Welcome back to one of VATPAC's newest events - East Coast Connect! Whether you like to fly IFR in a commercial jet or small turboprop, or VFR in a smaller private aircraft, this is the event for you. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that Queensland has to offer within your simulators!
What is East Coast Connect?
East Coast Connect is a new event that offers two different types of events every four weeks. Running every second Saturday, the first round is a connection between Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast. In the second round, we connect Brisbane & Cairns!
Pilots can expect ATC to be online between the nominated airfields from 0800z - 1200z!
ATC can expect to apply their sequencing skills to generate a pleasant flow of traffic between the nominated airfields.
East Coast Connect occurs every second Saturday. In the event a major event occurs on the same day, East Coast Connect will not run. Keep an eye out on the VATPAC Event Announcements for future renditions of this event!
Routes:
This week, we are flying between Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) and Cairns international Airport (YBCS)
We recommend the following routes for you to fly during this event; however, you are more than welcome to fly to different aerodromes within the coverage area!
YBBN -> YBCS:
BN BIXAD Q67 UPOLO CS
YBCS -> YBBN:
CS SWIFT Y177 SMOKA BN
ATC:
The positions below will be available to be rostered. Should a position not be filled by the roster, then anyone is permitted to log on and fill that position. To be rostered for this event, click here
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 CS_TWR
CS_APP Cairns Tower
Cairns Approach 124.900
118.400 BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 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.
Rostering Trial:
During September & October, the events team will be trialling a rostering system for this event. The roster will be released on the Wednesday before the event. Positions that are not rostered (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
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 Wednesday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster.
Feedback about this trial can be directed to [email protected] or via https://feedback.vatpac.org/.
Scenery:
Brisbane International Airport (YBBN):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Cairns International Airport (YBCS):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (xPlane)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Do you have feedback for this event? Feel free to send your thoughts to [email protected].
What is East Coast Connect?
East Coast Connect is a new event that offers two different types of events every four weeks. Running every second Saturday, the first round is a connection between Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast. In the second round, we connect Brisbane & Cairns!
Pilots can expect ATC to be online between the nominated airfields from 0800z - 1200z!
ATC can expect to apply their sequencing skills to generate a pleasant flow of traffic between the nominated airfields.
East Coast Connect occurs every second Saturday. In the event a major event occurs on the same day, East Coast Connect will not run. Keep an eye out on the VATPAC Event Announcements for future renditions of this event!
Routes:
This week, we are flying between Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) and Cairns international Airport (YBCS)
We recommend the following routes for you to fly during this event; however, you are more than welcome to fly to different aerodromes within the coverage area!
YBBN -> YBCS:
BN BIXAD Q67 UPOLO CS
YBCS -> YBBN:
CS SWIFT Y177 SMOKA BN
ATC:
The positions below will be available to be rostered. Should a position not be filled by the roster, then anyone is permitted to log on and fill that position. To be rostered for this event, click here
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 CS_TWR
CS_APP Cairns Tower
Cairns Approach 124.900
118.400 BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 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.
Rostering Trial:
During September & October, the events team will be trialling a rostering system for this event. The roster will be released on the Wednesday before the event. Positions that are not rostered (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
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 Wednesday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster.
Feedback about this trial can be directed to [email protected] or via https://feedback.vatpac.org/.
Scenery:
Brisbane International Airport (YBBN):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Cairns International Airport (YBCS):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (xPlane)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Do you have feedback for this event? Feel free to send your thoughts to [email protected].
Welcome to Thursday Therapy
Thursday Therapy is a new era in VATPAC events, introducing you to a new series of routes, aircraft and experiences.
Be sure to join us on the VATPAC discord. To join visit here
Welcome back to Therapy Thursday! This week we are jumping across to South Australia. Departing from either the Adelaide or Broken Hill fly between another two stunning cities in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Whether you want to fly via the route or break off to do VFR city orbits on arrival the choice is all yours.
Scenery:
YPAD - Adelaide:
Payware - AUSCENE 2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AusFS(FSX/P3D)
Freeware - TGD (xPlane)
YBHI - Broken Hill:
Freeware - OZX (FSX/P3D)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Routes:
YBHI - YPAD: BHI DCT PRICE V395 BLACK DCT AD
YPAD - YBHI: AD W325 BHI
Thursday Therapy is a new era in VATPAC events, introducing you to a new series of routes, aircraft and experiences.
