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)
It's last minute but with such a fast changing real world environment, we need to move quickly to keep up! Welcome to the first in a new line of events, Friday Night Live!
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location in VATPAC airspace each week which will be staffed to the rafters with ATC! Pilots, plan multiple sectors into/from the airspace or do a long haul and finish of your flight with full ATC. The possibilities are endless!
This Week
This week, we'll be kicking off in Sydney! With so many controllers and pilots at home, will you be able to help us keep Sydney as busy as it once was? Expect ATC across the Sydney area including our featured airports this week: Sydney YSSY; Camden - YSCN; YSBK - Bankstown. If there is enough controllers, our friends over at RAAFv may even be online to assist with ATC at Richmond and Williamtown (Although everyone is invited to login there).
Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policies.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before! VFR, IFR, Jets and Props encouraged and welcomed!
Come along and show your support!
Details/Charts
Get all of the charts online!
Sydney VTC Chart https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/aipchart/vtc/Sydney_VTC_07NOV2019.pdf
DAP Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#s
Sydney Local Instructions - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NBXAObnOTnIkgBUMpw_iE0Z78OBe8zl_
Sydney TMA. If runway 16 is active, the below sector splits will be in operation.
If runway 34 is in use, the TMA will be split like below.
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location in VATPAC airspace each week which will be staffed to the rafters with ATC! Pilots, plan multiple sectors into/from the airspace or do a long haul and finish of your flight with full ATC. The possibilities are endless!
This Week
This week, we'll be kicking off in Sydney! With so many controllers and pilots at home, will you be able to help us keep Sydney as busy as it once was? Expect ATC across the Sydney area including our featured airports this week: Sydney YSSY; Camden - YSCN; YSBK - Bankstown. If there is enough controllers, our friends over at RAAFv may even be online to assist with ATC at Richmond and Williamtown (Although everyone is invited to login there).
Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policies.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before! VFR, IFR, Jets and Props encouraged and welcomed!
Come along and show your support!
Details/Charts
Get all of the charts online!
Sydney VTC Chart https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/aipchart/vtc/Sydney_VTC_07NOV2019.pdf
DAP Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#s
Sydney Local Instructions - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NBXAObnOTnIkgBUMpw_iE0Z78OBe8zl_
Sydney TMA. If runway 16 is active, the below sector splits will be in operation.
If runway 34 is in use, the TMA will be split like below.
Adelaide Non-precision Approach Night
The name says it all. Due to "ground works" at Adelaide airport all precision approaches have been temporarily decommissioned. Nothing but non-precision approaches in use for this event!
Whats the difference between a precision and non-precision approach?
Non-precision approaches provide lateral guidance (that is, heading information), but do not provide vertical guidance (i.e., altitude and/or glidepath guidance).
some example of these include;
VOR - VHF omnidirectional range NDB - Non-directional beacon RNP - Required navigation performance Precision approach systems provide both lateral (heading) and vertical (glidepath) guidance.
some examples of these include;
ILS - Instrument landing system GLS - GBAS landing system For more information on types of approaches click here.
Focus Airport:
YPAD - Adelaide International Airport
Time and Date:
Sunday 12th April 2020
0700z - 1000z
3pm - 6pm AWST
5pm - 8pm AEST
ATC Positions:
ATC positions will not be rostered for this event so positions will be available on a first come first served basis. Some positions we expect to fill may include;
AD_GND AD_TWR AD_APP ML-TBD_CTR ML-ESP_CTR ML-ASP_CTR ML-SNO_CTR
Recommended Routes:
YMML - YPAD (~1hr 10min)
DCT NEVIS H345 AD
YBAS - YPAD (~2hrs)
DCT SADEL J251 WHA H84 AD
YPPH - YPAD (<3hrs)
DCT HECTO Y135 ROGAS Y39 RIKAB DCT AD
Scenery
Payware Adelaide Scenery
Freeware Adelaide Scenery
Freeware X-Plane Adelaide Scenery
Payware ORBX Australia V2
We hope to see as many of you there as possible. If you have any questions please feel free to post onto this thread or send a message to myself directly. Cheers!
The name says it all. Due to "ground works" at Adelaide airport all precision approaches have been temporarily decommissioned. Nothing but non-precision approaches in use for this event!
Whats the difference between a precision and non-precision approach?
Non-precision approaches provide lateral guidance (that is, heading information), but do not provide vertical guidance (i.e., altitude and/or glidepath guidance).
some example of these include;
VOR - VHF omnidirectional range NDB - Non-directional beacon RNP - Required navigation performance Precision approach systems provide both lateral (heading) and vertical (glidepath) guidance.
some examples of these include;
ILS - Instrument landing system GLS - GBAS landing system For more information on types of approaches click here.
