Aussie Group Flights Team - Around the World in 80 Flights: Sumatra Highlands Traverse (SH)

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:airplane: LEG 31 – SUMATRA HIGHLANDS TRAVERSE

Aircraft: Caravan / Kodiak
Cruise: 160 KTAS
Altitude: 8,500 ft VFR
Distance: 237 NM
Break: 15 min @ Banding Agung (WIPD)

:sunrise_over_mountains: Overview

A stunning high‑altitude traverse across the Barisan Mountains, threading through ridges, valleys, and lake basins. The Caravan/Kodiak is ideal here — stable, comfortable, and capable of maintaining 8,500 ft terrain clearance while still giving pilots rich visual immersion.

:sunrise: Highlights

  • Coastal departure from Radin Inten II (WILL)

  • Ridge climb into the Sumatra Highlands

  • Long scenic segment over forested mountain terrain

  • Lake Ranau approach into Banding Agung (WIPD) for the mid‑leg break

  • Descent through the Bengkulu basin into Fatmawati Soekarno (WIGG)

:gear: Operational Notes

  • Maintain 8,500 ft until past WP5 for terrain safety.

  • Expect mountain wave, ridge lift, and late‑afternoon haze.

  • Ideal group spacing: 1–2 NM in the highlands.

  • Descent planning: Begin step‑down after WIPY for a smooth coastal arrival.

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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: Sumatra Highlands Traverse
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Caravan/Kodiak
Speed: 160 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Route: See below
Alt: 8,500' 
When:  Friday 4th September
Start: 10:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Distance: 237nm

Take Off from Radin Inten Ii Apt(WILL)
Track 182 deg to Gunung Betung(WP1) 11.6nm
Track 221 deg to Gunung Ratai 6.4nm
Track 279 deg to Batu Keramat(WP3) 23nm
Track 317 deg to Muaradua Ulubelu(WP4) 13nm
Track 280 deg to Danau Asam(WP5) 17.8nm
Track 237 deg to Pekon Serai(WILP) 20nm
Full Stop Landing at Pekon Serai(WILP) +++ 15min Break +++
Take Off from Husein Pekon Serai(WILP)
Track 359 deg to Banding Agung(WIPD) 25nm
Touch and Go at Banding Agung(WIPD)
Track 324 deg to Atung Bungsu(WIPY) 57nm
Touch and Go at Atung Bungsu(WIPY)
Track 279 deg to Fatmawati Soekarno(WIGG) 63nm
Full Stop Landing at Fatmawati Soekarno(WIGG)

Airport Details:
 
Radin Inten Ii Apt(WILL)
Elev: 275'
RW 14/32 Asphalt 8,203'

Pekon Serai(WILP)
Elev: 80'
RW 12/30 Asphalt 3,603'

Banding Agung(WIPD)
Elev: 2,147'
RW 15/33 Asphalt 3,383'

Atung Bungsu(WIPY)
Elev: 2,053'
RW 06/24 Asphalt 4,921'

Fatmawati Soekarno(WIGG)
Elev: 67'
RW 13/31 Asphalt 7,361'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:

VFR Radin Inten Ii Apt (WILL) to Fatmawati Soekarno (WIGG).lnmpln (2.8 KB)

MSFS2024:

VFR Radin Inten Ii Apt (WILL) to Fatmawati Soekarno (WIGG).pln (2.8 KB)