Be sure to join us on the VATPAC discord. To join visit here
Welcome back to Therapy Thursday! This week we are jumping across to South Australia. Departing from either the Adelaide or Broken Hill fly between another two stunning cities in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Whether you want to fly via the route or break off to do VFR city orbits on arrival the choice is all yours.
Scenery:
YPAD - Adelaide:
Payware - AUSCENE 2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AusFS(FSX/P3D)
Freeware - TGD (xPlane)
YBHI - Broken Hill:
Freeware - OZX (FSX/P3D)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Routes:
YBHI - YPAD: BHI DCT PRICE V395 BLACK DCT AD
YPAD - YBHI: AD W325 BHI
VATPAC invites you back to another rendition of 'City Pair!' Whether you like to do a short two hour jet hop, or a scenic cruise, this event will cater for your needs! Provide passengers with the opportunity to jump between some of North's hidden jewels! Fly to and from Darwin International Airport (YPDN) & Cairns International Airport (YBCS ) between 0400z-0800z with the expectation of full ATC services for your flights. Hurdle your way between the two cities with passengers or cargo!
Event Details:
In the last City Pair event, ATC Services were provided between two aerodromes to fly in one direction. This time we are respinning the tables and flying either direction, providing pilots with the opportunity to receive full ATC services whilst they journey away from the big cities, flying between either of the nominated locations and exploring our amazing country!
Try your hand at unique and challenging arrival and departure procedures, or settle for something easier - the choice is yours! Controllers also get the opportunity to control new and exciting locations with larger levels of traffic, and create a sequence inbound to the arrival aerodrome not normally seen!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes from the departure aerodromes. Pilots are still welcome to fly other routes inbound from elsewhere if they so wish!!!
YPDN-YBCS
ROUTE: DN RUSKA DUMAV J61 KONDA CODIE CS
YBCS- YPDN
ROUTE: CS SWIFT KONDA J61 DUMAV Q91 ALLEE Q23 VEGPU DN
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications are now open, click here to book!
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: CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 CS_APP Cairns Approach 118.400 DN_DEL Darwin Delivery 126.800 DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.800 DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.100 DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.400 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200 BN-ARA_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.700 BN-ISA_CTR Brisbane Centre 125.200 BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550
Scenery:
YPDN - Darwin Airport
Freeware - Ants Aussie (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
Payware - MSFG Darwin (P3D)
YBCS - Cairns Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (X-Plane)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
Other
Payware - ORBX Australia v2 (Needed for some addons)
Event Details:
In the last City Pair event, ATC Services were provided between two aerodromes to fly in one direction. This time we are respinning the tables and flying either direction, providing pilots with the opportunity to receive full ATC services whilst they journey away from the big cities, flying between either of the nominated locations and exploring our amazing country!
Try your hand at unique and challenging arrival and departure procedures, or settle for something easier - the choice is yours! Controllers also get the opportunity to control new and exciting locations with larger levels of traffic, and create a sequence inbound to the arrival aerodrome not normally seen!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes from the departure aerodromes. Pilots are still welcome to fly other routes inbound from elsewhere if they so wish!!!
YPDN-YBCS
ROUTE: DN RUSKA DUMAV J61 KONDA CODIE CS
YBCS- YPDN
ROUTE: CS SWIFT KONDA J61 DUMAV Q91 ALLEE Q23 VEGPU DN
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications are now open, click here to book!
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: CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 CS_APP Cairns Approach 118.400 DN_DEL Darwin Delivery 126.800 DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.800 DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.100 DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.400 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200 BN-ARA_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.700 BN-ISA_CTR Brisbane Centre 125.200 BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550
Scenery:
YPDN - Darwin Airport
Freeware - Ants Aussie (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
Payware - MSFG Darwin (P3D)
YBCS - Cairns Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (X-Plane)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
Other
Payware - ORBX Australia v2 (Needed for some addons)
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
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 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
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 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)
The VATPAC events team is proud to announce this weeks instalment of East Coast Connect! Whether you like to fly IFR in a commercial jet or small turboprop, or VFR in a smaller private aircraft, this is the event for you. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that NSW and the Gold Coast offer within your simulators!
What is East Coast Connect?
Similar to Milk Run Monday, East Coast Connect is where pilots fly between Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY), Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) and Gold Coast International Airport (YBCG). Expect full ATC Coverage between 0800z and 1200z, as we attempt to fill the MDE and DOS airspace with as many aircraft as possible!
