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Old 10th Aug 2011, 22:22
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Mimpe
 
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ELW to EN direct if no cloud or few cloud under 5000 ft witha call to melbourne centre before the 4500 step sounds good.

Forcast base down to 3500 Ill activate the kilmore gap vfr route option before takeoff in YSCB... perhaps with an option to fly in via east route near mt macedon...anticipate cta entry call before donnington shops.

I have a NVFR rating,so If its SCT with tops below 6000 ft and base above 2800 or so, then non cta with a let down east /SExof moorrabin, or at least well south of Lillydale...entry albert park or west gate.

3 flight plans ....I'll activate my first choice depending on weather on the ground an hour before takeoff.

Its a Cessna 182 for an approx 2 hrs 40 mins flight, tanks 300 litres usable, giving about 90 mins spare fuel before the 45 mins reserve.
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