It's last minute but with such a fast changing real world environment, we need to move quickly to keep up! Welcome back to VATPAC's newest event series, Friday Night Live!
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're visiting Radelaide! You'd be forgiven for thinking you're in Melbourne with a high of 16 and showers tomorrow. Adelaide is providing the weather and the ATC so come along and support the community
We're looking to staff up Adelaide first but available, we'd love to see Parafield and Edinburgh activated to join in on the fun!
Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policy.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before!
Come along and show your support!
Routes
There are two sources you can use to get routes from Adelaide to domestic destinations across Australia.
https://flightaware.com/ - You can search through real world flights and get the route from them here. Look for a day prior to the one being operated if the route doesn't show up for the latest day.
https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/flight-planning/ - The VATPAC Flight Planning tool can provided limited information on routing however, should be checked for compliance with Jet/Non-Jet restrictions and currency.
Details/Charts
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#p
Adelaide Scenery --
P3D/FSX/FS9 - https://secure.simmarket.com/auscene-adelaide-international-x-v2-fsxp3dv2.phtml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://cdn.ausfs.tk/files/Scenery/Legacy/AusFS - Adelaide (YPAD) V0.2.4.zip (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/20885-ypad-adelaide-airport-photo-scenery/(freeware)
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're visiting Radelaide! You'd be forgiven for thinking you're in Melbourne with a high of 16 and showers tomorrow. Adelaide is providing the weather and the ATC so come along and support the community
We're looking to staff up Adelaide first but available, we'd love to see Parafield and Edinburgh activated to join in on the fun!
Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policy.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before!
Come along and show your support!
Routes
There are two sources you can use to get routes from Adelaide to domestic destinations across Australia.
https://flightaware.com/ - You can search through real world flights and get the route from them here. Look for a day prior to the one being operated if the route doesn't show up for the latest day.
https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/flight-planning/ - The VATPAC Flight Planning tool can provided limited information on routing however, should be checked for compliance with Jet/Non-Jet restrictions and currency.
Details/Charts
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#p
Adelaide Scenery --
P3D/FSX/FS9 - https://secure.simmarket.com/auscene-adelaide-international-x-v2-fsxp3dv2.phtml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://cdn.ausfs.tk/files/Scenery/Legacy/AusFS - Adelaide (YPAD) V0.2.4.zip (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/20885-ypad-adelaide-airport-photo-scenery/(freeware)
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 110 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Up to 8500. Caution Oakey Restricted Airspace.
Flightplan
File as : YTWB YBWW YCLS YKUP YTAA YCCA
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane YBWW Brisbane West Wellcamp 1.1.A Flight Details
TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Takeoff
elev : 2086
rwy : 06/24 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
BRISBANE WEST WELLCAMP [YBWW] T&G - H-247° D-6
elev : 1509
rwy : 12ns/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
COLONSAY [YCLS] T&G - H-272° D-22
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1176
rwy : 9/27 dirt
CTAF : 127.65
KUPUNN [YKUP] T&G - H-309° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1089
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
TARA [YTAA] T&G - H-262° D-34
elev : 1400
rwy : 17/35 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
CHINCHILLA [YCCA] Land - H-007° D-25
elev : 1030
rwy : 03/21 clay
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.35
Brisbane VNC
WAN Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 110 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Up to 8500. Caution Oakey Restricted Airspace.
Flightplan
File as : YTWB YBWW YCLS YKUP YTAA YCCA
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane YBWW Brisbane West Wellcamp 1.1.A Flight Details
TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Takeoff
elev : 2086
rwy : 06/24 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
BRISBANE WEST WELLCAMP [YBWW] T&G - H-247° D-6
elev : 1509
rwy : 12ns/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
COLONSAY [YCLS] T&G - H-272° D-22
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1176
rwy : 9/27 dirt
CTAF : 127.65
KUPUNN [YKUP] T&G - H-309° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1089
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
TARA [YTAA] T&G - H-262° D-34
elev : 1400
rwy : 17/35 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
CHINCHILLA [YCCA] Land - H-007° D-25
elev : 1030
rwy : 03/21 clay
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.35
Brisbane VNC
WAN 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 : 95 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Up to 8500. Caution Oakey Restricted Airspace.
Flightplan
File as : YCCA YLYD YJBR YDAY YMCF YTWB
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
CHINCHILLA [YCCA] Takeoff
elev : 1030
rwy : 03/21 clay
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.35
LYNDLEY [YLYD] T&G - H-086° D-33
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1286
rwy : 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 127.65
JIMBOUR [YJBR] T&G - H-167° D-8
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1240
rwy : 8/26 asphalt
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 127.65
DALBY [YDAY] T&G - H-161° D-12
elev : 1137
rwy : 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MCCAFFREY FIELD [YMCF] T&G - H-120° D-18
elev : 1210
rwy : 12/30 grass
CTAF : 127.65
TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Land - Visual remain clr Oakey CTR > 5 DME OK 112.90 D-24
elev : 2086
rwy : 06/24 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
WAN Chart
Brisbane VNC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 95 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Up to 8500. Caution Oakey Restricted Airspace.
Flightplan
File as : YCCA YLYD YJBR YDAY YMCF YTWB
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
CHINCHILLA [YCCA] Takeoff
elev : 1030
rwy : 03/21 clay
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.35
LYNDLEY [YLYD] T&G - H-086° D-33
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1286
rwy : 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 127.65
JIMBOUR [YJBR] T&G - H-167° D-8
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1240
rwy : 8/26 asphalt
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 127.65
DALBY [YDAY] T&G - H-161° D-12
elev : 1137
rwy : 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MCCAFFREY FIELD [YMCF] T&G - H-120° D-18
elev : 1210
rwy : 12/30 grass
CTAF : 127.65
TOOWOOMBA [YTWB] Land - Visual remain clr Oakey CTR > 5 DME OK 112.90 D-24
elev : 2086
rwy : 06/24 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 127.65
WAN Chart
Brisbane VNC
This event begins 05/04/20 and repeats every week on Monday for 2 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.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 121.70 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 121.70 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
This Weeks Flight on 6th May 2020 commences a two leg flight in Tajikistan (crossing the border in part with Uzbekistan). These flights comprise some fairly challenging mountain flying and whilst a flight plan is provided for autopilot use pilots will be challenged to fly true VFR following major roadways.
Leg 1. Departs Dzhirgatal (Jergatol) UTD6 and follows A372 highway east, turn south at M41 highway (Wpt1 in plan) fly over Lake Karakul and pick up M41 again to the south of the lake arriving at destination, Murgab UT44.
Flight created by YMA555 (based upon similar flight plans by Baz Roberts)
XP Must Have Scenery: TajikistanPak by Baz Roberts
Do not download any other Tajikistan type scenery from Baz's site as does not work properly in XP11
Aircraft: Capable of 160 kias and high altitude
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: Follow “bread crumb Trail” of waypoints in the flight plan LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Distance: Approx 207nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(UTD6-UT44)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Leg 1. Departs Dzhirgatal (Jergatol) UTD6 and follows A372 highway east, turn south at M41 highway (Wpt1 in plan) fly over Lake Karakul and pick up M41 again to the south of the lake arriving at destination, Murgab UT44.
Flight created by YMA555 (based upon similar flight plans by Baz Roberts)
XP Must Have Scenery: TajikistanPak by Baz Roberts
Do not download any other Tajikistan type scenery from Baz's site as does not work properly in XP11
Aircraft: Capable of 160 kias and high altitude
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: Follow “bread crumb Trail” of waypoints in the flight plan LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Distance: Approx 207nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(UTD6-UT44)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
It's last minute but with such a fast changing real world environment, we need to move quickly to keep up! Welcome back to VATPAC's newest event series, Friday Night Live!
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're visiting Tassie! Fly from Melbourne down to Tassie and explore some beautiful scenery, procedural ATC and if the forecast holds up, some scrappy weather.
We're looking to staff up Launceston and Hobart first but we'd love to see Melbourne activated to join in on the fun! Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policy.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience!
