AVSIM's Round the World Race Forum

Cape Town and Environs This is a sightseeing flight in light aircraft. We aim to enjoy one of the world's most beautiful urban settings. Departing from Cape Town International, the route takes us through the Cape Winelands to the east, then back over Table Mountain to circle over the City. It heads south down the Cape Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope before returning to Cape Town International. At Cape Town International [FACT], we begin our morning at the FBO for ExecuJet Cape Town (parking Gates 49-51 at the southern end of the main runway) and fly to Fisantekraal [FAFK], a former Air Force Base and now the favorite flight school training airfield in the Cape T…

Starting in Isafjordur (BIIS) we make our way down the west fjords with stops at Thingeyri (BITE), Bildudalur (BIBD) and Patreksfjordur (BIPA). We then have to make our way across the water to the Snæfellsnes peninsula, landing at Rif (BIRF). Next is an excursion up the nearby Snæfellsjökull volcano, made famous by Jules Verne in his Journey to the Centre of the Earth where it is used as the entrance to the passage into the Earth. Following this we go to Stykkisholmur (BIST) before continuing south to the capital Reykjavik (BIRK) where we land at the city centre airport. We'll now go to the much larger international airport at Keflavik (BIKF). Keflavik is well-known f…

I realised that trying to get round the all airports I wanted to cover in one flight would be a bit ambitious, so I've split it into two rather more leisurely plans. The second flight will take us to the Reykjavik/Keflavik area, but this week we start in the small northern coastal town of Siglufjordur (BISI). First we take a trip out to the island of Grimsey (BIGR), which is the only part of Iceland that actually lies inside the Arctic Circle. Then we go back to the mainland with stops at Husavik (BIHU), famous for its whale-watching, and Reykjahlid (BIRL) in the volcanic highlands. Next we go to Iceland's second city, Akureyri (BIAR). I have set up a waypoint at the st…

Crossing the Red – Finale The route resumes at Busselton (YBLN) and proceeds north with stops at Myalup(YZMY), Wheeler Field(YZWH), Murray Field (YMUL) before arriving and regrouping at Jandakot (YPJT). Departing Jandakot we will tour greater Perth, heading first towards the Swan River at Heirisson Island, turning at the Cricket Grounds towards Perth’s central business district, and then turning to the southwest at Barracks Arch, past the War Memorial and the following the Swan to the port area of Freemantle Fremantle. Heading out over the Indian Ocean for another 12 miles, we will finish at Rottnest Island (YRTI), thus concluding the 2020 Crossing the Red. Br…

In 'these difficult times' I thought it would be nice to visit our neighbours/neighbors in PNW to offer our support. We would be taking with us supplies of food, drink and of course toilet rolls. I'm hoping they would reciprocate by letting us have a jar or two of Mountain Dew. Here's the plan: We will split up into two groups and fly a circular route in opposite directions. Why? Why not? Two flight plans are provided, plan A and B. There is also a flight plan for those that can't fly a broomstick without a GTN750! 🙂 At the crossover point which may ot may not coincide with an airstrip (hope so, it'll be interesting) we will collect recyclable stuff. Plast…

The other day Ron had requested a photo of a cockpit of which I thought I had - didn't. Looking thru the 8000+ photos/images again would be a chore.. Then I remembered "Irfanview", the Swiss Army knife of dealing with images. Going through those 8000 images took just 20 minutes. ))) While experimenting a bit with the "slideshow" subset of Irfanview was able to isolate just the flight sim folders and use those. Then it dawned on me, by using certain settings within slideshow I could show all of them in just a short amount of time. So here you have it - 4796 images in a little movie going back to my first year of RTWR ( think FSHost ) and include events from ot…

Remember them? I rediscovered the Skywagon and for the want of something better to do, did a few paints of it. This one: This one: And this one: An interesting REPORT on N5964. I've made correct models (as far as I can) plus Tundra tyred mods. Get them HER if you've a mind to.

Hi, this is just a heads up for an upcoming flight in Nepal, mainly around Lukla. The new Aerosoft Lukla - Mount Everest Extreme (available for FSX and P3DV4) includes a number of smaller airfields around the famous airport of Lukla! In a couple of weeks we could have a flight around this interesting area with a number of challenging landings and take-offs. If you don't have this addon installed it's a good time now to do so. A little practise for some of these airfields might be a good idea... Details to follow....

