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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: 123 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100-110 kias.. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YSTH YFMA AVCA CJN YVAF YLGD CES DEL YDEL YVAL 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 The Vale in OzXP and for other airports. Flight details SAINT HELENS [YSTH] Takeoffelev: 158 rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 119.1 Tune DME to Launceston VOR/DME (LT 112.6) HENDERSON POINT overfly - visual along the coast ST MARYS overfly - visual along Esk Main Road MALAHIDE [YFMA] T&G - visual along Esk Main Roadelev: 800 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 AVOCA {AVCA] overfly visual along Esk Main Road Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME LT. Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME LT. CONARA JUNCTION [CJN] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along Esk Main Road VALLEY FIELD [YVAL/AU84] T&G - visual along Valleyfield Roadelev: 532 rwy: 01/19 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.7 Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME LT. Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME LT. LONGDOWN [YLGD] T&G - visual along Mount Joy Roadelev: 522 rwy: 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 CRESSY [CRS] overly not above 1500 ft - visual along the Macquarie River Once past Cressy, not above 8500 ft. BRACKNELL overfly - visual along Elphinstone Road WHITEMORE [YWHI] T&G - visual along Oaks Roadelev: 612 rwy: 11/29 grass CTAF: 126.7 DELORAINE [DEL] overfly - visual along Osmaston Road DELORAINE [YDEL] T&G - visual along Emu Bay Roadelev: 927 rwy: 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.7 RAILTON overfly - visual along the Bass Highway or railway SHEFFIELD overfly - visual along Sheffield Road THE VALE [YVAL] Land - visual along Claude Roadelev: 723 rwy: 06/24 grass [Preferred landig direction RWY 24] 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. 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: 138 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110-120 kias.. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 2500 ft. Flight plan File as: YVAL YDPO LHD YGTO YBDP YRUS YICE EDP YSTH 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 The Vale in OzXP and for other airports. Flight details THE VALE [YVAL] Takeoffelev: 723 rwy: 06/24 grass CTAF: 126.7 SHEFFIELD overfly - visual along Claude Road DEVONPORT GOLF COURSE overfly - visual along Sheffield Road DEVONPORT [YDPO] T&G - visual along the Mersey River and coastelev: 33 rwy: 06/24 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 24] rwy: 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.9 GRIFFITHS POINT overfly - visual along the coast BADGER POINT overfly - visual along the coast WEST HEAD overfly - visual along the coast LOW HEAD [LHD] overfly - visual along the coast GEORGE TOWN [YGTO] T&G - visual along North Streetelev: 120 rwy: 06R/24L asphalt [RH circuit RWY 24L] rwy: 06L/24R 11/29 14/32 grass [RH circuit RWY 24R, 29 and 32] CTAF: 127.3 STONY HEAD overfly - visual along Soldiers Settlement Road then along the coast From Beechford remain over water or above 3500 ft to remain outside restricted military airspace R362A. WEST SANDY POINT overfly - visual along the coast EAST SANDY POINT overfly - visual along the coast BRIDPORT [YBDP] T&G - visual along the coastelev: 54 rwy: 10/28 dirt rwy: 10L/28R grass (gliders only) CTAF: 126.7 RUSHY LAGOON [YRUS] T&G - visual along Waterhouse Road and Cape Portland Roadelev: 108 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 ICENA [YICE] T&G - H-060° D-7.2 nmelev: 108 rwy: 10/28 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BOULDER POINT overfly - visual along the coast EDDYSTONE POINT LIGHTHOUSE [EDP] overfly - visual along the coast SAINT HELENS [YSTH] Land - visual along the coastelev: 158 rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 119.1 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: 164 nm. Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 to 150 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace after leaving Hobart CTR. See waypoint notes and charts below. Flight plan File as: YCBG LAUD CREM YLAG YDAR YTUA YSWA YSTH GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the coast. 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. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery is available here. Flight details CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Takeoff Cambridge is controlled from Hobart [YMHB]. It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures. elev: 67 rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt Hobart GND: 121.7 Hobart TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: HB 112.7 Follow VICTOR SOUTH VFR route. LAUDERDALE [LAUD] overfly not above 1500 ft - H-150° D-4.5 nm CREMORNE [CREM] overfly not above 1500 ft - H-142° D-3.6 nm CAPE DESLACS overfly not above 1500 ft - H-142° D-2 nm TARANNA overfly - H-052° D-14.4 nm Not above 1500 ft within 16 DME HB Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME HB PORT ARTHUR overfly not above 4500 ft - H-171° D-4.5 nm TASMAN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE overfly - H-113° D-9.7 nm Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB LAGOON BAY [YLAG] T&G - H-339° D-21 nm elev: 9 rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 125.55 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME HB DARLINGTON [YDAR] T&G - H-359° D-19.5 nm elev: 90 rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 125.55 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME HB POINT HOME LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 4500 ft - H-268° D-5.3 nm TRIABUNNA [YTUA] T&G - H-298° D-3.3 nm elev: 35 rwy: 05/23 14/32 grass CTAF: 125.55 SWANSEA [YSWA] T&G - H-002° D-26 nm elev: 30 rwy: 04/22 grass CTAF: 126.4 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB Not above FL125 beyond 35 DME HB. FRIENDLY BEACHES [YFRI] T&G - H-039° D-10.2 nm elev: 29 rwy: 11/29 dirt CTAF: 122.6 ST HELENS [YSTH] Land - H-347° D-40 nm elev: 158 rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 119.1 Charts High resolution charts are included with the GPS flight plan package.

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: 136 nm. Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 100 to 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Hobart CTR. See waypoint notes and charts below. Flight plan File as: YSTH YFMA YTAV YVAF YCAE YTUN YJCO YKPN CBV CPA RCH YCBG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along roads. 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. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery is available here. Flight details ST HELENS [YSTH] Takeoff elev: 158 rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 119.1 MALAHIDE [YFMA] T&G - H-206° D-20 nm elev: 800 rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 122.8 AVOCA [YTAV] T&G - H-204° D-17.1 nm elev: 725 rwy: 18/36 grass CTAF: 122.8 Tune DME to Launceston VOR/DME (LT 112.6). VALLEY FIELD [YVAF/AU84] T&G - H-256° D-20 nm elev: 532 rwy: 01/19 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.5 Not above 6500 ft within 30 DME LT. Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME LT. Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME LT. CAMPBELL TOWN [YCAE] T&G - H-118° D-14.4 nm elev: 708 rwy: 18/36 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Not above 8500 ft. Tune DME to Hobart VOR/DME (HB 112.7) TUNBRIDGE [YTUN] T&G - H-205° D-11.4 nm elev: 735 rwy: 14/32 grass CTAF: 126.7 Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB. JERICHO [YJCO] T&G - H-170° D-15.2 nm elev: 1389 rwy: 01/10 grass CTAF: 126.7 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB. KEMPTON [YKPN] T&G - H-196° D-11.9 nm elev: 683 rwy: 14/32 dirt CTAF: 122.8 CRAIGBORNE RESERVOIR [CBV] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-084° D-7.9 nm Follow VICTOR NORTHWEST VFR route. CAMPANIA [CPA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual west of the Colebrook/Richmond Road ** Inbound reporting point ** If Hobart TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. RICHMOND [RCH] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual west of the Colebrook/Richmond Road CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - visual west of the Richmond/Cambridge Road or as directed by ATC Cambridge is controlled from Hobart [YMHB]. It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures. elev: 67 rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt Hobart GND: 121.7 Hobart TWR/CTAF: 118.1 VOR/DME: HB 112.7 Charts High resolution charts are included with the GPS flight plan package.