Routes:
We recommend the following routes for you to fly during this event; however, you are more than welcome to fly to different airports within the coverage area!
YSSY -> YBBN:
TESAT ENTRA H133 GAMBL H66 BLAKA BN
YBBN -> YSSY:
BN SANEG H91 SANAD TESAT
YBCG -> YSSY:
CG APAGI H91 SANAD TESAT
YSSY -> YBCG:
TESAT ENTRA Y245 BANDA Y43 BERNI CG
ATC:
The positions below will be available to be rostered. Should a position not be filled by the roster, then anyone is permitted to log on and fill that position. See the "Rostering Trial" section below. To be rostered for this event, click here
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR
SY_APP Sydney Tower
Sydney Approach 120.500
124.400 BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 CG_TWR
CG_APP
Gold Coast Tower
Brisbane Approach
118.700
123.500
BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 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.
Scenery:
Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY):
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
Brisbane International Airport (YBBN):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Gold Coast International Airport (YBCG):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Payware - Gold Coast CityScape (FSX/P3D)
Rostering Trial:
During September & October, the events team will be trialling a rostering system for this event. The roster will be released on the Wednesday before the event. Positions that are not rostered (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
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 Wednesday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster.
Feedback about this trial can be directed to [email protected] or via https://feedback.vatpac.org/.
What is East Coast Connect?
Similar to Milk Run Monday, East Coast Connect is where pilots fly between Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY), Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) and Gold Coast International Airport (YBCG). Expect full ATC Coverage between 0800z and 1200z, as we attempt to fill the MDE and DOS airspace with as many aircraft as possible!
Routes:
We recommend the following routes for you to fly during this event; however, you are more than welcome to fly to different airports within the coverage area!
YSSY -> YBBN:
TESAT ENTRA H133 GAMBL H66 BLAKA BN
YBBN -> YSSY:
BN SANEG H91 SANAD TESAT
YBCG -> YSSY:
CG APAGI H91 SANAD TESAT
YSSY -> YBCG:
TESAT ENTRA Y245 BANDA Y43 BERNI CG
ATC:
The positions below will be available to be rostered. Should a position not be filled by the roster, then anyone is permitted to log on and fill that position. See the "Rostering Trial" section below. To be rostered for this event, click here
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR
SY_APP Sydney Tower
Sydney Approach 120.500
124.400 BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 CG_TWR
CG_APP
Gold Coast Tower
Brisbane Approach
118.700
123.500
BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 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.
Scenery:
Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY):
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
Brisbane International Airport (YBBN):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Gold Coast International Airport (YBCG):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Payware - Gold Coast CityScape (FSX/P3D)
Rostering Trial:
During September & October, the events team will be trialling a rostering system for this event. The roster will be released on the Wednesday before the event. Positions that are not rostered (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
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 Wednesday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster.
Feedback about this trial can be directed to [email protected] or via https://feedback.vatpac.org/.
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
MRM is now rostered. View the roster for this weeks event here, and view the NOTAM here
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 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
MRM is now rostered. View the roster for this weeks event here, and view the NOTAM here
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 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)
Welcome to Thursday Therapy
Thursday Therapy is a new era in VATPAC events, introducing you to a new series of routes, aircraft and experiences. With the new and improved time of 0800z-1100z based on your feedback. Because of the short distance this week we recommend a C172, SR22 or aircraft of similar size. If you want to do multiple flights, we recommend the TBM930 or King Air 350.
Be sure to join us on the VATPAC discord. To join, visit here.
Welcome back to Therapy Thursday! This week we are jumping across to Western Australia. Departing from either the Perth, Perth Jandakot or Busselton enjoy the stunning coastal WA views. Whether you want to fly via the route or break off to do VFR city orbits on arrival the choice is all yours.
