Welcome to the next installment of Newbie Night. This events offers the chance for inexperienced members to join experienced real world aviators who are ready to take to the Virtual skies to offer their expertise. Whether you've been flying for years or never connected, it'll be the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord.
To Join the Discord visit this link
The Requirements:
- ATC who are willing to teach and have patience
- Pilots who are also patient but would love to share knowledge or learn something knew
This Week
This week, fly from Melbourne to Canberra and experience Class C and enroute airspace. The flight will depart around 1800 AEST (0800z) with ATC requested/available till around 2200 AEST (1200z)
An example of procedures with Tower, Approach and Center can be found here https://vatpac.org/pilots/tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/
Routes
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly from Melbourne to Canberra. This route has been sourced from the ERSA Flight Planning Document https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/GUID_ersa-fac-2-2_21MAY2020.pdf.
DCT ML H129 DOSEL Y59 ARRAN J42 CB DCT - Jet Aircraft
DCT ML H129 DOSEL W569 AY J42 CB DCT - Non-jet Aircraft
ATC Positions
Australia:
Name Login Identifier Radio Callsign Frequency Melbourne Tower ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 Melbourne Approach
Canberra Tower
ML_APP
CB_TWR
Melbourne Approach
Canberra Tower
132.000
118.700
Canberra Approach CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 Melbourne Center (Snowy) ML-SNO_CTR Brisbane Center 124.000
Charts / Scenery
Australian Charts
Air-Services Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Scenery
YMML - Melbourne
Payware -YMML
Freeware - YMML (XP)
YSCB - Canberra
Payware - YSCB
Freeware - YSCB (XP)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports* + Melbourne Cityscene (P3Dv4 Fix here)
To Join the Discord visit this link
The Requirements:
- ATC who are willing to teach and have patience
- Pilots who are also patient but would love to share knowledge or learn something knew
This Week
This week, fly from Melbourne to Canberra and experience Class C and enroute airspace. The flight will depart around 1800 AEST (0800z) with ATC requested/available till around 2200 AEST (1200z)
An example of procedures with Tower, Approach and Center can be found here https://vatpac.org/pilots/tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/
Routes
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly from Melbourne to Canberra. This route has been sourced from the ERSA Flight Planning Document https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/GUID_ersa-fac-2-2_21MAY2020.pdf.
DCT ML H129 DOSEL Y59 ARRAN J42 CB DCT - Jet Aircraft
DCT ML H129 DOSEL W569 AY J42 CB DCT - Non-jet Aircraft
ATC Positions
Australia:
Name Login Identifier Radio Callsign Frequency Melbourne Tower ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 Melbourne Approach
Canberra Tower
ML_APP
CB_TWR
Melbourne Approach
Canberra Tower
132.000
118.700
Canberra Approach CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 Melbourne Center (Snowy) ML-SNO_CTR Brisbane Center 124.000
Charts / Scenery
Australian Charts
Air-Services Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Scenery
YMML - Melbourne
Payware -YMML
Freeware - YMML (XP)
YSCB - Canberra
Payware - YSCB
Freeware - YSCB (XP)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports* + Melbourne Cityscene (P3Dv4 Fix here)
Welcome to the latest VATPAC Iron Mic attempt featuring Melbourne. Help us celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Milk Run Monday with our week of events, including an Iron Mic attempt!
The following positions will be the primary positions:
ML_TWR
ML_APP
ML-SNO_CTR
To give us the best chance possible, please logon to the above positions at Melbourne prior to occupying others. We will be trialling a reservation system where you'll be able to allocate your availability for a position in two hour blocks. If there isn't anyone online however, please jump on!
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 Melbourne positions. You can do this via Facebook, Discord and the forums.
VATSIM has set out a few rules regarding Iron Mic which can be viewed here https://forums.vatsim.net/topic/2299-the-rules/
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
The following positions will be the primary positions:
ML_TWR
ML_APP
ML-SNO_CTR
To give us the best chance possible, please logon to the above positions at Melbourne prior to occupying others. We will be trialling a reservation system where you'll be able to allocate your availability for a position in two hour blocks. If there isn't anyone online however, please jump on!
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 Melbourne positions. You can do this via Facebook, Discord and the forums.
