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    29 November 2020 04:00 AM      06:00 AM

    We're back and proud to announce the next event for the Light Up series, Light up South Australia! It is time to pull out those regional aircraft or commercial airliners and explore the wine country of Australia as we attempt to provide the most realistic ATC services for you as you travel to stunning destinations that South Australia has to offer. Travel between Adelaide (YPAD), Parafield (YPPF), Port Augusta (YPAG), Port Lincoln (YPLC), Mount Gambier (YMTG) Ceduna (YCDU) and Olympic Dam (YOLD) plus many more with the expectation of full services from 0400z - 0800z.
     
    What is Light Up South Australia?
    This event revolves around one of our older events (Regionals and Twins) with the idea being to provide ATC services to more regional locations around the country. Our regional towns don’t get the love like the big cities do, so let's change that! Travel to those often-forgotten destinations and provide controllers and pilots alike a different challenge. A chance to fly into an unfamiliar location and try an approach other than the usual ILS approach.
    During this event, you will receive an Outside Control Airspace Service at a majority of our airfields from the overlying ENR Controller. Pilots can expect the following service types depending on the class of airspace.

    We encourage you to use Adelaide's secondary airport Parafield (YPPF) - Australia's third busiest airport by ground movements for use with shorter routes. Parafield is the home of many small aircraft which fly heaps of VFR and IFR routes around the south as well as housing operational historic aircraft!
     
    Suggested Major Routes:
    South Australia has so much to offer and explore! Whether your flight is high or low, fast or slow, there are plenty of routes to fly. Find some of our suggested routes below, bearing in mind that Pilots are more than welcome to fly other routes from other destinations!
    Charts for all airports can be found here.
    Adelaide Based Routes:
    YPAD-YCDU: DCT HAWKY A585 ABTOD DCT
    YPAD-YOLD: DCT HOLIT W238 AVPAS DCT
    Parafield Based Routes:
    YPPF-YMTG: DCT ALBUT DCT
    YPPF-YPAG: DCT DOLVU PIREM DCT
    Port Lincoln Based Routes:
    YPLC-YPPF: DCT PILBY V707 RIKAB N640 AD DCT
    YPLC-YPAG: DCT PILBY V707 RIKAB HAWKY J58 WHA DCT
     
    ATC:
    ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications to control this event can be made through here.
    Dependent on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are rostered. Positions that are planned to be rostered are below.
    Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.100 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500       AD_APP Adelaide  Approach 124.200 AD_DEP Adelaide Approach 118.200       ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300  
    Scenery:
    YPAD - Adelaide:
    Payware - AUSCENE 2 (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - AusFS(FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - TGD (xPlane)
    YPPF – Parafield Airport:
    Freeware - Chris K (xPlane)
    MISC - Miscellaneous:
    AusV2 - ORBX (Will update most OCTA Airport Maps)

    Do you have any feedback? Send an email to [email protected] or visit feedback.vatpac.org!

    Event details


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    • 08 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
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      This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 8th May 2024 finds us in Canadian Northwest Territories flying from Hay River CYHY to Yellowknife CYZF (home base of the famous Buffalo Airways) with a delivery of freight to Fort Providence (CYJP) on route.
      Flight created by YMA555
      Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot.
      Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias. A DC3 or C47 would be suitable.
      Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
      .Flight Plan: Details
      Distance: 173nm
      Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
      Flight Plan:(CYHY-CYZF)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
      BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE


       

       
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    • 10 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
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      Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
      Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
      If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
      Distance: 184 nm
      Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
      Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias.
      Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft.
      Flight plan

      File as: YPKG YGGR YMZI YJEY YLEO YMMI YLTN
      GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
      Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
      Communications
      Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
      Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
       
      Scenery
      Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
       
      Flight details
      KALGOORLIE-BOULDER [YPKG] Takeoff
      elev: 1203
      rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt
      CTAF: 126.6
      VOR/DME: KG 114.1
      NDB: KG 287
        GOONGARRIE MINE [YGGR] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
      elev: 1244
      rwy: 09/27 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        MENZIES [YMZI] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
      elev: 1348
      rwy: 04/22 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        JEEDAMYA [YJEY] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
      elev: 1414
      rwy: 06/24 14/32 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        LEONORA [YLEO] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
      elev: 1217
      rwy: 04/22 asphalt
      rwy: 12/30 gravel
      CTAF: 126.8
      NDB: LEO 377
        MURRIN MURRIN [YMMI] T&G - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road
      elev: 1535
      rwy: 03/21 asphalt
      CTAF: 126.8
        LAVERTON [YLTN] Land - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road
      elev: 1530
      rwy: 07/25 asphalt
      rwy: 16/34 dirt
      CTAF: 126.8 Chart

    • 11 May 2024 08:00 AM Until 12:00 PM
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      Welcome to the next installment of Newbie Night. This event offers the chance for inexperienced members to join experienced aviators and controllers and take to the virtual skies. Whether you're completely new to flight simulation or you've been flying for years but never connected to the VATSIM network, this is the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord. To Join the Discord visit this link.
       
