What is Pacific Island Link?
Pacific Island Link is a monthly event in which we explore the pacific islands within VATPAC and occasionally within our neighboring divisions. Each month you can expect to fly routes across Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia and many other islands across Oceania. This event for the most part will fall on the first Saturday of each month from 0800z - 1100z and you can expect flight times any where from 1.5 hours to 3 hours.
This Week (03/08/2019) from 0800z - 1000z:
Explore the beautiful islands of the south pacific in this short hop from Vanuatu to New Caledonia. In this flight we will be traveling form Bauerfield Int'l (Port Vila) to La Tontouta Int'l (Noumea).
The Route:
NVVV - NWWW
DCT VLI B590 LTO DCT
Aircraft Type:
The recommended aircraft type for this route is DH8D/AT72 up to B738/A320 or equivalent.
Charts:
Charts for NVVV can be found here
Charts for NWWW can be found here
Requested ATC Positions:
The below positions are what are recommended to provide pilots with ATC Services - However, if these become full, we welcome you to log onto additional positions to provide even more services.
NVVV_TWR......................................................118.300
NVVV_CTR.......................................................120.700
NWWW_APP....................................................128.300
NWWW_TWR...................................................118.100
Scenery:
NVVV, Cami De Bellis, X-Plane10/11 (FREEWARE)
NWWW, FSX-Downloads, FSX (FREEWARE)
If you have any questions or feedback, please email [email protected] as we would be happy to hear any feedback you have!
Pacific Island Link is a monthly event in which we explore the pacific islands within VATPAC and occasionally within our neighboring divisions. Each month you can expect to fly routes across Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia and many other islands across Oceania. This event for the most part will fall on the first Saturday of each month from 0800z - 1100z and you can expect flight times any where from 1.5 hours to 3 hours.
This Week (03/08/2019) from 0800z - 1000z:
Explore the beautiful islands of the south pacific in this short hop from Vanuatu to New Caledonia. In this flight we will be traveling form Bauerfield Int'l (Port Vila) to La Tontouta Int'l (Noumea).
The Route:
NVVV - NWWW
DCT VLI B590 LTO DCT
Aircraft Type:
The recommended aircraft type for this route is DH8D/AT72 up to B738/A320 or equivalent.
Charts:
Charts for NVVV can be found here
Charts for NWWW can be found here
Requested ATC Positions:
The below positions are what are recommended to provide pilots with ATC Services - However, if these become full, we welcome you to log onto additional positions to provide even more services.
NVVV_TWR......................................................118.300
NVVV_CTR.......................................................120.700
NWWW_APP....................................................128.300
NWWW_TWR...................................................118.100
Scenery:
NVVV, Cami De Bellis, X-Plane10/11 (FREEWARE)
NWWW, FSX-Downloads, FSX (FREEWARE)
If you have any questions or feedback, please email [email protected] as we would be happy to hear any feedback you have!
This event begins 08/05/19 and repeats every week on Monday until 08/19/19
By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 121.70 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 121.70 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
Backed by popular demand, the Events Department invite you to a spinoff of the popular acclaimed VATPAC Panic Stations Event, this time, it's Trans-Continental! Whether you like flying a B717, B737 or even DH8Ds, this event is for you!
Depart Alice Springs Airport (YBAS,) Melbourne International Airport (YMML,) or Sydney International Airport (YSSY) bound for Perth International Airport (YPPH) with the expectation of full ATC services for 7 Hours from 0300z - 1000z.
Event Details:
Panic Stations is a simple, yet quite challenging event. Get as many aircraft flying to the destination airport as possible, with only one objective. Arrive at or after the target time to enjoy bragging rights... Well, until the next panic stations event that is!
VATPAC is putting a spin on the traditional Panic Stations Event - Instead of only providing ATC Services for the arrival airfields, VATPAC is providing services for Alice Springs Airport (YBAS,) Melbourne International Airport (YMML,) or Sydney International Airport (YSSY) as possible departure points. Additionally, we are going Transcontinental! Depart in the east, enjoy the slow sun setting as you wiz your way towards the West coast along with a large number of other pilots, all with the same goal as you! Pilots can expect full ATC Services from 0300z - 1000z at all 4 Airfields, and expect full ENR Coverage across the continent!
This time, we have two different titles for people to win, these being;
JET & NON-JET Winner (From either YBAS/YMML/YSSY) JET/NON-JET Winner (Anywhere other than the departure points.) This has been done in order to create more of a challenge, we invite pilots to fly from Flukeys FIFO airports and WA Airport packs to take out the second title.