VATSIM has set out a few rules regarding Iron Mic which can be viewed here https://forums.vatsim.net/topic/2299-the-rules/
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Welcome to the beginning of VATPAC's week long event extravaganza as we celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of Milk Run Monday! Today (being the special day) we thought we would do something different! Welcome to TMA Turnaround (Double Trouble!) Fly between Melbourne and Sydney with full ATC services for 8 Hours! (0400z - 1200z) as well as ATC services at Canberra from 0700z - 1200z. Fly GA, Regional, Domestic or even International into any of these three airports as we attempt to flood the TMA with as much traffic as possible!!!
TMA Turnaround (Double Trouble) will fully staff up the Melbourne & Sydney TMAs between 0800z - 1200z as our traffic levels peak. However, Pilots can expect sufficient ATC to supply them with services between the three airports from 0400z - 1200z!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly between Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. Pilots are welcome to fly from other locations such as Adelaide, Brisbane or New Zealand. The Possibilities are endless!
YMML -> YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML -> YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN CB
YSSY - > YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 LIZZI ML
YSSY -> YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB -> YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB -> YSSY: CB CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 3-4 days prior to the event, of which the roster will be compiled on the website.
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. Note: * positions will only be rostered between 0800z - 1200z provided that ATC Applications support the additional positions.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL* Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY-E_GND* Sydney Ground 121.700 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY-E_TWR* Sydney Tower 124.700 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY-D_APP* Sydney Director 126.100 SY_DEP* Sydney Departures 123.000 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL* Melbourne Delivery 127.200 CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 CB-W_DEP* Canberra Approach 125.900 ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-ELW_CTR* Melbourne Centre 123.750
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
xPlane - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Vamp (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
TMA Turnaround (Double Trouble) will fully staff up the Melbourne & Sydney TMAs between 0800z - 1200z as our traffic levels peak. However, Pilots can expect sufficient ATC to supply them with services between the three airports from 0400z - 1200z!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly between Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. Pilots are welcome to fly from other locations such as Adelaide, Brisbane or New Zealand. The Possibilities are endless!
YMML -> YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML -> YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN CB
YSSY - > YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 LIZZI ML
YSSY -> YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB -> YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB -> YSSY: CB CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 3-4 days prior to the event, of which the roster will be compiled on the website.
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. Note: * positions will only be rostered between 0800z - 1200z provided that ATC Applications support the additional positions.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL* Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY-E_GND* Sydney Ground 121.700 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY-E_TWR* Sydney Tower 124.700 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY-D_APP* Sydney Director 126.100 SY_DEP* Sydney Departures 123.000 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL* Melbourne Delivery 127.200 CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 CB-W_DEP* Canberra Approach 125.900 ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-ELW_CTR* Melbourne Centre 123.750
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
xPlane - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Vamp (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
Welcome to day two of VATPACs week long event extravaganza as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Milk Run Monday! Today, we take to the skies to fly to the beautiful south... Tasmania! Get out those prop, GA or domestic aircraft as we fly between Melbourne, Launceston and Hobart from 0800z - 1200z.
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly between Melbourne, Launceston and Hobart.
YMML -> YMLT: ML SUNTI H169 IRSOM LT
YMML -> YMHB: ML SUNTI H169 IRSOM V33 MORGO HB
YMLT -> YMML: LT ONAGI H215 WAREN ML
YMLT -> YMHB: LT MORGO HB
YMHB -> YMML: HB KANLI H111 LT H215 WAREN ML
YMHB -> YMLT: HB LATUM H111 LT
ATC:
This event runs on a "first come, first serve" basis for ATC. We encourage ATC to staff up the following positions between 0800z - 1200z.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 LT_TWR Launceston Tower 118.700 HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-TAS_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.800
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YMLT - Launceston Airport:
Freeware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (xPlane)
YMHB - Hobart Airport
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - SAM (xPlane)
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly between Melbourne, Launceston and Hobart.
YMML -> YMLT: ML SUNTI H169 IRSOM LT
YMML -> YMHB: ML SUNTI H169 IRSOM V33 MORGO HB
YMLT -> YMML: LT ONAGI H215 WAREN ML
YMLT -> YMHB: LT MORGO HB
YMHB -> YMML: HB KANLI H111 LT H215 WAREN ML
YMHB -> YMLT: HB LATUM H111 LT
ATC:
This event runs on a "first come, first serve" basis for ATC. We encourage ATC to staff up the following positions between 0800z - 1200z.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 LT_TWR Launceston Tower 118.700 HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-TAS_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.800
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YMLT - Launceston Airport:
Freeware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (xPlane)
YMHB - Hobart Airport
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - SAM (xPlane)
Welcome to day three of VATPACs week long event extravaganza as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Milk Run Monday! Today, we head west to the beautiful capital of South Australia... Adelaide! Get out those prop, GA or domestic aircraft as we fly between Melbourne, Mildura and Adelaide from 0800z - 1200z.
