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 Month (01/09/2019) from 0600z - 0900z:
This month we leave beautiful Noumea (NWWW) bound for another popular vacation destination Nadi (NFFN).
The Route:
LTO B599 NN
Aircraft Type:
It is recommended that this event is flown in any aircraft of a size below or equal to a B738/A320 up to A330 or equivalent size.
Charts:
Charts for NWWW can be found here
Charts for NFFN 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.
NFFF_FSS (Nadi Radio)
123.600
NWWW_APP (Tontouta Approach)
128.300
NWWW_TWR (Tontouta Tower)
118.100
NFFN_APP (Nadi Approach)
119.700
NFFN_TWR (Nadi Tower)
118.100
Scenery:
NWWW:
Dmitri Kozyrev; P3D: https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=208020 - Freeware
Cami De Bellis; Xplane: https://store.x-plane.org/NWWW-La-Tontouta-Noumea--New-Caledonia_p_909.html - Payware
NFFN:
Cami De Bellis; Xplane: https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/27920-nffn-nadi-international-airport/ - Freeware
5171; Xplane: https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24134-nffn-nadi-int-fiji/ - Freeware
P3D, Nil.
If you have any questions or feedback, please email [email protected] or [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 Month (01/09/2019) from 0600z - 0900z:
This month we leave beautiful Noumea (NWWW) bound for another popular vacation destination Nadi (NFFN).
The Route:
LTO B599 NN
Aircraft Type:
It is recommended that this event is flown in any aircraft of a size below or equal to a B738/A320 up to A330 or equivalent size.
Charts:
Charts for NWWW can be found here
Charts for NFFN 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.
NFFF_FSS (Nadi Radio)
123.600
NWWW_APP (Tontouta Approach)
128.300
NWWW_TWR (Tontouta Tower)
118.100
NFFN_APP (Nadi Approach)
119.700
NFFN_TWR (Nadi Tower)
118.100
Scenery:
NWWW:
Dmitri Kozyrev; P3D: https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=208020 - Freeware
Cami De Bellis; Xplane: https://store.x-plane.org/NWWW-La-Tontouta-Noumea--New-Caledonia_p_909.html - Payware
NFFN:
Cami De Bellis; Xplane: https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/27920-nffn-nadi-international-airport/ - Freeware
5171; Xplane: https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24134-nffn-nadi-int-fiji/ - Freeware
P3D, Nil.
If you have any questions or feedback, please email [email protected] or [email protected] as we would be happy to hear any feedback you have!
This event begins 09/02/19 and repeats every week on Monday for 3 occurrences
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)
Ever get sick and tired of flying in a B737 at 35,000ft not exploring all that amazing scenery that is hidden below the clouds? VATPAC Invites members of the VATSIM Community to try something different, flights in and around the beautiful South East Queensland
Fly from either Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU/YBMC,) Archerfield Airport (YBAF) or the marvelous Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) in your favourite prop aircraft, with Full ATC Services from 0600z - 1000z
Event Info:
GA Madness focuses on the smaller side of aviation. It's designed to test a controller’s limits with high workload into small airports, with VFR and IFR aircraft. GA Madness focuses on class D airports and this time we’ll be focusing on the sunny Sunshine Coast, Archerfield and the gateway airport to the sprawling beaches and sands of Queensland... the Gold Coast.
What can I do?
These airports are some of the busiest airports in Australia however, under appreciated in VATPAC. You are welcome to conduct circuits, local area flights or even instrument operations. You may also want to fly a scenic route over the CBD! For those who are looking for longer flights, you could fly to and from Toowoomba or fly from Ballina-Byron.
Bring plenty of fuel and some charts as our controllers assist you to navigate through one of the busiest TMA's in the country.
