Aussie Group Flights Team - Around the World in 80 Flights: Lae to Wewak

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:airplane: LEG 17 — LAE → BORAM (WEWAK)

Northern Coast Traverse — PNG Bush Flying Series

Cruise: 11,500 ft Break: 15 min at AYMD (Madang) Sim Time: 08:00 AM Aircraft: Kodiak 100 / C208 Caravan Total Distance: ≈ 282 NM Estimated Duration: ≈ 2 h 25 m (including break)

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Overview

Leg 17 marks the transition from the Highlands to the coast, tracing the Huon Gulf and Bismarck Sea before finishing at Boram (Wewak). Expect a mix of ridge strips, coastal valleys, and lowland plains — a scenic, medium‑length leg that bridges the mountain flying of Leg 16 with the tropical calm of the Sepik Plains.

:small_airplane: Aircraft

Kodiak 100 / C208 Caravan

  • Ideal for 11,500 ft cruise and short‑field operations
  • Excellent stability in coastal crosswinds
  • Perfect for medium‑range bush legs with varied terrain

:world_map: Route (Full‑Stop Landings at Every Strip)

AYNZ → AYLO → AYDN → AYTP → AYNA → AYNH → AYGH → AYMD (Break) → AYWH → AYJS → AYAG → AGG → AYSQ → AYWK

:round_pushpin: Waypoint Descriptions

AYNZ — Lae Nadzab (Departure)

Major hub. Coastal climb‑out over the Huon Gulf.

AYLO — Lowai

Ridge‑top strip, short and sloped. Early terrain test.

AYDN — Dinangat

Tight valley approach. Commit early.

AYTP — Tep Tep

High‑altitude ridge crossing. Expect downdrafts.

AYNA — Nankina

Narrow valley, scenic descent toward foothills.

AYNH — Nahu

Transition from highlands to coastal terrain.

AYGH — Guhu

Short, sloped strip. Turbulence likely on departure.

:hot_beverage: AYMD — Madang (15‑min Break)

Coastal regroup and refuel. Wide apron, reef views, and a natural midpoint before the long coastal run.

AYWH — Wanuma

Ridge‑side strip with misty morning conditions.

AYJS — Josephstall

Valley strip, moderate slope, good visibility.

AYAG — Jangit

Lowland airfield near the coast. Smooth approach.

AGG — Angoram

River‑delta strip. Flat terrain, tropical humidity.

AYSQ — Sepik Plains

Wide open, easy approach. Gateway to Wewak.

AYWK — Boram (Wewak)

Tropical finish. Wide apron, ocean backdrop, and the start of the border run.

:compass: Flight Notes

  • Cruise altitude: 11,500 ft
  • Full‑stop landings at each strip
  • Expect coastal crosswinds and occasional rain showers
  • Maintain spacing — visibility can drop near Madang and Wewak
  • Engagement level: Medium‑High — terrain variety and longer legs

:sunrise_over_mountains: Scenic Highlights

  • Ridge departures from Lae
  • Coastal descent toward Madang
  • Island views off the Bismarck Sea
  • Sepik River delta approach into Boram

:camera_with_flash: Suggested Screenshot Moments

  • Ridge crossing into Dinangat
  • Group line‑up at Madang
  • River delta approach into Boram

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Event: World in 80 Flights:  Nadzab to Boram
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Kodiak 100 or Caravan
Speed: 150 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Route: See below
Alt: 11,500' 
When:  Friday 29th May
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 55mins
Distance: 282nm

Take Off from Nadzab(AYNZ)
Track 336 deg to Lowai(AYLO) 14.9nm
Full Stop Landing at Lowai(AYLO)
Take Off from Lowai(AYLO)
Track 005 deg to Dinangat(AYDN) 11nm
Full Stop Landing at Dinangat(AYDN)
Take Off from Dinangat(AYDN)
Track 325 deg to Tep Tep(AYTP) 34nm
Full Stop Landing at Tep Tep(AYTP)
Take Off from Tep Tep(AYTP)
Track 313 deg to Nankina(AYNA) 9.7nm
Full Stop Landing at Nankina(AYNA)
Take Off from Nankina(AYNA)
Track 264 deg to Nahu(AYNH) 20nm
Full Stop Landing at Nahu(AYNH) 
Take Off from Nahu(AYNH)
Track 355 deg to Guhu(AYGH) 8.8nm
Full Stop Landing at Guhu(AYGH)
Take Off from Guhu(AYGH)
Track 322 deg to Madang(AYMD) 35nm
Full Stop Landing at Madang(AYMD) +++ 15min Break +++
Take Off from Madang(AYMD)
Track 299 deg to Wanuma(AYWH) 34nm
Full Stop Landing at Wanuma(AYMD)
Take Off from Wanuma(AYMD)
Track 291 deg to Josephstall(AYJS) 21nm
Full Stop Landing at Josephstall(AYJS)
Take Off from Josephstall(AYJS)
Track 303 deg to Jangit(AYAG) 40nm
Full Stop Landing at Jangit(AYAG)
Take Off from Jangit(AYAG)
Track 301 deg to Angoram(AGG) 30nm
Full Stop Landing at Angoram(AGG)
Take Off from Angoram(AGG)
Track 290 deg to Sepik Plains(AYSQ) 26nm
Full Stop Landing at Sepik Plains(AYSQ)
Take Off from Sepik Plains(AYSQ)
Track 355 deg to Boram(AYWK) 17.9nm
Full Stop Landing at Boram(AYWK)

Airport Details:
 
Nadzab(AYNZ)
Elev: 225'
RW 09/27 Asphalt 7,998'

Lowai(AYLO)
Elev: 2,790'
RW 04/22 Grass 1,415'

Dinangat(AYDN)
Elev: 5,168'
RW 11/29 Grass 1,385'

Tep Tep(AYTP)
Elev: 7,011'
RW 12/30 Grass 2,069'

Nankina(AYNA)
Elev: 5,754'
RW 14/32 Grass 1,772'

Nahu(AYNH)
Elev: 6,939'
RW 14/32 Grass 1,407'

Guhu(AYGH)
Elev: 3,956'
RW 02/20 Grass 1,677'

Madang(AYMD)
Elev: 15'
RW 07/25 Asphalt 4,738'

Wanuma(AYWH)
Elev: 2,266'
RW 05/23 Grass 1,428'

Josephstall(AYJS)
Elev: 231'
RW 02/20 Grass 3,512'

Jangit(AYAG)
Elev: 35'
RW 16/34 Grass 902'

Angoram(AGG)
Elev: 58'
RW 01/19 Grass 2,883'

Sepik Plains(AYSQ)
Elev: 227'
RW 01/19 Asphalt 2,234'

Boram(AYWK)
Elev: 18'
RW 10/28 Bituminous 5,244'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Nadzab (AYNZ) to Boram (AYWK).lnmpln (3.6 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Nadzab (AYNZ) to Boram (AYWK).pln (3.9 KB)

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