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:kangaroo: OUTBACK MEDEVAC 2026 — BRIEFING CARD

Alice Springs (YBAS) → Remote Station → RFDS Base → YBAS

Central Desert Rescue Ops | Royal Flying Doctor Support Mission

:small_airplane: AIRCRAFT

Airbus H145 HEMS • Bell 412 • AW139
Altitude 1,500–2,500 ft AGL | VFR | Daylight Ops
Total Distance ≈ 118 NM | Duration ~ 50 min + 15 min break

:compass: MISSION FLOW

Leg Segment Remarks
1 YBAS → Remote Station Emergency dispatch to cattle station south‑east of Alice Springs
2 Station Stop (15 min) Patient stabilisation and loading on stretcher
3 Station → RFDS Base Transport patient to Royal Flying Doctor Service facility
4 RFDS → YBAS Short reposition flight for mission close and debrief

:adhesive_bandage: MISSION OBJECTIVES

  • Respond to remote medical emergency

  • Land on unprepared terrain and manage dust‑off

  • Stabilise and load patient securely

  • Deliver to RFDS base without intermediate refuel

  • Maintain navigation accuracy and heat‑affected performance

:sunrise_over_mountains: SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS

  • Red Centre mesas and spinifex plains

  • Heat haze and long shadows in late‑afternoon light

  • Dry riverbeds and station windmills

  • RFDS hangar with medical cross sign glowing at sunset

:airplane_arrival: EVENT NOTES

  • Expect crosswinds and reduced lift in hot conditions

  • Rotor wash will create heavy dust on landing

  • Recommended departure: 1600 local for golden hour lighting

  • Badge awarded for completion without refuelling outside station

:sports_medal: EVENT AWARD

Central Desert Rescue Pilot
Brass and red‑sand finish with RFDS cross emblem
Presented to pilots completing all legs and station stop without refuelling

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

Regards, Paul

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Event: Scenic Heli: Outback MedEvac
Aircraft: Helicopter
Speed: 120 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 7:00am
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 3,500' for avoiding terrain 
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Distance: 103nm 

Take off from Alice Springs(YBAS)
Track 140 deg to Remote Cattle Station(WP1) 45nm
Full Stop Landing at Remote Cattle Station(WP1) +++ 15 min break +++
Take Off from Remote Cattle Station(WP1)
Track 323 deg to RFDS Base(WP2) 51nm
Offload Patient to Alice Springs Hospital
Take off from RFDS Base(WP2) 
Track 165 deg to Alice Springs(YBAS) 6.4nm
Full Stop Landing at Alice Springs(YBAS)

Airport Details:

Alice Springs(YBAS)
Elev: 1,772'
RW 12/30 Asphalt 7,995'
RW 17/35 Asphalt 3,720'

William R Fairchild Intl(KCLM)
Elev: 265'
RW 09/27 Asphalt 6,350'
RW 13/31 Bituminous 3,242'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:

VFR Alice Springs (YBAS) to Alice Springs (YBAS).lnmpln (1.7 KB)

MSFS2024:

VFR Alice Springs (YBAS) to Alice Springs (YBAS).pln (1.2 KB)

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Event reminder …