March 2021

By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with out Spilled Milk Run Monday events held on the last Monday of every month, pilots can expect ATC services as you fly between Melbourne and Sydney, or any destination in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. 
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
YMML-YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML-YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN POLLI CB
YSSY-YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
YSSY-YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB-YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB-YSSY:  CB TANTA W423 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT

 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Saturday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
*Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the rostered positions are filled. Please see a member of the Board of Directors, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM here for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 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_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       CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500       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)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with out Spilled Milk Run Monday events held on the last Monday of every month, pilots can expect ATC services as you fly between Melbourne and Sydney, or any destination in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. 
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
YMML-YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML-YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN POLLI CB
YSSY-YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
YSSY-YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB-YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB-YSSY:  CB TANTA W423 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT

 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Saturday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
*Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the rostered positions are filled. Please see a member of the Board of Directors, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM here for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 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_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       CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500       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)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

With another year comes another rendition of one of VATPAC’s most popular events – Panic Stations. No matter the aircraft or departure airport, this event is sure to please your inner control freak.
On the 12th of March, 1913, Canberra was officially named as Australia’s new capital city, beating out both Melbourne and Sydney. Almost exactly 108 years later, we invite you to the Bush Capital for a beautiful and challenging arrival through the Brindabella Ranges, with full ATC expected between 0900z and 1200z.
 
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!
Available titles for people to win during this event;
1x JET and 1x NON-JET Winner Touchdown time for this event is 1030z
Expect delays as we try and accommodate everyone whilst maintaining separation standards! We look forward to seeing you all there!
 
Routes:
To make it easier both on you and us, we recommend the following routes for flying into Canberra. We have included the STAR you can expect at the end of the recommended route. This may be changed by the controller depending on traffic flow.
YSSY - > YSCB:
JET: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB ~ RAZZI6A
NON-JET: TESAT CORDO V169 BUNGO CB ~ BUNGO3A
YMML -> YSCB:
JET: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN CB ~ POLLI7A (ARRAN Transition)
NON-JET: ML DOSEL W569 AY J42 ARRAN CB ~ POLLI7A (ARRAN Transition)
YBBN -> YSCB:
JET: BN SANEG Q923 PKS W703 CWR W137 AVBEG CB ~ AVBEG4
NON-JET: BN SANEG H91 ADMAR Q78 OLTIN W180 TESAT V169 BUNGO CB ~ BUNGO3A
YPAD -> YSCB:
JET: AD BENDO V255 WG CB ~ POLLI7A (WG Transition)
NON-JET: AD BENDO H36 KACEY CB ~ POLLI7A (KACEY Transition)
YMHB -> YSCB:
BOTH: HB TASUM H111 LT W218 NOLAN UY327 MARKL POLLI CB ~ POLLI7A (No Transition)
YBCS -> YSCB:
JET: CS SWIFT Y153 ROKUU H12 TESAT H65 RAZZI ~ RAZZI6A
 
ATC:
Controllers interesting in controlling during this event are encouraged to submit their ATC applications here. Applications will remain open until five days before the event (March 9th, 2021), on which the roster will be released and available for viewing.
Below are the ATC positions available to apply for during this event. ‘*’ indicates a non-standard position which may be rostered, depending on the amount of ATC applications and aircraft.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: CB-W_APP* Canberra Approach 125.900 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700       ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-HUM_CTR Melbourne Centre 132.200 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300 ML-BKE_CTR Melbourne Centre 128.200 BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000  
Previous Winners:
During the last event (Panic Stations Alice Springs), the following members took the trophy in the following categories:
1000z Winner: Callum Strawbridge // Landed 10:00:22 1100z Winner: James Ross // Landed 11:01:25 Controller: Brett Cummings Will you be the next person to take home the Panic Stations trophy? 🏆
 
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
xPlane - ISDG (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Payware - FlyTampa (MSFS)
Payware - Cityscape Sydney (MSFS)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Vamp (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)
YBCS - Cairns Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (xPlane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Payware - Gold Coast Cityscape (FSX/P3D)

By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with out Spilled Milk Run Monday events held on the last Monday of every month, pilots can expect ATC services as you fly between Melbourne and Sydney, or any destination in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. 
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
YMML-YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML-YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN POLLI CB
YSSY-YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
YSSY-YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB-YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB-YSSY:  CB TANTA W423 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT

 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Saturday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
*Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the rostered positions are filled. Please see a member of the Board of Directors, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM here for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 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_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       CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500       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)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with out Spilled Milk Run Monday events held on the last Monday of every month, pilots can expect ATC services as you fly between Melbourne and Sydney, or any destination in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. 
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
YMML-YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML-YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN POLLI CB
YSSY-YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
YSSY-YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB-YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB-YSSY:  CB TANTA W423 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT

 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Saturday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
*Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the rostered positions are filled. Please see a member of the Board of Directors, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM here for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 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_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       CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500       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)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

VATPAC invites you to a new regular quarterly event where we explore the Pacific Islands within VATPAC Airspace. On the last Friday of each quarter you can expect to be invited to fly routes across Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia and many other islands in our very own backyard.
 
This Round:
This quarter we are exploring the beautiful landscape of New Caledonia and Port Vila. We invite you to fly between the beautiful airports of Noumea Airport (NWWW) and Port Vila Airport (NVVV) between 0730z - 1130z.
 