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly between Melbourne, Mildura (Non-Controlled Airport) and Adelaide.
YMML -> YPAD: ML NEVIS H345 DUKES AD
YMML -> YMIA: ML OWENS V376 MIA
YPAD -> YMML: AD BENDO Y12 ARBEY ML
YPAD -> YMIA: AD SEDAN V361 SILVN MIA
YMIA -> YMML: MIA NATYA H119 ARBEY ML
YMIA -> YPAD: MIA TUMAN H309 BLACK AD
ATC:
This event runs on a "first come, first serve" basis for ATC. We encourage ATC to staff up the following positions between 0800z - 1200z.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.1 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YPAD - Adelaide Airport:
Payware - AUSCENE2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YMIA - Mildura Airport:
Freeware - Robert Graham (FSX/P3D)
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly between Melbourne, Mildura (Non-Controlled Airport) and Adelaide.
YMML -> YPAD: ML NEVIS H345 DUKES AD
YMML -> YMIA: ML OWENS V376 MIA
YPAD -> YMML: AD BENDO Y12 ARBEY ML
YPAD -> YMIA: AD SEDAN V361 SILVN MIA
YMIA -> YMML: MIA NATYA H119 ARBEY ML
YMIA -> YPAD: MIA TUMAN H309 BLACK AD
ATC:
This event runs on a "first come, first serve" basis for ATC. We encourage ATC to staff up the following positions between 0800z - 1200z.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.1 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YPAD - Adelaide Airport:
Payware - AUSCENE2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YMIA - Mildura Airport:
Freeware - Robert Graham (FSX/P3D)
Welcome to day four of VATPACs week long event extravaganza as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Milk Run Monday! Today, we head north to the beautiful capital of Queensland... Brisbane! Get out that domestic aircraft as we fly between Melbourne and Brisbane from 0800z - 1200z.
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly between Melbourne and Brisbane.
YMML -> YBBN: ML NONIX H66 LAGOB H185 BLAKA BN
YBBN -> YMML: BN HUUGO H91 SANEG Q923 CANTY H119 ARBEY ML
ATC:
This event runs on a "first come, first serve" basis for ATC. We encourage ATC to staff up the following positions between 0800z - 1200z.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.85 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbance Centre 135.600 BN-MDE_CTR Brisbance Centre 133.000 ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAway (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (xPlane)
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly between Melbourne and Brisbane.
YMML -> YBBN: ML NONIX H66 LAGOB H185 BLAKA BN
YBBN -> YMML: BN HUUGO H91 SANEG Q923 CANTY H119 ARBEY ML
ATC:
This event runs on a "first come, first serve" basis for ATC. We encourage ATC to staff up the following positions between 0800z - 1200z.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.85 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbance Centre 135.600 BN-MDE_CTR Brisbance Centre 133.000 ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAway (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (xPlane)
Welcome to day five of VATPAC's week long event extravaganza as we celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of Milk Run Monday! Today we continue the weekly Friday Night Live event serving from the arvo (0600z) till late (1200z).
This Week:
This week we are heading west out to Perth to provide a connection between the East and West coasts of Australia. Fly across the Aussie bight in either direction as we celebrate the success of Milk Run Monday!
Routes:
We recommend utilizing the following routes throughout the event
YMML -> YPPH: ML CRENA Q158 CLAMY Q158 CRICK Q158 BEVLY PH
YPPH -> YMML: PH HECTO Y135 YORKE J15 AD V255 BENDO Y12 ARBEY ML
ATC:
As usual, there are no rostered positions for this event! However, we encourage ATC to staff up the following positions between 06z - 12z
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 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-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300 ML-ASP_CTR Melbourne Centre 131.800 ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950
Charts:
Air-Services Australia Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Scenery:
YPPH - Perth International Airport
Freeware - Zachari Gell's Perth (FSX/P3D)
Payware - MSFG Perth (FS9/FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Perth Airport v2 (XP)
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
This Week:
This week we are heading west out to Perth to provide a connection between the East and West coasts of Australia. Fly across the Aussie bight in either direction as we celebrate the success of Milk Run Monday!
