This event begins 04/23/18 and repeats every week on Monday for 3 occurrences
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.
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.
This Weeks Flight for Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 at 8.00pm AEST
Flight created by Sam2299
Yosemite National Park and Sierra Nevada Range, California
Scenery: Orbx Freeware Yosemite Valley https://orbxdirect.com/product/yosemite
Orbx NA North California https://orbxdirect.com/product/nca
Orbx Global NA Airport Pack https://orbxdirect.com/product/ftx-global-na-pack
Aircraft: Capable of 100-130kias or a Helo i.e. default Bell 206B
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: 6CL4 5CL9 LFA BAGBY (Inters) KMPI(O68) 5CL0 The actual flight plan is indicative only and includes numerous waypoints to guide pilots around the National Park and it's highlights.
Suggested Altitude: Up to 13,000ft over the Nevada Range
Distance: 145nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Time: 91 mins at 100kias
WAYPOINT ICAO RWY
Manzanita 6CL5 15/33
Johnston Field 5CL9 15/33
Landing Field LFA IF YOU DARE!!!!!
Mariposa KMPI 08/26 Mariposa will/can also appear as ICAO O68 depending on your addons etc
Grupe Ranch 5CL0 09/27
Follow river valley from Half Dome (wpt 15) from Wpt 16 thru BAGBY and Wpt 20 then follow road to destination.
Flight Plan:(6CL4-5CL0)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
Again, just reminding the actual flight plan includes numerous waypoints to guide pilots around the valley's of the National Park and some of it's highlights.
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
Flight created by Sam2299
Yosemite National Park and Sierra Nevada Range, California
Scenery: Orbx Freeware Yosemite Valley https://orbxdirect.com/product/yosemite
Orbx NA North California https://orbxdirect.com/product/nca
Orbx Global NA Airport Pack https://orbxdirect.com/product/ftx-global-na-pack
Aircraft: Capable of 100-130kias or a Helo i.e. default Bell 206B
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: 6CL4 5CL9 LFA BAGBY (Inters) KMPI(O68) 5CL0 The actual flight plan is indicative only and includes numerous waypoints to guide pilots around the National Park and it's highlights.
Suggested Altitude: Up to 13,000ft over the Nevada Range
Distance: 145nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Time: 91 mins at 100kias
WAYPOINT ICAO RWY
Manzanita 6CL5 15/33
Johnston Field 5CL9 15/33
Landing Field LFA IF YOU DARE!!!!!
Mariposa KMPI 08/26 Mariposa will/can also appear as ICAO O68 depending on your addons etc
Grupe Ranch 5CL0 09/27
Follow river valley from Half Dome (wpt 15) from Wpt 16 thru BAGBY and Wpt 20 then follow road to destination.
Flight Plan:(6CL4-5CL0)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
Again, just reminding the actual flight plan includes numerous waypoints to guide pilots around the valley's of the National Park and some of it's highlights.
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
What is Regionals and Twins?
Taking the focus off major airports and the big jets, Regionals and Twins celebrates both Australia's vast network of inland and outback hubs and the aircraft that service them.
You'll need a prop, turbo-prop or small business jet to get in and out of most of the places visited in a Regionals and Twins event but you'll get to enjoy some spectacular scenery as you cruise along at low levels. Controllers are also taken out of their comfort zone as ATC often sees procedural positions.
This week's Details
This month we'll be focussing on Townsville. Townsville is serviced by Airnorth, Alliance, JetGO, REX, Qantaslink and all the major airlines. Townsville is a common use civilian and defence facility, sharing access with RAAF Base Townsville.
Suggested Routes
YBCS - YBTL
DCT CS V264 SPARO V153 TL DCT (NON JET)
YBTL - YBCS
DCT TL V134 CS DCT (NON-JET)
YBBN - YBTL
DCT BN V134 TL DCT (NON-JET)
DCT BN Q26 CAPRI UQ493 PROBO V134 TL DCT (JET)
YBTL - YBBN
DCT TL W258 MURPH V153 RK V123 BN DCT (NON-JET)
DCT TL V153 WALTA Y177 BN DCT (JET)
YBTL - YHUG
DCT TL W469 HUG (NON-JET)
YHUG - YBTL
DCT HUG W469 TL (YHUG)
For the Air Traffic Controllers
ATC positions are not booked for these events we would love to see more of a Milk Run Monday style so jump on and take a position and have fun and control. The positions we would like to have being controlled tonight are:
Townsville Tower | TL_TWR | 118.300
Townsville Ground | TL_GND | 121.800
Townsville Approach | TL_APP | 126.800
Brisbane Centre | BN-TBP_CTR | 120.550
Cairns Approach | CS_APP | 118.400
Cairns Tower | CS_TWR | 124.900
Brisbane Approach | BN_APP | 124.700
ATC Assistance
ATC Assist: https://atc.vatpac.org/
All pilot charts available at - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
If you have any questions or feedback, Please post in the Event's Discussion Forum. We hope to see you there!
Taking the focus off major airports and the big jets, Regionals and Twins celebrates both Australia's vast network of inland and outback hubs and the aircraft that service them.
You'll need a prop, turbo-prop or small business jet to get in and out of most of the places visited in a Regionals and Twins event but you'll get to enjoy some spectacular scenery as you cruise along at low levels. Controllers are also taken out of their comfort zone as ATC often sees procedural positions.
This week's Details
This month we'll be focussing on Townsville. Townsville is serviced by Airnorth, Alliance, JetGO, REX, Qantaslink and all the major airlines. Townsville is a common use civilian and defence facility, sharing access with RAAF Base Townsville.