Routes:
YPPH-YBLN: PH MANDU W20 BLN (0:50 Flight Time)
YPJT-YBLN: JT YMUL YBUN (1:00 Flight Time)
YBLN-YPPH: BLN W20 MANDU DCT PH (1:00 Flight Time)
YBLN-YPPH: BLN DCT MANDU DCT JT (0:55 Flight Time)
ATC:
Login
Callsign
Frequency
JT_TWR Jandakot Tower 118.100 JT_GND Jandakot Ground 124.300 PH_APP Perth Approach 123.600 PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.400 PH_GND Perth Ground 121.700 PH_DEL Perth Delivery 118.550 ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950
Scenery:
YPPH - Perth
MFSG - Payware (P3D/FSX)
Axon - Payware (X-Plane 11)
Rasho - Freeware (X-Plane)
YPJT - Perth Jandakot
ORBX - Payware (P3D/FSX)
'fschutzman' - Freeware (X-Plane)
YBLN - Busselton
ORBX - Freeware (P3D/FSX)
TBTX - Freeware (X-Plane)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D)
Thursday Therapy is a new era in VATPAC events, introducing you to a new series of routes, aircraft and experiences. With the new and improved time of 0800z-1100z based on your feedback. Because of the short distance this week we recommend a C172, SR22 or aircraft of similar size. If you want to do multiple flights, we recommend the TBM930 or King Air 350.
Be sure to join us on the VATPAC discord. To join, visit here.
Welcome back to Therapy Thursday! This week we are jumping across to Western Australia. Departing from either the Perth, Perth Jandakot or Busselton enjoy the stunning coastal WA views. Whether you want to fly via the route or break off to do VFR city orbits on arrival the choice is all yours.
Routes:
YPPH-YBLN: PH MANDU W20 BLN (0:50 Flight Time)
YPJT-YBLN: JT YMUL YBUN (1:00 Flight Time)
YBLN-YPPH: BLN W20 MANDU DCT PH (1:00 Flight Time)
YBLN-YPPH: BLN DCT MANDU DCT JT (0:55 Flight Time)
ATC:
Login
Callsign
Frequency
JT_TWR Jandakot Tower 118.100 JT_GND Jandakot Ground 124.300 PH_APP Perth Approach 123.600 PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.400 PH_GND Perth Ground 121.700 PH_DEL Perth Delivery 118.550 ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950
Scenery:
YPPH - Perth
MFSG - Payware (P3D/FSX)
Axon - Payware (X-Plane 11)
Rasho - Freeware (X-Plane)
YPJT - Perth Jandakot
ORBX - Payware (P3D/FSX)
'fschutzman' - Freeware (X-Plane)
YBLN - Busselton
ORBX - Freeware (P3D/FSX)
TBTX - Freeware (X-Plane)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D)
It is that time of the month again! VATPAC invites you to attend the next instalment of Milk Run Monday! This week we are heading to Western Australia!
Fly between Perth International Airport (YPPH) and Broome International Airport (YBRM) between 0730z - 1130z with the expectation of full ATC services throughout the event!
Traffic for these events tends to build at around 6 PM AEDT and tends to peak from 8-9 PM AEDT. ATC Positions will be scarce! Float around the discord if you are available to control and we may even open some Non-Standard ENR & TMA Splits for you all to enjoy!
Routes:
Here are the recommended routes for you to fly during this event! Remember, you are more than welcome to fly to any airport in between!
YPPH - YBRM: PH AMANA Y31 KAPNI BRM
YBRM - YPPH: BRM BUDLO Q38 JULIM PH
ATC:
Prefer to control during this event? Positions are often scarce, so be sure to float around on the discord to check when positions become available! Remember there are non-standard positions that can be opened should you be looking to join in on the fun (see a C3 or Senior Staff Member for authorisation to open them!!!) - Non-Standard Positions are noted with * beside the callsign.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: BRM_GND Broome Ground 121.700 BRM_TWR Broome Tower 126.000 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200 ML-ORE_CTR Melbourne Centre 127.000 ML-BIL_CTR* Melbourne Centre 132.000 ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950 PH_APP Perth Approach 123.600 PH_DEP* Perth Departures 118.700 PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.400 PH_GND Perth Ground 121.700 PH_DEL Perth Delivery 118.550 Scenery:
YPPH - Perth International Airport
Payware - MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
YBRM - Broome International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Kym Burton (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Xplane Gateway (Xplane)
Fly between Perth International Airport (YPPH) and Broome International Airport (YBRM) between 0730z - 1130z with the expectation of full ATC services throughout the event!
Traffic for these events tends to build at around 6 PM AEDT and tends to peak from 8-9 PM AEDT. ATC Positions will be scarce! Float around the discord if you are available to control and we may even open some Non-Standard ENR & TMA Splits for you all to enjoy!
Routes:
Here are the recommended routes for you to fly during this event! Remember, you are more than welcome to fly to any airport in between!
