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Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 89 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: 143 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Sunshine Coast CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBSU MIY EMI CORO YGYM KKV YMRG YKRY YNAN LVE YWSG 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 Sunshine Coast and other airports. Flight details SUNSHINE COAST [YBSU] Takeoff elev: 15 rwy: 13/31 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 124.4 VOR/DME: SU 114.2 NDB: SU 380 Tune DME to Sunshine Coast VOR/DME Not above 1500 ft within Sunshine Coast CTR or as directed by ATC. MT NINDERRY [MIY] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-288° D-6.1 nm EUMUNDI [EMI] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME SU COOROY [CORO] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Bruce Highway Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME SU Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME SU Not above 6500 ft within 30 DME SU GYMPIE [YGYM] T&G - visual along the Bruce Highway elev: 260 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 03/21 grass CTAF: 126.7 Not above 8500 ft beyond 30 DME SU KILKIVAN [KKV] overfly - visual along the Bruce Highway and Wide Bay Highway MURGON [YMRG] T&G - visual along the Wide Bay Highway and Bunya Highway elev: 1025 rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 126.7 KINGAROY [YKRY] T&G - visual along the Bunya Highway elev: 1492 rwy: 16/34 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 34] rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 127.45 NANANGO [YNAN] T&G - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway elev: 1190 rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 126.7 LINVILLA [LNV] overfly - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway WATTS BRIDGE [YWSG] Land - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway and Brisbane River elev: 300 rwy: 03/21 12L/30R 12R/30L grass [RH circuit RWY 12R and 30R. Contra circuits.] CTAF: 127.3 Charts

Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 88 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: 165 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Sunshine Coast CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YHBA URAN YRBB DLP NOSA STUM COOL MTC YBSU 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 Rainbow Beach and Sunshine Coast. Important: In all sims, ensure that scenery is up to date and Sunshine Coast has a single runway 13/31. The old runway 12/30 and 18/36 have been decommissioned. Flight details HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Takeoff elev: 60 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.55 Not above 8500 ft until approaching Sunshine Coast. URANGAN [URAN] overfly - visual along Booral Road MOON POINT overfly - H-046° D-6 nm SANDY CAPE overfly - visual along the west coast of K'gari WADDY POINT overfly - visual along the east coast of K'gari Tune DME to Sunshine Coast VOR/DME (SU 114.2) HOOK POINT overfly - visual along the east coast of K'gari RAINBOW BEACH [YRBB] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 32 rwy: 16/34 grass CTAF: 126.7 DOUBLE ISLAND POINT [DLP] overfly - visual along the coast Not above 6500 ft within 30 DME SU Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME SU Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME SU Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME SU NOOSA HEADS [NOSA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast *** Inbound reporting point *** Not above 1500 ft within 1500 ft within 12 DME SU or as directed by ATC If Sunshine Coast TWR is active, do not proceed past Peregian Beach until given circuit instructions. STUMERS CREEK [STUM] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the coast COOLUM HI-RISE [COOL] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the coast MT COOLUM [MTC] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along the coast SUNSHINE COAST [YBSU] Land - visual along the coast or as directed by ATC elev: 15 rwy: 13/31 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 124.4 VOR/DME: SU 114.2 NDB: SU 380 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: 176 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 150-160 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace until Sunshine Coast CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YMYB