Focus Airport:
YPAD - Adelaide International Airport
Time and Date:
Sunday 12th April 2020
0700z - 1000z
3pm - 6pm AWST
5pm - 8pm AEST
ATC Positions:
ATC positions will not be rostered for this event so positions will be available on a first come first served basis. Some positions we expect to fill may include;
AD_GND AD_TWR AD_APP ML-TBD_CTR ML-ESP_CTR ML-ASP_CTR ML-SNO_CTR
Recommended Routes:
YMML - YPAD (~1hr 10min)
DCT NEVIS H345 AD
YBAS - YPAD (~2hrs)
DCT SADEL J251 WHA H84 AD
YPPH - YPAD (<3hrs)
DCT HECTO Y135 ROGAS Y39 RIKAB DCT AD
Scenery
Payware Adelaide Scenery
Freeware Adelaide Scenery
Freeware X-Plane Adelaide Scenery
Payware ORBX Australia V2
We hope to see as many of you there as possible. If you have any questions please feel free to post onto this thread or send a message to myself directly. Cheers!
Welcome to the latest VATPAC Iron Mic attempt featuring Darwin. Darwin is the gateway to the Northern Territory and features a vast majority of domestic destinations to choose from. With the recent release of MFSG Darwin scenery why not join us up north as we light up the Northern Territory capital.
The following positions will be the primary positions:
DN_TWR
DN_APP
BN-TRT_CTR
To give us the best chance possible, please logon to the above positions at Darwin 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 Cairns 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:
DN_TWR
DN_APP
BN-TRT_CTR
To give us the best chance possible, please logon to the above positions at Darwin 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 Cairns 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!
This week we are running an Iron Mic at Darwin. Start the week off right by visiting Australia's Top End.
ATC
CS_DEL 128.75 CS_GND 121.7 CS_TWR 124.9 CS_APP 118.4 BN-ISA_CTR 125.2 BN-TBP_CTR 120.55 BN-ARA_CTR 133.7 BN-TRT_CTR 133.2 DN_APP 134.1 DN_TWR 133.1 DN_GND 121.8 DN_DEL 126.8 Routes
YBCS - YPDN:
DCT KONDA J61 DN DCT
YPDN - YBCS:
DCT DN J61 CS DCT
Scenery
OZx files
Library Files P3d
Library Files FSX
1
2
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Library 1.1 for FSX
FTX/P3D Orbx Cairns Xplane Cairns Ants Aussie (free) Darwin MSFG Darwin (P3D) Xplane Darwin
ATC
CS_DEL 128.75 CS_GND 121.7 CS_TWR 124.9 CS_APP 118.4 BN-ISA_CTR 125.2 BN-TBP_CTR 120.55 BN-ARA_CTR 133.7 BN-TRT_CTR 133.2 DN_APP 134.1 DN_TWR 133.1 DN_GND 121.8 DN_DEL 126.8 Routes
YBCS - YPDN:
DCT KONDA J61 DN DCT
YPDN - YBCS:
DCT DN J61 CS DCT
Scenery
OZx files
Library Files P3d
Library Files FSX
1
2
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Library 1.1 for FSX
FTX/P3D Orbx Cairns Xplane Cairns Ants Aussie (free) Darwin MSFG Darwin (P3D) Xplane Darwin
It's last minute but with such a fast changing real world environment, we need to move quickly to keep up! Welcome back to VATPAC's newest event series, Friday Night Live!
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we'll be partying hard in Darwin to support the Iron Mic effort. We wanted to make this week a little different though, so pack your passport because we'll be visiting Indonesia! Jakarta is also participating in Iron Mic and we would love to support them with plenty of traffic as well! Fly from Darwin to Jakarta and back and enjoy ATC from gate to gate thanks to Indonesia vACC and VATPAC!
Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policies.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before!
Come along and show your support!