Lukla Warmup in Papua New Guinea We are flying into and around Lukla in the Himalayas this Saturday. Josh suggested that we might "warm up" our Twin Otter skills by revisiting some of our familiar haunts in Papua New Guinea. Nice chance to practice control and handling short vertical airstrips – not to mention practice our aircraft repair skills. Accordingly, here is an event for this coming Wednesday, March 18, 2020. We shall fly from Kokoda [AYKO] to Woitape [WIP]. The route includes the challenging airstrips included in the Orbx Tapini package: Kokoda [AYKO], Asimba [ASB], Yongai [KGH], Kosipe [KSP], Tapini [TAP], Fane [FNE], Ononge [ONB], and Woitape [WIP]. The…

Crossing the Red - #7 The route resumes at Norseman (YNSM) and proceeds 90 miles south to Esperance (YESP). We have crossed the Red. From here we will journey across the Great Southern Region of Western Australia. Our route stops include Ravensthorpe, Gairdner River, Albany, Denmark, Manjimup, and Margaret River. We will finish at Busselton (YBLN). This will set us up for the Crossing the Red Finale (Date TBD) Documentation The Crossing the Red 2020 - Pilots Guide Pt3 file contains updated flight plan with start at Norseman (YNSM) and part 3 of the Pilots Guide Pt 3. In Part 1 of the Guide we had the Marree Man, in Part 2 the Nullabor Nymph. I coul…

Welcome to the third and final part of our tour along the River Rhine. This will mainly be a flight through the beautiful Swiss Alps.We depart from Konstanz (EDTZ) and follow the Swiss Shore of Lake Contance until we reach Altenrhein (LSZR), our first landing. From here we head towards Bad Ragaz (LSZE), our next landing. We follow the river for a longer period until we reach Lake Tuma, the source of the Anterior Rhine. On the way we should keep in mind that we need to climb to about 10.000 ft to get over the higher mountains. Back at Reichnenau (the confluence of the Anterior and Posterior Rhine) we turn south and follow the Posterior Rhine. After finding the source…

Crossing the Red - #6 The route resumes at Marla (Nullabor Motel) with a quick detour to see the Bunda Cliffs, then proceeding west across the Nullabor plain with a stop at Eucla before heading north into the Nullabor to Forrest, then south again towards the coast to a stop at Madura. The route continues westward to Caiguna, where we follow a section of the 100 mile strait Eyre Highway to the Balladonia airstrip. The final stop for this section of the route is at Norseman (YNSM). Documentation The Crossing the Red Pt 2b flightplan (updated with start at Nullabor Motel) and Pilots Guide Pt 2 found here. Aircraft: The distances between the airst…

This part II of our tour along the river Rhine. We depart from Langenlonsheim (EDEL) and follow the Rhine until we reach today's destination Konstanz (EDTZ) at Lake Constanz. In between, we will land at Oppenheim (EDGP), Worms (EDFV), Speyer (EDRY), Karlsruhe (EDSB), Bremgarten (EDTG), and Herten (EDTR). Documentation: Flight plans and a pilots guide can be found here. Aircraft: The trip has 254 nm, so a slow GA plane will do. I will be in my A2A Cherokee. As always, please fly what you like. Scenery: We will fly within ORBX Germany South Region (GES), all airfields are improved over the default scenery. Nevertheless, I recommend three very n…

Crossing the Red - #5 The route resumes at Marla (YALA) heading south to Coober Pedy and Tarcoolla before reaching the southern coast of Australia at Ceduna. From Ceduna the route turns west and we begin the long crossing of the Nullabor landing at Penong, Yalata Mission, and stoping at Nullabor Motel Documentation The Crossing the Red Pt 2a flightplan (updated with start at Marla) and Pilots Guide Pt 2 found here. Aircraft: As the distances between the first three airstrips is around 100 miles I will start with the Citation Mustang and then switch in Ceduna to the Cessna 421 as the next three airstrips are around 50 miles apart. As always, …

River Rhine, Part I This is the first part of a three-part tour along the river Rhine from its ending at the North Sea upstream to its beginning in the Swiss Alps. Part I departs from Rotterdam Airport (EHRD) and we will basically follow the Rhine (which in the Netherlands builds a delta with two main arms. They are called Waal and Maas). We make landings at Haemstede (EH04), Emmerich (ES65), Wesel (EDLX), Krefeld (EDLK), Leverkusen (EDKL), Monchsheide (E064), Winningen (EDRK) and finally at Langenlonsheim (EDEL). Documentation: Flight plans and a pilot's guide can be found here.Aircraft: The trip has 290 nm with 8 landings. The main purpose is sightseeing,…

Crossing the Red - #4 The route resumes at Alice Springs (YBAS) and then proceeds to three rural dirt airstrips, Kings Canyon NT, and then Lake Amedeus before arriving at Ayers Rock (YARE). From Uluru the route turns southeast to the Presbyterian mission at Ernabella, then continuing on Marla and Coober Pedy. Documentation The Crossing the Red Pt 2 flightplan and Pilots Guide Pt 2 found here. Aircraft: This section of the route features a number of dirt airstrips and the King Air or Pilatus PC-12 would be appropriate aircraft choices. I will be flying the Flight 1 King Air in VH-FON livery painted Ron Attwood. As always, you are free to fly what you…