Suggested Routes
YBCS - YBTL
DCT CS V264 SPARO V153 TL DCT (NON JET)
YBTL - YBCS
DCT TL V134 CS DCT (NON-JET)
YBBN - YBTL
DCT BN V134 TL DCT (NON-JET)
DCT BN Q26 CAPRI UQ493 PROBO V134 TL DCT (JET)
YBTL - YBBN
DCT TL W258 MURPH V153 RK V123 BN DCT (NON-JET)
DCT TL V153 WALTA Y177 BN DCT (JET)
YBTL - YHUG
DCT TL W469 HUG (NON-JET)
YHUG - YBTL
DCT HUG W469 TL (YHUG)
For the Air Traffic Controllers
ATC positions are not booked for these events we would love to see more of a Milk Run Monday style so jump on and take a position and have fun and control. The positions we would like to have being controlled tonight are:
Townsville Tower | TL_TWR | 118.300
Townsville Ground | TL_GND | 121.800
Townsville Approach | TL_APP | 126.800
Brisbane Centre | BN-TBP_CTR | 120.550
Cairns Approach | CS_APP | 118.400
Cairns Tower | CS_TWR | 124.900
Brisbane Approach | BN_APP | 124.700
ATC Assistance
ATC Assist: https://atc.vatpac.org/
All pilot charts available at - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
If you have any questions or feedback, Please post in the Event's Discussion Forum. We hope to see you there!
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 191 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine piston aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Pilatus PC-12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YPMP YKOW YRTP YKIM YKMB YNTN
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
PORMPURAAW [YPMP] Takeoff
elev : 11
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
KOWANYAMA [YKOW] T&G - H-161° D-36.2 nm
elev : 35
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : KOW KOWANYAMA 242.0
RUTLAND PLAINS [YRTP] T&G - H-145° D-10.9 nm
elev : 50'
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
INKERMAN [YIKM] T&G - H-209° D-42.7 nm
elev : 20
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
KARUMBA [YKMB] T&G - H-199° D-81.1 nm
elev : 18
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NORMANTON [YNTN] Land - H-129° D-19.6 nm
elev : 73
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : NTN NORMANTON 311.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 191 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine piston aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Pilatus PC-12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YPMP YKOW YRTP YKIM YKMB YNTN
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
PORMPURAAW [YPMP] Takeoff
elev : 11
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
KOWANYAMA [YKOW] T&G - H-161° D-36.2 nm
elev : 35
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : KOW KOWANYAMA 242.0
RUTLAND PLAINS [YRTP] T&G - H-145° D-10.9 nm
elev : 50'
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
INKERMAN [YIKM] T&G - H-209° D-42.7 nm
elev : 20
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
KARUMBA [YKMB] T&G - H-199° D-81.1 nm
elev : 18
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NORMANTON [YNTN] Land - H-129° D-19.6 nm
elev : 73
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : NTN NORMANTON 311.0
Chart
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 191 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine piston aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Pilatus PC-12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YNTN YKMB YKIM YRTP YKOW YPMP
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
NORMANTON [YNTN] Takeoff
elev : 73
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : NTN NORMANTON 311.0
KARUMBA [YKMB] T&G - H-309° D-19.6 nm
elev : 18
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
INKERMAN [YIKM] T&G - H-019° D-81.1 nm
elev : 20
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
RUTLAND PLAINS [YRTP] T&G - H-029° D-42.7 nm
elev : 50'
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
KOWANYAMA [YKOW] T&G - H-325° D-10.9 nm
elev : 35
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : KOW KOWANYAMA 242.0
PORMPURAAW [YPMP] Land - H-341° D-36.2 nm
elev : 11
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 191 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine piston aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Pilatus PC-12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YNTN YKMB YKIM YRTP YKOW YPMP
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
NORMANTON [YNTN] Takeoff
elev : 73
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : NTN NORMANTON 311.0
KARUMBA [YKMB] T&G - H-309° D-19.6 nm
elev : 18
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
INKERMAN [YIKM] T&G - H-019° D-81.1 nm
elev : 20
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
RUTLAND PLAINS [YRTP] T&G - H-029° D-42.7 nm
elev : 50'
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
KOWANYAMA [YKOW] T&G - H-325° D-10.9 nm
elev : 35
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : KOW KOWANYAMA 242.0
PORMPURAAW [YPMP] Land - H-341° D-36.2 nm
elev : 11
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 9th May 2018 at 8.00pm AEDT
Flight created by Dan Mckee
Japan, Kanoya to Nagasaki
Scenery: Some airports that I have downloaded and placed in one folder that can be copied to Addon Scenery and then activated and then de-activated and removed if you want to. This is optional.
World Discovery 090518
Aircraft: Capable of 150kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: RJFY RJFK RJFM RJDA RJFT RJFU
Suggested Altitude: Up to 6,000ft ASL
Distance: 228nm
Weather:Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Time: 91min
ICAO Waypoint VOR Rwy ILS Heading * Dist.nm
RJFY Kanoya 08/26 L/R 353 27
RJFK Kagoshima 113.3 16/34 34/111.9 90 37
RJFM Miyazaki 112.4 09/27 27/108.9 305 75
RJDA Amakusa 113.45 13/31 65 41
RJFT Kumamoto 112.8 07/25 07/109.3 283 48
RJFU Nagasaki 114.05 14/32 32/110.9
Nagasaki Airport is on an Island. Rwy 18/36 is still on mainland and only used by Maritime Helicopters.
Flight Plan:(RJFY-RJFU)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
Flight created by Dan Mckee
Japan, Kanoya to Nagasaki
Scenery: Some airports that I have downloaded and placed in one folder that can be copied to Addon Scenery and then activated and then de-activated and removed if you want to. This is optional.
