124.5 VOR/DME: MK 112.7 NDB: MK 308 Tune DME to Mackay VOR/DME Not above 1000 ft within 11 DME MK or as directed by ATC. Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME MK. SARINA [SRIN] overfly not above 2500 ft - track as directed by ATC then visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME MK. Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME MK. KOUMALA overfly - visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME MK. ILBIBIE overfly - visual along the Bruce Highway CARMILA overfly - visual along the Bruce Highway CLAIRVIEW/BLUE ROCKS overfly - visual along the Bruce Highway ST LAWRENCE [YSLW] T&G - visual along the Bruce Highway elev: 58 rwy: 11/29 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to Rockhampton VOR/DME (RK 116.9) OGMORE [YOGM] T&G - visual along the railway elev: 75 rwy: 02/20 grass CTAF: 126.7 MARLBOROUGH overfly - visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME RK. KUNWARARA [KUN] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME RK. Not above 2500 ft within 19 DME RK. Not above 1000 ft within 16 DME RK or as directed by ATC. YAAMBA [YMA] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Bruce Highway *** Inbound reporting point *** If Rockhampton TWR is active, do not proceed beyond 7 DME RK until given circuit instructions. PARKHURST [PRKH] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Bruce Highway ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Land - visual along the railway or as directed by ATC elev: 36 rwy: 04/22 15/33 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: RK 116.9 NDB: RK 257 Charts

Note new start time due to the start of daylight savings 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: 133 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110-120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Rockhampton CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YEML YBTR YDRG SPS YBRK 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 EMERALD [YEML] Takeoffelev: 622 rwy: 06/24 15/33 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 NDB: EML 324 BLACKWATER [YBTR] T&G - visual along the Capricorn Highwayelev: 658 rwy: 02/20 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 DUARINGA [YDRG] T&G - visual along the Capricorn Highwayelev: 452 rwy: 02/20 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to Rockhampton VOR/DME (RK 116.9). WESTWOOD TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Capricorn Highway Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME RK. STANWELL POWER STATION [SPS] overfly not above 1000 ft - visual along the Capricorn Highway *** Inbound reporting point *** Not above 1000 ft within 11 DME RK or as directed by ATC. ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Land - visual along the Capricorn Highwayelev: 36 rwy: 04/22 15/33 asphalt [RH circuits RWY 15 and 22 unless directed by ATC] TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: RK 116.9 NDB: RK 257 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: 159 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Rockhampton CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBRK PRKH YMA KUN YTTS YYBE CDNA YEML 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 ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Takeoffelev: 36 rwy: 04/22 15/33 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: RK 116.9 NDB: RK 257 Tune DME to Rockhampton VOR/DME. Not above 1000 ft within 16 DME RK or as directed by ATC. PARKHURST [PRKH] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Bruce Highway YAAMBA [YMA] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 2500 ft within 19 DME RK. Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME RK. Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME RK. KUNAWARRA [KUN] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME RK. MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Bruce Highway TARTRUS [YTTS] T&G - visual along Marlborough-Sarina Road and Tartrus Roadelev: 326 rwy: 02/20 08/26 dirt CTAF: 126.7 YARRABEE MINE [YYBE] T&G - H-222° D-30 nmelev: 445 rwy: 02/20 gravel CTAF: 126.7 CARDONA [CDNA] overfly - H-189° D-4.4 nm EMERALD [YEML] Land - visual along the Mackenzie River (direct track H-244° D-47 nm)elev: 622 rwy: 06/24 15/33 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 NDB: EML 324 Charts

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: 189 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 150-160 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace after leaving Rockhampton CTR. Suggested 3000 ft. Flight plan File as: YBRK MGN YMMD YSMK YTNG YMTO YMUA YBUD 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 for Bundaberg (TBTX) and other airports. Flight details ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Takeoffelev: 36 rwy: 04/22 15/33 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: RK 116.9 NDB: RK 257 Tune DME to Rockhampton VOR/DME. ROCKLANDS overfly not above 700 ft or as directed by ATC - H-140° D-3.9 nm or as directed by ATC. Not above 1000 ft within 11 DME RK. BOULDERCOMBE overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Burnett Highway. Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME RM. MOUNT MORGAN [MGN] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Burnett Highway. Not above 8500 ft beyond 16 DME RK. DULULU overfly - visual along the Burnett Highway. DIXALEA/MCMASTER FIELD [YMMD] T&G - visual along the Burnett Highway.elev: 350 rwy: 06/25 grass CTAF: 126.7 SMOKEY CREEK [YSMK] T&G - visual along the Burnett Highway and Hibbs Road.elev: 530 rwy: 04/22 15/33 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BILOELA TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along Mount Eugene Road and the Burnett Highway THANGOOL [YTNG] T&G - visual along the Burnett Highway.elev: 664 rwy: 10/28 asphalt rwy: 14/32 clay CTAF: 126.7 MONTO [YMTO] T&G - visual along the Burnett Highway.elev: 757 rwy: 16/34 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MOUNT GOODICUM overfly - H-075° D-18.2 nm MONDURAN DAM overfly - H-082° D-23 nm MONDURAN [YMUA] T&G - visual along the Kolan Riverelev: 159 rwy: 02/20 grass CTAF: 124.1 GIN GIN overfly - visual along the Bruce Highway BULLYARD overfly - visual along Gin Gin Road SOUTH KOLAN overfly - visual along Gin Gin Road BINGERA SUGAR MILL overfly - visual along Gin Gin Road BUNDABERG [YBUD] Land - visual along Gin Gin Road until runway visualelev: 107 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 07/25 grass CTAF: 126.9 Charts