YMYG YWND YKRY YNAN YKCY NMB YBSU 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 here. Note: It is essential that scenery for Sunshine Coast (YBSU) is up to date with RWY 13/31. RWY 18/36 has been decommissioned. Flight details MARYBOROUGH [YMYB] Takeoff elev: 38 rwy: 17/35 asphalt rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 126.55 MARYBOROUGH SPEEDWAY overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Gympie Road TIARO overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Bruce Highway GUNDIAH overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the railway WOOLOOGA overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Brooweena - Woolooga Rd KILKIVAN GOLF COURSE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Wide Bay Highway GOOMERI overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along Wide Bay Highway MURGON [YMRG] T&G - visual along the Bunya Highwayelev: 1025 rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 126.7 WONDAI [YWND] T&G - visual along the Bunya Highwayelev: 1050 rwy: 01/19 09/27 grass CTAF: 126.7 KINGAROY [YKRY] T&G - visual along the Bunya Highwayelev: 1492 rwy: 16/34 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 34] rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 127.45 NANANGO [YNAN] T&G - visual along the D'Aguilar Highwayelev: 1190 rwy: 05/23 grass CTAF: 126.7 YARRAMAN overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway BLACKBUTT overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway MOORE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway KILCOY [YKCY] T&G - visual along the D'Aguilar Highwayelev: 400 rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 126.7 WOODFORD AMPHITHEATRE overfly not above 7500 ft - visual along the D'Aguilar Highway MALENY BOTANIC GARDENS overfly not above 7500 ft - visual along Kilcoy - Beerwah Road and Maleny Stanley River Road MALENY SHOWGROUNDS overfly not above 7500 ft - visual along Maleny Stanley River Road BAROON DAM overfly not above 8500 ft - H-004° D-3.9 nm MONTVILLE overfly not above 8500 ft - H-057° D-1.6 nm WEST WOOMBYE overfly not above 8500 ft - H-048° D-2.6 nm RESEARCH STATAION LAKE overfly not above 8500 ft - H-006° D-1.5 nm NAMBOUR [NMB] overfly not above 1500 ft - H-033° D-1.3 nm *** Inbound reporting point *** If ATC is active, do not cross the Bruce Highway until given circuit instructions. SUNSHINE COAST {YBSU] Land - track as directed by ATC elev: 15 rwy: 13/31 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 13 except as directed by ATC] TWR/CTAF: 124.4 VOR/DME: SU 114.2 NDB: SU 380 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: 185 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 208 or similar aircraft capable of 150-160 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace after leaving Sunshine Coast CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBSU MTC COOL STUM YNSH NOSA YRBB YTBP YELC YORC YHBA YMYB 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 here. Note: It is essential that scenery for Sunshine Coast (YBSU) is up to date with RWY 13/31. RWY 18/36 has been decommissioned. Flight details SUNSHINE COAST {YBSU] Takeoff elev: 15 rwy: 13/31 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 124.4 VOR/DME: SU 114.2 NDB: SU 380 Tune DME to Sunshine Coast VOR/DME. MOUNT COOLUM [MTC] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-340° D-2.6 nm Note: the mountain is 682 ft high. COOLUM HIGH RISE [COOL] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-355° D-2 nm STUMERS CREEK [STUM] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-339° D-0.5 nm NOOSA [YNSH] T&G - visual along Emu Mountain Road not above 1500 ft elev: 3 rwy: 11/29 grass [RH circuit RWY 11] CTAF: 126.7 After 12 DME SU aircraft may climb to not above 2500 ft. NOOSA HEADS [NOSA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast After 15 DME SU aircraft may climb to not above 3500 ft. TEERWAH overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the coast After 20 DME SU aircraft may climb to not above 4500 ft. After 25 DME SU aircraft may climb to not above 6500 ft. After 30 DME SU aircraft may climb to not above 8500 ft. DOUBLE ISLAND POINT LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast RAINBOW BEACH [YRBB] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 32 rwy: 16/34 grass CTAF: 124.6 GARULIM CAMP GROUND overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast TOBYS GAP [YTBP] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 29 rwy: 14/32 dirt CTAF: 124.6 EURONG overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast HAPPY VALLEY overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast ELI CREEK [YELC] - visual along the coast T&G on the beach at pilot's discretion if the tide is out. elev: 3 rwy: 01/19 (approx) sand CTAF: 124.6 DUNDUBARA overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast INDIAN HEAD overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast WADDY POINT overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast ORCHID BEACH [YORC] T&G - visual along the coast elev: 62 rwy: 13/31 grass CTAF: 124.6 SANDY CAPE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast SANDY CAPE LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast ROONEY POINT overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast MOON POINT overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast HERVEY BAY [YHBA] T&G - H-216° D-8.5 nm elev: 30 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.55 MARYBOROUGH [YMYB] Land - visual along Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road elev: 38 rwy: 17/35 asphalt rwy: 12/30 grass CTAF: 126.55 Charts

Flying over Logan City, northern Gold Coast, Moreton Bay Islands and Sunshine Coast using the Moreton Bay coastal VFR route. 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: 152 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace after leaving Archerfield CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBAF YSPT YCDR RIT YNA CORO YGYM GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually using the described landmarks. 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 ARCHERFIELD [YBAF] Takeoff elev : 65 rwy : 10L/28R 10R/28L asphalt rwy: 04L/22R 04R/22L grass TWR/CTAF: 118.1 ATIS: 120.9 BN_APP: 124.7 MOUNT LINDESAY HIGHWAY overfly not above 1500 ft - H-135°. LOGAN MOTORWAY overfly not above 2000 ft - H-135° D-3.8 nm LOGAN RIVER overfly not above 2500 ft - H131° D-3.6 nm LOGAN RESERVE [AU75] T&G (may not appear in all scenery) elev: 62 rwy: 06/24 grass [NOTE: rwy 08/26 has been decommissioned] CTAF: 122.8 ALBERT RIVER overfly not above 3500 ft - H-133° D-5.8 nm (Bearing and distance from Logan River. Position is adjacent to Logan Reserve airfield.) OXENFORD QUARRY overfly not above 3500 ft - H-133° D-9.1 nm SOUTHPORT [YSPT] T&G - H-090° D-4.5 nm elev: 5 rwy: 01/19 grass CTAF: 119.0 (remain on 119.0 until abeam Couran Cove Resort marina and watch for helicopter operations at the resort) ABEAM COURAN COVE RESORT MARINA - enter coastal VFR route on the east coast of South Stradbroke Island not above 3500 ft - H-018° D6.6 nm. Turn landing and taxi lights on. Monitor BN_APP on 124.7 if active. Pilot may "request flight following" from BN_APP if desired - report altitude, position at South Stradbroke Island and intention to transit coastal VFR route northbound to Caloundra. SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - visual along east coast, not above 3500 ft. NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - visual along east coast, not above 3500 ft. MORETON ISLAND - visual along east coast, not above 3500 ft. When crossing the water between Moreton Island and Bribie Island, watch for aircraft approaching Brisbane rwy 19L/R or departing Brisbane rwy 01L/R. BRIBIE ISLAND - visual along east coast. Landing and taxi lights may be turned off. Not above 3500 ft until 22 DME BN VOR (113.2), Not above 4500 ft until 30 DME BN. If flight following was requested, continue monitoring BN_APP until instructed. CALOUNDRA [YCDR] T&G elev: 38 rwy: 05/23 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 125.85 RING TANK [RIT] overfly not above 7500 ft - H-335° D-3.1 nm BRUCE HIGHWAY INTERCHANGE overfly not above 7500 ft - H-293° D-3.1 nm BRUCE HIGHWAY - visual west of the highway not above 7500 ft. YANDINA [YNA] - overfly not above 1500 ft. BRUCE HIGHWAY - visual west of the highway Not above 1500 ft until 12 DME SU VOR (114.2) Not above 2500 ft until 16 DME SU. COOROY [CORO] - visual west of the highway Not above 2500 ft until 16 DME SU. Not above 3500 ft until 20 DME SU. Not above 4500 ft until 25 DME SU. Not above 6500 ft until 30 DME SU. GYMPIE [YGYM] Land - visual along the Bruce Highway. elev: 260 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 03/21 grass CTAF: 126.7 Charts Due to image size limitations, only low resolution charts are included below. High resolution charts are available from these links: Chart 1 - Archerfield to North Stradbroke Island Chart 2 - North Stradbroke Island to Nambour Chart 3 - Nambour to Gympie

