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09 November 2020 07:30 AM 11:30 AM
By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with out Spilled Milk Run Monday events held on the last Monday of every month, pilots can expect ATC services as you fly between Melbourne and Sydney, or any destination in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0700z and peak between 0800-1000z.
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
YMML-YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML-YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN POLLI CB
YSSY-YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
YSSY-YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB-YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB-YSSY: CB TANTA W423 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Saturday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
*Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the rostered positions are filled. Please see a member of the Board of Directors, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY-D_APP* Sydney Director 126.100 SY_DEP* Sydney Departures 123.000 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 CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-ELW_CTR* Melbourne Centre 123.750
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
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Upcoming Events
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08 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
0This 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
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
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10 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation 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
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11 May 2024 08:00 AM Until 12:00 PM
0Welcome 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)
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12 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation 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
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15 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
0This 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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