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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. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 174 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Vintage aircraft, warbird or GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. This flight would particularly suit a DC-3. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YSHL MSV YGLB GUNN YHAE YTEM 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 SHELLHARBOUR [YSHL] Takeoff Note: Shellharbour may be in older navigation databases as YWOL Wollongongelev: 31 rwy: 08/26 16/34 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 26 and 34] CTAF: 127.3 Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1) If RWY 26 is in use, a RH circuit is recommended to gain altitude prior to crossing the Illawarra Range. Not above 7500 ft within 45 DME SY. Not above 8500 ft beyond 45 DME SY. ROBERTSON TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Illawarra Highway MOSS VALE [MSV] overfly - visual along the Illawarra Highway MARULAN TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Hume Highway GOULBURN [YGLB] T&G - visual along the Hume Highwayelev: 2141 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass/clay CTAF: 127.15 Tune DME to Canberra VOR/DME (CB 116.7) Not above 6500 ft within 30 DME DB. GUNNING [GUNN] overfly - visual along the Hume Highway YASS INTERCHANGE overfly - visual along the Hume Highway Not above 8500 ft beyond 30 DME CB. BOWNING TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Hume Highway BINALONG TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Hume Highway and Burley Griffin Way HARDEN [YHAE] T&G - visual along the Burley Griffin Wayelev: 1444 rwy: 08/27 gravel CTAF: 126.7 WALLANDBEEN TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Burley Griffin Way STOCKINBINGAL TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Burley Griffin Way TEMORA GOLF COURSE overfly - visual along the Burley Griffin Way TEMORA [YTEM] Land - visual along the railwayelev: 921 rwy: 05/23 18/36 asphalt rwy: 09/27 gravel CTAF: 126.15 Charts

We're off to Wings Over Illawarra! 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: 169 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Vintage aircraft, warbird or GA aircraft capable of 140 kias. This flight would particularly suit a DC-3. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 4500 ft. Flight plan File as: YTEM YYNG YCRL YSHL 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 TEMORA [YTEM] Takeoffelev: 921 rwy: 05/23 18/36 asphalt rwy: 09/27 gravel CTAF: 126.15 MILVALE TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along Millvale Road YOUNG [YYNG] T&G - visual along the Millvale Roadelev: 1267 rwy: 01/19 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 BOOROWA TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along Murringo Road NARRAWA TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along Rugby Road YURARABA [URAR] overfly - visual along the Narrawa Road CROOKWELL [YCRL] T&G - visual along the Cunningham Highwayelev: 2953 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 126.7 TARLO GAP overfly - visual along the Tarlo River MARULAN SUBSTATION overfly - visual along the Wollondilly River HODDES CROSS ROADS overfly - visual along Canyonleigh Road MOSS VALE GOLF COURSE overfly - visual along the Illawarra Highway ROBERTSON TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Illawarra Highway SHELLHARBOUR [YSHL] Land - visual along Illawarra Highway Note: Shellharbour may be in older navigation databases as YWOL Wollongongelev: 31 rwy: 08/26 16/34 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 26 and 34] CTAF: 127.3 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 : 228 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : WWII military fighter aircraft such as P51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire or similar capable of 190 to 250 kias Altitude : Upto A9500 Flightplan File as : YSRI BRY YSCN YWOL YGLB GUNN ASST YCTM YTEM GPS Flightplan is available for FSX, P3D, FS2020 as a 'pln' file and X-Plane as an 'fms' file. The original Plan-G flightplan is also included for those that find this useful. These are 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 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. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details RICHMOND MILITARY [YSRI] Takeoff elev : 67 rwy : 10/28 asphalt CTAF : 135.50 TACAN : RIC RICHMOND 110.70 NDB : RIC RICHMOND 347.0 BRINGELLY [BRY] Overfly - H-175° D-21 *INBOUND REPORTING POINT for CAMDEN if TWR active : CAMDEN TOWER, [CALLSIGN][AIRCRAFT TYPE] BRINGELLY 1700 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND TOUCH AND GO DEPARTURE SOUTH CAMDEN [YSCN] T&G - H-186° D-6 elev : 230 rwy : 06/24 asphalt rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 120.10 WOLLONGONG [YWOL] T&G - H-158° D-32 elev : 31 rwy : 08/26ns 16/34ns asphalt * ns : non-standard right circuit CTAF : 127.30 NDB : WOL WOLLONGONG 239.0 GOULBURN [YGLB] T&G - H-241° D-55 elev : 2141 rwy : 04/22 asphalt rwy : 08/26 grass CTAF : 127.15 NDB : GLB GOULBURN 407.0 GUNNING [GUNN] Overfly - H-262° D-23 YASS TOWNSHIP [ASST] Overfly - H-244° D-18 COOTAMUNDRA [YCTM] T&G - H-274° D-46 elev : 1110 rwy : 16/34 asphalt rwy : 10/28 clay CTAF : 126.70 TEMORA [YTEM] Land - H-283° D-28 elev : 921 rwy : 09/27 18/36 05/23 asphalt CTAF : 126.15 Visual Terminal Chart WAN 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 : 183 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : WWII military multi-engine bomber/attack aircraft such as Beaufighter, Mosquito or similar capable of 160 to 200 kias. Altitude : Upto A9500 Flightplan File as : YTEM YYNG YCWR YBTH KRMD YSRI GPS Flightplan is available for FSX, P3D, FS2020 as a 'pln' file and X-Plane as an 'fms' file. The original Plan-G flightplan is also included for those that find this useful. These are 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 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. