March 26, 2021

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   26MAR21 | Pacific …

   
   

   26 March 2021 07:30 AM      11:30 AM

   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!
   

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   26MAR21 | Albany t…

   
   

   26 March 2021 09:30 AM      10:50 AM

   Simulation 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: 169 nm via direct GPS route, approx 190 nm along the coast.
   Est Flight Time: approx 80 mins
   Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 120 to 140 kias.
   Altitude: Not above FL125. 
   Flight plan
   File as: YABA YDEK YWPE YAUG YLUW YMGT
   GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
   Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the coast. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
   Communications
   Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
   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. Updated X-Plane scenery is available here.
    
   Flight details
   ALBANY [YABA] Takeoff
   elev: 233
   rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt
   CTAF: 127.85
   NDB: ABA 240
   DME: ABA 109.7
     DENMARK [YDEK] T&G - H-272° D-20 nm
   elev: 230
   rwy: 09/27 asphalt
   CTAF: 127.85
     WALPOLE [YWPE] T&G - H-271° D-35 nm
   elev: 59
   rwy: 13/31 dirt
   CTAF: 124.3
     WINDY HARBOUR LIGHTHOUSE - H-284° D-35 nm
     CAPE LEEUWIN LIGHTHOUSE - H-306° D-51 nm
   Cape Leeuwin is the most south-westerly point on the Australian mainland and the point where the Southern Ocean meets the Indian Ocean.
     AUGUSTA [YAUG] T&G - H-023° D-4 nm
   elev: 120
   rwy: 15/33 asphalt
   CTAF: 126.7
     LEEUWIN ESTATE [YLUW]  T&G - H-347° D-19.6 nm
   elev: 277
   rwy: 15/33 dirt
   CTAF: 126.7
     MARGARET RIVER [YMGT] Land - H-030° D-5.7 nm
   elev: 374
   rwy: 02/20 asphalt
   CTAF: 126.7 Chart
   
   

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