Freq: 135.5
S 33 22.8 E 150 59.3
Remain in class G airspace at 1500ft. At Wisemans Ferry, contact Richmond Tower on 135.5 for clearance southbound along the VFR route. When in receipt of a clearance you can enter restricted areas R469 and R470, tracking south-west past the small settlement of Lower Portland and on to the next reporting point of Kurmond.
Freq: 135.5
S 33 33.0 E 150 41.2
Report again when at Kurmond. The Kurmond checkpoint is at the intersection of the powerlines and the prominent Bells Line of Road, immediately west of the township of Kurmond.
Note that the route between Kurmond and the Grose River crosses the extended centreline for RWY 28 at Richmond aerodrome. ATC may impose a clearance limit to remain north of Kurmond to separate you from IFR arrivals and departures.
Freq: 135.5
S 33 36.9 E 150 40.2
From Kurmond, continue to follow the powerlines, tracking towards the Grose River. Report when crossing the Grose River.
From this point the Nepean River, out to the east, will begin to converge with your track. Once past the Hawkesbury Lookout, you will be flying along the western bank of the Nepean River.
Follow the VFR route as marked on your VTC. The prominent Sydney International Regatta Centre, out to your left, lies immediately south of the Richmond R470 boundary.
Continue tracking southbound. Out to the east, en route to Nepean Bridge, you will see a rail bridge, where the Great Western Highway and the railway cross the river.
The Nepean Bridge is a mile and a half south of here. Do not confuse the two bridges.
Freq: 135.5
S 33 45.8 E 150 39.6
Report when approaching the Nepean Bridge, which marks the end of this VFR route.
Expect ATC to cancel control services at this point and give you frequency change approval. At this point you can take up your preferred onwards track. The area frequency here is Sydney Centre 124.55. Keep your VTC on hand and be aware of the proximity of R536, to the south-east of Nepean Bridge.
Remain at or below 4500ft in this area to stay outside class C airspace.
No taxi clearance required. Monitor Ground on 119.9MHz.
Taxi clearance from Ground required before entering this area.
Specific clearance required from ATC before entering this area.
An area on the aerodrome intend to accommodate aircraft for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers, cargo, fueling, parking or maintenance.
That part of the aerodrome to be used for take-off, landing and taxiing aircraft, <strong>excluding</strong> aprons.
That part of the aerodrome to be used for take-off, landing and taxiing aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron.