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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: 174 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 to 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Alice Springs CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YYND YMNN YNPB YALR YBSP BSP YBAS GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area may 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. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery is available here. Flight details YUENDUMU [YYND] Takeoff elev: 2205 rwy: 12/30 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MOUNT DENISON [YMNN] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm elev: 2145 rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 126.7 YUELAMU [AU06] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm elev: 2220 rwy: 12/30 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NAPPERBY [YNPB] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm elev: 2125 rwy: 12/30 dirt CTAF: 126.7 AILERON [YALR] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm elev: 2158 rwy: 15/33 dirt CTAF: 122.8 Tune DME to Alice Springs VOR/DME (AS 115.9) Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME AS. Not above 4500 ft within 22 DME AS. BOND SPRINGS [YBSP] T&G - H-308° D-12.3 nm - visual along the Stuart Highway elev: 2395 rwy: 02/20 12/30 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BOND SPRINGS [BSP] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual east of the Stuart Highway ** Inbound reporting point** Not above 3500 ft within 15 DME AS. ALICE SPRINGS [YBAS] Land elev: 1789 rwy: 12/30 17/35 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.3 VOR/DME: AS 115.9 NDB: AS 335 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: 167 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 Alice Springs CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBAS AS SSG KNO YABU YMPK YNWT YMWE YYND GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along Tanami Road. 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 ALICE SPRINGS [YBAS] Takeoff elev: 1789 rwy: 12/30 17/35 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.3 VOR/DME: AS 115.9 NDB: AS 335 SIMPSONS GAP [SSG] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-303° D-11.2 DME from AS VOR ABEAM KUNOTH [KNO] overfly not above 6500 ft - H-308° D-12.3 nm Not above 6500 ft until 35 DME AS, then not above FL115. AMBURLA HOMESTEAD [YABU] T&G - H-296° D-24 nm elev: 2063 rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 120.5 MILTON PARK [YMPK] T&G - H-259° D-9.3 nm elev: 2080 rwy: 11/29 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NARWIETOOMA [YNWT] T&G - H-287° D-22 nm elev: 1916 rwy: 07/25 10/28 13/31 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.7 TILMOUTH [AU20] T&G - H-353° D-25 nm elev: 1875 rwy: 12/30 dirt CTAF: 122.8 MOUNT WEDGE [YMWE] T&G - H-267° D-25 nm elev: 1854 rwy: 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.7 YUENDUMU [YYND] Land - H-321° D-36 nm elev: 2205 rwy: 12/30 asphalt 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 : 170 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron Air or similar capable of 145 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 : Remain below Alice Springs Class C steps not above FL125 until cleared to enter Alice Springs control zone Flightplan File as : YYND YMNA LARAMBA TILMOUTH KNO YBAS 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 ORBX Alice Springs [YBAS] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details YUENDUMU [YYND] Takeoff elev : 2204 rwy : 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 YUALAMU (MT ALLEN) [YMNA] T&G - H-087° D-22.2 nm elev : 2287 rwy : 17/35 dirt CTAF : 131.25 LARAMBA T&G - H-112° D-36 nm elev : 2140 rwy : 12/30 dirt CTAF : 131.25 TILMOUTH WELL T&G - H-202° D-19 nm elev : 1877 rwy : 12/30 dirt CTAF : 131.25 ABEAM KUNOTH [KNO] Overfly - H-126° D-68 nm ALICE SPRINGS [YBAS] Land - H-124° D-25 nm elev : 1789 rwy : 17/35 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 118.30 VOR/DME : AS ALICE SPRINGS 115.90 NDB : AS ALICE SPRINGS 335.0 Yuendumu to Alice Springs WAN Alice Springs VTC

Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 235 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as PC-12, Beechcraft King Air or similar capable of 185 to 225 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 Alice Springs Class C remain below the steps not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YBAS YHMB YHAA YPAY YLBG YYND 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 ORBX Alice Springs [YBAS] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details ALICE SPRINGS [YBAS] Takeoff elev : 1789 rwy : 17/35 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 118.30 VOR/DME : AS ALICE SPRINGS 115.90 NDB : AS ALICE SPRINGS 335.0 Note : Pilots can choose to depart Alice Springs via either VFR Route 8 or VFR Route 9 at their discretion. Advice ATC of the desired departure if ATC is active. HERMANNSBURG [YHMB] T&G - H-258° D-60.6 nm elev : 1945 rwy : 11/29 gravel CTAF : 126.70 HAAST'S BLUFF [YHAA] T&G - H-293° D-59.7 nm elev : 2969 rwy : 12/30 dirt CTAF : 126.70 PAPUNYA [YPAY] T&G - H-010° D-13 nm elev : 2035 rwy : 13/31 dirt CTAF : 126.70 MT LIEBIG [YLBG] T&G - H-265° D-35.7 nm elev : 2067 rwy : 08/26 dirt CTAF : 131.25 YUENDUMU [YYND] Land - H-022° D-66 nm elev : 2204 rwy : 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 Alice Springs VTC Alice Springs to Yuendumu WAN