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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: 166 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 140 to 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace after leaving Moorabbin CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YMMB CARR YSLC YBRS YTQY YAPO YPBH YWBL GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually using the described landmarks and particularly along the coast. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation and includes prominent landmarks and points of interest along the route. 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 MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff elev: 55 rwy: 04/22 13L/31R 13R/31L 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 NDB: MB 398 CARRUM [CARR] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-160° D-6 nm ST LEONARDS [YSLE] T&G - H-243° D-21 nm elev: 53 rwy: 01/19 11/29 grass CTAF: 126.7 SWAN BAY JETTY overly not above FL125 - H-194° D-3,1 nm QUEENSCLIFF LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above FL125 - H-162° D-2.8 nm POINT LONSDALE LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above FL125 - H-231° D-2.4 nm BARWON HEADS [YBRS] T&G - H-272° D-9 nm (remain below 1500 ft or outside Avalon class E airspace) elev: 50 rwy: 18/36 asphalt rwy: 09/27 grass CTAF: 119.0 TORQUAY [YTQY] T&G - H-218° D-3.8 nm elev: 30 rwy: 09/27 13/31 18/36 grass CTAF: 119.0 Visual along the coast, not above FL125 APOLLO BAY [YAPO] T&G elev: 53 rwy: 09/27 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Visual along the coast, not above FL125 PETERBOROUGH [YPBH] T&G elev: 104 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 127.1 WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Land - H-300° D-28 nm or visual along the coast not above FL125 elev: 242 rwy: 13/31 asphalt rwy: 04/22 dirt CTAF: 126.0 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: 149 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 120 to 140 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Avalon CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YWBL YCWO YNNR YLSM YRKE YLED BPN AV BAW YMMB GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually using the described landmarks and particularly along the coast. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation and includes prominent landmarks and points of interest along the route. 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 WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Takeoff elev: 242 rwy: 13/31 asphalt rwy: 04/22 dirt CTAF: 126.0 CHATSWORTH [YCWO] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm elev: 628 rwy: 01/19 grass CTAF: 125.8 NERRIN NERRIN [YNNR] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm elev: 768 rwy: 01/19 11/29 dirt CTAF: 122.8 Not above 8500 ft after Nerrin Nerrin. LISMORE [YLSM] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm (may not appear in all scenery) elev: 654 rwy: 08/26 15/33 grass CTAF: 124.2 ROKEWOOD [YRKE] T&G - H-073° D-17.7 nm (may not appear in all scenery) elev: 580 rwy: 02/20 grass CTAF: 122.8 LETHBRIDGE [YLED] T&G - H-082° D-18.3 nm elev: 790 rwy: 10'28 asphalt rwy: 16/34 grass CTAF: 127.65 BARWON PRISON [BPN] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-096° D-12.2 nm ** Inbound reporting point for Avalon** If ATC is active, obtain clearance to enter Avalon CTR before proceeding. AVALON [YMAV] - H-116° D-6.5 nm elev: 35 rwy: 18/36 asphalt TWR: 120.1 ML_APP: 132.0 VOR/DME: AV 116.1 If ATC is active, transit the class D/E airspace as directed. If ATC is not active, T&G at pilot's discretion. Not above 4500 ft after Avalon. BAYWEST [BAW] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-072° D-22 nm ** Inbound reporting point for Moorabbin** If TWR is active, obtain clearance to enter Moorabbin CTR before proceeding. MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - H-068° D-7.9 nmelev: 55rwy: 04/22 13L/31R 13R/31L 17L/35R 17R/35L asphaltTWR/CTAF: 118.1NDB: MB 398 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 : 120 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. Altitude : Remain clear of Melbourne class C steps. Flightplan File as : YMMB CERB COASTAL.VFR TON WBER WBES LRM YMAV YCES YTQY YTYA CARR YMMB 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 ORBX Moorabbin [YMMB] ORBX Avalon [YMAV] 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 Moorabbin Procedures Moorabbin is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Melbourne International and Essendon Airport. An excellent source of information for Moorabbin VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in the OnTrack - Moorabbin VFR Operations video and Air Services Australia Tips for Flying at Moorabbin resource document. Pilots unfamiliar with Moorabbin Operations are encouraged to visit and review available information prior to operating within Moorabbin airspace. Flight Details ***** For this event UNICOM 122.80 is being redirected to a neutral frequency of 131.25. **** ***** This is only applicable for event traffic to avoid over congestion of UNICOM should there be high levels of traffic. However pilots should continue to monitor UNICOM 122.80 on COM2 ***** MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff elev : 55' rwy : 13L/31R 13R/31L asphalt rwy : 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 NDB : MB 398.0 CERBERUS [CERB] Overfly - Visual climb to A2500 to join Melbourne VFR Coastal Route west bound. ALTONA SOUTH [ALTS] Overfly - Visual A2500 LAVERTON BOM TOWER [TON] Overfly - Visual A2500 WERRIBEE RACE COURSE [WBER] Overfly - H-233° D-6.1 nm WERRIBEE SOUTH [WBES] Overfly - H-142° D-5.1 nm LITTLE RIVER MOUTH [LRM] Overfly - H-238° D-5.3 nm INBOUND REPORTING POINT FOR AVALON - If Tower is active, obtain ATIS Call tower "[Callsign][Aircraft Type] AT LITTLE RIVER MOUTH 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [Avalon ATIS Identifier] INBOUND Do not proceed further until tower has issued further join instructions AVALON [YMAV] T&G - H-238° D-5.7 nm elev : 35' rwy : 18/36 asphalt TWR/CTAF : 120.10 VOR/DME : AV 116.10 ILS : IAV 109.50 (rwy 18) CERES [YCES] T&G - H-226° D-11.7 nm elev : 110' rwy : Nth/Sth CTAF : 131.25 TORQUAY [YTQY] T&G - H-140° D-10.2 nm elev : 30' rwy : 13/31 09/27 18/36 grass CTAF : 131.25 PT NEPEAN Overfly - H-083° D-14.7 nm DROMANA Overfly - H-083° D-13.8 nm TYABB [YTYA] T&G - H-056° D-10.8 nm elev : 88' rwy : 17/35ns sealed rwy : 08ns/26 grass * ns - Non standard right circuit CTAF : 128.0 CARRUM [CARR] Overfly A1500 - H-332° D-10.9 nm Inbound Moorabbin reporting point. Obtain YMMB ATIS if Tower is active. Inbound Call "MOORABBIN TOWER, [Callsign][Aircraft Type] OVERHEAD CARRUM 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS Identifier] INBOUND Do not enter the control zone until given further instructions to proceed or join the circuit MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - H-354° D-6.9 nm 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 : 120 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. Altitude : Remain clear of Melbourne class C steps. Flightplan File as : YMMB YTDN YPID YSLE WBES ALTS COASTAL.VFR BTO YMMB 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 ORBX Moorabbin [YMMB] 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 Moorabbin Procedures Moorabbin is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Melbourne International and Essendon Airport. An excellent source of information for Moorabbin VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in the OnTrack - Moorabbin VFR Operations video and Air Services Australia Tips for Flying at Moorabbin resource document. Pilots unfamiliar with Moorabbin Operations are encouraged to visit and review available information prior to operating within Moorabbin airspace. Flight Details ***** For this event UNICOM 122.80 is being redirected to a neutral frequency of 131.25. **** ***** This is only applicable for event traffic to avoid over congestion of UNICOM should there be high levels of traffic. However pilots should continue to monitor UNICOM 122.80 on COM2 ***** MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff elev : 55' rwy : 13L/31R 13R/31L asphalt rwy : 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 NDB : MB 398.0 TOORADIN [YTDN] T&G - H-122° D-20.9 nm elev : 10' rwy : 04ns/22 sealed rwy : 14/32ns unsealed * ns - Non standard right circuit No Dead Side - Join UPWIND or DOWNWIND CTAF : 124.20 PHILLIP ISLAND [YPID] T&G - H-206° D-18.9 nm elev : 43' rwy : 04/22 18/36 gravel CTAF : 131.25 MARTHA POINT [MTH] Overfly - H-298° D-21 nm ST LEONARDS [YSLE] T&G - H-287° D-16 nm elev : 53' rwy : 01/19 11/29 grass CTAF : 131.25 