World Discovery 090518
Aircraft: Capable of 150kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: RJFY RJFK RJFM RJDA RJFT RJFU
Suggested Altitude: Up to 6,000ft ASL
Distance: 228nm
Weather:Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Time: 91min
ICAO Waypoint VOR Rwy ILS Heading * Dist.nm
RJFY Kanoya 08/26 L/R 353 27
RJFK Kagoshima 113.3 16/34 34/111.9 90 37
RJFM Miyazaki 112.4 09/27 27/108.9 305 75
RJDA Amakusa 113.45 13/31 65 41
RJFT Kumamoto 112.8 07/25 07/109.3 283 48
RJFU Nagasaki 114.05 14/32 32/110.9
Nagasaki Airport is on an Island. Rwy 18/36 is still on mainland and only used by Maritime Helicopters.
Flight Plan:(RJFY-RJFU)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
This event begins 05/10/18 and repeats every week on Thursday for 3 occurrences
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to the new and improved Australia Online! Thursdays are the new Tuesdays and with that will see the return of one of our longest running events.
This week, we want to keep you in your comfort zone. Join us up the coast between Sydney and Brisbane
Welcome to the new and improved Australia Online! Thursdays are the new Tuesdays and with that will see the return of one of our longest running events.
This week, we want to keep you in your comfort zone. Join us up the coast between Sydney and Brisbane
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 138 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Once clear of Parafield CTA, remain clear of Adelaide Class C airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPPF DUB YARS YMLD YWHA
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Recommended Scenery
YPPF Afcad to correct FSX default taxiway and runways ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff
elev : 57
rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0
SAINT KILDA [SKI] Overfly - H-293° D-6 nm
DUBLIN [DUB] Overfly - H-325° D-18.6 nm
ARDROSSAN [YARS] T&G - H-265° D-23.2 nm
elev : 233
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
MAITLAND [YMLD] T&G - H-283° D-9.6 nm
elev : 535
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
KADINA [YKDI] T&G - H-347° D-25.3 nm
elev : 138
rwy : 05/23 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
WHYALLA [YWHA] Land - H-345° D-55.2 nm
elev : 41
rwy : 05/23 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 126.90
NDB : WHA WHYALLA 371.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 138 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Once clear of Parafield CTA, remain clear of Adelaide Class C airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPPF DUB YARS YMLD YWHA
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Recommended Scenery
YPPF Afcad to correct FSX default taxiway and runways ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff
elev : 57
rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0
SAINT KILDA [SKI] Overfly - H-293° D-6 nm
DUBLIN [DUB] Overfly - H-325° D-18.6 nm
ARDROSSAN [YARS] T&G - H-265° D-23.2 nm
elev : 233
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
MAITLAND [YMLD] T&G - H-283° D-9.6 nm
elev : 535
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
KADINA [YKDI] T&G - H-347° D-25.3 nm
elev : 138
rwy : 05/23 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
WHYALLA [YWHA] Land - H-345° D-55.2 nm
elev : 41
rwy : 05/23 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 126.90
NDB : WHA WHYALLA 371.0
Chart
Ladies and Gentlemen, VATPAC and VATUSA are proud to present the latest VATUSA Friday Night Ops - Down Under!
We have something exciting, different and possibly even challenging in store for you. Did you know that VATPAC's airspace covers a large amount of the Pacific Islands? It even covers Papua New Guinea. This FNO, join us as VATPAC fully staffs Port Moresby - AYPY (The capital of P.N.G), Cairns - YBCS, Brisbane - YBBN and Hamilton Island - YBHM (Both in Queensland, Australia). This gives you the chance to experience Class C and D airports as well as the chance to experience some absolutely stunning scenery.
Kicking off at 2300, you can choose where to depart or arrive from, what to fly and how hard our controllers will work. We recommend flying regional sized aircraft to Hamilton Island as it regularly sees the Q400, 717 and 738's, however, the choice is yours.
You can find a full pilot briefing available including charts, local procedures and scenery at our website https://fno.vatpac.org
Airports: AYPY , YBBN, YBCS , YBHM
Time: [11/05/18] 2300 - 0300Z | [12/05/18] 0900-1300 AEST
Full ATC at all airports!
ATC Applications can be submitted at https://fno.vatpac.org. Applications will close Sunday 06MAY and the roster will be published within 24 hours.
We have something exciting, different and possibly even challenging in store for you. Did you know that VATPAC's airspace covers a large amount of the Pacific Islands? It even covers Papua New Guinea. This FNO, join us as VATPAC fully staffs Port Moresby - AYPY (The capital of P.N.G), Cairns - YBCS, Brisbane - YBBN and Hamilton Island - YBHM (Both in Queensland, Australia). This gives you the chance to experience Class C and D airports as well as the chance to experience some absolutely stunning scenery.
Kicking off at 2300, you can choose where to depart or arrive from, what to fly and how hard our controllers will work. We recommend flying regional sized aircraft to Hamilton Island as it regularly sees the Q400, 717 and 738's, however, the choice is yours.
You can find a full pilot briefing available including charts, local procedures and scenery at our website https://fno.vatpac.org
Airports: AYPY , YBBN, YBCS , YBHM
Time: [11/05/18] 2300 - 0300Z | [12/05/18] 0900-1300 AEST
Full ATC at all airports!