Additionally, There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before! We'll also be available to show you how to setup a Tower Cab in your simulator and provide phraseology guidance
Come along and show your support!
Routes
There are two sources you can use to get routes from Launceston/Hobart/Melbourne.
https://flightaware.com/ - You can search through real world flights and get the route from them here. Look for a day prior to the one being operated if the route doesn't show up for the latest day.
https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/flight-planning/ - The VATPAC Flight Planning tool can provided limited information on routing however, should be checked for compliance with Jet/Non-Jet restrictions and currency.
https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/GUID_ersa-fac-2-2_27FEB2020.pdf - You can check for route compliance on the ERSA Flight Planning Requirements document. There are also heaps of approved routes on this document that you can use
Details/Charts
Australian Charts:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#
Local Instructions & Procedural Diagrams - https://vatpac.org/operations/documents/
Launceston Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://orbxdirect.com/product/ymlt (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/36836-ymlt-launceston-australia/ (freeware)
Hobart Scenery --
P3D - https://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=216497 (freeware by VATPAC member George Goodman)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/27932-ymhb-hobart-international-airport/ (freeware)
Devonport Scenery --
P3D - https://library.avsim.net/search.php?SearchTerm=devonport+fluke&CatID=root&Go=Search (Freeware by Robert Fluke)
XP - https://gateway.x-plane.com/scenery/page/YDPO (freeware)
Melbourne Scenery --
P3D/FSX/ - https://orbxdirect.com/product/ymml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=216633 (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24981-ymml-melbourne-isdg/(freeware)
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're visiting Tassie! Fly from Melbourne down to Tassie and explore some beautiful scenery, procedural ATC and if the forecast holds up, some scrappy weather.
We're looking to staff up Launceston and Hobart first but we'd love to see Melbourne activated to join in on the fun! Non Standards will be opened on a case by case basis by a Senior Staff member in accordance with the policy.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience!
Additionally, There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before! We'll also be available to show you how to setup a Tower Cab in your simulator and provide phraseology guidance
Come along and show your support!
Routes
There are two sources you can use to get routes from Launceston/Hobart/Melbourne.
https://flightaware.com/ - You can search through real world flights and get the route from them here. Look for a day prior to the one being operated if the route doesn't show up for the latest day.
https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/flight-planning/ - The VATPAC Flight Planning tool can provided limited information on routing however, should be checked for compliance with Jet/Non-Jet restrictions and currency.
https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/GUID_ersa-fac-2-2_27FEB2020.pdf - You can check for route compliance on the ERSA Flight Planning Requirements document. There are also heaps of approved routes on this document that you can use
Details/Charts
Australian Charts:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#
Local Instructions & Procedural Diagrams - https://vatpac.org/operations/documents/
Launceston Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://orbxdirect.com/product/ymlt (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/36836-ymlt-launceston-australia/ (freeware)
Hobart Scenery --
P3D - https://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=216497 (freeware by VATPAC member George Goodman)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/27932-ymhb-hobart-international-airport/ (freeware)
Devonport Scenery --
P3D - https://library.avsim.net/search.php?SearchTerm=devonport+fluke&CatID=root&Go=Search (Freeware by Robert Fluke)
XP - https://gateway.x-plane.com/scenery/page/YDPO (freeware)
Melbourne Scenery --
P3D/FSX/ - https://orbxdirect.com/product/ymml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=216633 (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24981-ymml-melbourne-isdg/(freeware)
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 180 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 135 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500 once clear of Tamworth CTA.
Flightplan
File as : YSTW GWT YGDH YBOG YNBR YUPH YBIA YMOR
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Tamworth Airport [YSTW] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
TAMWORTH [YSTW] Takeoff - Depart using RWY 12R or 30L
IF ATC ACTIVE request Taxi to either 12R or 30L as per ATIS. At RWY Announce "[TYPE][CALLSIGN] Ready RWY[12R/30L] to depart GATE WEST received information [ATIS ID]"
elev : 1334
rwy : 06/24 18/36 grass
rwy : 12R/30L 12L/30R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 119.40
NDB : TW TAMWORTH 341.0
VOR/DME : TW TAMWORTH 116.00
GATE WEST [GWT] Overfly - H-273° D-15
GUNNEDAH [YGDH] T&G - H-270° D-17
elev : 863
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
rwy : 17/35 grass
CTAF : 127.40
NDB : GDH GUNNEDAH 407.0
BOGGABRI [YBOG] T&G - H-313° D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 801
rwy : 3/21 grass
CTAF : 122.80
NARRABRI [YNBR] T&G - H-323° D-27
elev : 788
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : NBR NARRABRI 413.0
UPPER HORTON [YUPH] T&G - H-061° D-45
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2227
rwy : 16/34 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BINGARA [YBIA] T&G - H-328° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 950
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MOREE [YMOR] Land - H-286° D-41
elev : 701
rwy : 01/19 asphalt
rwy : 05/23 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : MOR MOREE 392.0
Tamworth VTC
WAN Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 180 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 135 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500 once clear of Tamworth CTA.
Flightplan
File as : YSTW GWT YGDH YBOG YNBR YUPH YBIA YMOR
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Tamworth Airport [YSTW] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
TAMWORTH [YSTW] Takeoff - Depart using RWY 12R or 30L
IF ATC ACTIVE request Taxi to either 12R or 30L as per ATIS. At RWY Announce "[TYPE][CALLSIGN] Ready RWY[12R/30L] to depart GATE WEST received information [ATIS ID]"
elev : 1334
rwy : 06/24 18/36 grass
rwy : 12R/30L 12L/30R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 119.40
NDB : TW TAMWORTH 341.0
VOR/DME : TW TAMWORTH 116.00
GATE WEST [GWT] Overfly - H-273° D-15
GUNNEDAH [YGDH] T&G - H-270° D-17
elev : 863
rwy : 11/29 asphalt
rwy : 17/35 grass
CTAF : 127.40
NDB : GDH GUNNEDAH 407.0
BOGGABRI [YBOG] T&G - H-313° D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 801
rwy : 3/21 grass
CTAF : 122.80
NARRABRI [YNBR] T&G - H-323° D-27
elev : 788
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : NBR NARRABRI 413.0
UPPER HORTON [YUPH] T&G - H-061° D-45
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2227
rwy : 16/34 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BINGARA [YBIA] T&G - H-328° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 950
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MOREE [YMOR] Land - H-286° D-41
elev : 701
rwy : 01/19 asphalt
rwy : 05/23 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : MOR MOREE 392.0
Tamworth VTC
WAN 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 : 180 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 135 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500 once clear of Launceston CTA.
Flightplan
File as : YMOR YWRL YIVL YBBA YBLS YOAM YMAL ATG YSTW
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Tamworth Airport [YSTW] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
MOREE [YMOR] Takeoff
elev : 701
rwy : 01/19 asphalt
rwy : 05/23 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : MOR MOREE 392.0
WARIALDA [YWRL] T&G - H-083° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1140
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
INVERELL [YIVL] T&G - H-112° D-38
elev : 2667
rwy : 16/34 sealed
rwy : 04/22 grass
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : IVL INVERELL 260.0
BARRABA [YBBA] T&G - H-211° D-42
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1671
rwy : 16/34 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BLACK SPRINGS [YBLS] T&G - H-139° D-5
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1792
rwy : 4/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
OAKHAMPTON [YOAM] T&G - H-162° D-7
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1393
rwy : 16/34 7/25 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MANILLA [YMAL] T&G - H-153° D-12
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1194
rwy : 10/28 1/19 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ATTUNGA [ATG] Overfly - H-138° D-12 NOT ABOVE A4500
VISUAL REFERENCE POINT - IF TAMWORTH TWR Active obtain join instructions prior to proceeding into the TAMWORTH CTA
"[TYPE][CALLSIGN] ATTUNGA 3500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND"
TAMWORTH [YSTW] Land - VISUAL D-9
elev : 1334
rwy : 06/24 18/36 grass
rwy : 12R/30L 12L/30R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 119.40
NDB : TW TAMWORTH 341.0
VOR/DME : TW TAMWORTH 116.00
WAN Chart
Tamworth VTC
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 180 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan or similar capable of 135 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500 once clear of Launceston CTA.