As a respite from crossing " The Red " & giving time for a well known repainter of aircraft to distribute P51 tyres & wheels further along the route, we take up the challenge of 10 Bush strips on the Kokoda Trail, each with sloped or curved landing strips. Starting Girua ( AYGR ) -- Port Moresby ( AYPY ) 140nm approx. siutable Aircraft Pilatus PC6, Quest Kodiak ,185 carenado, or any other Sthol aircraft of your choice. Orbx Scenery req, AYPY Jacksons int airport, & AYEO Emo mission. Flight Plan HEREhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/2j2t20nllo8uin5/VFR Girua to Jacksons.pln?dl=0 Suggested start time o…

Crossing the Red - #3 The route resumes at Marree (YMRE) and has been modified to include a side trip to view the Marree Man before heading north to find the hard to see airstrip at Cowarie. I have also added another airstrip and point of interest after Finke Apatula. We will land at Henbury then head northwest and overfly Pine Gap before landing at Alice Springs. Documentation The modified flightplan found here. Part 1 of the Pilots' Guide can be found here Aircraft: More long legs and several dirt strips would make this a good week for warbirds. I will be flying the A2A North American P51-D Mustang in the “Providence Permittin” liver…

If any of you have the affronery (you know who you are) to use the Carenado PC-12 stock paints, I have made panels with the registration numbers on. There are six altogether. HERE Just to show I'm not the mean spirited S.O.B. y'all think I am.

Crossing the Red - #2 The route resumes at Swan Hill (YSWH). Documentation The flightplan with a Pilots' Guide can be found here. Aircraft: Recommend 250+ knts cruise capable aircraft for this week because of the increasing distances between airstrips. I will be flying the Citation Mustang in RAAF livery. Particulars Date and time: January 11, 2020 1900 UTC Where: AVSIM RTWR Teamspeak - Casual Flights Channel Teamspeak Server Address: ts.teamavsim.com Cross-Platform Multiplayer: JoinFS. Latest version is here. (FSX, FSX-SE, and P3D) If you want to help others enjoy the multiplayer experience…

Crossing the Red Kickoff – Moths over Melbourne As a prologue to crossing Australia, the kickoff flight will feature a low and slow tour of the Melbourne region of Victoria. Starting from Avalon (YMAV) we will fly along the edge of Port Philip Bay to the docks at Williamstown, then turn and fly very low along the Yarra River into the heart of downtown Melbourne following the turns of the river past many notable landmarks. We exit downtown and fly over the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) then continue to east over suburban Melbourne before landing at Lilydale Airport. The route continues south towards Port Philip Bay and over Sandown Racetrack before and our next sto…

Crossing the Red – Southern Route Starting from Avalon Airport in Victoria and ending at Jandakot Airport in Perth, the route proceeds to Melbourne, then north through Victoria and New South Wales, South Australia, reaching the northern most point at Alice Springs. Heading west and south from Alice Springs we visit Uluru (Ayers Rock) then back tracking south and west to Coober Pedy and on to the southern coast at Ceduna. Turning west the route proceeds across the flat, almost treeless Nullarbor Plain with stops at small dirt strips and the occasional paved airport. Leaving the Nullarbor we arrive at the Great Southern Region of Western Australia at Gairdner Rive…

Tigers over Tasmania, A 178nm flight in the Tiger Moth or similar aircraft. ( as ever aircraft of your own choice.) Flinders Island (YLFI ) -- Devonport (YDPO ) 5 Landings , flight plan HERE https://www.dropbox.com/s/liyr4znirm1v06v/VFR Flinders Island to Devonport.pln?dl=0 as it is summer time in tasmania suggested start time of flight : 17.30hrs local. I will be in Ants DH82A Tiger Moth ZKBRC. Particulars Date and time: SAT December 28, 2019, 1900 UTC Where: AVSIM RTWR Teamspeak - Casual Flights Channel Teamspeak Server Address: ts.teamavsim.com Cross-Platform Multiplayer: JoinFS. Latest version is here…

Bush Flying (kind of) in the heart of Germany! On this flight, we will mainly visit glider fields in the area around Frankfurt and north up to Kassel. We depart from Frankfurt-Egelsbach (EDFE), Germany's busiest General Aviation airport. We fly to the southwest, towards the river Rhine and land at Oppenheim (EDGP). The field is nicely situated on the Rhine and easy to find. From here, we turn northwest to land at Rudesheim - Eibinger Forstwiesen (EP04). The name says it all - Forstwiesen would translate to "a meadow in the forest". For more details about this stop, please check your E-Mail! For a short glider flight at the field, klick here. After this exciting …

Initial set up. Flight take off time to me set at 22:00hrs local. Date 29th June 2019. Aircraft: Something in the order of 150-200kph cruise. I'll be in a Carenado PC12. Flight1 B200 W10 is obligatory. Not really, only joking.