ATC Applications can be submitted at https://fno.vatpac.org. Applications will close Sunday 06MAY and the roster will be published within 24 hours.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 156 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 175 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Once clear of Parafield CTA, remain clear of Adelaide Class C airspace
Flightplan
File as : YWHA YPIR YARS DUB OHB YPPF
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Recommended Scenery
YPPF Afcad to correct FSX default taxiway and runways ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
WHYALLA [YWHA] Takeoff
elev : 41
rwy : 05/23 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 126.90
NDB : WHA WHYALLA 371.0
PORT PIRIE [YPIR] T&G - H-107° D-26.4 nm
elev : 39
rwy : 03/21 08/26 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
CRYSTAL BROOK T&G - H-120° D-13.5 nm
elev : 374
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
ARDROSSAN [YARS] T&G - H-186° D-66.1 nm
elev : 233
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
DUBLIN [DUB] Overfly - H-083° D-22.9 nm
OUTER HARBOUR [OHB] Overfly - H-153° D-20.3 nm
PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - H-091° D-7.5 nm
elev : 57
rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 156 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 175 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Once clear of Parafield CTA, remain clear of Adelaide Class C airspace
Flightplan
File as : YWHA YPIR YARS DUB OHB YPPF
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Recommended Scenery
YPPF Afcad to correct FSX default taxiway and runways ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
WHYALLA [YWHA] Takeoff
elev : 41
rwy : 05/23 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 126.90
NDB : WHA WHYALLA 371.0
PORT PIRIE [YPIR] T&G - H-107° D-26.4 nm
elev : 39
rwy : 03/21 08/26 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
CRYSTAL BROOK T&G - H-120° D-13.5 nm
elev : 374
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
ARDROSSAN [YARS] T&G - H-186° D-66.1 nm
elev : 233
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
DUBLIN [DUB] Overfly - H-083° D-22.9 nm
OUTER HARBOUR [OHB] Overfly - H-153° D-20.3 nm
PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - H-091° D-7.5 nm
elev : 57
rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0
Chart
Scenic Flight Through The Pyrenees Mountains Pt-1
Flight Created by Pete Smith. YMA489
Flight for Wednesday 16th May 2018 @ 8.00PM AEST
Rivesaltes (LFMP) to Bagneres de Luchon (LFCB)
Distance: 137nm - FL: 2000ft AGL - Aircraft: Single Engine Aircraftcapable of 120+ kias
Route: LECD LESU LFCG – Comms: 122.80 Unless advised by ATC
Depart: Rivesaltes (LFMP) 141ft MSL
Rwy: 15 Tarmac – Rwy: 33 Tarmac - ILS 111.75
Rwy: 33 Tarmac - Rwy: 31 Tarmac
Fly To: La Cerdanya (LECD) 3586ft MSL
T&G Rwy: 07 Asphalt - Rwy: 25 Asphalt
Fly To: Seo De Urgel (LESU) 2625ft MSL
T&G Rwy: 03 Asphalt - Rwy: 21 Asphalt
Fly To: Antichan (LFCG) 1365ft MSL
T&G Rwy: 16 Macadam - Rwy: 34 Macadam
Fly To Destination: Bagneres de Luchon (LFCB) 2028ft MSL
Land Rwy: 01Grass – Rwy: 19 Grass
FLIGHT PLAN: LFMP-LFCB
SCENERY: Default FSX + Pilots Global 2010 Mesh or other 3rd Party mesh for this Area. Also recommended:
Orbx Global Base
FTX Global openLC EueropeOrbx EU OpenLC
WEATHER: Fair Weather SEASON: Spring
Flight Created by Pete Smith. YMA489
Flight for Wednesday 16th May 2018 @ 8.00PM AEST
Rivesaltes (LFMP) to Bagneres de Luchon (LFCB)
Distance: 137nm - FL: 2000ft AGL - Aircraft: Single Engine Aircraftcapable of 120+ kias
Route: LECD LESU LFCG – Comms: 122.80 Unless advised by ATC
Depart: Rivesaltes (LFMP) 141ft MSL
Rwy: 15 Tarmac – Rwy: 33 Tarmac - ILS 111.75
Rwy: 33 Tarmac - Rwy: 31 Tarmac
Fly To: La Cerdanya (LECD) 3586ft MSL
T&G Rwy: 07 Asphalt - Rwy: 25 Asphalt
Fly To: Seo De Urgel (LESU) 2625ft MSL
T&G Rwy: 03 Asphalt - Rwy: 21 Asphalt
Fly To: Antichan (LFCG) 1365ft MSL
T&G Rwy: 16 Macadam - Rwy: 34 Macadam
Fly To Destination: Bagneres de Luchon (LFCB) 2028ft MSL
Land Rwy: 01Grass – Rwy: 19 Grass
FLIGHT PLAN: LFMP-LFCB
SCENERY: Default FSX + Pilots Global 2010 Mesh or other 3rd Party mesh for this Area. Also recommended:
Orbx Global Base
FTX Global openLC EueropeOrbx EU OpenLC
WEATHER: Fair Weather SEASON: Spring
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 102.6 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft with short field capability such as Orion Maule, Pilatus PC-6 Porter or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YDAY YMCF YBWW YTWB YWCK