      Event Details:
      Fly between Adelaide (YPAD) and Melbourne (YMML) in either direction to experience Class C and enroute airspace, with a bit of time to relax in cruise and enjoy the scenery. This flight is for:
      Newbie pilots who want to learn and gain confidence flying on the VATSIM network with live ATC. Experienced controllers who are patient and willing to help newbie pilots on the network. Experienced pilots who are patient and willing to assist newbie pilots through the VATPAC Discord. Flights will depart from 0800z (1800 AEST) with ATC requested/available until around 1200z (2200 AEST).
      We recommend planning to depart before 1030z (2030 AEST) to complete your flight with full ATC.
       
      Tutorials:
      This site has tutorials (see Help > Tutorials in the menu) which give an overview of flight and ATC procedures.  An example of procedures between Class C airports in a radar environment can be found here: https://vatpac.org/help/pilot-tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/
       
      Routes:
      We recommend using the following routes which are suitable for a jet such as an Airbus A320, Boeing 737, regional jet or business jet, or a turboprop such as a Dash-8, ATR 72, Saab 340 or King Air.
      YPAD-YMML:
      Jet: DCT AD V255 BENDO Y12 ARBEY H119 ML DCT
      Nonjet: DCT AD V255 BENDO V211 PUBAP W291 WENDY V279 ML DCT
      YMML-YPAD:
      Jet and nonjet: DCT ML H345 AD DCT
       
      Charts:
      If you do not have charts they are available here: https://vats.im/pac/charts
       
      ATC:
      Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here. Applications will remain open until three days before the event (08MAY24), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. Please keep in mind that slot availability will be dependent on the number of applications. Non-standard positions (marked with *) can be opened in accordance with the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM.
      Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.100 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_DEP* Adelaide Approach 118.200   ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900   ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.050 ML-YWE_CTR Melbourne Centre 134.325 ML-MUN_CTR* Melbourne Centre 132.600 Scenery:
      YPAD - Adelaide:
      Payware - Impulse (MSFS)
      Payware - AUSCENE 2 (P3D/FSX)
      Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
      YMML - Melbourne:
      Payware - Orbx (MSFS)
      Payware - Orbx (P3D/FSX)
      Freeware - flightsim.to (MSFS)
      Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
    • 12 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
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      Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
      Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
      If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
      Distance: 154 nm
      Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
      Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
      Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3000 ft.
      Flight plan

      File as: YLTN YSRD YPOP YSDC YPKG
      GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
      Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
      Communications
      Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
      Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
       
      Scenery
      Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
       
      Flight details
      LAVERTON [YLTN] Takeoff
      elev: 1530
      rwy: 07/25 asphalt
      rwy: 16/34 dirt
      CTAF: 126.8
        SUNRISE DAM [YSRD] T&G - visual along Mount Weld Road
      elev: 1350
      rwy: 06/24 asphalt
      CTAF: 126.8
        PORPHYRY [YPOP] T&G - H-192° D-42 nm
      elev: 1189
      rwy: 06/24 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        CAROSUE DAM [YSCD] T&G - visual along Yarri Road
      elev: 1291
      rwy: 06/24 asphalt
      CTAF: 126.7
        KANOWNA overfly - visual along Yarri Road
        KALGOORLIE-BOULDER [YPKG] Land - visual along Yarri Road
      elev: 1203
      rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt
      CTAF: 126.6
      VOR/DME: KG 114.1
      NDB: KG 287 Chart

    • 15 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
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      This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 15th May 2024 is a flight for seaplanes in Canada BC from Coal Harbour to Campbell River with a few stops/T&G's on route at pilot discretion.
      NB: Aircraft with floats mandatory
      The bases have different ICAO depending on which sim is being used. Refer Flight Route Details hereunder in need.
      T&G's at pilot discretion
      Flight created by YMA555
      Aircraft: Capable of 120kias is recommended 
      Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
      Flight Route: Details
      Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
      Flight Plan:(PANC-PAFS)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
      BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE

      THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
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