Routes:
We recommend utilizing the following routes throughout the event
YMML -> YPPH: ML CRENA Q158 CLAMY Q158 CRICK Q158 BEVLY PH
YPPH -> YMML: PH HECTO Y135 YORKE J15 AD V255 BENDO Y12 ARBEY ML
ATC:
As usual, there are no rostered positions for this event! However, we encourage ATC to staff up the following positions between 06z - 12z
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 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-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300 ML-ASP_CTR Melbourne Centre 131.800 ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950
Charts:
Air-Services Australia Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Scenery:
YPPH - Perth International Airport
Freeware - Zachari Gell's Perth (FSX/P3D)
Payware - MSFG Perth (FS9/FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Perth Airport v2 (XP)
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
Welcome to day six of VATPAC's week long event extravaganza as we celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of Milk Run Monday! Do you ever get sick and tired of flying in a B737 at 35,000ft not exploring all that amazing scenery that is hidden below the clouds? VATPAC Invites members of the VATSIM Community to try something different, flights in and around the beautiful Southern Tip of Australia!
Fly from either Moorabbin, Avalon, Essendon, or Canberra in your favourite GA or Regional prop aircraft, with Full ATC Services from 0800z - 1100z.
Event Info:
GA Madness focuses on the smaller side of aviation. It's designed to test a controller’s limits with high workload into small airports, with VFR and IFR aircraft. GA Madness focuses on class D airports and this time we’ll be focusing on the GA aicraft within the Melbourne TMA; Moorabbin, Avalon and Essendon!
In order to entice more traffic into the Melbourne TMA, Services will be provided at Albury and Canberra for the duration of this event.
Aerodrome Charts:
Charts for all aerodromes can be found here;
Melbourne VTC:
If you are looking to fly VFR or IFR OCTA within the Melbourne control zone, take a look at the Melbourne VTC for information about airspace boundaries and layouts.
https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/aipchart/vtc/Melbourne_VTC_21MAY2020.pdf
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications to control this event are currently not open, controllers should keep an eye out on the forums and SM platforms (or the bottom of this post) for details of when applications are opened.
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. Note: * positions will only be rostered between 0800z - 1200z provided that ATC Applications support the additional positions.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP Melbourne Departure 118.900 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 MB_TWR Moorabbin Tower 118.1 MB_GND Moorabbin Ground 119.900 AV_TWR Avalon Tower 120.100 EN_TWR Essendon Tower 125.100 EN_GND Essendon Ground 121.900 AY_TWR Albury Tower 123.250 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-ELW_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.750
Scenery:
YMMB - Moorabbin Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YMAV - Avalon Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D) *Includes Multiple Other Aerodromes*
YMEN - Essedon Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Flightsim (FSX/P3D)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Vamp (xPlane)
Fly from either Moorabbin, Avalon, Essendon, or Canberra in your favourite GA or Regional prop aircraft, with Full ATC Services from 0800z - 1100z.
Event Info:
GA Madness focuses on the smaller side of aviation. It's designed to test a controller’s limits with high workload into small airports, with VFR and IFR aircraft. GA Madness focuses on class D airports and this time we’ll be focusing on the GA aicraft within the Melbourne TMA; Moorabbin, Avalon and Essendon!
In order to entice more traffic into the Melbourne TMA, Services will be provided at Albury and Canberra for the duration of this event.
Aerodrome Charts:
Charts for all aerodromes can be found here;
Melbourne VTC:
If you are looking to fly VFR or IFR OCTA within the Melbourne control zone, take a look at the Melbourne VTC for information about airspace boundaries and layouts.
https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/aipchart/vtc/Melbourne_VTC_21MAY2020.pdf
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications to control this event are currently not open, controllers should keep an eye out on the forums and SM platforms (or the bottom of this post) for details of when applications are opened.
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. Note: * positions will only be rostered between 0800z - 1200z provided that ATC Applications support the additional positions.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP Melbourne Departure 118.900 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 MB_TWR Moorabbin Tower 118.1 MB_GND Moorabbin Ground 119.900 AV_TWR Avalon Tower 120.100 EN_TWR Essendon Tower 125.100 EN_GND Essendon Ground 121.900 AY_TWR Albury Tower 123.250 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-ELW_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.750
Scenery:
YMMB - Moorabbin Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YMAV - Avalon Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D) *Includes Multiple Other Aerodromes*
YMEN - Essedon Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Flightsim (FSX/P3D)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Vamp (xPlane)
Welcome to the final day of VATPAC's week long event extravaganza as we celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of Milk Run Monday! After a short delay, VATPAC invites you back for yet another Panic Stations Event! This time, we - like we have been all week - will be targeting Melbourne Airport.
