stephanr Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Hi. First post so forgive any protocols I may have broken. I am planning a navigation training flight up through the Kilmore Gap in the coming weeks so I just wanted to ask what altitudes you guys use. Usually northwest bound from YLIL one would use recommended even plus 500 altitudes but given the CTR steps this changes things. There is high terrain to the north so that’s something to take into account also. Assuming cloud base is not an issue, what would those that fly this route recommend and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightrite Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Normal Alt's are not an issue due the CTA steps and terrain, blw 5000' quadrantal is optional, fly at the safest height. The ML VTC is the go to map. There Web Cams available for the area. Pretty quiet these days due the CV hysteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wideblueyonder Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Normal Alt's are not an issue due the CTA steps and terrain, blw 5000' quadrantal is optional, fly at the safest height. The ML VTC is the go to map. There Web Cams available for the area. Pretty quiet these days due the CV hysteria. “Quadrantial”has been replaced with “hemispherical” some time ago (u showing your age?) just sayin.... But yep, fly at the safest level! Below 3000’ you must be ‘clear of cloud’, so gives you a bit more flexibility. 2nd the web cams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightrite Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Yeah getting old, can't deny that! !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunder Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Fly safest height......make your calls.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanr Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbloodybear Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Hi. First post so forgive any protocols I may have broken. I am planning a navigation training flight up through the Kilmore Gap in the coming weeks so I just wanted to ask what altitudes you guys use. Usually northwest bound from YLIL one would use recommended even plus 500 altitudes but given the CTR steps this changes things. There is high terrain to the north so that’s something to take into account also. Assuming cloud base is not an issue, what would those that fly this route recommend and why? Hi Stephan there are three steps shown on vtc. Max 2500 from sgsv to Arthur’s creek approx, then 3500 to just before kmg where you can go to 4500 max. I pretty much fly the 2500 then 3500 as per vtc steps on the 313 heading. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poteroo Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Whatever you do, when approaching any location where terrain is rising, and weather can be marginal - stay in VMC, and 'keep the back door open'. ie, constantly look behind you to ensure that cloud isn't forming below your level, and that heavy rain isn't closing in your possible track reversal. Decide which way you will turn - but downslope is smartest as clearance AGL increases. If using a GPS, set it so that your 'terrain' warnings begin at 1000AGL and not 500' AGL - a decent margin in that. Local knowledge is important for 'gap' locations. happy days, 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossK Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 When I did my RPC Nav training out of YLIL we flew at the step levels for that route, ie under the 2500 step we flew 2500, under the 3500 we flew 3500. Altitude is your friend. Make regular radio calls and write down any that you hear using the VFR corridor, your instructor will like that. If you are in the corridor and hear someone call to notify they are entering it, make another call stating your position, alt and heading, just to let them know you are there, they may not have heard your call when you entered. Melbourne Central will be listening and watching for any conflicts. They will call if they see any potential issues, which is why you want to make your radio calls, so they know who they are dealing with. I've been in contact with them twice on Navs along that corridor, even as a lowly RPC holder. Once they called us as they were concerned we weren't going to make the 2500 step on decent from 3500, thats how close they are watching - we made it. "Fly" the route on google maps to get familiar with it, it helps identify things when you are up there. It relieves some of the task saturation so you can concentrate on maintaining altitude, visual lookout and the radio. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightrite Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Centre sure do watch. I used to enjoy decending to meet the 9000' by 30 DME ML from the Nth many times going thru exactly 9000' with ATC saying ....confirm you can make that req?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 It is still quadrantal, just that two of the quadrants are now IFR only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aro Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just to clarify, which quadrants are IFR only? Too bad if you want to travel in that direction VFR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightrite Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 You don't have to maintain any set Alt VFR due WX or terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosi72 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 sgsv-kim 2500 kim-yyn 3500 yyn-sgsv 1500 radio calls/listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 If you really want to get brave, contact Melbourne Approach and request Flight Following. They will treat you very similar to an IFR aircraft and talk you all the way through. Very helpful service except when they are especially busy. At the moment with the beer virus, you should find ATC will go out of their way to assist you. I’ve used this service many times at night and in poor weather and it is a great service. All you have to do is fly the plane, they make all the decisions for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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