Routes:
If you are planning to fly via airways (Mainly IFR,) VATPAC recommends the following routes to assist in Traffic Flow - Charts for all 3 aerodromes can be found here;
Gold Coast (YBCG) -> Archerfield (YBAF)
ROUTE: LAGOB W371 AMB Y195 GLENN
Gold Coast (YBCG) -> Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC)
ROUTE: CG H185 BN V134 SU
Archerfield (YBAF) -> Gold Coast (YBCG)
ROUTE: LAGOB OOLNC OOLNI OOLNF CG
Archerfield (YBAF) -> Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC)
ROUTE: BN V134 SU
Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) -> Archerfield (YBAF)
ROUTE: BN MOOLO CORAL
Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) -> Gold Coast (YBCG)
ROUTE: SU V217 GAYLA VIMOL W192 CG
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 2 days before the event (13th September,) with a roster will be released one week before the event (8th September)
Dependent 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: Sunshine Coast Tower SU_TWR Sunshine Coast Tower 124.400 Sunshine Coast SMC SU_GND Sunshine Coast Ground 121.100 Archerfield Tower AF_TWR Archerfield Tower 118.100 Archerfield SMC AF_GND Archerfield Ground 119.900 Gold Coast Tower CG_TWR Gold Coast Tower 118.700 Gold Coast SMC CG_GND Gold Coast Ground 121.800 Gold Coast Approach CG_APP Gold Coast Approach 123.500 Brisbane Approach BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 Brisbane Centre (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600
Note: Bold positions will only be rostered if sufficient ATC Applications are received.
Scenery:
YBSU/YMBC - Sunshine Coast Airport:
Freeware - AVSIM 'Flukey' (FSX/P3D) *Requires OZX Libraries*
Freeware - FlightSim (FSX)
YBAF - Archerfield Airport:
Freeware - Flightsim (FSX)
Freeware - Fly Away Simulation (FSX)
YBCG - Gold Coast International Airport:
Payware - ORBX Simulations Systems (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (XPlane)
MISC - Miscellaneous Requirements/Scenery:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Payware - Brisbane International Airport (FSX/P3D)
Payware - CityScene Gold Coast
Freeware - OZx Libraries (P3Dv4 ONLY)
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 our GA Madness event!
Fly from either Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU/YBMC,) Archerfield Airport (YBAF) or the marvelous Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) in your favourite prop aircraft, with Full ATC Services from 0600z - 1000z
Event Info:
GA Madness focuses on the smaller side of aviation. It's designed to test a controller’s limits with high workload into small airports, with VFR and IFR aircraft. GA Madness focuses on class D airports and this time we’ll be focusing on the sunny Sunshine Coast, Archerfield and the gateway airport to the sprawling beaches and sands of Queensland... the Gold Coast.
What can I do?
These airports are some of the busiest airports in Australia however, under appreciated in VATPAC. You are welcome to conduct circuits, local area flights or even instrument operations. You may also want to fly a scenic route over the CBD! For those who are looking for longer flights, you could fly to and from Toowoomba or fly from Ballina-Byron.
Bring plenty of fuel and some charts as our controllers assist you to navigate through one of the busiest TMA's in the country.
Routes:
If you are planning to fly via airways (Mainly IFR,) VATPAC recommends the following routes to assist in Traffic Flow - Charts for all 3 aerodromes can be found here;
Gold Coast (YBCG) -> Archerfield (YBAF)
ROUTE: LAGOB W371 AMB Y195 GLENN
Gold Coast (YBCG) -> Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC)
ROUTE: CG H185 BN V134 SU
Archerfield (YBAF) -> Gold Coast (YBCG)
ROUTE: LAGOB OOLNC OOLNI OOLNF CG
Archerfield (YBAF) -> Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC)
ROUTE: BN V134 SU
Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) -> Archerfield (YBAF)
ROUTE: BN MOOLO CORAL
Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) -> Gold Coast (YBCG)
ROUTE: SU V217 GAYLA VIMOL W192 CG
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 2 days before the event (13th September,) with a roster will be released one week before the event (8th September)
Dependent 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: Sunshine Coast Tower SU_TWR Sunshine Coast Tower 124.400 Sunshine Coast SMC SU_GND Sunshine Coast Ground 121.100 Archerfield Tower AF_TWR Archerfield Tower 118.100 Archerfield SMC AF_GND Archerfield Ground 119.900 Gold Coast Tower CG_TWR Gold Coast Tower 118.700 Gold Coast SMC CG_GND Gold Coast Ground 121.800 Gold Coast Approach CG_APP Gold Coast Approach 123.500 Brisbane Approach BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 Brisbane Centre (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600
Note: Bold positions will only be rostered if sufficient ATC Applications are received.