WERRIBEE SOUTH [WBES] Overfly - H-348° D-11.5 nm ALTONA SOUTH [ALTS] Overfly - H-034° D-8.3 nm Plan to be at A1500 when joining Melbourne coastal eastward bound BRIGHTON [BTO] Overfly - Melbourne Coastal VFR Corridor A1500 Inbound Moorabbin reporting point. Obtain YMMB ATIS if Tower is active. Inbound Call "MOORABBIN TOWER, [Callsign][Aircraft Type] POSITION BRIGHTON 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS Identifier] INBOUND Do not enter the control zone until given further instructions to proceed or join the circuit MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - Visual 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 : 154 nm Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 175 kias. Altitude : Determined by terrain and remaining below Melbourne CTA Steps. Flightplan File as : YLEG AU51 YLTV LTHOM YARRA WARB YLIL ACE YMMB 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 X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Moorabbin Procedures Moorabbin is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Melbourne International and Essendon Airport. An excellent source of information for Moorabbin VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in CASA's "Ontrack" VFR Operations briefing video. Alternatively, Air Services Australia has a document providing tips for operating in and around Moorabbin. Pilots unfamiliar with Moorabbin Operations are encouraged to visit the site and review available information prior to operating within Moorabbin airspace. Flight Details LEONGATHA [YLEG] Takeoff elev : 263 rwy : 04ns/22 sealed rwy : 18/36ns gravel CTAF : 126.70 LONGWARRY [AU51] Overfly - H-338° D-24 LATROBE VALLEY [YLTV] T&G - H-089° D-33 elev : 180 rwy : 03/21 sealed rwy : 09/27 gravel CTAF : 126.00 NDB : LTV LATROBE VALLEY 486.0 LAKE THOMSON Overfly - H-337° D-26 UPPER YARRA RESERVOIR Overfly - H-272° D-22 WARBURTON Overfly - H-237° D-11 LILYDALE [YLIL] T&G - H-271° D-16 elev : 242 rwy : 18ns/36 dirt CTAF : 119.10 ACADEMY [ACE] Overfly - H-204° D-15 INBOUND REPORTING POINT - If MB Tower is active, contact them prior to entering the zone otherwise make appropriate CTAF calls typical call to tower - MOORABBIN TOWER [TYPE][CALLSIGN] ACADEMY 1500 RECEIVED [ATIS ID] INBOUND MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - H-206° D-6 elev : 55 rwy : 04/22 13R/31L 13L/31R 17R/35L 17L/35R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 NDB : MB MOORABBIN 398.0 Melbourne VNC Melbourne 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 : 190 nm Est Flight Time : approx 90 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 175 kias. Altitude : Determined by terrain and remaining below Melbourne CTA Steps. Flightplan File as : YMMB YTYA YPID WON RODISL YYRM WELS YLEG 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 X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Moorabbin Procedures Moorabbin is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Melbourne International and Essendon Airport. An excellent source of information for Moorabbin VFR operations inbound and outbound can be found in CASA's "Ontrack" VFR Operations briefing video. Alternatively, Air Services Australia has a document providing tips for operating in and around Moorabbin. Pilots unfamiliar with Moorabbin Operations are encouraged to visit the site and review available information prior to operating within Moorabbin airspace. Flight Details MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff elev : 55 rwy : 04/22 13R/31L 13L/31R 17R/35L 17L/35R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 NDB : MB MOORABBIN 398.0 TYABB [YTYA] T&G - H-157° D-18 elev : 88 rwy : 17/35 bitumen rwy : 08/26 grass CTAF : 128.00 PHILLIP ISLAND [YPID] T&G - H-154° D-17 elev : 43 rwy : 18/36 04/22 sand CTAF : 119.10 WONTHAGGI Overfly - H-100° D-13 RODONDO ISLAND Overfly - H-123° D-53 YARRAM [YYRM] T&G - H-011° D-43 elev : 60 rwy : 05/23 grass rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 126.70 WELSHPOOL Overfly - H-235° D-16 LEONGATHA [YLEG] Land - H-278° D-29 elev : 263 rwy : 04ns/22 sealed rwy : 18/36ns gravel CTAF : 126.70 Melbourne VTC Melbourne 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 : 160 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 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 : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YWBL YPBH