Depart from Sydney International (YSSY,) Adelaide (YPAD,) Canberra (YSCB,) Launceston (YMLT,) or Hobart (YMHB) with full ATC inbound for Melbourne Airport (YMML) between 0700z - 1000z.
Event Details:
Panic Stations is a simple, yet quite challenging event. Get as many aircraft flying to the destination airport as possible, with only one objective. Arrive at or after the target time to enjoy bragging rights... Well, until the next panic stations event that is!
For this round, VATPAC will be returning to the traditional Panic Stations format that we know the community has grown to love over the past decade! However, during these unprecedented times, we intend to staff up the aerodromes closest to Melbourne as possible Departure locations for Pilots.
Available titles for people to win during this event;
JET & NON-JET Winner Touch Down Time for this event is 0900z
Expect delays as we try and accommodate everyone whilst maintaining separation standards! We look forward to seeing you all there!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly into Melbourne from the nominated departure locations. These are only some of the possible departure points you could do - Scenery for these recommended routes can be found below.
YSSY -> YMML:
JET: SY WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 LIZZI ML
NON-JET: SY WOL V169 BOYSE ML
YSCB -> YMML:
JET: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
NON-JET: CB DUBUS V169 BOYSE ML
YMLT -> YMML:
BOTH: LT FLIKI H215 WAREN ML
YMHB -> YMML:
BOTH: HB KANLI H111 LT H215 WAREN ML
YPAD -> YMML:
JET: AD BENDO V255 Y12 ARBEY ML
NON-JET: AD BENDO V211 PUBAP W291 WENDY ML
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications to control this event are currently not open, controllers should keep an eye out on the forums and SM platforms (or the bottom of this post) for details of when applications are opened.
ATC will be supplied at the departure airports from 0700z - 0900z | Arrival ATC will operate from 0800z - 1000z
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. Note: * indicates non-standards.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP Melbourne Departure 118.900 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 LT_TWR Launceston Tower 118.700 HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Center 124.000 ML-YWE_CTR* Melbourne Center 134.320 ML-WON_CTR* Melbourne Center 135.300 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Center 125.300 ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Center 125.000 ML-TAS_CTR Melbourne Center 123.800 ML-FLW_CTR* Melbourne Flow Controller
Previous Winners:
In the previous event (Panic Stations Brisbane & Gold Coast) the following members took out the winning titles for their respective airports and catagories.
Category Callsign Pilot Touchdown Time Departure Location YBBN JET VHBJW Brad Wolff 09:00:49z YSSY YBBN NON-JET GKB Greg Barber 09:02:54z YBRK YBCG JET VOZ828 Sam Hall 09:00:35z YCFS YBCG NON-JET N6995C Luka Brown 09:08:50z YBBN Who will be next to take out the trophy??? (See the full list of winners here)
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
xPlane - ISDG (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Vamp (xPlane)
YMLT - Launceston Airport:
Freeware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (xPlane)
YMHB - Hobart Airport
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - SAM (xPlane)
YPAD - Adelaide Airport:
Payware - AUSCENE2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
Depart from Sydney International (YSSY,) Adelaide (YPAD,) Canberra (YSCB,) Launceston (YMLT,) or Hobart (YMHB) with full ATC inbound for Melbourne Airport (YMML) between 0700z - 1000z.
Event Details:
Panic Stations is a simple, yet quite challenging event. Get as many aircraft flying to the destination airport as possible, with only one objective. Arrive at or after the target time to enjoy bragging rights... Well, until the next panic stations event that is!
For this round, VATPAC will be returning to the traditional Panic Stations format that we know the community has grown to love over the past decade! However, during these unprecedented times, we intend to staff up the aerodromes closest to Melbourne as possible Departure locations for Pilots.
Available titles for people to win during this event;
JET & NON-JET Winner Touch Down Time for this event is 0900z
Expect delays as we try and accommodate everyone whilst maintaining separation standards! We look forward to seeing you all there!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly into Melbourne from the nominated departure locations. These are only some of the possible departure points you could do - Scenery for these recommended routes can be found below.