Scenery:
YBSU/YMBC - Sunshine Coast Airport:
Freeware - AVSIM 'Flukey' (FSX/P3D) *Requires OZX Libraries*
Freeware - FlightSim (FSX)
YBAF - Archerfield Airport:
Freeware - Flightsim (FSX)
Freeware - Fly Away Simulation (FSX)
YBCG - Gold Coast International Airport:
Payware - ORBX Simulations Systems (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (XPlane)
MISC - Miscellaneous Requirements/Scenery:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Payware - Brisbane International Airport (FSX/P3D)
Payware - CityScene Gold Coast
Freeware - OZx Libraries (P3Dv4 ONLY)
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 our GA Madness event!
Welcome to the latest VATPAC Iron Mic attempt featuring Canberra! Canberra airport is the major airport serving Australia's capital city and features several domestic destinations and a couple of international ones too, placing it as Australia's 8th busiest airport. Join us from September 30th to October 6th as we attempt to take home yet another Iron Mic.
The following positions will be the primary positions:
CB_TWR
CB_APP
ML-SNO_CTR
To give us the best chance possible, please logon to the above positions at Canberra prior to occupying others. Remember, There are no reserved positions so if one of the above positions is available, logon!
What is Iron Mic?
Iron Mic is a weekly competition that VATSIM holds to recognizes the positions with the most hours logged on the network. It is broken into 3 categories; TWR, APP and CTR. The position in each category that logs the most online hours over a 7 day period wins the Iron Mic.
Iron Mic runs from 0000z on Monday to 2359z on Sunday (0859 Monday AEDT)
How do we know about our progress?
Click on this link (http://fsmine.dhis.org/stats/showstats.cgi) to view all the VATSIM ATC stats for the week.
Remember, Our aim is to keep the TWR, APP and CTR positions open as much as possible. Coordinate with other controllers to ensure maximum coverage of the Canberra positions. You can do this on Facebook, Teamspeak or the forums.
VATSIM has set out a few rules regarding Iron Mic which can be viewed here https://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=11100
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Good Luck VATPAC!
The following positions will be the primary positions:
CB_TWR
CB_APP
ML-SNO_CTR
To give us the best chance possible, please logon to the above positions at Canberra prior to occupying others. Remember, There are no reserved positions so if one of the above positions is available, logon!
What is Iron Mic?
Iron Mic is a weekly competition that VATSIM holds to recognizes the positions with the most hours logged on the network. It is broken into 3 categories; TWR, APP and CTR. The position in each category that logs the most online hours over a 7 day period wins the Iron Mic.
Iron Mic runs from 0000z on Monday to 2359z on Sunday (0859 Monday AEDT)
How do we know about our progress?
Click on this link (http://fsmine.dhis.org/stats/showstats.cgi) to view all the VATSIM ATC stats for the week.
Remember, Our aim is to keep the TWR, APP and CTR positions open as much as possible. Coordinate with other controllers to ensure maximum coverage of the Canberra positions. You can do this on Facebook, Teamspeak or the forums.
VATSIM has set out a few rules regarding Iron Mic which can be viewed here https://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=11100
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Good Luck VATPAC!
It's the End of the Month. Time to go somewhere else for a change. This week: SA
Featuring our Iron Mic airport Canberra, join us as we head south of the Bass Strait to Hobart & Launceston
Recommended Routes
YSCB - YPAD
CB W148 WG Q60 BLACK
YPAD - YSCB
DCT BENDO H36 KACEY DCT
ATC
CB_ATIS 127.45 CB_GND 121.70 CB_TWR 118.70 CB_APP 124.50 ML-TBD_CTR 125.30 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 AD_APP 124.20 AD_TWR 120.50 AD_GND 121.70 AD_DEL 126.10 AD_ATIS 134.50 Scenery
ORBX Australia (Enroute) FSX/P3D (PAYWARE) ORBX YSCB Canberra AUscene Adelaide
Featuring our Iron Mic airport Canberra, join us as we head south of the Bass Strait to Hobart & Launceston
Recommended Routes
YSCB - YPAD
CB W148 WG Q60 BLACK
YPAD - YSCB
DCT BENDO H36 KACEY DCT
ATC
CB_ATIS 127.45 CB_GND 121.70 CB_TWR 118.70 CB_APP 124.50 ML-TBD_CTR 125.30 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 AD_APP 124.20 AD_TWR 120.50 AD_GND 121.70 AD_DEL 126.10 AD_ATIS 134.50 Scenery
ORBX Australia (Enroute) FSX/P3D (PAYWARE) ORBX YSCB Canberra AUscene Adelaide
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Upcoming Events
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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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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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