Flying over the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay Islands and Logan City using the Moreton Bay coastal VFR route. 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: 148 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Archerfield CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YGYM CORO YNA EMD YLAB YCAB WRM YTGA YBCX YDUN RUIS YHEC PKR YBAF 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 GYMPIE [YGYM] Takeoff elev: 260 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 03/21 grass CTAF: 126.7 COOROY [CORO] - visual west of the Bruce HighwayNot above 6500 ft within 30 DME SU VOR (114.2). Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME SU. Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME SU. Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME SU. YANDINA [YNA] overfly- visual west of the Bruce Highway Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME SU. Not above 1500 ft within 12 DME SU. EWEN MADDOCK DAM [EMD] - overfly not above 7500 ft. LANDSBOROUGH [YLAB] T&G elev: 102 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 131.25 Visual south along the Bruce Highway or railway not above 7500 ft. Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME BN VOR (113.2). Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME BN VOR. CABOOLTURE [YCAB] T&G elev: 40 rwy: 06/24 12/30 grass CTAF: 125.85 Visual east along Bribie Island Road towards Sandstone Point and Bribie Island, not above 2500 ft. WOORIM [WRM] - enter coastal VFR route not above 2500 ft. Turn landing and taxi lights on.Monitor BN_APP on 124.7 if active. Pilot may "request flight following" from BN_APP if desired - report altitude, position overhead Woorim and intention to transit coastal VFR route southbound to Heck Field (and intentions for touch and go at Tangalooma, Boroco and Dunwich). When crossing the water between Bribie Island and Moreton Island, watch for aircraft approaching Brisbane rwy 19L/R or departing Brisbane rwy 01L/R. TANGALOOMA [YTGA] T&G elev: 25 rwy: 17/35 grass CTAF: 119.4 If not making a T&G, remain east of the field and west of Mt Campbell not above 3500 ft. MORETON ISLAND - visual along west coast not above 3500 ft. BAROCO [YBCX] T&G elev: 24 rwy: 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 If not making a T&G, track west of the field along the east coast of Crab Island not above 3500 ft. NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - visual along west coast not above 3500 ft. DUNWICH [YDUN] T&G elev: 250 rwy: 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 If not making a T&G, track along the west coast. NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND - visual along west coast not above 3500 ft. If flight following was requested, continue monitoring BN_APP until instructed. RUSSELL ISLAND [RUIS] overfly not above 3500 ft. HECK FIELD [YHEC] T&G elev: 10 rwy: 10/28 18/36 gravel [twin engine aircraft not permitted] CTAF: 119.0 MACLEAN BRIDGE overfly not above 2500 ft - H-255° D-17.4 nm Visual north along the Mount Lindesay Highway not above 2500 ft. PARK RIDGE WATER TOWER [PKR] overfly at 1500 ft. *** Inbound reporting point *** Call: "[CALLSIGN] 1500 FT PARK RIDGE. [LANDING INTENTIONS]". (If Archerfield TWR is active, also acknowledge ATIS identifier.) LOGAN MOTORWAY overfly - H-337° D-2.1 nm *** Inbound reporting point *** Call: "[CALLSIGN] CROSSING LOGAN MOTORWAY". If Archerfield TWR is active, do not proceed into Archerfield CTR until given circuit instructions. ARCHERFIELD [YBAF] Land - H-337° D-4.4 nmelev : 65rwy : 10L/28R 10R/28L asphaltrwy: 04L/22R 04R/22L grassTWR/CTAF: 118.1ATIS: 120.9BN_APP: 124.7 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 : 98 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172, Piper Arrow or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. FSCopilot/FSInn 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. Swift Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>". For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr". Altitude : Below Sunshine Coast CTA Steps until entry is required to land Flightplan File as : YKRY YNAN YWSG YSMS YLAB EMD YBSU 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. NOTE : Following the GPS flighplan will result in pilots entering restricted airspace. Allowances will be required to avoid entering restricted airspace. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D Flukey's OZx YBSU Sunshine Coast Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane SUNSHINE COAST (formerly MAROOCHYDORE YBMC) VFR PROCEDURES Sunshine Coast is a class C civil and general aviation aerodrome and is located in close proximity to high terrain in the west. CASA's "On Track" resource provided clear and concise guidance to pilot however it is not available whilst it undergoes an overdue revision. As an alternative resource the accompanying video is available on youtube via this link and is highly recommended as a means of becoming familiar with VFR procedures in and around Sunshine Coast. For this flight, take particular note for arrivals from the south west via Ewan Maddock Dam and Nambour Flight Details * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" KINGAROY [YKRY] Takeoff elev : 1492 rwy : 05/23 grass rwy : 16/34ns asphalt CTAF : 127.45 (FSINN 126.70) NANANGO [YNAN] T&G - H-118° D-10 elev : 1194 rwy : 05/23 dirt CTAF : 131.25 WATTS BRIDGE [YWSG] T&G - H-124° D-35 elev : 298 rwy : 03/21 12/30 grass CTAF : 127.30 SOMMERSET DAM T&G - H-090° D-8 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 452 rwy : 01/19 grass CTAF : 131.25 LANDSBOROUGH [YLAB] T&G - H-040° D-26 elev : 102 rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 131.25 EWAN MADDOCK DAM [EMD] Overfly - H-020° D-3 INBOUND REPORTING POINT is ATC is active Sunshine coast - Direct to YBSU will be provided unless airspace is busy otherwise expect entry via NAMBOUR SUNSHINE COAST [YBSU] Land - H-067° D-7 elev : 15 rwy : 12/30 18/36ns asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.40 (FSINN 131.25) VOR/DME : SU SUNSHINE COAST 114.20 NDB : SU SUNSHINE COAST 380.0 WAN Chart Sunshine Coast VTC

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 110 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172, Piper Arrow or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. FSCopilot/FSInn 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. Swift Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>". For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr". Altitude : Below Sunshine Coast CTA Steps until entry is required to land Flightplan File as : YKRY YWND GGN YGYM KINMOND YNSH NOSA YBSU 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. NOTE : Following the GPS flighplan will result in pilots entering restricted airspace. Allowances will be required to avoid entering restricted airspace. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D Flukey's OZx YBSU Sunshine Coast Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane SUNSHINE COAST (formerly MAROOCHYDORE YBMC) VFR PROCEDURES Sunshine Coast is a class C civil and general aviation aerodrome and is located in close proximity to high terrain in the west. CASA's "On Track" resource provided clear and concise guidance to pilot however it is not available whilst it undergoes an overdue revision. As an alternative resource the accompanying video is available on youtube via this link and is highly recommended as a means of becoming familiar with VFR procedures in and around Sunshine Coast. For this flight, take particular note for arrivals from the north via Noosa Heads Flight Details * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" KINGAROY [YKRY] Takeoff elev : 1492 rwy : 05/23 grass rwy : 16/34ns asphalt CTAF : 127.45 (FSINN 126.70) WONDAI [YWND] T&G - H-341° D-18 elev : 1050 rwy : 18/36 grass CTAF : 126.70 GALLANGOWAN [GGN] Overfly - H-100° D-27 GYMPIE [YGYM] T&G - H-055° D-22 elev : 259 rwy : 14/32 bitumen rwy : 03/21 grass CTAF : 126.70 KINMOND CREEK ROAD T&G - H-073° D-12 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 100 rwy : 05/23 clay CTAF : 131.25 NOOSA HEADS [YNSH] T&G - H-132° D-12 elev : 3 rwy : 11/29 dirt CTAF : 126.70 NOOSA HEADS [NOSA] Overfly - H-034° D-4 INBOUND REPORTING POINT is ATC if active Sunshine coast - Direct to YBSU will be provided with a requirement to remain over water. SUNSHINE COAST [YBSU] Land - visual remain over water D-14 elev : 15 rwy : 12/30 18/36ns asphalt CTAF/TWR : 124.40 (FSINN 131.25) VOR/DME : SU SUNSHINE COAST 114.20 NDB : SU SUNSHINE COAST 380.0 WAN Chart Sunshine Coast VTC

