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Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 120 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Altitude : Upto A9500 Flightplan File as : YMTO YMUA YBUD YCDS YPAC YHBA 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 MONTO [YMTO] Takeoff elev : 757 rwy : 16/34 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 MONDURAN [YMUA] T&G - H-080° D-44 elev : 159 rwy : 02/20 grass CTAF : 122.80 BUNDABERG [YBUD] T&G - H-084° D-22 elev : 107 rwy : 14/32 asphalt rwy : 07/25 clay CTAF : 126.90 NDB : BUD BUNDABERG 302.0 CHILDERS [YCDS] T&G - H-167° D-21 elev : 157 rwy : 10/28 dirt CTAF : 122.80 PACIFIC HAVEN [YPAC] T&G - H-076° D-11 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 16 rwy : 2/20 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Land - H-095° D-19 elev : 60 rwy : 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 126.55 Area 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 : 138 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Altitude : Upto A9500 Flightplan File as : YHBA GOODWIN DUNDATHU YMYB YBIN YGAY YMDA YESD YMTO 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 HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Takeoff elev : 60 rwy : 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 126.55 GOODWIN FIELD T&G - H-213° D-5 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 3 rwy : 09/27 18/36 grass CTAF : 122.80 DUNDATHU T&G - H-209° D-7 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 04/22 grass CTAF : 122.80 MARYBOROUGH [YMYB] T&G - H-192° D-3 elev : 38 rwy : 17/35 asphalt rwy : 12/30 grass CTAF : 126.55 BIGGENDON [YBIN] T&G - H-258° D-36 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 388 rwy : 4/22 grass CTAF : 122.80 GAYNDAH [YGAY] T&G - H-245° D-24 elev : 372 rwy : 06/24 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 MUNDUBBERA [YMDA] T&G - H-263° D-17 elev : 400 rwy : 17/35 dirt CTAF : 126.70 EIDSVOLD [YESD] T&G - H-311° D-18 elev : 869 rwy : 16/34 dirt CTAF : 126.70 MONTO [YMTO] Land - H-348° D-29 elev : 757 rwy : 16/34 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 Area 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 :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

Event Details This week we visit a variety of airfields to practice circuit joins. The flight is best flown "PURSUIT STYLE" allowing a number of participating pilots to act as leading aircraft when joining an airport's circuit. Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 102 nm Est Flight Time : approx 90 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 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 : YGYM YCXA YRBB YEUG YORC YHBA 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. Joining the Circuit Source : CASA Executing a touch and go Team Pursuit Style Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia ORBX Hervey Bay ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details NOTE - Left circuits can be assumed except when the runway designation is accompanied with 'ns' indicating a non-standard right circuit. GYMPIE [YGYM] Takeoff elev : 259 rwy : 14/32 bitumen rwy : 03/21 grass CTAF : 126.70 KINMOND CREEK ROAD T&G - H-073° D-12.2 nm elev : 100 rwy : 05/23 clay CTAF : 131.25 COOLOOLA COVE [YCXA] T&G - H-003° D-17.7 nm elev : 30 rwy : 16/34 clay CTAF : 126.70 RAINBOW BEACH [YRBB] T&G - H-015° D-8.1 nm elev : 32 rwy : 16/34 dirt CTAF : 131.25 EURONG [YEUG] T&G - H-355° D-15.4 nm elev : 5 rwy : 02/20 sand CTAF : 131.25 TOBY'S GAP T&G - H-277° D-1.7 nm elev : 223 rwy : 14/32 sand CTAF : 131.25 KINGFISHER BAY SOUTH T&G - H-324° D-8.9 nm elev : 16 rwy : 13/31 gravel CTAF : 131.25 KINGFISHER BAY RESORT T&G - H-017° D-8.3 nm elev : 26 rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 131.25 ORCHID BEACH [YORC] T&G - H-021° D-26.1 nm elev : 63 rwy : 13/31 grass CTAF : 131.25 HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Land - H-217° D-32 nm elev : 60 rwy : 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 126.55 Chart

Event Details This week we visit a variety of airfields to practice circuit joins. The flight is best flown "PURSUIT STYLE" allowing a number of participating pilots to act as leading aircraft when joining an airport's circuit. Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 102 nm Est Flight Time : approx 90 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 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 : 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. Joining the Circuit Source : CASA Executing a touch and go Team Pursuit Style Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia ORBX Hervey Bay ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details NOTE - Left circuits can be assumed except when the runway designation is accompanied with 'ns' indicating a non-standard right circuit. HERVEY BAY [YHBA] Takeoff elev : 60 rwy : 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 126.55 KINGFISHER BAY RESORT T&G - H-084° D-10.1 nm elev : 26 rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 131.25 KINGFISHER BAY SOUTH T&G - H-197° D-8.3 nm elev : 16 rwy : 13/31 gravel CTAF : 131.25 GOODWIN FIELD T&G - H-285° D-10.7 nm elev : 3 rwy : 09/27 18/36 grass CTAF : 131.25 DUNDROWAN T&G - H-306° D-6.9 nm elev : 12 rwy : 07/25 11/29 grass CTAF : 131.25 DUNDATHU T&G - H-167° D-10.1 nm elev : 10 rwy : 15/33 04/22 grass CTAF : 131.25 MARYBOROUGH [YMYB] T&G - H-192° D-3.4 nm elev : 38 rwy : 17/35 asphalt rwy : 12/30 grass CTAF : 126.55 MARYBOROUGH SOUTHWEST T&G - H-196° D-8.6 nm elev : 36 rwy : 04/22 grass CTAF : 131.25 BERENDORFF RD T&G - H-193° D-11.5 nm elev : 682 rwy : 06/24ns dirt CTAF : 131.25 BAUPLE T&G - H-142° D-1.6 nm elev : 715 rwy : 06ns/24 clay CTAF : 131.25 MT KANIGAN T&G - H-145° D-4.2 nm elev : 325 rwy : 18/36 grass CTAF : 131.25 GOOMBOORIAN T&G - H-129° D-13.8 nm elev : 260 rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 131.25 GYMPIE [YGYM] Land - H-186° D-12.9 nm elev : 259 rwy : 14/32 bitumen rwy : 03/21 grass CTAF : 126.70 Chart