Touch Down Time for this event is 0900z
However, expect heavy delays as we try and accommodate everyone whilst maintaining separation standards! We look forward to seeing you all there!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes and departure times for you to arrive into Perth at approximately 0900z - Charts sourced here;
Photo of routes (Click to enlarge)
YSSY -> YPPH | Departures - 0340z:
ROUTE: KADOM H44 BORLI Q32 KAMBI Q32 GRABL Q10 HAMTN Q158 BEVLY
SID: KADOM1, DEENA7
STAR: BEVLY5A (03/06), BEVLY5A (21/24)
YMML -> YPPH | Departures - 0430z:
ROUTE: CRENA Q158 BEVLY
SID: CRENA7
STAR: BEVLY5A (03/06), BEVLY5A (21/24)
YBAS -> YPPH | Departures - 0600:
ROUTE: AS J64 AYE Q41 HAMTN Q158 BEVLY
SID: ANGUS5, ARNTU4
STAR: BEVLY5A (03/06), BEVLY5A (21/24)
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 7 Days before the event date (10th August) and a roster will be provided on this day.
Dependant on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are eventually published and rostered. Positions that are planned to be rostered are below.
Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Sydney Approach North SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 Sydney Tower SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 Sydney SMC SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 Sydney Clearance Delivery SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 Melbourne Approach (East) ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 Melbourne Tower ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 Melbourne SMC ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 Melbourne Clearance Delivery ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 Alice Springs Tower AS_TWR Alice Tower 118.300 Perth Approach PH_APP Perth Approach 123.600 Perth Tower PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.400 Perth SMC PH_GND Perth Ground 121.700 Melbourne Centre (Alice Springs) ML-ASP_CTR Melbourne Centre 131.800 Melbourne Centre (Bourke) ML-BKE_CTR Melbourne Centre 128.200 Melbourne Centre (Esperance) ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950 Melbourne Centre (Snowy) ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 Melbourne Centre (Tailem Bend) ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300 Melbourne Centre (Wollongong) ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000
In the event a large number of ATC Applications are received, the following additional rostered positions will be considered.
Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Melbourne Centre (Forest) ML-FOR_CTR Melbourne Centre 132.700 Melbourne Centre (Hyden) ML-HYD_CTR Melbourne Centre 118.200
Previous Winners:
In the previous Panic Stations Event - Launceston & Hobart, the following members took out the winning titles for their respective airports and categories;
YMLT - Launceston Airport:
JET - Alex Diederich (JST753) | 07:03:26z
NON-JET - Pheonix Taylor (SHA806) | 07:00:28z
YMHB - Hobart Airport:
JET - Blair Shaddock (VOZ1328) | 07:01:05z
NON-JET - Ben Childs (BAC) | 07:18:55z'
Will you be the next person to take out the Panic Stations trophy?
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney International Airport
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (XPlane)
YMML - Melbourne International Airport
Payware - ORBX Simulation Systems (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (XPlane)
YBAS - Alice Springs Airport
Payware - ORBX Simulation Systems (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (XPlane)
YPPH - Perth International Airport
Payware - MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
MISC - Miscellaneous Requirements
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Freeware - Flukeys OZx WA Airports (FSX/P3D) *Requires OZX Original Libraries which are no longer available*
Freeware - OZx Libraries (P3Dv4 ONLY)
Freeware - Australia and PNG (XPlane) *What is included*
Full list of Robert Fluke's scenery available can be found here - Incase you would like to fly in a prop from FIFO or WA Airports
Massive thanks to Pheonix Taylor for testing the XPlane Scenery!
Should you have any questions, queries or suggestions, please contact the events department via the VATPAC forums or by emailing [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at VATPAC's spinoff Panic Stations event!
Depart Alice Springs Airport (YBAS,) Melbourne International Airport (YMML,) or Sydney International Airport (YSSY) bound for Perth International Airport (YPPH) with the expectation of full ATC services for 7 Hours from 0300z - 1000z.
Event Details:
Panic Stations is a simple, yet quite challenging event. Get as many aircraft flying to the destination airport as possible, with only one objective. Arrive at or after the target time to enjoy bragging rights... Well, until the next panic stations event that is!
VATPAC is putting a spin on the traditional Panic Stations Event - Instead of only providing ATC Services for the arrival airfields, VATPAC is providing services for Alice Springs Airport (YBAS,) Melbourne International Airport (YMML,) or Sydney International Airport (YSSY) as possible departure points. Additionally, we are going Transcontinental! Depart in the east, enjoy the slow sun setting as you wiz your way towards the West coast along with a large number of other pilots, all with the same goal as you! Pilots can expect full ATC Services from 0300z - 1000z at all 4 Airfields, and expect full ENR Coverage across the continent!