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
Recommended Scenery
YBWW - Brisbanej West Wellcamp by Robert Fluke ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
DALBY [YDAY] Takeoff
elev : 1135
rwy : 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MCCAFFREY FIELD [YMCF] T&G - H-120° D-17.5 nm
elev : 1460
rwy : 12/30 grass
CTAF : 122.80
HUTCHIE'S PLACE Stop & Go - H-170° D-12.6 nm
elev : 1578
rwy : 07/25 grass
CTAF : 131.25
BRISBANE WEST WELLCAMP [YBWW] T&G - H-081° D-15 nm
elev : 1509
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] T&G - H-067° D-6.4 nm
elev : 2086
rwy : 06/24 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
HEILDON T&G - H-084° D-9.5 nm
elev : 886
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 131.25
ALLORA FARM T&G - H-172° D-28.7 nm
elev : 1500
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 131.25
ALLORA T&G - H-249° D-7.2 nm
elev : 1520
rwy : 07/25 grass
CTAF : 131.25
WARWICK [YWCK] Land - H-162° D-5.7 nm
elev : 1526
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.85
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 102.6 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft with short field capability such as Orion Maule, Pilatus PC-6 Porter or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YDAY YMCF YBWW YTWB YWCK
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
Recommended Scenery
YBWW - Brisbanej West Wellcamp by Robert Fluke ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
DALBY [YDAY] Takeoff
elev : 1135
rwy : 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MCCAFFREY FIELD [YMCF] T&G - H-120° D-17.5 nm
elev : 1460
rwy : 12/30 grass
CTAF : 122.80
HUTCHIE'S PLACE Stop & Go - H-170° D-12.6 nm
elev : 1578
rwy : 07/25 grass
CTAF : 131.25
BRISBANE WEST WELLCAMP [YBWW] T&G - H-081° D-15 nm
elev : 1509
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] T&G - H-067° D-6.4 nm
elev : 2086
rwy : 06/24 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
HEILDON T&G - H-084° D-9.5 nm
elev : 886
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 131.25
ALLORA FARM T&G - H-172° D-28.7 nm
elev : 1500
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 131.25
ALLORA T&G - H-249° D-7.2 nm
elev : 1520
rwy : 07/25 grass
CTAF : 131.25
WARWICK [YWCK] Land - H-162° D-5.7 nm
elev : 1526
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.85
Chart
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 92.6 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft with short field capability such as Orion Maule, Pilatus PC-6 Porter or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YWCK YCFN YMMN YCLP YDAY
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
WARWICK [YWCK] Takeoff
elev : 1526
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.85
ALLORA T&G - H-342° D-5.7 nm
elev : 1520
rwy : 07/25 grass
CTAF : 131.25
CLIFTON [YCFN] T&G - H-319° D-8.8 nm
elev : 1450
rwy : 06/24 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
LEYBURN T&G - H-256° D-18.5 nm
elev : 1575
rwy : 04/22 grass
CTAF : 131.25
MILLMERRAN [YMMN] T&G - H-281° D-12.8 nm
elev : 1312
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
MILLMERRAN FARM T&G - H-252° D-2.8 nm
elev : 1650
rwy : 08/26 gravel
CTAF : 131.25
CECIL PLAINS (WW2 STRIP) [YCLP] T&G - H-345° D-25.1 nm
elev : 1213
rwy : 14/32 05/23 clay
CTAF : 122.80
DALBY [YDAY] Land - H-002° D-18.7 nm
elev : 1135
rwy : 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 92.6 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft with short field capability such as Orion Maule, Pilatus PC-6 Porter or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YWCK YCFN YMMN YCLP YDAY
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
WARWICK [YWCK] Takeoff
elev : 1526
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.85
ALLORA T&G - H-342° D-5.7 nm
elev : 1520
rwy : 07/25 grass
CTAF : 131.25
CLIFTON [YCFN] T&G - H-319° D-8.8 nm
elev : 1450
rwy : 06/24 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
LEYBURN T&G - H-256° D-18.5 nm
elev : 1575
rwy : 04/22 grass
CTAF : 131.25
MILLMERRAN [YMMN] T&G - H-281° D-12.8 nm
elev : 1312
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
MILLMERRAN FARM T&G - H-252° D-2.8 nm
elev : 1650
rwy : 08/26 gravel
CTAF : 131.25
CECIL PLAINS (WW2 STRIP) [YCLP] T&G - H-345° D-25.1 nm
elev : 1213
rwy : 14/32 05/23 clay
CTAF : 122.80
DALBY [YDAY] Land - H-002° D-18.7 nm
elev : 1135
rwy : 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Chart
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.
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.
This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 23rd May 2018, 8.00 pm AEST
Flight created by Pete Smith YMA489
Pyrenees Part 2 Starts in France across to Spain, Bagneres de Luchon to San Sebastian
Scenery: Default
Aircraft: Single Engine capable 120kias and good climb
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: LFCB LFBT LFCO LEPP LESO
Suggested Altitude: Climbs to 10,800ft MEF over the Pyrenees to Lourdes
Distance: 148nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Time: 75 mins
Depart: (LFCB) Bagneres de Luchon Alt 2,029 Rwy 01/19 grass take heading 314* for 35nm
Fly To: (LFBT) Lourdes-Pyrenees Alt 1,217 NDB 321 Rwy 02/20 Tarmac ILS 109.5 Rwy 20 take heading 269* for 24nm
Fly To: (LFCO) Herrere Alt 980 Rwy 07/25 Grass take heading 246* for 53nm climbing over the Pyrenees again
Fly To: (LEPP) Pamplona Alt 1502 NDB 422, 354 Rwy 15/33 Asphalt ILS 109.7 Rwy 15 take heading 353* for 36nm
Fly to Destination: (LESO) San Sebastian Alt 13 NDB 328 Rwy 04/22 Asphalt
Flight Plan:(LFCB-LESO)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
Flight created by Pete Smith YMA489
Pyrenees Part 2 Starts in France across to Spain, Bagneres de Luchon to San Sebastian
Scenery: Default
Aircraft: Single Engine capable 120kias and good climb
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: LFCB LFBT LFCO LEPP LESO
Suggested Altitude: Climbs to 10,800ft MEF over the Pyrenees to Lourdes
Distance: 148nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Time: 75 mins
Depart: (LFCB) Bagneres de Luchon Alt 2,029 Rwy 01/19 grass take heading 314* for 35nm
Fly To: (LFBT) Lourdes-Pyrenees Alt 1,217 NDB 321 Rwy 02/20 Tarmac ILS 109.5 Rwy 20 take heading 269* for 24nm
Fly To: (LFCO) Herrere Alt 980 Rwy 07/25 Grass take heading 246* for 53nm climbing over the Pyrenees again
Fly To: (LEPP) Pamplona Alt 1502 NDB 422, 354 Rwy 15/33 Asphalt ILS 109.7 Rwy 15 take heading 353* for 36nm
Fly to Destination: (LESO) San Sebastian Alt 13 NDB 328 Rwy 04/22 Asphalt
Flight Plan:(LFCB-LESO)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 200 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 150 to 175 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Once clear of Canberra Control Zone, remain below the class C steps and not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YSCB MMM ASST COOTAMUNDR YCTM YTEM YWWL YGTH
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
Navigation VOR/DME WG Wagga - 115.00
CANBERRA [YSCB] Takeoff
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
MURRUMBATEMAN [MMM] Overfly - H-325° D-21.8 nm
pos : CB R-323° D-20
YASS TOWNSHIP [ASST] Overfly - H-312° D-9 nm
pos : CB R-320° D-29.5
HILLBANK FARM T&G - H-282° D-39.3 nm
pos : CB R-298° D-65 WG R-034° D-49.5
elev : 1520
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
COOTAMUNDRA [YCTM] T&G - H-241° D-8.4 nm
pos : CB R-292° D-69.5 WG R-028° D-42.0
elev : 1110
rwy : 10/28 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
TEMORA [YTEM] T&G - H-283° D-28.3 nm
pos : CB R-289° D-97.5 WG R-351° D-44.5
elev : 921
rwy : 09/27 18/36 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.15
WEST WYALONG [YWWL] T&G - H-320° D-33.1 nm
pos : CB R-297° D-127.5 WG R-337° D-75.0
elev : 859
rwy : 04/22 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
GRIFFITH [YGTH] Land - H-240° D-58.9 nm
elev : 439
rwy : 18/36 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.55
NDB : GTH GRIFFITH 305.0
VTC Chart
WAN Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 200 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 150 to 175 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Once clear of Canberra Control Zone, remain below the class C steps and not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YSCB MMM ASST COOTAMUNDR YCTM YTEM YWWL YGTH
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
Navigation VOR/DME WG Wagga - 115.00
CANBERRA [YSCB] Takeoff
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
MURRUMBATEMAN [MMM] Overfly - H-325° D-21.8 nm
pos : CB R-323° D-20
YASS TOWNSHIP [ASST] Overfly - H-312° D-9 nm
pos : CB R-320° D-29.5
HILLBANK FARM T&G - H-282° D-39.3 nm
pos : CB R-298° D-65 WG R-034° D-49.5
elev : 1520
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 131.25
COOTAMUNDRA [YCTM] T&G - H-241° D-8.4 nm
pos : CB R-292° D-69.5 WG R-028° D-42.0
elev : 1110
rwy : 10/28 16/34 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
TEMORA [YTEM] T&G - H-283° D-28.3 nm
pos : CB R-289° D-97.5 WG R-351° D-44.5
elev : 921
rwy : 09/27 18/36 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.15
WEST WYALONG [YWWL] T&G - H-320° D-33.1 nm
pos : CB R-297° D-127.5 WG R-337° D-75.0
elev : 859
rwy : 04/22 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
GRIFFITH [YGTH] Land - H-240° D-58.9 nm
elev : 439
rwy : 18/36 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.55
NDB : GTH GRIFFITH 305.0
VTC Chart
WAN Chart
Dash Down Under is an event hosted by FSElite and VATPAC, and brings life to the famous “J Curve” of Australia, flying between Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra, with ATC Rostered on for 3 hours from 1200z till 1500z!
Please find additional information on the event page:
https://dash.vatpac.org/
Please find additional information on the event page:
https://dash.vatpac.org/
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 177 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 150 to 175 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YGTH YNAR CGE YSWG FIT SUI AOG YTMU TCR MUM YSCB
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
GRIFFITH [YGTH] Takeoff
elev : 439
rwy : 18/36 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.55
NDB : GTH GRIFFITH 305.0
NARRANDERA [YNAR] T&G - H-130° D-34.9 nm
pos : WG R-288° D-54.0
elev : 474
rwy : 05/23 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 132.85 (FSINN 126.70)
COLINGULLIE [CGE] Overfly - H-117° D-37.9 nm
WAGGA WAGGA [YSWG] T&G - H-093° D-17.5 nm
elev : 724
rwy : 12/30 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
VOR/DME : WG WAGGA WAGGA 115.00
NDB : WG WAGGA WAGGA 221.0
FITNESS CAMP [FIT] Overfly - H-079° D-7.6 nm
STURT INTERSECTION [SUI] Overfly - H-099° D-9 nm
pos : WG R-091° D-16.5
ADELONG T&G - H-100° D-14.4 nm
pos : CB R-256° D-54.5
elev : 1299
< no runway information >
CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25)
TUMUT [YTMU] T&G - H-060° D-9 nm
pos : CB R-259° D-46.6 WG R-095° D-31.5
elev : 863
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MOUNT COREE [TCR] Overfly - H-084° D-28 nm
pos : CB R-253° D-19.0
MOUNT STROMLO [MUM] Overfly - H-081° D-9.7 nm
pos : CB R-245° D-9.5
CANBERRA [YSCB] Land - H-074° D-9.2 nm
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
WAN Chart
VTC Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 177 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 150 to 175 kias.
Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YGTH YNAR CGE YSWG FIT SUI AOG YTMU TCR MUM YSCB
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques.
Recommended Scenery
ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details
GRIFFITH [YGTH] Takeoff
elev : 439
rwy : 18/36 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.55
NDB : GTH GRIFFITH 305.0
NARRANDERA [YNAR] T&G - H-130° D-34.9 nm
pos : WG R-288° D-54.0
elev : 474
rwy : 05/23 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 132.85 (FSINN 126.70)
COLINGULLIE [CGE] Overfly - H-117° D-37.9 nm
WAGGA WAGGA [YSWG] T&G - H-093° D-17.5 nm
elev : 724
rwy : 12/30 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
VOR/DME : WG WAGGA WAGGA 115.00
NDB : WG WAGGA WAGGA 221.0
FITNESS CAMP [FIT] Overfly - H-079° D-7.6 nm
STURT INTERSECTION [SUI] Overfly - H-099° D-9 nm
pos : WG R-091° D-16.5
ADELONG T&G - H-100° D-14.4 nm
pos : CB R-256° D-54.5
elev : 1299
< no runway information >
CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25)
TUMUT [YTMU] T&G - H-060° D-9 nm
pos : CB R-259° D-46.6 WG R-095° D-31.5
elev : 863
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MOUNT COREE [TCR] Overfly - H-084° D-28 nm
pos : CB R-253° D-19.0
MOUNT STROMLO [MUM] Overfly - H-081° D-9.7 nm
pos : CB R-245° D-9.5
CANBERRA [YSCB] Land - H-074° D-9.2 nm
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
WAN Chart
VTC Chart
This event begins 05/28/18 and repeats every week for 3 occurrences
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.
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.
This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 30th May 2018 commencing 8.00pm AEST
Flight created by Dan Mckee YMA555
This will be a series of VFR flights around the Republic of Ireland.
Whilst not compulsory the following scenery is highly recommended.
Orbx Ireland https://orbxdirect.com/product/irl
Ireland Full V1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Ru4RrNU0pKfKAwgBemS7Xrim8ztbJw2/view?usp=sharing
Ireland Full V2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zwj4blcjL2Vlq7Sqg9DBE2WUL638c8Ap/view?usp=sharing
Two sets of scenery if you want to see the Castles etc. Download approx 400MB from my GoogleDrive. I understand that some do not like downloading additional scenery however again these two files are recommended to increase enjoyment of the flight; you can always just remove from library after use. However do not delete until we have finished this series of flights in Ireland.
It is to be noted that I have presented the details in a different format than normal and all information required is in the attached PDF file. Link to PDF file
Aircraft: Low and slow approx. 120kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: EIWF (Waterford) to EICK (Cork)
Suggested Altitude: Refer pdf file
Distance: 149nm
Weather:Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Time: approx 74min
Flight Plan:(EIWF-EICK)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
Flight created by Dan Mckee YMA555
This will be a series of VFR flights around the Republic of Ireland.
Whilst not compulsory the following scenery is highly recommended.
Orbx Ireland https://orbxdirect.com/product/irl
Ireland Full V1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Ru4RrNU0pKfKAwgBemS7Xrim8ztbJw2/view?usp=sharing
Ireland Full V2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zwj4blcjL2Vlq7Sqg9DBE2WUL638c8Ap/view?usp=sharing
Two sets of scenery if you want to see the Castles etc. Download approx 400MB from my GoogleDrive. I understand that some do not like downloading additional scenery however again these two files are recommended to increase enjoyment of the flight; you can always just remove from library after use. However do not delete until we have finished this series of flights in Ireland.
It is to be noted that I have presented the details in a different format than normal and all information required is in the attached PDF file. Link to PDF file
Aircraft: Low and slow approx. 120kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Plan: EIWF (Waterford) to EICK (Cork)
Suggested Altitude: Refer pdf file
Distance: 149nm
Weather:Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Time: approx 74min
Flight Plan:(EIWF-EICK)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
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Upcoming Events
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29 March 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: 152 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 4500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YPAG YQRN YHAW YRYK YWPD YBLM YLEC
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 AUGUSTA [YPAG] Takeoff
elev: 56
rwy: 15/33 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 33]
CTAF: 126.9
Do not overfly the Cultana Military Training Area south west of Port Augusta.
QUORN [YQRN] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
elev: 831
rwy: 18/36 gravel
CTAF: 126.7
HAWKER [YHAW] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
elev: 1052
rwy: 18/36 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
RAWNSLEY PARK [YRYK] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
elev: 1383
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
WILPENA POUND [YWPD] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
elev: 1707
rwy: 10/28 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
BLINMAN [YBLM] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
elev: 1972
rwy: 04/22 14/32 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
PARACHILNA overly - visual along Parachilna Gorge Road
LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Land - visual along the Outback Highway
elev: 856
rwy: 02/20 11/29 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7 Chart
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31 March 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 2500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YLEC YCPT YMGN YPAG
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
LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Takeoff
elev: 856
rwy: 02/20 11/29 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
BELTANA RACECOURSE overfly - visual along the Outback Highway
CARRAPATEENA [YCPT] T&G - H-231° D-53 nm
elev: 672
rwy: 01/19 asphalt
CTAF: 125.85
MOUNT GUNSON [YMGN] T&G - H-230° D-16.6 nm
elev: 344
rwy: 05/23 10/28 14/32 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
PORT AUGUSTA [YPAG] Land - visual along the Stuart Highway
elev: 56
rwy: 15/33 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 33]
CTAF: 126.9
Do not overfly the Cultana Military Training Area south west of Port Augusta.