Routes
YPDN - WIII || DCT JULIE J61 IKUMA J199 KPG W33 BLI M766 IMU DCT
WIII - YPDN || DCT CA G461 SBR W43 KPG J199 IKUMA J61 CURLY UY91 DONYA DCT
Details/Charts
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#d
Darwin Scenery --
P3D/FSX/FS9 - https://secure.simmarket.com/mfsg-darwin-international-airport-ypdn-2020-fsx-p3d-fs2004.phtml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://www.antsairplanes.com/scenery.html (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/45988-ypdn-darwin-international-airport/ (freeware)
Indonesia
vACC Indonesia Website - https://idvacc.id/en/
Charts - https://vau.aero/navdb/chart/WIII.pdf (dated 2018)
Charts - https://aimindonesia.dephub.go.id/signin.php (requires signup)
Jakarta Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://secure.simmarket.com/binersim-soekarno-hatta-for-fsx-p3dv4.phtml (payware)
FSX - https://www.freewarescenery.com/fsx/indonesia.html (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/45510-wiii-jakarta-soekarno–hatta-intl/ (freeware)
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we'll be partying hard in Darwin to support the Iron Mic effort. We wanted to make this week a little different though, so pack your passport because we'll be visiting Indonesia! Jakarta is also participating in Iron Mic and we would love to support them with plenty of traffic as well! Fly from Darwin to Jakarta and back and enjoy ATC from gate to gate thanks to Indonesia vACC and VATPAC!
Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policies.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before!
Come along and show your support!
Routes
YPDN - WIII || DCT JULIE J61 IKUMA J199 KPG W33 BLI M766 IMU DCT
WIII - YPDN || DCT CA G461 SBR W43 KPG J199 IKUMA J61 CURLY UY91 DONYA DCT
Details/Charts
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#d
Darwin Scenery --
P3D/FSX/FS9 - https://secure.simmarket.com/mfsg-darwin-international-airport-ypdn-2020-fsx-p3d-fs2004.phtml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://www.antsairplanes.com/scenery.html (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/45988-ypdn-darwin-international-airport/ (freeware)
Indonesia
vACC Indonesia Website - https://idvacc.id/en/
Charts - https://vau.aero/navdb/chart/WIII.pdf (dated 2018)
Charts - https://aimindonesia.dephub.go.id/signin.php (requires signup)
Jakarta Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://secure.simmarket.com/binersim-soekarno-hatta-for-fsx-p3dv4.phtml (payware)
FSX - https://www.freewarescenery.com/fsx/indonesia.html (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/45510-wiii-jakarta-soekarno–hatta-intl/ (freeware)
North West Connection
This weekend VATPAC has decided to take you to Australia's north west. Explore the enormous gas and ore industry of the Pilbara or seek the Kimberly's biggest tourism hot spot!
Join us in our final event of VATPAC's Iron Mic Darwin as we fly from Karratha (YPKA) and Broome (YBRM) to Darwin (YPDN). If your looking for a turnaround flight no need to worry! ATC are estimated to be online for several hours for pilots to get a flight in both directions.
Information:
Date:
19th April 2020
Time:
0600z - 1000z 1400 - 1800 AWST 1600 - 2000 AEST
Routes:
YPKA - YBRM
DCT PD J93 KU J72 WANGI DCT
YBRM - YPDN
DCT DBY W287 MAMUT J93 KU J72 WANGI DCT
YPDN - YPKA
DCT HELLI J151 PD DCT KA DCT
YPDN - YBRM
DCT HELLI J151 CIN DCT
Scenery:
YPDN
Payware, MFSG Darwin, FS2004/FSX/P3D
Freeware, Darwin AFCAD, FSX
YBRM
Payware, ORBX Broome, FSX/P3D
Payware, ORBX Broome, XP11
YPKA
--------------------------------------
ENROUTE
Payware, ORBX AUv2, FSX/P3D
ATC:
ATC will not be rostered for this event however positions VATPAC is expecting to staff include;
DN_DEL DN_GND DN_TWR DN_APP BN-TRT_CTR ML-ORE_CTR BRM_TWR KA_TWR BN-KIY_CTR* *Non-standard position that may only be authorized in accordance with section 4.2.4 of VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy. These positions may be approved pending traffic load during the event.
If you have any questions feel free to ask on this thread or in the events discussion forum. We look forward to seeing you all there!
This weekend VATPAC has decided to take you to Australia's north west. Explore the enormous gas and ore industry of the Pilbara or seek the Kimberly's biggest tourism hot spot!
Join us in our final event of VATPAC's Iron Mic Darwin as we fly from Karratha (YPKA) and Broome (YBRM) to Darwin (YPDN). If your looking for a turnaround flight no need to worry! ATC are estimated to be online for several hours for pilots to get a flight in both directions.