Flightplan
File as : YMOR YWRL YIVL YBBA YBLS YOAM YMAL ATG YSTW
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Tamworth Airport [YSTW] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
MOREE [YMOR] Takeoff
elev : 701
rwy : 01/19 asphalt
rwy : 05/23 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : MOR MOREE 392.0
WARIALDA [YWRL] T&G - H-083° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1140
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
INVERELL [YIVL] T&G - H-112° D-38
elev : 2667
rwy : 16/34 sealed
rwy : 04/22 grass
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : IVL INVERELL 260.0
BARRABA [YBBA] T&G - H-211° D-42
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1671
rwy : 16/34 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BLACK SPRINGS [YBLS] T&G - H-139° D-5
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1792
rwy : 4/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
OAKHAMPTON [YOAM] T&G - H-162° D-7
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1393
rwy : 16/34 7/25 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MANILLA [YMAL] T&G - H-153° D-12
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1194
rwy : 10/28 1/19 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ATTUNGA [ATG] Overfly - H-138° D-12 NOT ABOVE A4500
VISUAL REFERENCE POINT - IF TAMWORTH TWR Active obtain join instructions prior to proceeding into the TAMWORTH CTA
"[TYPE][CALLSIGN] ATTUNGA 3500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND"
TAMWORTH [YSTW] Land - VISUAL D-9
elev : 1334
rwy : 06/24 18/36 grass
rwy : 12R/30L 12L/30R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 119.40
NDB : TW TAMWORTH 341.0
VOR/DME : TW TAMWORTH 116.00
WAN Chart
Tamworth VTC
This Weeks Flight on 13th May 2020 concludes a two leg flight in Tajikistan. These flights comprise some fairly challenging mountain flying and whilst a flight plan with waypoints is provided for autopilot use, pilots will be challenged to fly true VFR following major roadways and rivers.
Leg 2. Departs Murgab UT44 to the south west to Wpt 1 and follow Murgab River (shows as Mypf06 in LNM due to Cyrillic spelling) to the west. Follow river to the Sarez Lake (Usoi Dam) and again keep following the river bread crumb trail waypoits to our destination, Kalai Khumb UTD2.
Kalai Khumb: A short, steep upward sloping runway 04 makes for a challenging landing. A go-around is possible however an approach from NE is impossible due to 6 degree slope downhill from this end.
Flight created by YMA555 (based upon similar flight plans by Baz Roberts)
XP11 Scenery Is Necessary: TajikistanPak180130 http://www.bnasroberts.net/XPlaneBaz/Asia.html
Do not download any other Tajikistan files from Baz's site as they do not work in XP11.
Aircraft: Capable of 160 kias and high altitude.
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: Follow “bread crumb Trail” of waypoints in the flight plan LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Distance: Approx 203nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(UT44-UTD2)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Leg 2. Departs Murgab UT44 to the south west to Wpt 1 and follow Murgab River (shows as Mypf06 in LNM due to Cyrillic spelling) to the west. Follow river to the Sarez Lake (Usoi Dam) and again keep following the river bread crumb trail waypoits to our destination, Kalai Khumb UTD2.
Kalai Khumb: A short, steep upward sloping runway 04 makes for a challenging landing. A go-around is possible however an approach from NE is impossible due to 6 degree slope downhill from this end.
Flight created by YMA555 (based upon similar flight plans by Baz Roberts)
XP11 Scenery Is Necessary: TajikistanPak180130 http://www.bnasroberts.net/XPlaneBaz/Asia.html
Do not download any other Tajikistan files from Baz's site as they do not work in XP11.
Aircraft: Capable of 160 kias and high altitude.
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: Follow “bread crumb Trail” of waypoints in the flight plan LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Distance: Approx 203nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(UT44-UTD2)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
It's last minute but with such a fast changing real world environment, we need to move quickly to keep up! Welcome back to VATPAC's newest event series, Friday Night Live!
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're New Zealand bound to join in the fun at Auckland and Christchurch thanks to VATNZ's Friday Night Shift event! Fly from Sydney and Melbourne to New Zealand with full ATC from gate to gate.
We're looking to staff up Melbourne & Sydney TMA as well as Tasman.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! With this in mind, you'll want to be departing from the afternoon to take advantage of full ATC on arrival into New Zealand.
Additionally, There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before! We'll also be available to show you how to setup a Tower Cab in your simulator and provide phraseology guidance
Come along and show your support!
Routes
YSSY - NZAA | DCT TESAT L521 LUNBI DCT AA DCT
NZAA - YSSY | DCT MADEP N774 TESAT DCT
YSSY - NZCH | DCT CAWLY M636 PLUGA N750 CH DCT
NZCH - YSSY | DCT VANDA N750 PLUGA DCT RIKNI N774 MARLN DCT
YMML - NZAA | DCT CORRS Y81 GEMAC N759 PEBLU DCT
NZAA - YMML | DCT PEBLU N759 MIKEL DCT SNELY DCT MILLA P753 WAREN DCT
YMML - NZCH | DCT CORRS Y260 ECKHO L508 CH DCT
NZCH - YMML | DCT KABIN L508 MILLA P753 WAREN DCT
Details/Charts (ATC + Pilots)
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Local Instructions Sydney: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NBXAObnOTnIkgBUMpw_iE0Z78OBe8zl_
Local Instructions Melbourne: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NBXAObnOTnIkgBUMpw_iE0Z78OBe8zl_
DAP Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#
Oceanic Reporting Tool: https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/oceanic-reporting-tool/
Sydney Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://www.flytampa.org/yssy.html (payware)
P3D/FSX - https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?do=search&fname=yssy_p3dv4_rwc.zip (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/20882-yssy-sydney-kingsford-smith-intl-isdg/ (freeware)
Melbourne Scenery --
P3D/FSX/ - https://orbxdirect.com/product/ymml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=216633 (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24981-ymml-melbourne-isdg/(freeware)
New Zealand:
Charts for both New Zealand arrival airports can be found here: https://www.vatnz.net/events/night-shift
Auckland Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://orbxdirect.com/product/nzni (payware. AFCAD NZAA Only)
P3D/FSX - https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?do=search&fname=nzaa-1.zip (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/35618-nzaa-auckland/ (freeware)
Christchurch Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://windowlight.co.nz/godzoneWP/product/real-new-zealand-nzch-christchurch/ (On Sale! Payware)
P3D/FSX - http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=NZCH+Airport (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24048-nzch-christchurch-international-airport-isdg/ (freeware)
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're New Zealand bound to join in the fun at Auckland and Christchurch thanks to VATNZ's Friday Night Shift event! Fly from Sydney and Melbourne to New Zealand with full ATC from gate to gate.
We're looking to staff up Melbourne & Sydney TMA as well as Tasman.
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience! With this in mind, you'll want to be departing from the afternoon to take advantage of full ATC on arrival into New Zealand.
Additionally, There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before! We'll also be available to show you how to setup a Tower Cab in your simulator and provide phraseology guidance
Come along and show your support!