Chart
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01 April 2024 07:30 AM Until 11:30 AM
0You know it’s the end of the month when Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This Easter, we are bringing back the popular Easter Egg Hunt! On the 1st of April, depart Sydney in search of 3 easter eggs at three differrent airports inside the great state of New South Wales.
The first pilot to identify, fly to and land at each airport wins!
Hints for where these airports will be released on the VATPAC Discord.
Edition Details:
The Idea of this Edition of Spilled Milk Run Monday is similar to the Easter Egg Hunt we did last year. From 0800z, one hint will be released every 30 minutes on the VATPAC Discord providing 3 different hints, one for each of the three different airport locations. Pilots then depart Sydney in search for the airports. Once a pilot lands at the airport they believe the Easter egg is at, they take a screenshot and post it in the VATPAC Discord's Event Channel. The first pilot to correctly land and take a screenshot at each airport wins!
Pilots and controllers must follow the relevant criteria below in order to be eligible to win a prize!
Edition Details:
thanks to the generous donations of some of the VATPAC staff, there will be four prizes up for grabs during the Easter egg hunt. The prizes are as follows:
Pilots: 3 x €10 ($15AUD) simMarket Gift Vouchers - 1 per airport Controllers: 1 x €10 ($15AUD) simMarket Gift Voucher - all eligible controllers will be added to a draw and randomly selected to win the prize. In order to be eligible to win one of the prizes pilots and controllers must follow the following procedures:
Pilots:
All pilots must depart Sydney (YSSY) and remain online and connected for the duration of the flight Pilots must not use any sim rate enhancement at any time. Doing so will automatically result in disqualification. Pilots must follow all controller instructions and not take purposeful shortcuts or refuse sequencing to try and shorten the duration of their flight. VATPAC events staff, senior staff and directors are not eligible to win pilot prizes. Pilots must not use high performance aircraft to reduce their flights duration. This includes fighter jets, high altitude / speed airliners such as the Concorde, or any other aircraft purposely chosen for an unrealistic speed advantage. Upon arrival at the chosen airfield, pilots must post a screenshot on the VATPAC discord #events channel showing their simulator, and a tracking software (Volanta, Simaware) with the flight plan showing the whole flight and tag an event coordinator. Pilots are only eligible to receive one (1) prize. Pilot can only depart Sydney once the first hint is released. All flights to correct airports will be closely tracked by Event Coordinators. If a member of the events team believes your flight was not in observance of the above criteria, or that you had any form of unfair advantage, they may deem you ineligible to receive a prize.
Controllers:
All rostered and unrostered controllers who contributed for at least one hour will be considered for the prize Controllers not active for the duration of their rostered period (without a valid excuse) will be ineligible for the draw Controllers who already received a pilot prize will not be eligible for the draw At the close of the event the winners of each category will be announced.
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-ARL_CTR ML-YWE_CTR ML-BIK_CTR
SY_APP SY_TWR SY_GND SY_DEL *Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the Standard positions are filled. Please see a member of Staff, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized.
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
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03 April 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 3rd April 2024 takes us to the Caribbean flying an island hop from Point-a-Pitre in French Gaudeloupe (TFFR) to the famous Princess Juliana Int'l in the Netherland Antilles (TNCM).
Highlights will be two of the most dangerous airfields in the world, Gustaf III Airport (TFFJ) on St Barthelemy Island with a very steep arrival and the other being Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on the island of SABA which is only 400 metres in length.
Approaches in to Gustaf III Airport (TFFJ) can use either rwy 10 (left hand pattern) or rwy 28 (also left hand pattern). The arrival using rwy 10 is very steep which makes it quite dangerous. NB: rwy 28 can only be used for full stop arrivals so any T&G's will have to use rwy 10, the steep one). Airport is open to all traffic however note aircraft type required. Refer link for details.
Approaches into SABA (TNCS) can use either rwy 12 (Lefthand pattern) or Rwy 30 (Right hand pattern). Runways both have an “X” at each end however this just represents the fact that the airport is closed to all but specific licenced traffic. Refer link for details.
Flight created by YMA555
Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias and STOL with reverse prop capability to assist stopping i.e. Twin Otter, C208 or the like.
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Route: Link
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(TFFR-TNCM)< 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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05 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: 156 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Jandakot CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YPJT SHOP CDM YDVE BTON YCIG YQDN YCUN
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
PERTH/JANDAKOT [YPJT] Takeoff
elev: 99
rwy: 06L/24R 06R/24L 12/30 asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.1
NDB: JT 281
Tune DME to Perth VOR/DME (PH 113.7)
Not above 1500 ft within Jandakot CTR.
Not above 2000 ft within 11 DME PH.
Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME PH.
ARMADALE SHOPS [SHOP] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-116° D-7.5 nm or as directed by ATC
CANNING CAM [CDM] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-095° D-5.6 nm
LESLEY overfly not above 3500 ft - H081° to the Brookton Highway
Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME PH.
Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME PH.
DALE RIVER [YDVE] T&G - visual along the Brookton Highway
elev: 991
rwy: 15/33 grass
CTAF: 126.7
BROOKTON [BTON] overfly - visual along the Brookton Highway
CORRIGIN [YCIG] T&G - visual along Brookton-Corrigin Road
elev: 1116
rwy: 04/22 08/26 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
QUAIRADING [YQDG] T&G - visual along Quairading-Corrigin Road
elev: 795
rwy: 05/23 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
CUNDERDIN [YCUN] Land - visual along Quairading-Corrigin Road
elev: 705
rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt
CTAF: 127.8 Charts
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