YAPO YTQY MHT CARR YMMB 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 FSX / P3D Warrnambool Airport YWBL - Colin Jeffery ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Apollo Bay Airport Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Takeoff elev : 242 rwy : 04/22 gravel rwy : 13/31 asphalt CTAF : 126.00 PETERBOROUGH [YPBH] T&G - Coastal D-29 elev : 40 rwy : 08/26 dirt CTAF : 127.10 (FSINN 131.25) APOLLO BAY [YAPO] T&G - Coastal D-36 elev : 80 rwy : 07/25 13/31 grass CTAF : 131.25 TORQUAY [YTQY] T&G - Coastal D-44 elev : 30 rwy : 13/31 09/27 18/36 grass CTAF : 119.00 MARTHA POINT [MHT] Overfly - Coastal D-29 CARRUM [CARR] Overfly - Coastal D-15 A1500 INBOUND REPORTING POINT if Tower is active call to receive join instructions MOORABBIN TOWER [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] POSITION CARRUM 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - Coastal D-7 elev : 55 rwy : 04/22 13R/31L 13L/31R 17R/35L 17L/35R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 NDB : MB MOORABBIN MELBOURNE 398.0 Victorian VNC Melbourne 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 : 175 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 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 : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YMMB VFR.COASTAL ALTS TON BMP YBLT YARA YWBL 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 FSX / P3D Warrnambool Airport YWBL - Colin Jeffery YARA YSWL YMBU YSTA YDOD YWYF YBIR YHPN YKER YSLK YSWH - Colin Jeffery ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff elev : 55 rwy : 04/22 13R/31L 13L/31R 17R/35L 17L/35R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 NDB : MB MOORABBIN MELBOURNE 398.0 ALTONA SOUTH [ALTS] Overfly - VFR Route coastal D-15 - A2500 LAVERTON BOM TOWER [TON] Overfly - VFR Route D-3 BACCHUS MARSH TOWNSHIP [BMP] Overfly - H-294° D-19 BALLARAT [YBLT] T&G - H-275° D-32 elev : 1433 rwy : 18ns/36 05/23 asphalt rwy : 13ns/31 grass CTAF : 127.75 (FSINN 126.00) ARARAT [YARA] T&G - H-276° D-40 elev : 1008 rwy : 12/30 asphalt rwy : 04/22 grass CTAF : 126.70 WILLAURA Overfly - H-210° D-18 CHATSWORTH [YCWO] T&G - H-187° D-19 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 629 rwy : 01/19 grass CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Land - H-186° D-28 elev : 242 rwy : 04/22 gravel rwy : 13/31 asphalt CTAF : 126.00 Melbourne VTC Victorian VNC

Event Details This week VFR Operations flies between Moorabbin and Stawell. From Stawell we return to Moorabbin via Maryborough and Lilydale passing close to Melboune International's northern approach complying with strict altitude limitations. Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 164 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 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. Similarly, this work around has been reported to be successfully adopted for X-Plane using the X-Squawkbox client. As of yet there are no available instructions for doing this. Altitude : Remain clear of Melbourne Controlled Airspace Flightplan File as : YSWL YMBU YKTN YRSY YRID YPEF KAO YYN YLIL ACE YMMB 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 Lilydale Airport YLIL (Freeware) (FSX/P3D) Mid west Victoria - YARA YSWL YMBU YSTA YDOD YWYF YBIR YHPN YKER YSLK YSWH - Colin Jeffery (FSX/P3D) ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery Flight Details STAWELL [YSWL] Takeoff elev : 807 rwy : 18/36 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 119.10 MARYBOROUGH [YMBU] T&G - H-077° D-46.4 nm elev : 766 rwy : 06/24ns 17ns/35 gravel CTAF : 119.10 KYNETON [YKTN] T&G - H-097° D-37 nm elev : 1650 rwy : 18ns/36 bitumen rwy : 09/27ns grass CTAF : 119.00 ROMSEY [YRSY] T&G - H-115° D-17.3 nm elev : 1488 rwy : 16/34 grass CTAF : 121.60 (FSINN 126.70) RIDDELL'S CREEK [YRID] T&G - H-177° D-5.1 nm elev : 1121 rwy : 02/20 sealed rwy : 16/34 grass rwy : 01/19 ??? CTAF : 121.60 (FSINN 126.70) PENFIELD [YPEF] T&G - H-198° D-2.1 nm elev : 1150 rwy : 15/33 01/19 grass CTAF : 121.60 (FSINN 126.70) KALKALLO [KAO] Overfly - H-087° D-11.7 nm YAN YEAN RESERVOIR [YYN] Overfly - H-086° D-9.3 nm LILYDALE [YLIL] T&G - H-114° D-13.5 nm elev : 242 rwy : 18ns/36 dirt CTAF : 119.10 ACADEMY [ACE] Overfly - H-204° D-15.3 nm MOORABBIN [YMMB] Land - H-206° D-6 nm elev : 55 rwy : 04/22 13R/31L 13L/31R 17R/35L 17L/35R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 NDB : MB MOORABBIN MELBOURNE 398.0 Melbourne VNC Melbourne VTC