Routes
YSSY - NZAA | DCT TESAT L521 LUNBI DCT AA DCT
NZAA - YSSY | DCT MADEP N774 TESAT DCT
YSSY - NZCH | DCT CAWLY M636 PLUGA N750 CH DCT
NZCH - YSSY | DCT VANDA N750 PLUGA DCT RIKNI N774 MARLN DCT
YMML - NZAA | DCT CORRS Y81 GEMAC N759 PEBLU DCT
NZAA - YMML | DCT PEBLU N759 MIKEL DCT SNELY DCT MILLA P753 WAREN DCT
YMML - NZCH | DCT CORRS Y260 ECKHO L508 CH DCT
NZCH - YMML | DCT KABIN L508 MILLA P753 WAREN DCT
Details/Charts (ATC + Pilots)
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Local Instructions Sydney: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NBXAObnOTnIkgBUMpw_iE0Z78OBe8zl_
Local Instructions Melbourne: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NBXAObnOTnIkgBUMpw_iE0Z78OBe8zl_
DAP Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#
Oceanic Reporting Tool: https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/oceanic-reporting-tool/
Sydney Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://www.flytampa.org/yssy.html (payware)
P3D/FSX - https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?do=search&fname=yssy_p3dv4_rwc.zip (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/20882-yssy-sydney-kingsford-smith-intl-isdg/ (freeware)
Melbourne Scenery --
P3D/FSX/ - https://orbxdirect.com/product/ymml (payware)
FSX/P3D - https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=216633 (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24981-ymml-melbourne-isdg/(freeware)
New Zealand:
Charts for both New Zealand arrival airports can be found here: https://www.vatnz.net/events/night-shift
Auckland Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://orbxdirect.com/product/nzni (payware. AFCAD NZAA Only)
P3D/FSX - https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?do=search&fname=nzaa-1.zip (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/35618-nzaa-auckland/ (freeware)
Christchurch Scenery --
P3D/FSX - https://windowlight.co.nz/godzoneWP/product/real-new-zealand-nzch-christchurch/ (On Sale! Payware)
P3D/FSX - http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=NZCH+Airport (freeware)
XP - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24048-nzch-christchurch-international-airport-isdg/ (freeware)
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 170 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Pilatus PC6 Porter, DeHavilland DH6 Twin Otter or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YPGV YDHA YMTM YBUR YLEV YELD YHOA YRNG
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
GOVE [YPGV] Takeoff
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
DHANIYA [YDHA] T&G - H-192° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 8
rwy : 1/19 closed
CTAF : 122.80
MATA MATA [YMTM] T&G - H-311° D-39
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 42
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BURRUM [YBUR] T&G - H-227° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 92
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
LAKE EVELLA [YLEV] T&G - H-214° D-15
elev : 256
rwy : 08/26 sealed
CTAF : 127.15
ELCHO ISLAND [YELD] T&G - H-329° D-32
elev : 101
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 127.15
HOWARD ISLAND [YHOA] T&G - H-244° D-13
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 34
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
RAMINGINING [YRNG] Land - H-235° D-32
elev : 206
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 127.50
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 170 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Pilatus PC6 Porter, DeHavilland DH6 Twin Otter or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YPGV YDHA YMTM YBUR YLEV YELD YHOA YRNG
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
GOVE [YPGV] Takeoff
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
DHANIYA [YDHA] T&G - H-192° D-17
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 8
rwy : 1/19 closed
CTAF : 122.80
MATA MATA [YMTM] T&G - H-311° D-39
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 42
rwy : 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
BURRUM [YBUR] T&G - H-227° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 92
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
LAKE EVELLA [YLEV] T&G - H-214° D-15
elev : 256
rwy : 08/26 sealed
CTAF : 127.15
ELCHO ISLAND [YELD] T&G - H-329° D-32
elev : 101
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 127.15
HOWARD ISLAND [YHOA] T&G - H-244° D-13
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 34
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
RAMINGINING [YRNG] Land - H-235° D-32
elev : 206
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 127.50
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 : 168 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Pilatus PC6 Porter, DeHavilland DH6 Twin Otter or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YRNG YMGB YMSX YMYP YWIG YRIA YBRE YPGV
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
RAMINGINING [YRNG] Takeoff
elev : 206
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 127.50
MILINGIMBI [YMGB] T&G - H-355° D-16
elev : 53
rwy : 11/29 gravel
CTAF : 127.50
MOOROONGGA ISLAND [YMSX] T&G - H-046° D-15
elev : 47
rwy : 09/27 coral
CTAF : 122.80
MAYAWUNPIRRI [YMYP] T&G - H-067° D-62
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 20
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WIGRAM ISLAND [YWIG] T&G - H-108° D-29
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 42
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BARRKIRA [YRIA] T&G - H-193° D-14
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 73
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BREMER ISLAND [YBRE] T&G - H-099° D-21
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 26
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 127.80
GOVE [YPGV] Land - H-172° D-11
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 168 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Pilatus PC6 Porter, DeHavilland DH6 Twin Otter or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YRNG YMGB YMSX YMYP YWIG YRIA YBRE YPGV
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
RAMINGINING [YRNG] Takeoff
elev : 206
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 127.50
MILINGIMBI [YMGB] T&G - H-355° D-16
elev : 53
rwy : 11/29 gravel
CTAF : 127.50
MOOROONGGA ISLAND [YMSX] T&G - H-046° D-15
elev : 47
rwy : 09/27 coral
CTAF : 122.80
MAYAWUNPIRRI [YMYP] T&G - H-067° D-62
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 20
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WIGRAM ISLAND [YWIG] T&G - H-108° D-29
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 42
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BARRKIRA [YRIA] T&G - H-193° D-14
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 73
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BREMER ISLAND [YBRE] T&G - H-099° D-21
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 26
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 127.80
GOVE [YPGV] Land - H-172° D-11
elev : 205
rwy : 13/31 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : GV GOVE 380.0
VOR/DME : GV GOVE 114.10
Chart
Looking to fly something a bit smaller than a 737 but don't know what area to target? Try out Target Tuesday, where we target one of our CTR sectors.
Today: BN-MDE_CTR and underlying class C and D along with the nearby Sydney basin are our target. Let loose!
Recommended Routes
Tamworth
YSTW - YSSY: TW W130 OLTIN W180 TESAT
YSTW - YSBK: TW W183 SCO W365 RIC V11 ISMER
Port Macquarie
YPMQ - YSSY: PMQ W768 SORTI W214 OLTIN W180 TESAT
YPMQ - YSBK: PMQ W768 SORTI W214 RIC V11 ISMER
Williamtown
YWLM - YSBK: WLM W170 MAKOR W214 RIC V11 BK
Bankstown
YSBK - YSTW: BK DCT RIC W365 SCO
YSBK - YPMQ: BK DCT TESAT V140 WLM W182 NICLA
YSBK - YWLM: BK DCT TESAT DCT TOOKI V140 WLM
Sydney
YSSY - YWLM: TESAT DCT TOOKI V140 WLM
YSSY - YPMQ: TESAT V140 WLM W182 NICLA
YSSY - YSTW: TESAT V140 KAMBA W220 TW
ATC focus positions
SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 TW_TWR 120.50 WLM_TWR 118.30 WLM_APP 135.70 BK_TWR 132.80 BN-MDE_CTR 133.00 Scenery
Williamtown Newcastle FSX/P3D || Xplane Coffs Harbour FSX/P3D, Orbx, || Xplane Tamworth Orbx || Xplane Bankstown FSX/P3D || Xplane Sydney Xplane
Example tutorial phraseology for Class D airports such as Tamworth.
Today: BN-MDE_CTR and underlying class C and D along with the nearby Sydney basin are our target. Let loose!
Recommended Routes
Tamworth
YSTW - YSSY: TW W130 OLTIN W180 TESAT
YSTW - YSBK: TW W183 SCO W365 RIC V11 ISMER
Port Macquarie
YPMQ - YSSY: PMQ W768 SORTI W214 OLTIN W180 TESAT
YPMQ - YSBK: PMQ W768 SORTI W214 RIC V11 ISMER
Williamtown
YWLM - YSBK: WLM W170 MAKOR W214 RIC V11 BK
Bankstown
YSBK - YSTW: BK DCT RIC W365 SCO
YSBK - YPMQ: BK DCT TESAT V140 WLM W182 NICLA
YSBK - YWLM: BK DCT TESAT DCT TOOKI V140 WLM
Sydney
YSSY - YWLM: TESAT DCT TOOKI V140 WLM
YSSY - YPMQ: TESAT V140 WLM W182 NICLA
YSSY - YSTW: TESAT V140 KAMBA W220 TW
ATC focus positions
SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 TW_TWR 120.50 WLM_TWR 118.30 WLM_APP 135.70 BK_TWR 132.80 BN-MDE_CTR 133.00 Scenery
Williamtown Newcastle FSX/P3D || Xplane Coffs Harbour FSX/P3D, Orbx, || Xplane Tamworth Orbx || Xplane Bankstown FSX/P3D || Xplane Sydney Xplane
Example tutorial phraseology for Class D airports such as Tamworth.
