Aussie Group Flights Team - Around the World in 80 Flights: Makassar Strait Crossing (NH)

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Leg 23 – Makassar Strait Crossing

Aircraft: TBM 850 / 930
Route: WAFL ▸ WP1 ▸ WAFF ▸ WALS ▸ WALL
Distance: 359 NM Cruise: 280 KTAS Altitude: 8,500 ft VFR
Estimated Air Time: ≈ 1 h 25 m Break: 15 min @ WAFF (Mutiara)

:world_map: Route Overview

A fast westward hop from Sulawesi’s northern coast across the Makassar Strait into East Kalimantan, blending open‑water navigation with inland rainforest terrain. The TBM’s speed and climb performance make this leg ideal for smooth transitions between island chains.

:sunrise_over_mountains: Highlights

  • Tolitoli Departure (WAFL): Coastal climb over the Makassar Strait with expansive sea views.

  • Waypoint WP1: Mid‑channel navigation checkpoint — ideal for formation spacing.

  • Mutiara (WAFF): 15‑minute rest stop and refuel break near Palu Bay.

  • Temindung (WALS): Low‑level run over Kalimantan’s lush interior valleys.

  • Arrival at Sepinggan (WALL): Scenic descent into Balikpapan Bay — a smooth finish to the strait crossing.

:compass: Navigation Notes

  • Maintain VFR cruise at 8,500 ft for terrain clearance.

  • Expect moderate crosswinds over the Makassar Strait.

  • Watch for convective build‑ups near Palu and Balikpapan in afternoon hours.

  • Long final into WALL — ideal for group spacing and full‑stop landing.

:military_medal: Achievement Progress

This leg contributes toward:

  • Equatorial Crossing Milestone

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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:  Sultan Bantilan(WAFL) to Sepinggan(WALL)
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: TBM 850/930
Speed: 230 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Route: See below
Alt: 8,500' 
When:  Friday 10th July
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Distance: 359nm

Take Off from Sultan Bantilan(WAFL)
Track 223 deg to WP1 77nm
Track 181 deg to Mutiara(WAFF) 65nm
Full Stop Landing at Mutiara(WAFF) +++ 15min Break +++
Take Off from Mutiara(WAFF)
Track 279 deg to Temindung(WALS) 167nm
Touch and Go at Temindung(WALS)
Track 199 deg to Sepinggan(WALL) 50nm
Full Stop Landing at Sepinggan(WALL)

Airport Details:
 
Sultan Bantilan(WAFL)
Elev: 3'
RW 11/29 Asphalt 2,953'

Mutiara(WAFF)
Elev: 269'
RW 15/33 Asphalt 7,621'

Temindung(WALS)
Elev: 10'
RW 04/22 Asphalt 3,400'

Sepinggan(WALL)
Elev:18'
RW 07/25 Asphalt 8,207'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Sultan Bantilan Airport (WAFL) to Sepinggan (WALL).lnmpln (1.8 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Sultan Bantilan Airport (WAFL) to Sepinggan (WALL).pln (1.4 KB)

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