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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: 128 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YGDI YILW URAR YGRO YWCK YTLI YCMB WYR YTWB 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 (this includes Gore/Rooaroo and Cambooya which are not in default X-Plane). Flight details GOONDIWINDI [YGDI] Takeoffelev: 714 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/30 clay CTAF: 126.7 INGLEWOOD [YILW] T&G - visual along the Cunningham Highwayelev: 933 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 123.9 YURARABA [URAR] overfly - visual along the Cunningham Highway GORE/ROOAROO [YGRO] T&G - visual along the Cunningham Highwayelev: 1450 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 KARARA overfly - visual along the Cunningham Highway WARWICK [YWCK] T&G - visual along the Cunningham Highwayelev: 1527 rwy: 09/27 asphalt (parallel grass strips for gliders only) CTAF: 127.85 TALGAI [YTLI] T&G - visual along the railwayelev: 1533 rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 127.85 CLIFTON TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the railway CAMBOOYA [YCMB] T&G - visual along the railwayelev: 1617 rwy: 10/28 grass CTAF: 127.65 WYREEMA [WYR] overfly - visual along the railway TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Land - visual along the railwayelev: 1236 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 06/24 grass CTAF: 127.65 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: 128 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Oakey CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YTWB JDN BWV YDAY YMTU YGDI 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 TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Land - visual along the railwayelev: 1236 rwy: 11/29 asphalt rwy: 06/24 grass CTAF: 127.65 Tune DME to Oakey VOR/DME (OK 112.9) CHARLTON TRUCKSTOP overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Warrego Highway The Warrego VFR route is through restricted military airspace. If Oakey ATC is active, contact Oakey TWR (120.1) or Oakey APP (125.4) for clearance. If Oakey ATC is not active, broadcast intentions to transit the Warrago VFR route on CTAF 127.65. Not above 2500 ft within 5 DME OK. Remain south of the Warrego Highway. Not above 6500 ft within 23 DME OK. JONDARYAN [JDN] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Warrego Highway BOWENVILLE [BWV] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Warrago Highway Not above 8500 ft beyond 23 DME OK. DALBY [YDAY] T&G - visual along the Warrego Highway or railwayelev: 1137 rwy: 13/31 asphalt rwy: 04/22 gravel CTAF: 126.7 MOONIE-TUNGAMAH STATION [YMTU] T&G - visual along the Moonie Highwayelev: 991 rwy: 02/20 dirt CTAF: 126.7 GOONDIWINDI [YGDI] Land - visual along the Moonie Highway and Leichardt Highwayelev: 714 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/30 clay CTAF: 126.7 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 : 95 nm Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Altitude : Up to 8500. Caution Oakey Restricted Airspace. Flightplan File as : YCCA YLYD YJBR YDAY YMCF YTWB GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Communications 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. 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 CHINCHILLA [YCCA] Takeoff elev : 1030 rwy : 03/21 clay rwy : 14/32 asphalt CTAF : 126.35 LYNDLEY [YLYD] T&G - H-086° D-33 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 1286 rwy : 6/24 dirt CTAF : 127.65 JIMBOUR [YJBR] T&G - H-167° D-8 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 1240 rwy : 8/26 asphalt rwy : 16/34 dirt CTAF : 127.65 DALBY [YDAY] T&G - H-161° D-12 elev : 1137 rwy : 04/22 13/31 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 MCCAFFREY FIELD [YMCF] T&G - H-120° D-18 elev : 1210 rwy : 12/30 grass CTAF : 127.65 TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Land - Visual remain clr Oakey CTR > 5 DME OK 112.90 D-24 elev : 2086 rwy : 06/24 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 127.65 WAN Chart Brisbane VNC

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 75 mins Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Altitude : Up to 8500. Caution Oakey Restricted Airspace. Flightplan File as : YTWB YBWW YCLS YKUP YTAA YCCA GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Communications 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. 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 YBWW Brisbane West Wellcamp 1.1.A Flight Details TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Takeoff elev : 2086 rwy : 06/24 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 127.65 BRISBANE WEST WELLCAMP [YBWW] T&G - H-247° D-6 elev : 1509 rwy : 12ns/30 asphalt CTAF : 127.65 COLONSAY [YCLS] T&G - H-272° D-22 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 1176 rwy : 9/27 dirt CTAF : 127.65 KUPUNN [YKUP] T&G - H-309° D-23 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 1089 rwy : 10/28 asphalt CTAF : 127.65 TARA [YTAA] T&G - H-262° D-34 elev : 1400 rwy : 17/35 sealed CTAF : 126.70 CHINCHILLA [YCCA] Land - H-007° D-25 elev : 1030 rwy : 03/21 clay rwy : 14/32 asphalt CTAF : 126.35 Brisbane VNC 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 : 102.6 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft with short field capability such as Orion Maule, Pilatus PC-6 Porter or similar capable of 105 to 135 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 Flightplan File as : YDAY YMCF YBWW YTWB YWCK 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. 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 YBWW - Brisbanej West Wellcamp by Robert Fluke ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details DALBY [YDAY] Takeoff elev : 1135 rwy : 04/22 13/31 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 MCCAFFREY FIELD [YMCF] T&G - H-120° D-17.5 nm elev : 1460 rwy : 12/30 grass CTAF : 122.80 HUTCHIE'S PLACE Stop & Go - H-170° D-12.6 nm elev : 1578 rwy : 07/25 grass CTAF : 131.25 BRISBANE WEST WELLCAMP [YBWW] T&G - H-081° D-15 nm elev : 1509 rwy : 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 127.65 TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] T&G - H-067° D-6.4 nm elev : 2086 rwy : 06/24 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 127.65 HEILDON T&G - H-084° D-9.5 nm elev : 886 rwy : 09/27 grass CTAF : 131.25 ALLORA FARM T&G - H-172° D-28.7 nm elev : 1500 rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 131.25 ALLORA T&G - H-249° D-7.2 nm elev : 1520 rwy : 07/25 grass CTAF : 131.25 WARWICK [YWCK] Land - H-162° D-5.7 nm elev : 1526 rwy : 09/27 asphalt CTAF : 127.85 Chart