This Weeks Flight May 20th 2020 starting at 8.00pm AEST finds us in the Caribbean. This flight has had many requests for it to be repeated. Departs V C Bird Int'l, Antigua and Barbuda (TAPA) thru numerous Island nations with final destination Clayton J Lloyd Int'l, Anguilla (TQPF).
Flight created by Col Williams YMA123
Scenery: Default X-Plane or what ever sim you use however it is only known that these airfields are definitely in XP 11
Suggested Scenery: Princess Juliana Int'l TNCM (actually includes TFFG and TQPF) and includes some Ortho scenery for the region. Please ensure that you read the scenery_packs.ini folder notes carefully. This a large download about 1.4GB but this region is popular with on-line flying and no doubt will be used again so it is worth the space.
Note: If you get an error message when starting the scenery that objects of the scenery are missing, this is due to the "world-models library". You can find a customized version in the download. Just delete the original version in the "Custom Scenery" of your X-Plane 11 installation and replace it with the customized version from the download. If no error message appears, this step is not necessary !
Aircraft: King Air C90 or Baron 58 (175 kias)
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: TAPA TKPN TKPK TNCE TNCS TFFJ TNCM TFFG TQPF
Distance: 146nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(TAPA-TQPF)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight created by Col Williams YMA123
Scenery: Default X-Plane or what ever sim you use however it is only known that these airfields are definitely in XP 11
Suggested Scenery: Princess Juliana Int'l TNCM (actually includes TFFG and TQPF) and includes some Ortho scenery for the region. Please ensure that you read the scenery_packs.ini folder notes carefully. This a large download about 1.4GB but this region is popular with on-line flying and no doubt will be used again so it is worth the space.
Note: If you get an error message when starting the scenery that objects of the scenery are missing, this is due to the "world-models library". You can find a customized version in the download. Just delete the original version in the "Custom Scenery" of your X-Plane 11 installation and replace it with the customized version from the download. If no error message appears, this step is not necessary !
Aircraft: King Air C90 or Baron 58 (175 kias)
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: TAPA TKPN TKPK TNCE TNCS TFFJ TNCM TFFG TQPF
Distance: 146nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(TAPA-TQPF)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
It's last minute but with such a fast changing real world environment, we need to move quickly to keep up! Welcome back to VATPAC's newest event series, Friday Night Live!
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're inbound for the beautiful islands of the coast of Mainland Australia! Fly between Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Brisbane as we staff up these beautiful islands for your enjoyment!
Controllers: We are looking to staff up the Brisbane TMAs, as well as the Tasman and Nadi Oceanic sectors! (See Recommended ATC below for what we are looking to staff!)
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience!
Additionally, There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before! We'll also be available to show you how to setup a Tower Cab in your simulator and provide phraseology guidance
Come along and show your support!
Routes
YBBN - NVVV: DCT GUMKI Y88 HARVS R587 VLI DCT
NVVV - YBBN: DCT VLI R587 ATROP DCT TEBOT DCT
YBBN - NWWW: DCT GUMKI B578 LTO DCT
NWWW - YBBN: DCT LTO B578 MEPEM Q144 ATROP DCT TEBOT DCT
NVVV - NWWW: DCT VLI B590 LTO DCT
NWWW- NVVV: DCT LTO B590 VLI DCT
YBBN - NFFN: COODA B578 TEBUR B602 ATPEN B599 ALBAB MI
NFFN - YBBN: ALBAB B599 ATPEN B602 TEBUR B578 MEPEM Q93 SAVER
NFFN - NVVV: CHARLI NN B598 VLI
NVVV - NFFN: BISUN B598 NN
NFFN - NWWW: ALBAB B599 MESUS
NWWW - NFFN: LTO ADORA MESUS B599 ALBAB NN
Details/Charts (ATC + Pilots)
The following positions are looked to being staffed for this event
Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Brisbane Approach (North) BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.400 Brisbane Tower BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 Brisbane SMC BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 Brisbane Center (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Center 135.600 Brisbane Radio (Tasman) BN-TSN_FSS Brisbane Radio 128.600 FJ Nadi Oceanic NFFF_FSS Nadi Radio 123.600 FJ Nadi Approach NFFN_APP Nadi Approach 119.100 FJ Nadi Tower NFFN_TWR Nadi Tower 118.100 VU Port Vila Centre NVVV_CTR Vila Centre 120.700 VU Port Vila Tower NVVV_TWR Vila Tower 118.300 NC Noumea Approach NWWW_APP Tontouta Approach 128.300 NC Noumea Tower NWWW_TWR Tontouta Tower 118.100
Other Information:
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Local Instructions Brisbane - https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/li/Brisbane Area Local Instructions.pdf
DAP Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#
Oceanic Reporting Tool: https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/oceanic-reporting-tool/
Oceanic Tutorial: https://vatpac.org/pilots/tutorials/oceanic/
Brisbane --
FSX/P3d - ORBX: https://orbxdirect.com/product/ybbn & https://orbxdirect.com/product/auv2
xPlane - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/48557-brisbane-international-ybbn-2020/
La Tontouta (NWWW) --
xPlane - https://gateway.x-plane.com/scenery/page/NWWW
FSX - https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?searchid=77654618
P3d - https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=208020
Bauerfield (NVVV) --
xPlane - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/28054-nvvv-bauerfield-international-airport/
FSX/P3D - http://www.pterosaur.org.uk/FSX/01_Civil/Vanuatu/Vanuatu.html
Nadi (NFFN) --
xPlane - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/27920-nffn-nadi-international-airport/
FSX/P3d - https://secure.simmarket.com/nxgn-simulations-nadi-x-fsxp3dv1p3dv2.phtml
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
This week, we're inbound for the beautiful islands of the coast of Mainland Australia! Fly between Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Brisbane as we staff up these beautiful islands for your enjoyment!
Controllers: We are looking to staff up the Brisbane TMAs, as well as the Tasman and Nadi Oceanic sectors! (See Recommended ATC below for what we are looking to staff!)
The event won't have specified start or end times as the purpose of this event is to bring all of our ATC together to provide a highly realistic experience!
Additionally, There'll also be members of the training department around giving everyone tips and tricks on positions they may not have controlled before! We'll also be available to show you how to setup a Tower Cab in your simulator and provide phraseology guidance
Come along and show your support!