YPPH - YBRM: PH AMANA Y31 KAPNI BRM
YBRM - YPPH: BRM BUDLO Q38 JULIM PH
ATC:
Prefer to control during this event? Positions are often scarce, so be sure to float around on the discord to check when positions become available! Remember there are non-standard positions that can be opened should you be looking to join in on the fun (see a C3 or Senior Staff Member for authorisation to open them!!!) - Non-Standard Positions are noted with * beside the callsign.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: BRM_GND Broome Ground 121.700 BRM_TWR Broome Tower 126.000 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200 ML-ORE_CTR Melbourne Centre 127.000 ML-BIL_CTR* Melbourne Centre 132.000 ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950 PH_APP Perth Approach 123.600 PH_DEP* Perth Departures 118.700 PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.400 PH_GND Perth Ground 121.700 PH_DEL Perth Delivery 118.550 Scenery:
YPPH - Perth International Airport
Payware - MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
YBRM - Broome International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Kym Burton (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Xplane Gateway (Xplane)
Welcome back to one of VATPAC's newest events - East Coast Connect! Whether you like to fly IFR in a commercial jet or small turboprop, or VFR in a smaller private aircraft, this is the event for you. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that NSW and the Gold Coast offer within your simulators!
What is East Coast Connect?
East Coast Connect is a new event that offers two different types of events every four weeks. Running every second Saturday, the first round is a connection between Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast. In the second round, we connect Brisbane & Cairns!
Pilots can expect ATC to be online between the nominated airfields from 0730z - 1130z!
ATC can expect to apply their sequencing skills to generate a pleasant flow of traffic between the nominated airfields.
East Coast Connect occurs every second Saturday. In the event a major event occurs on the same day, East Coast Connect will not run. Keep an eye out on the VATPAC Event Announcements for future renditions of this event!
Routes:
This week, we are flying between Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) and Cairns international Airport (YBCS)
We recommend the following routes for you to fly during this event; however, you are more than welcome to fly to different aerodromes within the coverage area!
YBBN -> YBCS:
BN BIXAD Q67 UPOLO CS
YBCS -> YBBN:
CS SWIFT Y177 SMOKA BN
ATC:
The positions below will be available to be rostered. Should a position not be filled by the roster, then anyone is permitted to log on and fill that position. To be rostered for this event, click Here.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 CS_TWR
CS_APP Cairns Tower
Cairns Approach 124.900
118.400 BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 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.
Rostering Trial:
During September & October, the events team will be trialling a rostering system for this event. The roster will be released on the Wednesday before the event. Positions that are not rostered (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
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 Wednesday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster.
Feedback about this trial can be directed to [email protected] or via https://feedback.vatpac.org/.
Scenery:
Brisbane International Airport (YBBN):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Cairns International Airport (YBCS):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (xPlane)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Do you have feedback for this event? Feel free to send your thoughts to events.vatpac.org.
What is East Coast Connect?
East Coast Connect is a new event that offers two different types of events every four weeks. Running every second Saturday, the first round is a connection between Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast. In the second round, we connect Brisbane & Cairns!
Pilots can expect ATC to be online between the nominated airfields from 0730z - 1130z!
ATC can expect to apply their sequencing skills to generate a pleasant flow of traffic between the nominated airfields.
East Coast Connect occurs every second Saturday. In the event a major event occurs on the same day, East Coast Connect will not run. Keep an eye out on the VATPAC Event Announcements for future renditions of this event!
Routes:
This week, we are flying between Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) and Cairns international Airport (YBCS)
We recommend the following routes for you to fly during this event; however, you are more than welcome to fly to different aerodromes within the coverage area!
YBBN -> YBCS:
BN BIXAD Q67 UPOLO CS
YBCS -> YBBN:
CS SWIFT Y177 SMOKA BN
ATC:
The positions below will be available to be rostered. Should a position not be filled by the roster, then anyone is permitted to log on and fill that position. To be rostered for this event, click Here.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 CS_TWR
CS_APP Cairns Tower
Cairns Approach 124.900
118.400 BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 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.
Rostering Trial:
During September & October, the events team will be trialling a rostering system for this event. The roster will be released on the Wednesday before the event. Positions that are not rostered (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
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 Wednesday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster.
Feedback about this trial can be directed to [email protected] or via https://feedback.vatpac.org/.
Scenery:
Brisbane International Airport (YBBN):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Cairns International Airport (YBCS):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (xPlane)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Do you have feedback for this event? Feel free to send your thoughts to events.vatpac.org.