YSSY -> YMML:
JET: SY WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 LIZZI ML
NON-JET: SY WOL V169 BOYSE ML
YSCB -> YMML:
JET: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
NON-JET: CB DUBUS V169 BOYSE ML
YMLT -> YMML:
BOTH: LT FLIKI H215 WAREN ML
YMHB -> YMML:
BOTH: HB KANLI H111 LT H215 WAREN ML
YPAD -> YMML:
JET: AD BENDO V255 Y12 ARBEY ML
NON-JET: AD BENDO V211 PUBAP W291 WENDY ML
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications to control this event are currently not open, controllers should keep an eye out on the forums and SM platforms (or the bottom of this post) for details of when applications are opened.
ATC will be supplied at the departure airports from 0700z - 0900z | Arrival ATC will operate from 0800z - 1000z
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. Note: * indicates non-standards.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP Melbourne Departure 118.900 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 LT_TWR Launceston Tower 118.700 HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Center 124.000 ML-YWE_CTR* Melbourne Center 134.320 ML-WON_CTR* Melbourne Center 135.300 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Center 125.300 ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Center 125.000 ML-TAS_CTR Melbourne Center 123.800 ML-FLW_CTR* Melbourne Flow Controller
Previous Winners:
In the previous event (Panic Stations Brisbane & Gold Coast) the following members took out the winning titles for their respective airports and catagories.
Category Callsign Pilot Touchdown Time Departure Location YBBN JET VHBJW Brad Wolff 09:00:49z YSSY YBBN NON-JET GKB Greg Barber 09:02:54z YBRK YBCG JET VOZ828 Sam Hall 09:00:35z YCFS YBCG NON-JET N6995C Luka Brown 09:08:50z YBBN Who will be next to take out the trophy??? (See the full list of winners here)
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
xPlane - ISDG (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Vamp (xPlane)
YMLT - Launceston Airport:
Freeware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (xPlane)
YMHB - Hobart Airport
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - SAM (xPlane)
YPAD - Adelaide Airport:
Payware - AUSCENE2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
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)
Evening All,
This is a little out of the ordinary, but the Event's Department is promoting an unofficial event being held on Sunday the 19th July 2020 for the sendoff of the final B744 from the Qantas Fleet. The following event information was provided
ATC is requested for this event!!! from 0000z - 0500z as the pilots fly from Sydney to Longreach via Brisbane!
SY_TWR SY_APP BN-MDE_CTR BN-DOS_CTR BN-ISA_CTR BN_APP BN_TWR
This is a little out of the ordinary, but the Event's Department is promoting an unofficial event being held on Sunday the 19th July 2020 for the sendoff of the final B744 from the Qantas Fleet. The following event information was provided
ATC is requested for this event!!! from 0000z - 0500z as the pilots fly from Sydney to Longreach via Brisbane!
SY_TWR SY_APP BN-MDE_CTR BN-DOS_CTR BN-ISA_CTR BN_APP BN_TWR
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)
Welcome to the next instalment of Newbie Night. This events offers the chance for inexperienced members to join experienced real world aviators who are ready to take to the Virtual skies to offer their expertise. Whether you've been flying for years or never connected, it'll be the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord.
To Join the Discord visit this link
The Requirements:
- ATC who are willing to teach and have patience
- Pilots who are also patient but would love to share knowledge or learn something knew
This Week
This week, fly from Cairns to Gold Coast and experience Class C and enroute airspace. The flight will depart around 1800 AEST (0800z) with ATC requested/available till around 2200 AEST (1200z)
An example of procedures with Tower, Approach and Center can be found here https://vatpac.org/pilots/tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/
Routes
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast. This route has been sourced from the ERSA Flight Planning Document https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/GUID_ersa-fac-2-2_21MAY2020.pdf.