Routes
YBBN - NVVV: DCT GUMKI Y88 HARVS R587 VLI DCT
NVVV - YBBN: DCT VLI R587 ATROP DCT TEBOT DCT
YBBN - NWWW: DCT GUMKI B578 LTO DCT
NWWW - YBBN: DCT LTO B578 MEPEM Q144 ATROP DCT TEBOT DCT
NVVV - NWWW: DCT VLI B590 LTO DCT
NWWW- NVVV: DCT LTO B590 VLI DCT
YBBN - NFFN: COODA B578 TEBUR B602 ATPEN B599 ALBAB MI
NFFN - YBBN: ALBAB B599 ATPEN B602 TEBUR B578 MEPEM Q93 SAVER
NFFN - NVVV: CHARLI NN B598 VLI
NVVV - NFFN: BISUN B598 NN
NFFN - NWWW: ALBAB B599 MESUS
NWWW - NFFN: LTO ADORA MESUS B599 ALBAB NN
Details/Charts (ATC + Pilots)
The following positions are looked to being staffed for this event
Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Brisbane Approach (North) BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.400 Brisbane Tower BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 Brisbane SMC BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 Brisbane Center (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Center 135.600 Brisbane Radio (Tasman) BN-TSN_FSS Brisbane Radio 128.600 FJ Nadi Oceanic NFFF_FSS Nadi Radio 123.600 FJ Nadi Approach NFFN_APP Nadi Approach 119.100 FJ Nadi Tower NFFN_TWR Nadi Tower 118.100 VU Port Vila Centre NVVV_CTR Vila Centre 120.700 VU Port Vila Tower NVVV_TWR Vila Tower 118.300 NC Noumea Approach NWWW_APP Tontouta Approach 128.300 NC Noumea Tower NWWW_TWR Tontouta Tower 118.100
Other Information:
Australia:
ATC Assist - https://atc.vatpac.org/
Local Instructions Brisbane - https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/li/Brisbane Area Local Instructions.pdf
DAP Charts - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#
Oceanic Reporting Tool: https://vatpac.org/pilots/pilot-tools/oceanic-reporting-tool/
Oceanic Tutorial: https://vatpac.org/pilots/tutorials/oceanic/
Brisbane --
FSX/P3d - ORBX: https://orbxdirect.com/product/ybbn & https://orbxdirect.com/product/auv2
xPlane - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/48557-brisbane-international-ybbn-2020/
La Tontouta (NWWW) --
xPlane - https://gateway.x-plane.com/scenery/page/NWWW
FSX - https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?searchid=77654618
P3d - https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=208020
Bauerfield (NVVV) --
xPlane - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/28054-nvvv-bauerfield-international-airport/
FSX/P3D - http://www.pterosaur.org.uk/FSX/01_Civil/Vanuatu/Vanuatu.html
Nadi (NFFN) --
xPlane - https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/27920-nffn-nadi-international-airport/
FSX/P3d - https://secure.simmarket.com/nxgn-simulations-nadi-x-fsxp3dv1p3dv2.phtml
Jandakot Aerodrome
This event is designed to expose pilots to the sort of activities commonly conducted during routine training and general aviation operations at the aerodrome.
Pilots familiar with Jandakot may at their discretion undertake their own activities during the event however should be mindful about minimising any denial of active runways whilst they are undertaking their own activities.
Event requirements are in two parts. One part is conducted as circuit operations and the second a short flight requiring the pilot to exit and then re-enter the control zone.
Each can be conducted at pilot's discretion as they can be undertaken in no particular order. There is an advantage to attempting to conduct the circuit component initially as a clearance is required before engine start. Typically, ATC will limit then number of aircraft in the circuit to no greater than six. If a request for circuits is not granted then pilots can continue the flight out of and into the Jandakot control zone as an alternative. Upon return pilots can then seek to conduct circuit operations.
Pilots unfamiliar with operating out of Jandakot are strongly encouraged to refer to the section "Recommended Resources" below. In particular, read through "Jandakot ERSA" and check out "tips for flying at Jandakot". A good OFFLINE run through prior to the event will help inspire additional confidence and familiarity when it comes time to fly in the event.
Event Details
To best simulate real world ops, pilots should consider themselves as operating under those conditions. Pilots are also free to employ the use of different aircraft for each of the components. Both components are to be conducted independently. That is, the initial use of an aircraft from one of the southern, central or northern aprons should require taxi to a run up bay to conduct final checks pior to taxiing to the active runway. After the completion of the first component, pilots can opt to continue using the same aircraft and immediately transition to the runway to complete the remaining component or return to the apron, change aircraft and start again.
Unless there is critical time pressure, pilots are to avoid flying both components by transiting from one to the other whilst operating the aircraft. For example, requesting to depart via Fremantle Golf Course to fly to Rottnest after conducting a sequence of circuits is discouraged.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Night ops for this event is unavailable.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Aircraft : Single piston engine training aircraft such as Cessna 152/172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Better yet, fly two differing types for each component.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Perth Jandakot [YPJT] ORBX Australia OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Voz1.8 (Vista Australis) for X-Plane Scenery limitations
Jandakot recently underwent some changes when the 12/30 runway was extended. Any documentation at Air Services Australia for recent AIRACs will reflect these changes. Sadly, simulation scenery for P3D/FSX and X-Plane has failed to keep pace. Both simulations still depict Jandakot as displayed in the accompanying CASA manuevring chart displayed below.
Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Jandakot manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runway 24L/06R is only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 06L - Left RWY 06R - Right RWY 24L - Left RWY 24R - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 30 - Left ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 06L/24R runway. Check with Jandakot ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive
RWY 06L - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 24R - Left RWY 30 - Left RWY 24L/06R - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.10 TWR : 118.10 / 119.40 SMC : 124.30 ATIS : 128.65 / 281 NDB : JT 281.0 Recommended Resources
Here are some resources to assist with Jandakot familiarisation.
Jandakot in ERSA : NOTE Airport layout will reflect the changes introduced with the extension of runway 12/30 and will not reflect simulation scenery.
Perth VTC (Visual Terminal Chart)
Indispensible pilot resource when flying VFR around Perth/Jandakot. A small exerpt is provided below for convenience.
Air Services Australia Tips for flying at Jandakot
A good insight to expectations in regards to flying circuits and making radio calls at Jandakot. Coincidently, charts in this publication precede the recent upgrades and reflect the current simulation sceneries that will be used for this event.
Live ATC - Jandakot
A good way to get a feel for radio calls used at the aerodrome. Especially useful with reference to Aerodrome charts and VTC
OnTrack - Jandakot Operations
CASA video to provide pilots with greater situational awareness when operating at Jandakot
Youtube video - Approach into Jandakot Airport with ATC
Provides insight into just how busy Jandakot can be, especially when the duty runway is 12/30. The arrival also illustrates the unique feature of exiting at taxiway "V" and not having to get clearance to cross runway 06R.
Circuit Operations
Good airmanship is essential to flying a busy controlled aerodrome circuit. Pilots have to maintain good situational awareness whilst flying and communicating on the radio. This can make for a busy and at times, stressful cockpit environment. Pilots should choose an aircraft with which they are familiar and comfortable flying. Most of all, flying a busy circuit with ATC can be immensely rewarding and more importantly, fun.
Preflight preparation
File flightplan
Altitude 1000ft
Route - "CCTS"
Set transponder to 3000 if ATC is active, otherwise set transponder to 1200.
If NOT transitioning directly from flying circuits -
ATC ACTIVE Obtain Jandakot ATIS then obtain startup clearance for circuits
CTAF - determine the feasibility of conducting uncontrolled circuits under CTAF. Choose CICUIT RUNWAY based on aircraft already in the circuit. Note, circuit runway 24L/06R is not available. There is a limit of five aircraft in the circuit when Jandokot is not controlled.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY
Complete run up checks then arrange to taxi to the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI RUNWAY [CIRCUIT RUNWAY]'
CTAF ADVISE taxi from [B1/B5] to the [CIRCUIT RUNWAY]
At the hold point of the circuit runway.
ATC ACTIVE announce "Ready hold point [CIRCUIT RUNWAY] received [ATIS ID] for CIRCUITS"
CTAF ADVISE ENTERING and TAKING OFF [CIRCUIT RUNWAY] for circuits
CIRCUITS REQUIRE MANDATORY CALLS ON THE DOWNWIND LEG.
"[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN][POSITION] DOWNWIND [INTENTION] / {OPTIONAL}[APPROACH REQUEST]"
[AIRCRAFT TYPE] - Simple reference to the aircraft such "cessna","piper","katana","grob" etc... [CALLSIGN] - Phonetics of the aircraft registration, or company callsign. ie VH-VFR - 'Victor Foxtrot Romeo' or 'Rescue 1' [POSITION] - Location with reference to the circuit. The ciruit diagram below breaks up three of the legs into 'early' (typically assumed when not included. Used more often in reference to traffic in the circuit by ATC) 'mid' or 'late'. Also employed by ATC to advise positions of other traffic in the circuit.
example "Late Downwind" [INTENTION] - Typically requests either "FULL STOP", "TOUCH AND GO" or "STOP AND GO" amongst others. [APPROACH REQUEST] - May include non standard activities such as "GLIDE", "FLAPLESS", "ASSYMETRIC" among others. Common example 'CESSNA Victor Foxtrot Romeo DOWNWIND TOUCH AND GO'
a more complex example 'TOBAGO Victor Romeo Delta MID DOWNWIND FULL STOP GLIDE APPROACH'
NOTE : During this event, Pilots may request a SINGLE SUCCESSFUL "STOP AND GO" to be undertaken at the discretion of ATC. A pilot who wishes to do one of these should do so with some consideration to the pilot behind. Try to avoid executing the stop and go at a time when the pilot behind is likely to request an abnormal "GLIDE" or "FLAPLESS" approach. The pilot will obviously want to avoid being forced to abandon a non standard approach with a go around because they were denied access to the runway by an aircraft executing a stop and go.