This time, we have two different titles for people to win, these being;
JET & NON-JET Winner (From either YBAS/YMML/YSSY) JET/NON-JET Winner (Anywhere other than the departure points.) This has been done in order to create more of a challenge, we invite pilots to fly from Flukeys FIFO airports and WA Airport packs to take out the second title.
Touch Down Time for this event is 0900z
However, expect heavy delays as we try and accommodate everyone whilst maintaining separation standards! We look forward to seeing you all there!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes and departure times for you to arrive into Perth at approximately 0900z - Charts sourced here;
Photo of routes (Click to enlarge)
YSSY -> YPPH | Departures - 0340z:
ROUTE: KADOM H44 BORLI Q32 KAMBI Q32 GRABL Q10 HAMTN Q158 BEVLY
SID: KADOM1, DEENA7
STAR: BEVLY5A (03/06), BEVLY5A (21/24)
YMML -> YPPH | Departures - 0430z:
ROUTE: CRENA Q158 BEVLY
SID: CRENA7
STAR: BEVLY5A (03/06), BEVLY5A (21/24)
YBAS -> YPPH | Departures - 0600:
ROUTE: AS J64 AYE Q41 HAMTN Q158 BEVLY
SID: ANGUS5, ARNTU4
STAR: BEVLY5A (03/06), BEVLY5A (21/24)
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 7 Days before the event date (10th August) and a roster will be provided on this day.
Dependant on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are eventually published and rostered. Positions that are planned to be rostered are below.
Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Sydney Approach North SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 Sydney Tower SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 Sydney SMC SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 Sydney Clearance Delivery SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 Melbourne Approach (East) ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 Melbourne Tower ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 Melbourne SMC ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 Melbourne Clearance Delivery ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 Alice Springs Tower AS_TWR Alice Tower 118.300 Perth Approach PH_APP Perth Approach 123.600 Perth Tower PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.400 Perth SMC PH_GND Perth Ground 121.700 Melbourne Centre (Alice Springs) ML-ASP_CTR Melbourne Centre 131.800 Melbourne Centre (Bourke) ML-BKE_CTR Melbourne Centre 128.200 Melbourne Centre (Esperance) ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950 Melbourne Centre (Snowy) ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 Melbourne Centre (Tailem Bend) ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300 Melbourne Centre (Wollongong) ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000
In the event a large number of ATC Applications are received, the following additional rostered positions will be considered.
Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Melbourne Centre (Forest) ML-FOR_CTR Melbourne Centre 132.700 Melbourne Centre (Hyden) ML-HYD_CTR Melbourne Centre 118.200
Previous Winners:
In the previous Panic Stations Event - Launceston & Hobart, the following members took out the winning titles for their respective airports and categories;
YMLT - Launceston Airport:
JET - Alex Diederich (JST753) | 07:03:26z
NON-JET - Pheonix Taylor (SHA806) | 07:00:28z
YMHB - Hobart Airport:
JET - Blair Shaddock (VOZ1328) | 07:01:05z
NON-JET - Ben Childs (BAC) | 07:18:55z'
Will you be the next person to take out the Panic Stations trophy?
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney International Airport
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (XPlane)
YMML - Melbourne International Airport
Payware - ORBX Simulation Systems (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (XPlane)
YBAS - Alice Springs Airport
Payware - ORBX Simulation Systems (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (XPlane)
YPPH - Perth International Airport
Payware - MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
MISC - Miscellaneous Requirements
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Freeware - Flukeys OZx WA Airports (FSX/P3D) *Requires OZX Original Libraries which are no longer available*
Freeware - OZx Libraries (P3Dv4 ONLY)
Freeware - Australia and PNG (XPlane) *What is included*
Full list of Robert Fluke's scenery available can be found here - Incase you would like to fly in a prop from FIFO or WA Airports
Massive thanks to Pheonix Taylor for testing the XPlane Scenery!
Should you have any questions, queries or suggestions, please contact the events department via the VATPAC forums or by emailing [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at VATPAC's spinoff Panic Stations event!