DCT CS Y177 GOMOL DCT
ATC Positions
Australia:
Name Login Identifier Radio Callsign Frequency Cairns Tower CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 Cairns Approach
Gold Coast Tower
CS_APP
CG_TWR
Cairns Approach
Gold Coast Tower
118.400
118.700
Brisbane Approach BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 Brisbane Center (Tabletop) BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Center 120.550 Brisbane Center (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Center 135.600
Charts / Scenery
Australian Charts
Air-Services Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Scenery
YBCS - Cairns
Payware - YBCS
Freeware - YBCS (Queensland Pack)
Freeware - YBCS (XP)
YBCG - Gold Coast
Payware - YBCG
Freeware - YBCG
Freeware - YBCG (XP)
Payware - Gold Coast Cityscene
Gold Coast City (XP)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports* (P3Dv4 Fix here)
To Join the Discord visit this link
The Requirements:
- ATC who are willing to teach and have patience
- Pilots who are also patient but would love to share knowledge or learn something knew
This Week
This week, fly from Cairns to Gold Coast and experience Class C and enroute airspace. The flight will depart around 1800 AEST (0800z) with ATC requested/available till around 2200 AEST (1200z)
An example of procedures with Tower, Approach and Center can be found here https://vatpac.org/pilots/tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/
Routes
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast. This route has been sourced from the ERSA Flight Planning Document https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/GUID_ersa-fac-2-2_21MAY2020.pdf.
DCT CS Y177 GOMOL DCT
ATC Positions
Australia:
Name Login Identifier Radio Callsign Frequency Cairns Tower CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 Cairns Approach
Gold Coast Tower
CS_APP
CG_TWR
Cairns Approach
Gold Coast Tower
118.400
118.700
Brisbane Approach BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 Brisbane Center (Tabletop) BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Center 120.550 Brisbane Center (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Center 135.600
Charts / Scenery
Australian Charts
Air-Services Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Scenery
YBCS - Cairns
Payware - YBCS
Freeware - YBCS (Queensland Pack)
Freeware - YBCS (XP)
YBCG - Gold Coast
Payware - YBCG
Freeware - YBCG
Freeware - YBCG (XP)
Payware - Gold Coast Cityscene
Gold Coast City (XP)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports* (P3Dv4 Fix here)
Welcome to the next instalment of Spilled Milk Run Monday! This week we are heading to the tropical north (Darwin & Broome) to trial out your aircraft in the tropics!
Traffic for these events tends to build at around 6PM AEST and tends to peek from 8-9PM AEST. ATC Positions will be scarce! Float around the discord if you are available to control and we may even open some Non Standards
Routes:
YPDN - YBRM: DN J151 CIN J93 BRM
YBRM - YPDN: BRM J93 CIN J151 DN
Controllers:
Prefer to control during the event? We recommend logging on from 0600z as positions often scares so worth being an early bird. 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: DN_DEL Darwin Delivery 126.80 DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.80 DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.10 DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.10 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.20 BRM_TWR Broome Tower 126.00 BRM_GND Broome Ground 121.70 Scenery: Orbx Broome for FSX/P3D
Freeware Broome FSX/P3D
Xplane Broome
MFSG Darwin (P3D/FSX)
Ants Aussie Darwin (Free) Xplane Darwin
Traffic for these events tends to build at around 6PM AEST and tends to peek from 8-9PM AEST. ATC Positions will be scarce! Float around the discord if you are available to control and we may even open some Non Standards
Routes:
YPDN - YBRM: DN J151 CIN J93 BRM
YBRM - YPDN: BRM J93 CIN J151 DN
Controllers:
Prefer to control during the event? We recommend logging on from 0600z as positions often scares so worth being an early bird. 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: DN_DEL Darwin Delivery 126.80 DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.80 DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.10 DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.10 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.20 BRM_TWR Broome Tower 126.00 BRM_GND Broome Ground 121.70 Scenery: Orbx Broome for FSX/P3D
Freeware Broome FSX/P3D
Xplane Broome
MFSG Darwin (P3D/FSX)
Ants Aussie Darwin (Free) Xplane Darwin
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Upcoming Events
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08 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 8th May 2024 finds us in Canadian Northwest Territories flying from Hay River CYHY to Yellowknife CYZF (home base of the famous Buffalo Airways) with a delivery of freight to Fort Providence (CYJP) on route.
Flight created by YMA555
Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot.
Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias. A DC3 or C47 would be suitable.