Information:
Date:
19th April 2020
Time:
0600z - 1000z 1400 - 1800 AWST 1600 - 2000 AEST
Routes:
YPKA - YBRM
DCT PD J93 KU J72 WANGI DCT
YBRM - YPDN
DCT DBY W287 MAMUT J93 KU J72 WANGI DCT
YPDN - YPKA
DCT HELLI J151 PD DCT KA DCT
YPDN - YBRM
DCT HELLI J151 CIN DCT
Scenery:
YPDN
Payware, MFSG Darwin, FS2004/FSX/P3D
Freeware, Darwin AFCAD, FSX
YBRM
Payware, ORBX Broome, FSX/P3D
Payware, ORBX Broome, XP11
YPKA
--------------------------------------
ENROUTE
Payware, ORBX AUv2, FSX/P3D
ATC:
ATC will not be rostered for this event however positions VATPAC is expecting to staff include;
DN_DEL DN_GND DN_TWR DN_APP BN-TRT_CTR ML-ORE_CTR BRM_TWR KA_TWR BN-KIY_CTR* *Non-standard position that may only be authorized in accordance with section 4.2.4 of VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy. These positions may be approved pending traffic load during the event.
If you have any questions feel free to ask on this thread or in the events discussion forum. We look forward to seeing you all there!
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)
It's last minute but with such a fast changing real world environment, we need to move quickly to keep up! Welcome back to VATPAC's newest event series, Friday Night Live!
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're headed back 10 years to Western Australia Perth is busier than ever thanks to the resource market so let's see if we can beat the normal morning or evening rush and connect Perth with the rest of WA. Whether flying to one of Flukey's amazing airports, an OZx classic or simply experiencing the beautiful sights of the WA coastline, there's something for everyone.
We're looking to staff up Perth first but if there are more locations available, we'd love to see Jandakot, Karratha and Broome tower's activated to join in on the fun!
Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policy.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before!
Come along and show your support!
Routes
There are two sources you can use to get routes from Perth to domestic destinations across Australia.
https://flightaware.com/ - You can search through real world flights and get the route from them here. Look for a day prior to the one being operated if the route doesn't show up for the latest day.
https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/flight-planning/ - The VATPAC Flight Planning tool can provided limited information on routing however, should be checked for compliance with Jet/Non-Jet restrictions and currency.
Details/Charts
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#p
Perth Scenery --
P3D/FSX/FS9 - https://secure.simmarket.com/mfsg-perth-intl-airport-ypph-2019-fsx-p3dv4-fs2004.phtml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=199461 (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/31100-ypph-perth-airport/(freeware)
WA Scenery --
Alan Blencowe scenery (Various WA Airports/strips) - http://www.alanblencowe.com/ModelLibrary.html
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're headed back 10 years to Western Australia Perth is busier than ever thanks to the resource market so let's see if we can beat the normal morning or evening rush and connect Perth with the rest of WA. Whether flying to one of Flukey's amazing airports, an OZx classic or simply experiencing the beautiful sights of the WA coastline, there's something for everyone.
We're looking to staff up Perth first but if there are more locations available, we'd love to see Jandakot, Karratha and Broome tower's activated to join in on the fun!
Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policy.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before!
Come along and show your support!
Routes
There are two sources you can use to get routes from Perth to domestic destinations across Australia.
https://flightaware.com/ - You can search through real world flights and get the route from them here. Look for a day prior to the one being operated if the route doesn't show up for the latest day.
https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/flight-planning/ - The VATPAC Flight Planning tool can provided limited information on routing however, should be checked for compliance with Jet/Non-Jet restrictions and currency.
Details/Charts
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#p
Perth Scenery --
P3D/FSX/FS9 - https://secure.simmarket.com/mfsg-perth-intl-airport-ypph-2019-fsx-p3dv4-fs2004.phtml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=199461 (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/31100-ypph-perth-airport/(freeware)
WA Scenery --
Alan Blencowe scenery (Various WA Airports/strips) - http://www.alanblencowe.com/ModelLibrary.html
ANZAC PARADE (YSSY/NZAA)
This weekend VATPAC & VATNZ have a combined event as we focus of flying across the Tasman remembering those who shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old.
Fly between New Zealand's busiest airport (Auckland, NZAA) to Australia's busiest airport (Sydney, YSSY), as ATC aim to staff the ditch for 6 hours! If you make a quick turnaround you may even fit a return trip in. Auckland deals with around 180,000 movements a year while Sydney gets a staggering 330,000 a year which is an average of 34 movements an hour. Everyone get your aircraft out of the hanger and lets get more movements than the real airports!