It is once again that time of the year!
VATPAC invites you to join the Outbound Leg of WorldFlight 2020, a week-long event travelling around the world raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). Aircraft will depart Sydney on the 1st at 8:00 am AEDT (2100z) and arrive a week later on the 7th at 8:35 pm AEDT (0935z). With full ATC along the way, all VATSIM members are invited along to join in from home.
For more information on WorldFlight or to make a donation, please head to the WorldFlight website.
Pilot & Controller Information:
Documentation for both Pilots and Controller will be released for WorldFlight Outbound and Inbound Legs within VATPAC Airspace. This document will cover all information required by Pilots and Controllers when operating each WorldFlight Leg within VATPAC Airspace. Watch this space and find it below when it is released on Friday 30th October 2020.
ATC Applications:
The roster for the Outbound Leg has already been released. The roster can be found below!
https://events.vatpac.org/worldflight-2020-outbound
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YPAD - Adelaide International Airport:
Payware - AUSCENE 2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AusFS (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YPPH - Perth International Airport
Payware - MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
YPPD - Port Headland Airport
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
VATPAC invites you to join the Outbound Leg of WorldFlight 2020, a week-long event travelling around the world raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). Aircraft will depart Sydney on the 1st at 8:00 am AEDT (2100z) and arrive a week later on the 7th at 8:35 pm AEDT (0935z). With full ATC along the way, all VATSIM members are invited along to join in from home.
For more information on WorldFlight or to make a donation, please head to the WorldFlight website.
Pilot & Controller Information:
Documentation for both Pilots and Controller will be released for WorldFlight Outbound and Inbound Legs within VATPAC Airspace. This document will cover all information required by Pilots and Controllers when operating each WorldFlight Leg within VATPAC Airspace. Watch this space and find it below when it is released on Friday 30th October 2020.
ATC Applications:
The roster for the Outbound Leg has already been released. The roster can be found below!
https://events.vatpac.org/worldflight-2020-outbound
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YPAD - Adelaide International Airport:
Payware - AUSCENE 2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AusFS (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YPPH - Perth International Airport
Payware - MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
YPPD - Port Headland Airport
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
WorldFlight 2020
It's that time of year again!
What is WorldFlight?
WorldFlight is one of the longest running events on VATSIM to date. It's a week long event with plenty of aircraft who make their way from Sydney, around the world and back again, all in the name of charity. Aircraft will depart Sydney on the 1st at 8:00am AEDT (2100z) and arrive a week later on the 7th at 8:35pm AEDT (0935z). With full ATC along the way, all VATSIM members are invited along to join in from home.
For more information on WorldFlight or to make a donation, please head to the WorldFlight website.
https://www.worldflight.com.au/
ATC requirements
Although World Flight has a team of Global controllers to mange the traffic on the legs outside of for the rest of the world, who may not have the active controllers to manage the traffic, VATPAC is looking for controllers available for the departure and arrival days to manage the traffic within our airspace.
ATC applications
To apply for ATC please find the applications page below.
https://events.vatpac.org/worldflight-2020-outbound
https://events.vatpac.org/worldflight-2020-inbound
Pilot Briefings
Pilot briefings will be provided on the above links and throughout NOTAM's on the forums. Please keep your eyes peeled!
It's that time of year again!
What is WorldFlight?
WorldFlight is one of the longest running events on VATSIM to date. It's a week long event with plenty of aircraft who make their way from Sydney, around the world and back again, all in the name of charity. Aircraft will depart Sydney on the 1st at 8:00am AEDT (2100z) and arrive a week later on the 7th at 8:35pm AEDT (0935z). With full ATC along the way, all VATSIM members are invited along to join in from home.
For more information on WorldFlight or to make a donation, please head to the WorldFlight website.
https://www.worldflight.com.au/
ATC requirements
Although World Flight has a team of Global controllers to mange the traffic on the legs outside of for the rest of the world, who may not have the active controllers to manage the traffic, VATPAC is looking for controllers available for the departure and arrival days to manage the traffic within our airspace.
ATC applications
To apply for ATC please find the applications page below.
https://events.vatpac.org/worldflight-2020-outbound
https://events.vatpac.org/worldflight-2020-inbound
Pilot Briefings
Pilot briefings will be provided on the above links and throughout NOTAM's on the forums. Please keep your eyes peeled!
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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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