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details TEMORA [YTEM] Takeoff elev : 921 rwy : 09/27 18/36 05/23 asphalt CTAF : 126.15 YOUNG [YYNG] T&G - H-064° D-38 elev : 1267 rwy : 01/19 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 COWRA [YCWR] T&G - H-027° D-31 elev : 973 rwy : 15/33 asphalt rwy : 03/21 grass CTAF : 126.70 NDB : CWR COWRA 299.0 BATHURST [YBTH] T&G - H-051° D-57 elev : 2435 rwy : 17/35ns asphalt rwy : 08/26 gravel CTAF : 127.35 NDB : BTH BATHURST 383.0 KURMOND [KRMD] Overfly - H-088° D-53 RICHMOND MILITARY [YSRI] Land - H-112° D-5 elev : 67 rwy : 10/28 asphalt CTAF : 135.50 TACAN : RIC RICHMOND 110.70 NDB : RIC RICHMOND 347.0 WAN 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 : 244 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine Vintage Military aircraft such as North American P-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, DeHavilland Mosquito or similar capable of 200 to 240 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. 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. Altitude : Not above FL125 and remaining clear of Albury CTA until cleared to enter Flightplan File as : YMES YBNS YHOT DSS YMAY WAM YSWG YTEM 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 Robert Graham Scenery - RAAF East Sale Albury-Wodonga (YMAY) enhancement by Jeff Crisdale ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details EAST SALE [YMES] Takeoff elev : 23 rwy : 09/27ns 04ns/22 asphalt CTAF : 118.30 NDB : ESL EAST SALE 350.0 TACAN : ESL EAST SALE 113.50 BAIRNSDALE [YBNS] T&G - H-044° D-23.5 nm elev : 165 rwy : 13/31 sealed rwy : 04/22 gravel CTAF : 126.70 MOUNT HOTHAM [YHOT] T&G - H-334° D-51.6 nm elev : 4260 rwy : 11/29ns asphalt CTAF : 126.75 DEDERANG SUBSTATION [DSS] Overfly - H-323° D-39.4 nm IF ALBURY TOWER ACTIVE MAKE INBOUND CALL and remain clear of CTA until advised ALBURY [YMAY] T&G - H-344° D-23.3 nm elev : 539 rwy : 07ns/25 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 123.25 (FSINN 124.20) VOR/DME : AY ALBURY 115.60 WOOMARGAMA [WAM] Overfly - H-033° D-19.9 nm WAGGA WAGGA [YSWG] T&G - H-002° D-41.5 nm elev : 724 rwy : 12/30 05/23 asphalt CTAF : 126.95 VOR/DME : WG WAGGA WAGGA 115.00 NDB : WG WAGGA WAGGA 221.0 TEMORA [YTEM] Land - H-338° D-44.7 nm elev : 921 rwy : 09/27 18/36 05/23 asphalt CTAF : 126.15 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 : 248 nm Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine Vintage Military aircraft such as North American P-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, DeHavilland Mosquito or similar capable of 200 to 240 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. 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. Altitude : Not above FL125 and remaining clear high terrain in and around Mount Hotham Flightplan File as : YTEM YCTM YTMU YCRG YHOT YMES 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 Robert Graham Scenery - RAAF East Sale ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details TEMORA [YTEM] Takeoff elev : 921 rwy : 09/27 18/36 05/23 asphalt CTAF : 126.15 COOTAMUNDRA [YCTM] T&G - H-105° D-28.3 nm elev : 1110 rwy : 16/34 asphalt rwy : 10/28 clay CTAF : 126.70 TUMUT [YTMU] T&G - H-153° D-39.7 nm elev : 863 rwy : 17/35 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 CORRYONG [YCRG] T&G - H-185° D-57.8 nm elev : 963 rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 MOUNT HOTHAM [YHOT] T&G - H-195° D-58.4 nm elev : 4260 rwy : 11/29ns asphalt CTAF : 126.75 EAST SALE [YMES] Land - H-176° D-63.6 nm elev : 23 rwy : 09/27ns 04ns/22 asphalt CTAF : 118.30 NDB : ESL EAST SALE 350.0 TACAN : ESL EAST SALE 113.50 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 : 200 nm Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 150 to 175 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. 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. Altitude : Once clear of Canberra Control Zone, remain below the class C steps and not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YSCB MMM ASST COOTAMUNDR YCTM YTEM YWWL YGTH 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 have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques. Recommended Scenery ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details Navigation VOR/DME WG Wagga - 115.00 CANBERRA [YSCB] Takeoff elev : 1886 rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt CTAF : 118.70 NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0 VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70 MURRUMBATEMAN [MMM] Overfly - H-325° D-21.8 nm pos : CB R-323° D-20 YASS TOWNSHIP [ASST] Overfly - H-312° D-9 nm pos : CB R-320° D-29.5 HILLBANK FARM T&G - H-282° D-39.3 nm pos : CB R-298° D-65 WG R-034° D-49.5 elev : 1520 rwy : 14/32 dirt CTAF : 131.25 COOTAMUNDRA [YCTM] T&G - H-241° D-8.4 nm pos : CB R-292° D-69.5 WG R-028° D-42.0 elev : 1110 rwy : 10/28 16/34 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 TEMORA [YTEM] T&G - H-283° D-28.3 nm pos : CB R-289° D-97.5 WG R-351° D-44.5 elev : 921 rwy : 09/27 18/36 05/23 asphalt CTAF : 126.15 WEST WYALONG [YWWL] T&G - H-320° D-33.1 nm pos : CB R-297° D-127.5 WG R-337° D-75.0 elev : 859 rwy : 04/22 09/27 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 GRIFFITH [YGTH] Land - H-240° D-58.9 nm elev : 439 rwy : 18/36 06/24 asphalt CTAF : 126.55 NDB : GTH GRIFFITH 305.0 VTC Chart WAN Chart