Information:
Date:
26th April 2020
Time:
0300z - 0900z 1100 - 1700 AWST 1400 - 2000 AEST 1500 - 2100 NZST
Routes:
YSSY - NZAA
DCT EVONN L521 LUNBI DCT
NZAA - YSSY
DCT MADEP N774 MARLN DCT
As we fly through oceanic airspace during this event it is important all pilots understand how to make a position report. To assist with position reports, feel free to use the Oceanic Reporting Tool.
Scenery:
YSSY
Payware, FlyTampa Sydney, FSX/P3D
Freeware, Sydney AFCAD, FSX/P3D
NZAA
Freeware, Kiwi_the_iwik, XP11
Freeware, Robert Catherall, P3Dv4
ATC:
ATC will not be rostered for this event however positions VATPAC is expecting to staff include;
SY_DEL SY_GND SY_TWR SY_APP BN-MDE_CTR BN-TSN_FSS
If you have any questions feel free to ask on this thread or in the events discussion forum. We look forward to seeing you all there!
This weekend VATPAC & VATNZ have a combined event as we focus of flying across the Tasman remembering those who shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old.
Fly between New Zealand's busiest airport (Auckland, NZAA) to Australia's busiest airport (Sydney, YSSY), as ATC aim to staff the ditch for 6 hours! If you make a quick turnaround you may even fit a return trip in. Auckland deals with around 180,000 movements a year while Sydney gets a staggering 330,000 a year which is an average of 34 movements an hour. Everyone get your aircraft out of the hanger and lets get more movements than the real airports!
Information:
Date:
26th April 2020
Time:
0300z - 0900z 1100 - 1700 AWST 1400 - 2000 AEST 1500 - 2100 NZST
Routes:
YSSY - NZAA
DCT EVONN L521 LUNBI DCT
NZAA - YSSY
DCT MADEP N774 MARLN DCT
As we fly through oceanic airspace during this event it is important all pilots understand how to make a position report. To assist with position reports, feel free to use the Oceanic Reporting Tool.
Scenery:
YSSY
Payware, FlyTampa Sydney, FSX/P3D
Freeware, Sydney AFCAD, FSX/P3D
NZAA
Freeware, Kiwi_the_iwik, XP11
Freeware, Robert Catherall, P3Dv4
ATC:
ATC will not be rostered for this event however positions VATPAC is expecting to staff include;
SY_DEL SY_GND SY_TWR SY_APP BN-MDE_CTR BN-TSN_FSS
If you have any questions feel free to ask on this thread or in the events discussion forum. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Today is the last Monday of April, and the entire East Coast is a single timezone for now. Head up to Queensland today!
The area near Brisbane has several controlled airports, so there's a variety to chose from. Can we get staffing on Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast in one night?
Routes
YSSY-YBCG:
ENTRA Y245 BANDA Y43 BERNI
YSSY - YBBN:
TESAT H185 ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 BN
YSSY - YBSU:
ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 CG Q69 SU
YBSU - YSSY:
SU Q94 HUUGO H62 CORKY H12 TESAT
YBBN - YSSY:
BN H62 CORKY H12 TESAT
YBCG - YSSY:
APAGI H62 CORKY H12 BOREE
ATC
SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 BN-MDE_CTR 133.00 BN-DOS_CTR 135.60 BN_APP 124.70 CG_TWR 118.70 CG_GND 121.80 BN_TWR 120.50 BN_GND 121.80 SU_TWR 124.40 SU_GND 121.10
Scenery
Sydney Airport (Flytampa)
Sydney Airport (Xplane) Brisbane (Ants Aussie Free) Gold Coast (P3D Max Kraus Free) Sunshine Coast (OZx Flukey Free)
The area near Brisbane has several controlled airports, so there's a variety to chose from. Can we get staffing on Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast in one night?
Routes
YSSY-YBCG:
ENTRA Y245 BANDA Y43 BERNI
YSSY - YBBN:
TESAT H185 ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 BN
YSSY - YBSU:
ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 CG Q69 SU
YBSU - YSSY:
SU Q94 HUUGO H62 CORKY H12 TESAT
YBBN - YSSY:
BN H62 CORKY H12 TESAT
YBCG - YSSY:
APAGI H62 CORKY H12 BOREE
ATC
SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 BN-MDE_CTR 133.00 BN-DOS_CTR 135.60 BN_APP 124.70 CG_TWR 118.70 CG_GND 121.80 BN_TWR 120.50 BN_GND 121.80 SU_TWR 124.40 SU_GND 121.10
Scenery
Sydney Airport (Flytampa)
Sydney Airport (Xplane) Brisbane (Ants Aussie Free) Gold Coast (P3D Max Kraus Free) Sunshine Coast (OZx Flukey Free)
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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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