Aussie Group Flights Team - GA Sunday: Rhein–Waal River Runner

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:honeybee: BRIEFING CARD — Rhein–Waal River Runner

Aircraft: Stearman Route: Düsseldorf (EDDL) → Maldens Vlak (EHBE) → Schiphol (EHAM) Distance: 150 NM Cruise: 80–85 kts Flight Time: ~1h 45m

:world_map: Route Overview

A classic open‑cockpit river‑run tracing two of Europe’s most iconic waterways. Depart Düsseldorf, drop onto the Rhein, follow it downstream to Pannerden, then transition onto the Waal. Land at Maldens Vlak (EHBE) for a grass‑strip break before continuing west along the Waal and turning north into the Dutch lowlands for a scenic arrival into Schiphol.

:compass: Flight Plan

Leg Segment Description Altitude
1 EDDL → Rhein Depart RWY 23, intercept the Rhein 1,200–1,500 ft
2 Rhein → Waal Follow river to Pannerden, take Waal fork 800–1,000 ft
3 Waal → EHBE Turn south to Maldens Vlak grass strip Circuit alt 1,000 ft
4 EHBE → Waal Rejoin Waal westbound past Tiel & Zaltbommel 800–1,200 ft
5 Lowlands → EHAM Navigate canals & polders, enter Schiphol 1,000–1,500 ft

:sunrise_over_mountains: Scenic Highlights

  • Rhein industrial waterfront and shipping lanes
  • The Waalbrug at Nijmegen — iconic Dutch steel arch
  • Waal river bends through farmland and villages
  • Dutch lowlands: canals, polders, windmills
  • Classic Stearman views over flat European countryside

:gear: Operational Notes

  • Maintain spacing: 0.3–0.5 NM
  • Expect river‑level turbulence and crosswinds
  • Keep Stearman steady at 80–85 kts
  • Stay over the water wherever practical
  • Full‑stop at EHBE and EHAM

:sports_medal: Event Badge

Rhein–Waal River Runner Awarded for completing the full river‑trace route with stable low‑level navigation.

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

Regards, Paul

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Event: Low & Slow: Rhein-Waal River Runner
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Stearman or similar
Speed: 100 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 4:00pm
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 1,500' for avoiding terrain but mostly fly just above the river level.
Start: 10:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Distance: 150nm 


Take off from Dusseldorf(EDDL)
Track 162 deg to Dusseldorf City(WP1) 3.5nm
Track 287 deg to Rhein river(WP2) 0.5nm
Follow the river from WP2 thru WP50
Track 183 deg to Maldens VLak Glider Field(EHBE) 5.1nm
Full Stop Landing at Maldens VLak Glider Field(EHBE) +++ 15 min break +++
Take Off from Maldens VLak Glider Field(EHBE)
Track 351 deg to Nijmegen and the Waal river(WP51) 3.9nm
Follow the river from WP51 thru WP62
Track 336 deg up the Cannal and follow the waypoints WP63 thru WP78 in the Cannal system to Amsterdam
Track 221 deg to Amsterdam(WP79) 0.8nm
Track 227 deg to Schiphol(EHAM) 5.9nm
Full Stop Landing at Schiphol(EHAM)

Airport Details:

Dusseldorf(EDDL)
Elev:119'
RW 05L/23R Concrete 8,877'
RW 05R/23L Concrete 9,837'

Schiphol(EHAM)
Elev: 7'
RW 18L/36R Asphalt 11,158'
RW 18C/36C Asphalt 10,820'
RW 18R/36L Asphalt 12,465'
RW 09/27 Asphalt 11,352'
RW 06/24 Asphalt 11,302'
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Flight Plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Dusseldorf (EDDL) to Schiphol (EHAM).lnmpln (13.5 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Dusseldorf (EDDL) to Schiphol (EHAM).pln (22.7 KB)