Aussie Group Flights Team - GA Sunday: Red Rock Scenic Twin Run

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:compass: BRIEFING CARD — Red Rock Scenic Twin Run

KGCN → Marble Canyon → Monument Valley → Mexican Hat → KPGA

Aircraft: DA42 / DA62 Cruise Altitude: 10,500 ft (eastbound, terrain‑clear) Cruise Speed: 150–170 KTAS Total Distance: 235 NM Total Duration: ~1 hr 28 min airborne + 15 min break at Monument Valley Weather: Real World (fallback: Few Clouds for lighting) Sim Time: 4:30 PM (warm red‑rock golden hour)

LEG 1 — Grand Canyon to Marble Canyon (≈ 70 NM)

Theme: Canyon Rim to River Corridor

Depart KGCN and climb to 10,500 ft, tracking along the South Rim for sweeping canyon views. Turn northeast toward Marble Canyon (L41), descending slightly for a dramatic pass over the canyon corridor and the Colorado River. Continue to Navajo Bridge for a tight scenic fly‑through before climbing back toward the desert mesas.

LEG 2 — Marble Canyon to Monument Valley (≈ 65 NM)

Theme: Vermilion Cliffs to Iconic Buttes

Track east along the Vermilion Cliffs, then turn toward the rising mesas of Monument Valley. Descend into the valley for a slow scenic pass around the Mittens, then land at UT25 Monument Valley for a 15‑minute full‑stop break. This is the centrepiece of the event — perfect for screenshots and group formation shots.

LEG 3 — Monument Valley to Mexican Hat (≈ 20 NM)

Theme: Desert Sculptures

Depart UT25 and track northeast toward Mexican Hat Rock, passing directly over the balancing formation. A short, scenic leg with wide‑open desert visibility.

LEG 4 — Mexican Hat to Page via Lake Powell (≈ 80 NM)

Theme: Water, Canyons, and a Big Finale

Turn west toward Lake Powell, entering via Gunsight Bay for the first dramatic view of the water. Follow the canyon fingers south toward Glen Canyon Dam, passing overhead before descending into KPGA Page Municipal for the final full‑stop landing. A spectacular finish with water, cliffs, and late‑afternoon light.

FLIGHT NOTES

  • Altitude: 10,500 ft for terrain clearance and hemispherical compliance
  • Cruise: 150–170 KTAS (DA42/62 sweet spot)
  • Weather: Real World preferred; Few Clouds if visibility needed
  • Lighting: 4:30 PM for warm canyon tones
  • Break: 15 minutes at Monument Valley (UT25)
  • Terrain: Canyon rims, river corridors, desert mesas, red‑rock formations, lake canyons

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

Regards, Paul

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Event: GA Sunday: Red Rock Scenic Twin Run
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: DA42/62 or similar
Speed: 150 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 4:00pm
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 10,500' 
When:  Sunday 24th May
Start: 10:00z
Duration: 1hrs 30mins
Distance: 235nm 


Take off from Grand Canyon National Park(KGCN)
Track 004 deg to South Rim Scenic Point(WP1) 6nm
Track 016 deg to Marble Canyon(WP2) 51nm
Track 079 deg to Navajo Bridge(WP3) 0.9nm
Track 128 deg to Vermilion Cliffs(WP4) 9.5nm
Track 063 deg to Monument Valley(UT25) 65nm 
Full Stop Landing at  Monument Valley(UT25) +++ 15 min break +++
Take off from  Monument Valley(UT25)
Track 095 deg to The Mittens Scenic Orbit Point(WP5) 4.7nm
Track 039 deg to Mexican Hat Rock(WP6) 15.2nm
Track 257 deg to Lake Powell(WP7) 64nm
Track 228 deg to Glen Canyon Dam(WP8) 16nm
Track 101 deg to Page Muni(KPGA) 1.8nm
Full Stop Landing at Page Muni(KPGA)

Airport Details:

Grand Canyon National Park(KGCN)
Elev: 6,563'
RW 03/21 Bituminous 9,001'

Monument Valley(UT25)
Elev: 5,125'
RW 16/34 Asphalt 3,613'

Page Muni(KPGA)
Elev: 4,261'
RW 15/33 Asphalt 5,950'
RW 07/25 Asphalt 2,199'
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Flight Plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Grand Canyon National Park (KGCN) to Page Muni (KPGA).lnmpln (3.1 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Grand Canyon National Park (KGCN) to Page Muni (KPGA).pln (3.1 KB)

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