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:airplane: LEG 14 — KIUNGA → KAIRIK

PNG Highland Bush Flying — Full‑Stop Landings Only

Cruise: 10,500 ft Break: 15 min at Kiunga (AYLR) Sim Time: 08:00 AM Aircraft: Kodiak 100 / C208 Caravan

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Overview

Leg 14 takes us from the lowland basin into the rugged Papua New Guinea highlands. This is a pure bush‑pilot challenge: steep terrain, narrow valleys, sloped runways, and one‑way‑in approaches. Every strip on this leg is a full‑stop landing — no touch‑and‑goes — to reflect real‑world PNG operations where go‑arounds are often impossible.

:small_airplane: Aircraft

Kodiak 100 / C208 Caravan

  • Strong climb performance for 10,500 ft terrain clearance
  • Short‑field capable for high‑altitude strips
  • High‑wing visibility for ridge navigation
  • Stable in turbulence and valley winds

:world_map: Route

AYUKI → AYRG → AYHW → AYOV → AYUY → AYLT → AYLR → AYTR → AYKG → AYPB → AYPE Full‑stop landings at every strip

:round_pushpin: Waypoint Descriptions (Full‑Stop Landings)

AYUKI — Kiunga (Departure)

Depart the Fly River basin and begin the climb toward rising terrain.

AYRG — Rumginae

Short, narrow, tree‑lined strip. Expect soft‑field braking and a committed approach.

AYHW — Haewenai

One‑way‑in valley strip. Terrain rises rapidly behind the runway — full stop required.

AYOV — Olsbip

Entry point into the central ranges. Ridge turbulence likely on final.

AYUY — Kuyol

Compact plateau strip. Short rollout and tight departure path.

AYLT — Kiunga (Alternate)

Full‑stop landing before repositioning to AYLR for the break.

AYLR — Kiunga (Break)

15‑minute rest stop. Apron space, refuel, regroup before entering the highlands proper.

AYTR — Agali

High‑altitude strip with a steep, narrow approach. No safe go‑around.

AYKG — Kopiago

Mountain basin with limited maneuvering room. Expect downdrafts.

AYPB — Paiela

Short, sloped runway. Full‑stop mandatory due to terrain funnel.

AYPE — Kairik (Finale)

Remote highland strip surrounded by misted peaks. Challenging but rewarding finish.

:compass: Flight Notes

  • Cruise altitude: 10,500 ft for ridge clearance
  • Full‑stop landings at every strip
  • Expect ridge turbulence, downdrafts, and variable visibility
  • Maintain spacing — many strips have no go‑around options
  • Estimated total distance: 149 nm
  • Estimated total time: ≈ 2 hours including break

:sunrise_over_mountains: Scenic Highlights

  • Morning light over Kiunga basin
  • Central Range ridge crossings
  • Mist‑filled valleys and plateaus
  • Highlands villages and mission strips
  • Kairik mountain finale

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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:  Kiunga to Kairik(AYPE)
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Kodiak 100 or Caravan
Speed: 150 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Route: See below
Alt: 10,500' 
When:  Friday 8th May
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 
Distance: 149nm

Take Off from Kiunga(AYKI)
Track 353 deg to Rumginae(AYRG) 13.7nm
Full Stop Landing at Rumginae(AYRG)
Take Off from Rumginae(AYRG)
Track 012 deg to Haewenai(AYHW) 10.9nm
Full Stop Landing at Haewenai(AYHW)
Take Off from Haewenai(AYHW)
Track 027 deg to Olsobip(AYOV) 23nm
Full Stop Landing at Olsobip(AYOV)
Take Off from Olsobip(AYOV)
Track 077 deg to Kuyol(AYUY) 6.6nm
Full Stop Landing at Kuyol(AYUY)
Take Off from Kuyol(AYUY)
Track 089 deg to Kiunga(AYLT) 8.5nm
Full Stop Landing at Kiunga(AYLT)
Take Off from Kiunga(AYLT)
Track 103 deg to Kiunga(AYLR) 11nm
Full Stop Landing at Kiunga(AYLR) +++ 15min Break +++
Take Off from Kiunga(AYLR)
Track 069 deg to Agali(AYTR) 17.1nm
Full Stop Landing at Agali(AYTR)
Take Off from Agali(AYTR)
Track 095 deg to Kopiago(AYKG) 17.1nm
Full Stop Landing at Kopiago(AYKG)
Take Off from Kopiago(AYKG)
Track 084 deg to Paiela(AYPB) 29nm
Full Stop Landing at Paiela(AYPB) 
Take Off from Paiela(AYPB) 
Track 107 deg to Kairik(AYPE) 12.4nm
Full Stop Landing at Kairik(AYPE)

Airport Details:
 
Kiunga(AYKI)
Elev: 107'
RW 07/25 Asphalt 3,934'

Rumginae(AYRG) 
Elev: 171'
RW 15/33 Dirt 1,774'

Haewenai(AYHW)
Elev: 195'
RW 08/26 Grass 1,819'

Olsobip(AYOV) 
Elev: 1,484'
RW 18/36 Asphalt 2,109'

Kuyol(AYUY)
Elev: 3,295'
RW 08/26 Dirt 1,536'

Kiunga(AYLT)
Elev: 5,316'
RW 10/28 Grass 1,411'

Kiunga(AYLR) 
Elev: 3,221'
RW 15/33 Grass 1,665'

Agali(AYTR)
Elev: 2,523'
RW 05/23 Dirt 1,998'

Kopiago(AYKG)
Elev: 4,340'
RW 13/31 Dirt 2,637'

Paiela(AYPB)
Elev: 6,183'
RW 01/19 Dirt 1,680'

Kairik(AYPE)
Elev: 7,286'
RW 05/23 Asphalt 3,949'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Kiunga (AYKI) to Kairik Airstrip (AYPE).lnmpln (3.0 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Kiunga (AYKI) to Kairik Airstrip (AYPE).pln (3.1 KB)

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What is the difference between this event and the other publiched? Apart from the days I see only (NH) and (SH) in the end of the title. What does it stand for? Sorry but English is not my native language.

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I’m repeating the event across two timeslots to support the Northern Hemisphere pilots and the Southern Hemisphere Pilots - (NH & SH).

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Event reminder …