Pilots can get a more detailed explanation as to the likely responses ATC will provide and the appropriate read backs to be made by pilots in the Air Services Australia Tips for flying at Jandakot. The circuit diagram in this publication is provided below for convenience.
Tasks to complete whilst flying the circuits
Start with at least 1 successful STANDARD (STD) circuit before undertaking NOB-STANDARD (NON-STD) approaches.
After a STD circuit or Go Around, execute 1 successful NON-STD GLIDE APPROACH
On downwind call append "GLIDE APPROACH" as a [APPROACH REQUEST]
IF ATC acknowledges then reduce throttles to idle mid-downwind and conduct a sweeping turn to the runway. Be sure to know the best glide speed for the aircraft being flown
After a STD circuit or Go Around, execute 1 successful NON-STD FLAPLESS APPROACH
On downwind call append "FLAPLESS APPROACH" as a [APPROACH REQUEST]
IF ATC acknowledges then extend downwind an additional 5 seconds to accommodate the shallower approach angle and allow extra distance for a slightly higher approach speed and fly to the runway without deploying any flap. (not applicable on aircraft types without flaps)
Execute at least 2 "GO AROUNDS".
There is a likelihood this will occur naturally as a part of flying the circuits, otherwise, do so by intention.
Announce [CALLSIGN] GOING AROUND. DO NOT fly along runway center line. If parallel runways are in use then fly to the "LIVE" side of the center line otherwise fly "DEAD" (opposite side to the side of the circuit direction) side.
Once all of the above has been completed announce "FULL STOP" on downwind call, land and then taxi clear of the runway
Once clear set transponder to STD BY and contact Ground/Tower if active otherwise announce taxi intentions. This will either be to taxi to one of the aprons (NORTHERN, CENTRAL or SOUTHERN) or to taxi to a runway to depart for Rottnest Island.
Flight out and into Jandakot Control Zone
A simple flight to Rottnest Island (Touch and Go Optional) then return and land at Jandakot. For more advanced pilots, there is an alternative option of flying via the Victor 65 scenic city route. This is part of the next Jandakot event and details of the departure are described for the event and can be found by clicking this link.
Pilots are of course free to fly anywhere in Class G once clear of the control zone and should not feel compelled to fly the leg to Rottnest Island. Other alternatives include flying north or south along the coast. Pilots should refer to the local Perth VTC as they will be required to remain clear of Perth Class C and the numerous restricted areas in the vicinity.
Preflight preparation
File flightplan
Altitude 2000ft
Route : YPJT FREM YRTI POWR YPJT
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.
The GPS Flight plan is useful in assisting pilots to locate the visual reporting points of FREM & POWR where scenery may not provide sufficient detail in the simulator to verify the locations accurately
ATC ACTIVE Set transponder to 3000 and obtain Jandakot ATIS
CTAF Set transponder 1200 and determine active runway. Adopt the runway in use by active aircraft otherwise consult the local weather and choose accordingly.
If NOT transitioning directly from flying circuits -
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY
Complete run up checks then prepare to taxi to the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY]'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY
At the hold point of the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE announce "Ready hold point [DUTY RUNWAY] received [ATIS ID] for departure via Fremantle Golf Course", otherwise announce departure on CTAF
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Takeoff
FREMANTLE GOLF COURSE [FREM] Overfly - H-297° D-6
Once clear of the control zone set transponder 1200
ROTTNEST I [YRTI]Overfly or T&G at Pilot's discretion - H-284° D-12
elev : 12
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 126.00
POWERHOUSE [POWR] Overfly - H-118° D-12 A1500
INBOUND call
JANDAKOT TOWER - Set transponder 3000 and Call "[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] POWERHOUSE 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND" - Only proceed into the control zone if Tower acknowledges with further instructions. Expect to remain 1500 and be requested to call reaching the intermediate visual reference at "ADVENTURE WORLD"
CTAF - Announce position and intentions.
ADVENTURE WORLD [ADWD] Overfly - H-090° D-3
Advise ATC "[CALLSIGN] ADVENTURE WORLD" if previously requested. Expect join instructions
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Land - Visual D-3
Perth VTC
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.
This event is designed to expose pilots to the sort of activities commonly conducted during routine training and general aviation operations at the aerodrome.
Pilots familiar with Jandakot may at their discretion undertake their own activities during the event however should be mindful about minimising any denial of active runways whilst they are undertaking their own activities.
Event requirements are in two parts. One part is conducted as circuit operations and the second a short flight requiring the pilot to exit and then re-enter the control zone.
Each can be conducted at pilot's discretion as they can be undertaken in no particular order. There is an advantage to attempting to conduct the circuit component initially as a clearance is required before engine start. Typically, ATC will limit then number of aircraft in the circuit to no greater than six. If a request for circuits is not granted then pilots can continue the flight out of and into the Jandakot control zone as an alternative. Upon return pilots can then seek to conduct circuit operations.
Pilots unfamiliar with operating out of Jandakot are strongly encouraged to refer to the section "Recommended Resources" below. In particular, read through "Jandakot ERSA" and check out "tips for flying at Jandakot". A good OFFLINE run through prior to the event will help inspire additional confidence and familiarity when it comes time to fly in the event.
Event Details
To best simulate real world ops, pilots should consider themselves as operating under those conditions. Pilots are also free to employ the use of different aircraft for each of the components. Both components are to be conducted independently. That is, the initial use of an aircraft from one of the southern, central or northern aprons should require taxi to a run up bay to conduct final checks pior to taxiing to the active runway. After the completion of the first component, pilots can opt to continue using the same aircraft and immediately transition to the runway to complete the remaining component or return to the apron, change aircraft and start again.
Unless there is critical time pressure, pilots are to avoid flying both components by transiting from one to the other whilst operating the aircraft. For example, requesting to depart via Fremantle Golf Course to fly to Rottnest after conducting a sequence of circuits is discouraged.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Night ops for this event is unavailable.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Aircraft : Single piston engine training aircraft such as Cessna 152/172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Better yet, fly two differing types for each component.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Perth Jandakot [YPJT] ORBX Australia OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Voz1.8 (Vista Australis) for X-Plane Scenery limitations
Jandakot recently underwent some changes when the 12/30 runway was extended. Any documentation at Air Services Australia for recent AIRACs will reflect these changes. Sadly, simulation scenery for P3D/FSX and X-Plane has failed to keep pace. Both simulations still depict Jandakot as displayed in the accompanying CASA manuevring chart displayed below.
Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Jandakot manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runway 24L/06R is only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 06L - Left RWY 06R - Right RWY 24L - Left RWY 24R - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 30 - Left ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 06L/24R runway. Check with Jandakot ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive
RWY 06L - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 24R - Left RWY 30 - Left RWY 24L/06R - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.10 TWR : 118.10 / 119.40 SMC : 124.30 ATIS : 128.65 / 281 NDB : JT 281.0 Recommended Resources
Here are some resources to assist with Jandakot familiarisation.
Jandakot in ERSA : NOTE Airport layout will reflect the changes introduced with the extension of runway 12/30 and will not reflect simulation scenery.
Perth VTC (Visual Terminal Chart)
Indispensible pilot resource when flying VFR around Perth/Jandakot. A small exerpt is provided below for convenience.
Air Services Australia Tips for flying at Jandakot
A good insight to expectations in regards to flying circuits and making radio calls at Jandakot. Coincidently, charts in this publication precede the recent upgrades and reflect the current simulation sceneries that will be used for this event.