It's the End of the Month. Time to go somewhere else for a change. This week: Hamilton Island
Also on the menu: Mackay
Recommended Routes
YBHM - YBBN
HM B462 MK V153 POONA Y61 RUROX Y177 SMOKA
YBBN - YBHM
CORAL Q26 HM
YBBN - YBMK
CORAL Q26 CAPRI UQ493 PROBO V134 WELKE
YBMK - YBBN
POONA Y61 RUROX Y177 SMOKA
ATC
BN_DEL.......................................................118.85
BN_GND.......................................................121.70
BN_TWR.......................................................120.50
BN_APP.......................................................124.70
BN-TBP_CTR...................................................120.55
BN-DOS_CTR...................................................135.60
HM_TWR.......................................................118.70
MK_TWR.......................................................124.50
Scenery
ORBX Australia (Enroute) FSX/P3D (PAYWARE) ORBX YBBN Brisbane Flukey's Sunshine Coast and Brisbane-West-Wellcamp Hamilton Island scenery: https://www.antsairplanes.com/scenery.html (Download from antsairplanes link)
Mackay Scenery: http://ausfs.tk/scenery/ (Lite Scenery menu)
Also on the menu: Mackay
Recommended Routes
YBHM - YBBN
HM B462 MK V153 POONA Y61 RUROX Y177 SMOKA
YBBN - YBHM
CORAL Q26 HM
YBBN - YBMK
CORAL Q26 CAPRI UQ493 PROBO V134 WELKE
YBMK - YBBN
POONA Y61 RUROX Y177 SMOKA
ATC
BN_DEL.......................................................118.85
BN_GND.......................................................121.70
BN_TWR.......................................................120.50
BN_APP.......................................................124.70
BN-TBP_CTR...................................................120.55
BN-DOS_CTR...................................................135.60
HM_TWR.......................................................118.70
MK_TWR.......................................................124.50
Scenery
ORBX Australia (Enroute) FSX/P3D (PAYWARE) ORBX YBBN Brisbane Flukey's Sunshine Coast and Brisbane-West-Wellcamp Hamilton Island scenery: https://www.antsairplanes.com/scenery.html (Download from antsairplanes link)
Mackay Scenery: http://ausfs.tk/scenery/ (Lite Scenery menu)
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Upcoming Events
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28 April 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: 145 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias.
Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 3500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YBDG YCAL DFD CWK YBLT SKP YDER YWBL
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
BENDIGO [YBDG] Takeoff
elev: 710
rwy: 05/23 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 05 and 35]
CTAF: 119.3
CASTLEMAINE [YCAL] T&G - visual along the Calder Freeway and Midland Highway
elev: 963
rwy: 01/19 10/28 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
DAYLESFORD [DFD] overfly - visual along the Midland Highway
CRESWICK [CWK] overfly - visual along the Midland Highway
BALLARAT [YBLT] T&G - visual along the Pyrenees Highway
elev: 1433
rwy: 05/23 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18]
rwy: 13/31 grass [RH circuit RWY 13]
CTAF: 127.75
SKIPTON [SKP] overfly - visual along the Glenelg Highway
LISMORE overfly - visual along Lismore-Skipton Road
DERRINALLUM [YDER] T&G - visual along the Hamilton Highway
elev: 600
rwy: 17/35 grass
CTAF: 126.7
MORTLAKE overfly - visual along the Hamilton Highway
WARRAMBOOL [YWBL] Land - visual along the Hopkins Highway
elev: 242
rwy: 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF: 126.0 Chart
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29 April 2024 06:00 AM Until 12:00 PM
0It’s the end of the month and Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This week we are taking you from New Zealand, to Australia as we commemorate those who shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old.
Fly from Wellington (NZWN) to Canberra (YSCB) and Sydney (YSSY) with full expectations of ATC Services throughout your flight!
Please Note: Depart NZWN between 06-09z. Arrival ATC will be online from 08-12z in Australia!
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Wellington, Canberra and Sydney.
NZWN - YSCB: TANEN M636 SASRO M636 PLUGA DCT RAZZI
NZWN - YSSY: TANEN M636 PLUGA RIKNI N774 MARLN
Flying in Oceanic Airspace:
Normal ATC throughout Australia (Brisbane Centre, Melbourne Centre, Sydney Approach, etc.) rely on radar to determine where an aircraft is in the air. Over the ocean, there is no radar. This non-radar airspace is controlled by Oceanic ATC.
All Oceanic Controlled Airspace in Australia is controlled from Brisbane, so all oceanic controllers in Australia are called "Brisbane Radio"
One of the significant differences between radar and oceanic flying is the need for position reports.
Position reports are how ATC can determine where you are. Position reports contain estimates for waypoints, speeds, altitudes and any other information. Because there is no radar over the ocean, ATC relies on time-based separation and reports from the pilots. ATC has no way of determining where you are unless you specifically tell them.