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance :90 nm Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins Aircraft :Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 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. Altitude : As permitted by Sunshine Coast class C steps upto 9500 Flightplan File as : YHBA YMYB YGYM CORO YBSU GPS Flightplan is available for FSX, FS9 and X-Plan 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 recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia FTX Hervey Bay ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery FSX/P3D Sunshine Coast - Robert Fluke SUNSHINE COAST (formerly MAROOCHYDORE YBMC) VFR PROCEDURES Sunshine Coast is a class C civil and general aviation aerodrome and is located in close proximity to high terrain. An excellent source of information for Sunshine Coast VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in CASA's "Ontrack" Online Reference Resource. Pilots unfamiliar with Sunshine Coast Operations are encouraged to visit the site and review available information (video is very informative) prior to operating within Sunshine Coast airspace. In particular, review Inbound from the north west - NOTE during high traffic expect to be redirected YARINDA arrival (see Inbound from the west) Inbound from the west Flight Details HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Takeoff elev : 60' rwy : 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 126.55 MARYBOROUGH [YMYB] T&G - H-206° D-15 elev : 38' rwy : 17/35 asphalt rwy : 12/30 grass CTAF : 126.55 GOOMBOORIAN Fullstop - H-164° D-34 elev : 100' rwy : 29 Land / 11 Takeoff - grass CTAF : 131.25 GYMPIE [YGYM] T&G - H-186° D-13 elev : 260' rwy : 14/32 sealed rwy 03/21 unsealed CTAF : 126.70 COOROY [CORO] Overfly - H-115° D-14 INBOUND Reporting Point - If ATC active make inbound call. SUNSHINE COAST [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] COOROY 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND ATC may have to redirect your aircraft via the WEST entry via YANDINA if commercial traffic is present EUMUNDI [EMI] Overfly only if ATC has cleared direct to YBSU - H-138° D-5 - **** IF ATC ACTIVE - DO NOT PROCEED BEYOND UNLESS ATC HAS CLEARED ENTRY OR PROVIDED JOIN INSTRUCTIONS MAROOCHYDORE/SUNSHINE COAST [YBSU] Land - H-125° D-11 elev : 15' rwy : 18/26 12/30 asphalt TWR/CTAF : 124.40 VOR/DME : SU 114.20 NDB : SU 380.0 Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast WAN Sunshine Coast VFR Arrival VTC

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance :82 nm Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins Aircraft :Single engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 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. Altitude : As permitted by Sunshine Coast class C steps upto 9500 Flightplan File as : YBSU YNSH YCXA YRBB YEUG YHBA GPS Flightplan is available for FSX, FS9 and X-Plan 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 recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia FTX Hervey Bay ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery FSX/P3D Sunshine Coast - Robert Fluke SUNSHINE COAST (formerly MAROOCHYDORE YBMC) VFR PROCEDURES Sunshine Coast is a class C civil and general aviation aerodrome and is located in close proximity to high terrain. An excellent source of information for Sunshine Coast VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in CASA's "Ontrack" Online Reference Resource. Pilots unfamiliar with Sunshine Coast Operations are encouraged to visit the site and review available information (video is very informative) prior to operating within Sunshine Coast airspace. In particular, review Outbound to the north (via the coast) - NOTE during high traffic expect departure north inland tracking west of Sunshine Motorway Flight Details MAROOCHYDORE/SUNSHINE COAST [YBSU] Takeoff elev : 15' rwy : 18/26 12/30 asphalt TWR/CTAF : 124.40 VOR/DME : SU 114.20 NDB : SU 380.0 NOOSA HEADS [YNSH] T&G - H-341° D-11 elev : 3' rwy : 11/29 unsealed CTAF : 126.70 TEEWAH T&G - H-340° D-7 elev : 15' rwy : 16/34 04/22 dirt CTAF : 131.25 COOLOOLA COVE AIRPARK [YCXA] T&G - H-343° D-21 elev : 30' rwy : 16/34ns * ns - non-standard right circuits CTAF : 126.70 RAINBOW BEACH [YRBB] T&G - H-015° D-8 elev : 32' rwy : 16/34 dirt CTAF : 131.25 EURONG [YEUG] T&G - H-355° D-15 elev : 5' rwy : 02/20 CTAF : 131.25 KINGFISHER BAY SOUTH T&G - H-317° D-10 elev : 10' rwy : 13/31 CTAF : 131.25 HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Land - H-312° D-10 elev : 60' rwy : 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 126.55 Sunshine Coast Departure VTC Hervey Bay inbound WAN