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: 208 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace until Rockhampton CTR. Suggested 1500 ft. Flight plan File as: YBUD SGK YLTT YAWT YIVG YGLA PMA PII YBRK 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 for Bundaberg (TBTX) and other airports. Flight details BUNDABERG [YBUD] Takeoffelev: 107 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 07/25 grass CTAF: 126.9 SLOPING HUMMOCK [SGK] overfly - H-052° D-7 nm The Hummock is the site of a monument to aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler. BARGARA GOLF COURSE overfly - H-030° D-2.4 nm BURNETT HEADS LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along the coast LADY ELLIOT ISLAND [YLTT] T&G - H-014° D-42 nmelev: 5 rwy: 17/35 grass CTAF: 126.7 LADY MUSGRAVE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE overfly - H-295° D-22 nm AGNES WATER [YAWT] T&G - H-227° D-32 nmelev: 27 rwy: 17/35 grass CTAF: 126.7 TURKEY BEACH overfly - visual along the coast IVERAGH [YIVG] T&G - H-264° D-14.1 nmelev: 98 rwy: 13/31 grass CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to Rockhampton VOR/DME (RK 116.9). GLADSTONE [YGLA] T&G - visual along the Bruce Highway and Gladstone-Benara Roadelev: 59 rwy: 10/28 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 28] CTAF: 118.8 VOR: GLA 116.3 WIGGINS ISLAND overfly - visual along the Calliope River Not above 4500 ft within 45 DME RK. THE NARROWS overfly - visual along the coast Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME RK. PORT ALMA [PMA] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the coast *** Inbound reporting point*** Not above 2500 ft within 19 DME RK. Not above 1000 ft within 16 DME RK or as directed by ATC. PIRATE POINT [PII] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - H-271° D-12.7 nm *** Inbound reporting point *** If Rockhampton TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Land - H-301° D-12.1 nm or as directed by ATCelev: 36 rwy: 04/22 15/33 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: RK 116.9 NDB: RK 257 Charts

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 165 nm Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 175 kias. Altitude : Remain outside Rockhampton controlled airspace until Yaamba. Flightplan File as : YBTR YYBE YKIU YWIS MAS YMA YBRK 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. Optionally, fixed navigation references are provided for those wanting to navigate "old school". There is of course the option to navigate via the accompanying GPS Flightplan. 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. Arrivals at non-controlled aerodromes Operating in and around non-controlled aerodromes is an important VFR skill. All pilots should at some point take the time and effort to familiarise themselves with the publication "Operations in the vicinity of non-controlled aerodromes." Below is an arrival chart summarising some of the content in the guide Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details BLACKWATER [YBTR] Takeoff elev : 658 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 YARRABEE MINE [YYBE] T&G - H-020° D-24 pos : RK R-266° D-80.5 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 443 rwy : 2/20 dirt CTAF : 122.80 KAIUROO [YKIU] T&G - H-057° D-21 pos : RK R-275° D-63.0 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 478 rwy : 13/31 4/22 dirt CTAF : 122.80 WILLIAMSON [YWIS] T&G - H-039° D-59 **** Caution Shoalwater Restricted Area (refer to accompanying VTC) **** pos : RK R-334° D-57.5 elev : 104 rwy : 14/32 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 MAGNESITE MINE [MAS] Overfly - H-169° D-25 pos : RK R-323° D-34.0 YAAMBA [YMA] Overfly - H-135° D-18 If Rocky Tower or Approach is active DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL CLEARANCE IS OBTAINED ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Land - H-148° D-16 elev : 36 rwy : 04/22ns 15ns/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 VOR/DME : RK ROCKHAMPTON 116.90 NDB : RK ROCKHAMPTON 257.0 Wide Area Chart Visual Terminal 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 : 151 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 175 kias. Altitude : Once CLR of Rockhampton CTA remain outside controlled airspace. Flightplan File as : YBRK MGN CQGC YDRG YMEM YBTR 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. Optionally, fixed navigation references are provided for those wanting to navigate "old school". There is of course the option to navigate via the accompanying GPS Flightplan. 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. Arrivals at non-controlled aerodromes Operating in and around non-controlled aerodromes is an important VFR skill. All pilots should at some point take the time and effort to familiarise themselves with the publication "Operations in the vicinity of non-controlled aerodromes." Below is an arrival chart summarising some of the content in the guide Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details ROCKHAMPTON [YBRK] Takeoff elev : 36 rwy : 04/22ns 15ns/33 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 VOR/DME : RK ROCKHAMPTON 116.90 NDB : RK ROCKHAMPTON 257.0 MOUNT MORGAN [MGN] Overfly - H-186° D-16 CENTRAL QUEENSLAND GLIDING CLUB [CQGC] T&G - H-189° D-20 pos : RK R-189° D-36.0 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 680 rwy : 06/24 grass CTAF : 122.80 DUARINGA [YDRG] T&G - H-282° D-36 pos : RK R-235° D-49.0 elev : 452 rwy : 02/20 dirt CTAF : 122.80 MEMOLOO [YMEM] T&G - H-244° D-54 pos : RK R-240° D-103.0 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 789 rwy : 03/21 clay CTAF : 122.80 BLACKWATER [YBTR] Land - H-003° D-24 pos : RK R-252° D-92.5 elev : 658 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 Visual Terminal Chart Wide Area Chart