The standard format is:
Current/Previous waypoint name and the time you crossed that point. Current Flight Level Mach number if assigned by ATC. Your next waypoint and estimate for that point. The waypoint after that. For example: "Qantas 123 is position PLUGA at time 0523, Flight Level 380, estimating VELKU at 0750, SASRO next."
You can use the Oceanic Reporting Tool to help construct oceanic position reports.
Find more information regarding Oceanic Procedures here.
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to control a position during this event are encouraged to apply here. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
BN-TSN_FSS BN-ARL_CTR ML-BIK_CTR SY_APP SY_TWR SY_GND CB_APP CB_TWR CB_GND
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YSCB - Canberra:
Payware - Impulse Simulations (MSFS)
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
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01 May 2024 09:30 AM Until 11:00 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 1st May 2024 is a flight in the south of the Republic of Ireland departing Cork (EICK) with destination Coonagh-Limerick (EICN) with T&G's on route.
Arrivals at Coonagh EICN Note:
Transition level 5000ft Airspace above, Class: C. Alt 1,000 ft EINN CTA Arrivals stay clear of EINN stay South of the field, overhead the river Shannon. 10 RH, 28 LH
T&G's at pilot discretion
Flight created by YMA123
Aircraft: Capable of 120 kias is recommended
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz – Or as advised by ATC
Flight Route: Details
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(EICK-EICN)< 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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03 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: 155 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Parafield CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YPPF SUB SPR YRFA TUND NUPA TRUO YVAF TLEE YCVA YJST YPIR
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
ADELAIDE/PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff
elev: 57
rwy: 03L/21R 03R/21L 08L/24R 08R/24L asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.7
Tune DME to Adelaide VOR/DME (AD 116.4)
Not above 1500 ft within Parafield CTR or as directed by ATC.
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME AD or as directed by ATC.
SUBSTATION [SUB] overfly not above 2500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-041° D-5.2 nm
Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME AD
SOUTH PARA RESV [SPR] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-059° D-8.2 nm
ROWLAND FLAT [YRFA] T&G - visual along the Lyndon Valley Road and Barossa Valley Way
elev: 838
rwy: 08/26 grass
CTAF: 126.7
TANUNDA [TUND] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Barossa Valley Way
Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME AD
NURIOOTPA [NUPA] overfly - visual along Barossa Valley Way
TRURO [TRUO] overfly - visual along the Sturt Highwat
TRURO/VALLEY FARM [YVAF] T&G - visual along Eudunda Road
elev: 1111
rwy: 02/20 07/25 grass
CTAF: 126.7
KAPUNDA overfly - visual along Truro Road
TARLEE [TLEE] overfly - visual along Tarlee Road
AUBURN overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway
CLARE overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway
CLARE VALLEY [YCVA] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1120
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
rwy: 09/27 grass
CTAF: 126.7
SPALDING overfly - visual along RM Williams Way
JAMESTOWN [YJST] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1550
rwy: 16/34 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
GLADSTONE overfly - visual along the Wilkins Highway
PORT PIRIE [YPIR] Land - visual along the Wilkins Highway
elev: 39
rwy: 08/26 asphalt
rwy: 17/35 gravel
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.9 Charts
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05 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: 155 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Parafield CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YPIR WRO YKDI YMLD YARS WHPL DUB RMH OHB YPPF
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
PORT PIRIE [YPIR] Takeoff
elev: 39
rwy: 08/26 asphalt
rwy: 17/35 gravel
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.9
Tune DME to Adelaide VOR/DME (AD 116.4)
Not above 8500 ft to 36 DME AD
PORT BROUGHTON overly - visual along Old Broughton Road
WALLAROO [WRO] overfly - visual along the coast
KADINA [YKDI] T&G - visual along the Copper Coast Highway
elev: 138
rwy: 05/23 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
MOONTA overfly - visual along the Spencer Highway
MAITLAND [YMLD] T&G - visual along the Spencer Highway
elev: 559
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
ARDROSSAN [YARS] T&G - visual along Maitland Road
elev: 312
rwy: 15/33 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
PORT CLINTON overfly - visual along the coast
PORT WAKEFIELD overfly - visual along the coast
WILD HORSE PLAINS [WHPL] overfly - visual along Wakefield Road
Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME AD
DUBLIN [DUB] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Wakefield Road
RIVER MOUTH [RMH] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-169° D-7.7 nm
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME AD
Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME AD
OUTER HARBOUR [OHB] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-144° D-13.1 nm
*** Inbound reporting point ***
If Parafield TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
ADELAIDE/PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - track as directed by ATC
elev: 57
rwy: 03L/21R 03R/21L 08L/24R 08R/24L asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.7 Charts
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