Event Details This week VFR Operations flies between Moorabbin and Stawell. For the Friday flight, VFR Operations will conduct a "Fly in/Fly out" of the Avalon airshow enroute. As such, the flight is to be conducted in two parts. The first from Moorabbin to Avalon where at the completion of that flight a complete reset occurs prior to conducting the next leg Avalon to Stawell. It is a strong recommendation that pilots undertake some familiarisation with the approaches and departures around Avalon prior to participating in this event. Should there be an ATC presence pilots will be expected to understand the relevant procedures. Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 164 nm over two legs. Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 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. Similarly, this work around has been reported to be successfully adopted for X-Plane using the X-Squawkbox client. As of yet there are no available instructions for doing this. Altitude : remain outside Melbourne controlled airspace 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 Avalon [YMAV] (FSX/P3D) Activate airshow mode to enable YAVE runways and taxiways Mid west Victoria - YARA YSWL YMBU YSTA YDOD YWYF YBIR YHPN YKER YSLK YSWH - Colin Jeffery (FSX/P3D) ORBX Australia (FSX/P3D) ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS (FSX/P3D) OZX 3.5 AU Scenery (FSX/P3D) Avalon and Avalon East Airport Information YAVE is a temporary grass/unsealed aerodrome established 2KM east of the main YMAV runway. It consists of two parallel strips and associated taxiways as depicted in charts below. YAVE is for the exclusive use of Day VFR fixed wing aeroplanes of 5,700KG MTOW or less including approved recreational aircraft, operating to the EAST of Pousties Road, and SOUTH of the Princes Freeway (DO NOT CROSS THE FREEWAY) - SFC to 1,500FT. Strobe lighting is located to the east of RWY 17L/35R, visible in the eastern sector from about 340° clockwise to 180°. Airport Diagram Holding Circuits and paths for entering YAVE runways 17L/R & 35L/R. Initial approach fix is Little River Mouth Entry to YMAV runways 18 & 36. Initial approach fix is Werribee South Visual approach points of Werribee South and Little River Mouth Leg 1 - Moorabbin to Avalon/Avalon East Flightplan Active GPS flighplan "YMMB-YMAV_YAVE" With YAVE Scenery - File as : YMMB APL SNP ALTS WBES LRM YAVE Otherwise - File as : YMMB APL SNP ALTS WBES LRM YMAV Flight Details MOORABBIN [YMMB] Takeoff elev : 55 rwy : 04/22 13R/31L 13L/31R 17R/35L 17L/35R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.10 NDB : MB MOORABBIN MELBOURNE 398.0 ALBERT PARK LAKE [APL] Overfly - H-308° D-9.4 nm STATION PIER [SNP] Overfly - H-269° D-2.2 nm ALTONA SOUTH [ALTS] Overfly - H-239° D-5.8 nm No scenery for Avalon East - Inbound Avalon rwy 18/36 WERRIBEE SOUTH [WBES] Overfly - Visual over land (outbound remain over water) D-8.3 nm Inbound call to any active Tower or Approach otherwise CTAF AVALON [YMAV] Land - Visual elev : 35 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF/TWR : 120.10 VOR/DME : AV AVALON 116.10 With scenery for Avalon East - Inbound Avalon East WERRIBEE SOUTH [WBES] Overfly - Visual over land (outbound remain over water) D-8.3 nm LITTLE RIVER MOUTH [LRM] Overfly - Visual over land (outbound remain over water) D-5.3 nm Inbound call to any active Tower or Approach otherwise CTAF AVALON EAST [YAVE] Land - Visual elev : 35 rwy : 17L/35R 17R/35L grass CTAF/TWR : 120.10 VTC for Moorabbin to Avalon Leg 2 - Avalon/Avalon East to Stawell Flightplan Active GPS flighplan "YMAV_YAVE-YSWL" With YAVE Scenery - File as : YAVE LRM NEQ YBLT YARA YSWL Otherwise - File as : YMAV LRM NEQ YBLT YARA YSWL Flight Details Use the departure displayed in the chart AVALON [YMAV] / AVALON EAST [YAVE] Takeoff LITTLE RIVER MOUTH [LRM] Overfly - Visual remain over water (inbound over land) D-5.7 nm NORTH EAST QUARRY [NEQ] Overfly - H-349° D-3.9 nm BALLARAT [YBLT] T&G - H-293° D-45.6 nm elev : 1433 rwy : 18ns/36 05/23 asphalt rwy : 13ns/31 grass CTAF : 127.75 (FSINN 126.00) ARARAT [YARA] T&G - H-276° D-40.1 nm elev : 1008 rwy : 12/30 asphalt rwy : 04/22 grass CTAF : 126.70 STAWELL [YSWL] Land - H-310° D-18.6 nm elev : 807 rwy : 18/36 11/29 asphalt CTAF : 119.10 VNC for Avalon to Stawell