Route:
VATPAC recommends the following route for pilots flying between the two nominated airfields.
NWWW - NVVV:
ROUTE: LTO NIPOG B590 LEDIT VLI
NVVV - NWWW:
ROUTE: VLI LEDIT B590 NIPOG LECNA SARAM TOSAM LTO
 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Tuesday (23MAR21) evening, no new controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: NVVV_TWR Vila Tower 118.300       NWWW_APP Tontouta Approach 128.300 NWWW_TWR Tontouta Tower 118.100       NVVV_CTR Vila Centre 120.700 NFFF_FSS Nadi Radio 123.600 Controllers are reminded that NVVV_TWR is classified as a procedural aerodrome. S2 Controllers looking to provide ATC during this event on NVVV_TWR must hold a Procedural Endorsement. S3 or higher rated controllers are already endorsed to provide procedural services.
Check out the airspace organization for Fiji and Noumea here --> https://vatpac.org/controllers/airspace/
 
Scenery:
NVVV - Port Vila:
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
Freeware - Scenery Packages (xPlane)
NWWW - Noumea:
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
 
Feedback about this event should be directed via https://feedback.vatpac.org - We hope to see you at this event!

We always know that the month is drawing to a close when Spilled Milk Run makes its way back into the events calendar. This week we are taking you to the western states of the Australian coast.
Fly between Karratha Airport (YPKA) and Perth International Airport (YPPH) with the expectation of ATC services throughout the flight!
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z.
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes to fly between Karratha & Perth, however you are also welcome to fly to any airport in between these airfields!
YPPH - YPKA:
ROUTE: PH AVNEX Y15 VETEL KA
YPKA - YPPH:
ROUTE: KA COBRA L514 REVOP Q38 JULIM PH
 
ATC:
Positions during Spilled Milk Run are NOT rostered. Positions are often filled up fast so be sure to float around on the discord to check when positions become available! Remember there are non-standard positions that can be opened should you be looking to join in on the fun (see a C3 or Senior Staff Member for authorisation to open them!)
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: KA_GND Karratha Ground 123.550 KA_TWR Karratha Tower 127.350       PH_DEL Perth Delivery 118.550 PH_GND Perth Ground 121.700 PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.400 PH_APP Perth Approach 123.600       ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950 ML-ORE_CTR Melbourne Centre 127.000
Scenery:
YPPH - Perth
MFSG - Payware (P3D/FSX)
Axonos - Payware (X-Plane 11)
Rasho - Freeware (X-Plane)
YPKA - Karratha
WEDbot - Freeware (X-Plane)

Other
Payware - ORBX Australia v2 (Needed for some addons)

Spotlight Series : NZA Simulations YMHB & YCBG For MSFS | 30MAR21 (0800z - 1200z)
Fly into or depart from either Hobart Airport (YMHB) or Cambridge Aerodrome (YCBG) from Melbourne (YMML & YMEN) or Launceston (YMLT) and experience the latest flight simulation has to offer.
 
The spotlight series will showcase new simulator products like planes, scenery and utilities from all simulators and clients. This semi-regular event will follow closely after the release of these new products giving you a great chance to experience these products in all their glory. This week we are exploring the newly released YMHB and YCBG airports for MSFS. Don't fear we will feature the latest addons from X-Plane and Prepar3D when they are released, and you definitely don't require these addons to participate.
 
Who are NZA Simulations? 
NZA Simulations which stands for New Zealand Australia Simulations, is a development team consisting of 6 developers, 5 of which are from the Oceanic Region and active members within VATPAC and VATNZ. Starting development soon after the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator, NZA Simulations released a series of freeware community-based sceneries for places like Kalgoorlie-Boulder (YPKG) and Rotorua (NZRO) to mention a few. Known for their detailed interiors and stunning PBR NZA Simulations have brought Hobart International Airport (YMHB) and Cambridge Aerodrome (YCBG) both into stunning detail with their payware scenery debut. 
NZA Simulations - Website      NZA Simulations - Discord      NZA Simulations - Facebook
 
 
Hobart International Airport (YMHB) & Cambridge Aerodrome (YCBG)
Hobart Airport (YMHB) is Tasmania’s gateway passenger airport, with over 60% of all domestic travel into the state. Located within minutes of Hobart's second airport, Cambridge Aerodrome (YCBG), the airport offers stunning views as both arriving and departing flight paths are over the water. NZA's representation includes over 8800 hand places objects with 41 unique custom buildings and a fully modelled terminal interior and Skybus.
 

 
Cambridge Aerodrome (YCBG) is the home of general aviation in Southern Tasmania. Today, it is the base of Par Avion, which specialises in day trips and scenic flights around Hobart and the South West Wilderness of Tasmania and flight training. NZA's representation includes over 6140 hand-placed objects, 57 unique custom buildings and 2 custom C172 Par Avion liveries.
 

 
Event Details 
Suggested Route (YMHB)
YMHB - YMML: HB TASUM H111 LT H215 WAREN W687 ML
YMML - YMHB: ML SUNTI H169 IRSOM V33 TASUM HB
YMHB - YMLT: HB TASUM H111 KANLI LT
YMLT - YMHB: LT MORGO BUSKA HB
 
Suggested Route (YCBG)
YCBG - YMEN: HB TASUM H111 LT H215 WAREN W495 MONTY V512 ESDAN EN
YMEN - YCBG: MB YTDN YFLI LT
YCBG- YMLT: HB KAREN LT
YMLT - YCBG: LT CLARK HB
 
Requested ATC Controllers
This event is not rostered. Controllers who wish to control during this event should log on early to secure a spot.

 
Additional Scenery 
YMHB - Hobart Airport:
Freeware - George Goodman (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Aus Scenery Design (X-Plane)
Payware - NZA Simulations (MSFS)
YCBG - Cambridge Aerodrome:
Payware - NZA Simulations (MSFS)
YMML - Melbourne Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (X-Plane)
YMEN - Essendon Fields Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
YMLT - Launceston Airport:
Freeware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (X-Plane)
 
VATPAC is not affiliated with NZA Simulations and has not been payed to produce this content.