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:airplane: Friendship to the Island

Fokker F27 Classic Airliner Event

:spiral_calendar: Sunday Event | :three_o_clock: Air Time: 1 hr 04 min | :straight_ruler: 436 NM

Step back into the golden age of regional aviation with the legendary Fokker F27 Friendship. Cruise high above the Tasman Sea from Sydney (YSSY) to Lord Howe Island (YLHI) β€” a route once flown by Ansett and East‑West Airlines. Expect vintage charm, oceanic navigation, and a visual arrival over turquoise lagoon waters.


:round_pushpin: Flight Plan

YSSY NOBAR B450 ABARB DCT YLHI

Altitude: FL290

Cruise Speed: ~260 KTAS


:sun_behind_small_cloud: Highlights

  • Historic 1960s‑style regional route
  • Oceanic airway navigation (B450)
  • Scenic descent over Lord Howe’s twin peaks
  • Authentic F27 performance and handling

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

Regards, Paul

Event details

Sim: MSFS2024
Altitude: FL210.
Aircraft: F27 Fokker Friendship (or similar in speed)
Suggested Min Speed: 270knots
Route: YSSY NOBAR B450 ABARB DCT YLHI
Alternate: YBBN
Server: South East Asia
Depart Time: 19:00z
Sim Time: 8:00am
Multiplayer: All Players
Weather: Live Weather
Flight Duration: 1hr 33min
Flight Distance: 436nm

Following details are for the A737:
Block Time: 02:01

Airport details

Sydney Intl(YSSY)
Elev: 21’
RW 16L/34R Asphalt 7,980’
RW 16R/34L Asphalt 12,980’
RW 07/25 Asphalt 8,278’

Lord Howe Island(YLHI)
Elev: 3’
RW 10/28 Asphalt 2,904’

Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
IFR Kingsford Smith Intl (YSSY) to Lord Howe Island (YLHI).lnmpln (2.8 KB)

MSFS2024:
IFR Kingsford Smith Intl (YSSY) to Lord Howe Island (YLHI).pln (2.8 KB)

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