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
.Flight Plan: Details
Distance: 173nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(CYHY-CYZF)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
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10 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 184 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YPKG YGGR YMZI YJEY YLEO YMMI YLTN
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
KALGOORLIE-BOULDER [YPKG] Takeoff
elev: 1203
rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt
CTAF: 126.6
VOR/DME: KG 114.1
NDB: KG 287
GOONGARRIE MINE [YGGR] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1244
rwy: 09/27 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
MENZIES [YMZI] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1348
rwy: 04/22 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
JEEDAMYA [YJEY] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1414
rwy: 06/24 14/32 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
LEONORA [YLEO] T&G - visual along the Goldfields Highway
elev: 1217
rwy: 04/22 asphalt
rwy: 12/30 gravel
CTAF: 126.8
NDB: LEO 377
MURRIN MURRIN [YMMI] T&G - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road
elev: 1535
rwy: 03/21 asphalt
CTAF: 126.8
LAVERTON [YLTN] Land - visual along Leonora-Laverton Road
elev: 1530
rwy: 07/25 asphalt
rwy: 16/34 dirt
CTAF: 126.8 Chart
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11 May 2024 08:00 AM Until 12:00 PM
0Welcome to the next installment of Newbie Night. This event offers the chance for inexperienced members to join experienced aviators and controllers and take to the virtual skies. Whether you're completely new to flight simulation or you've been flying for years but never connected to the VATSIM network, this is the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord. To Join the Discord visit this link.
Event Details:
Fly between Adelaide (YPAD) and Melbourne (YMML) in either direction to experience Class C and enroute airspace, with a bit of time to relax in cruise and enjoy the scenery. This flight is for:
Newbie pilots who want to learn and gain confidence flying on the VATSIM network with live ATC. Experienced controllers who are patient and willing to help newbie pilots on the network. Experienced pilots who are patient and willing to assist newbie pilots through the VATPAC Discord. Flights will depart from 0800z (1800 AEST) with ATC requested/available until around 1200z (2200 AEST).
We recommend planning to depart before 1030z (2030 AEST) to complete your flight with full ATC.
Tutorials:
This site has tutorials (see Help > Tutorials in the menu) which give an overview of flight and ATC procedures. An example of procedures between Class C airports in a radar environment can be found here: https://vatpac.org/help/pilot-tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/
Routes:
We recommend using the following routes which are suitable for a jet such as an Airbus A320, Boeing 737, regional jet or business jet, or a turboprop such as a Dash-8, ATR 72, Saab 340 or King Air.
YPAD-YMML:
Jet: DCT AD V255 BENDO Y12 ARBEY H119 ML DCT
Nonjet: DCT AD V255 BENDO V211 PUBAP W291 WENDY V279 ML DCT
YMML-YPAD:
Jet and nonjet: DCT ML H345 AD DCT
Charts:
If you do not have charts they are available here: https://vats.im/pac/charts
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here. Applications will remain open until three days before the event (08MAY24), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. Please keep in mind that slot availability will be dependent on the number of applications. Non-standard positions (marked with *) can be opened in accordance with the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.100 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_DEP* Adelaide Approach 118.200 ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.050 ML-YWE_CTR Melbourne Centre 134.325 ML-MUN_CTR* Melbourne Centre 132.600 Scenery:
YPAD - Adelaide:
Payware - Impulse (MSFS)
Payware - AUSCENE 2 (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
YMML - Melbourne:
Payware - Orbx (MSFS)
Payware - Orbx (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - flightsim.to (MSFS)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
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12 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 154 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3000 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YLTN YSRD YPOP YSDC YPKG
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
LAVERTON [YLTN] Takeoff
elev: 1530
rwy: 07/25 asphalt
rwy: 16/34 dirt
CTAF: 126.8
SUNRISE DAM [YSRD] T&G - visual along Mount Weld Road
elev: 1350
rwy: 06/24 asphalt
CTAF: 126.8
PORPHYRY [YPOP] T&G - H-192° D-42 nm
elev: 1189
rwy: 06/24 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
CAROSUE DAM [YSCD] T&G - visual along Yarri Road
elev: 1291
rwy: 06/24 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
KANOWNA overfly - visual along Yarri Road
KALGOORLIE-BOULDER [YPKG] Land - visual along Yarri Road
elev: 1203
rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt
CTAF: 126.6
VOR/DME: KG 114.1
NDB: KG 287 Chart
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15 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 15th May 2024 is a flight for seaplanes in Canada BC from Coal Harbour to Campbell River with a few stops/T&G's on route at pilot discretion.
NB: Aircraft with floats mandatory
The bases have different ICAO depending on which sim is being used. Refer Flight Route Details hereunder in need.
T&G's at pilot discretion
Flight created by YMA555
Aircraft: Capable of 120kias is recommended
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Route: Details
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(PANC-PAFS)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
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