Live ATC - Jandakot
A good way to get a feel for radio calls used at the aerodrome. Especially useful with reference to Aerodrome charts and VTC
OnTrack - Jandakot Operations
CASA video to provide pilots with greater situational awareness when operating at Jandakot
Youtube video - Approach into Jandakot Airport with ATC
Provides insight into just how busy Jandakot can be, especially when the duty runway is 12/30. The arrival also illustrates the unique feature of exiting at taxiway "V" and not having to get clearance to cross runway 06R.
Circuit Operations
Good airmanship is essential to flying a busy controlled aerodrome circuit. Pilots have to maintain good situational awareness whilst flying and communicating on the radio. This can make for a busy and at times, stressful cockpit environment. Pilots should choose an aircraft with which they are familiar and comfortable flying. Most of all, flying a busy circuit with ATC can be immensely rewarding and more importantly, fun.
Preflight preparation
File flightplan
Altitude 1000ft
Route - "CCTS"
Set transponder to 3000 if ATC is active, otherwise set transponder to 1200.
If NOT transitioning directly from flying circuits -
ATC ACTIVE Obtain Jandakot ATIS then obtain startup clearance for circuits
CTAF - determine the feasibility of conducting uncontrolled circuits under CTAF. Choose CICUIT RUNWAY based on aircraft already in the circuit. Note, circuit runway 24L/06R is not available. There is a limit of five aircraft in the circuit when Jandokot is not controlled.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY
Complete run up checks then arrange to taxi to the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI RUNWAY [CIRCUIT RUNWAY]'
CTAF ADVISE taxi from [B1/B5] to the [CIRCUIT RUNWAY]
At the hold point of the circuit runway.
ATC ACTIVE announce "Ready hold point [CIRCUIT RUNWAY] received [ATIS ID] for CIRCUITS"
CTAF ADVISE ENTERING and TAKING OFF [CIRCUIT RUNWAY] for circuits
CIRCUITS REQUIRE MANDATORY CALLS ON THE DOWNWIND LEG.
"[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN][POSITION] DOWNWIND [INTENTION] / {OPTIONAL}[APPROACH REQUEST]"
[AIRCRAFT TYPE] - Simple reference to the aircraft such "cessna","piper","katana","grob" etc... [CALLSIGN] - Phonetics of the aircraft registration, or company callsign. ie VH-VFR - 'Victor Foxtrot Romeo' or 'Rescue 1' [POSITION] - Location with reference to the circuit. The ciruit diagram below breaks up three of the legs into 'early' (typically assumed when not included. Used more often in reference to traffic in the circuit by ATC) 'mid' or 'late'. Also employed by ATC to advise positions of other traffic in the circuit.
example "Late Downwind" [INTENTION] - Typically requests either "FULL STOP", "TOUCH AND GO" or "STOP AND GO" amongst others. [APPROACH REQUEST] - May include non standard activities such as "GLIDE", "FLAPLESS", "ASSYMETRIC" among others. Common example 'CESSNA Victor Foxtrot Romeo DOWNWIND TOUCH AND GO'
a more complex example 'TOBAGO Victor Romeo Delta MID DOWNWIND FULL STOP GLIDE APPROACH'
NOTE : During this event, Pilots may request a SINGLE SUCCESSFUL "STOP AND GO" to be undertaken at the discretion of ATC. A pilot who wishes to do one of these should do so with some consideration to the pilot behind. Try to avoid executing the stop and go at a time when the pilot behind is likely to request an abnormal "GLIDE" or "FLAPLESS" approach. The pilot will obviously want to avoid being forced to abandon a non standard approach with a go around because they were denied access to the runway by an aircraft executing a stop and go.
Pilots can get a more detailed explanation as to the likely responses ATC will provide and the appropriate read backs to be made by pilots in the Air Services Australia Tips for flying at Jandakot. The circuit diagram in this publication is provided below for convenience.
Tasks to complete whilst flying the circuits
Start with at least 1 successful STANDARD (STD) circuit before undertaking NOB-STANDARD (NON-STD) approaches.
After a STD circuit or Go Around, execute 1 successful NON-STD GLIDE APPROACH
On downwind call append "GLIDE APPROACH" as a [APPROACH REQUEST]
IF ATC acknowledges then reduce throttles to idle mid-downwind and conduct a sweeping turn to the runway. Be sure to know the best glide speed for the aircraft being flown
After a STD circuit or Go Around, execute 1 successful NON-STD FLAPLESS APPROACH
On downwind call append "FLAPLESS APPROACH" as a [APPROACH REQUEST]
IF ATC acknowledges then extend downwind an additional 5 seconds to accommodate the shallower approach angle and allow extra distance for a slightly higher approach speed and fly to the runway without deploying any flap. (not applicable on aircraft types without flaps)
Execute at least 2 "GO AROUNDS".
There is a likelihood this will occur naturally as a part of flying the circuits, otherwise, do so by intention.
Announce [CALLSIGN] GOING AROUND. DO NOT fly along runway center line. If parallel runways are in use then fly to the "LIVE" side of the center line otherwise fly "DEAD" (opposite side to the side of the circuit direction) side.
Once all of the above has been completed announce "FULL STOP" on downwind call, land and then taxi clear of the runway
Once clear set transponder to STD BY and contact Ground/Tower if active otherwise announce taxi intentions. This will either be to taxi to one of the aprons (NORTHERN, CENTRAL or SOUTHERN) or to taxi to a runway to depart for Rottnest Island.
Flight out and into Jandakot Control Zone
A simple flight to Rottnest Island (Touch and Go Optional) then return and land at Jandakot. For more advanced pilots, there is an alternative option of flying via the Victor 65 scenic city route. This is part of the next Jandakot event and details of the departure are described for the event and can be found by clicking this link.
Pilots are of course free to fly anywhere in Class G once clear of the control zone and should not feel compelled to fly the leg to Rottnest Island. Other alternatives include flying north or south along the coast. Pilots should refer to the local Perth VTC as they will be required to remain clear of Perth Class C and the numerous restricted areas in the vicinity.
Preflight preparation
File flightplan
Altitude 2000ft
Route : YPJT FREM YRTI POWR YPJT
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.
The GPS Flight plan is useful in assisting pilots to locate the visual reporting points of FREM & POWR where scenery may not provide sufficient detail in the simulator to verify the locations accurately
ATC ACTIVE Set transponder to 3000 and obtain Jandakot ATIS
CTAF Set transponder 1200 and determine active runway. Adopt the runway in use by active aircraft otherwise consult the local weather and choose accordingly.
If NOT transitioning directly from flying circuits -
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY
Complete run up checks then prepare to taxi to the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY]'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY
At the hold point of the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE announce "Ready hold point [DUTY RUNWAY] received [ATIS ID] for departure via Fremantle Golf Course", otherwise announce departure on CTAF
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Takeoff
FREMANTLE GOLF COURSE [FREM] Overfly - H-297° D-6
Once clear of the control zone set transponder 1200
ROTTNEST I [YRTI]Overfly or T&G at Pilot's discretion - H-284° D-12
elev : 12
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 126.00
POWERHOUSE [POWR] Overfly - H-118° D-12 A1500
INBOUND call
JANDAKOT TOWER - Set transponder 3000 and Call "[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] POWERHOUSE 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND" - Only proceed into the control zone if Tower acknowledges with further instructions. Expect to remain 1500 and be requested to call reaching the intermediate visual reference at "ADVENTURE WORLD"
CTAF - Announce position and intentions.
ADVENTURE WORLD [ADWD] Overfly - H-090° D-3
Advise ATC "[CALLSIGN] ADVENTURE WORLD" if previously requested. Expect join instructions
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Land - Visual D-3
Perth VTC
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.
Backed by popular acclaim, the VATPAC Events Department invite you to join us in one of our most popular events that has been long overdue... Panic Stations... Whether you like flying a B717, B737, DH8D or C172, this event is for you!
Once again, we are putting a spin on the traditional event by double-dipping into the 'pot' of awards that we dish out, providing you with double the opportunity to win!!! Fly into Gold Coast (YBCG) or Brisbane (YBBN) with an expectation of full ATC services from 0700z - 1000z!
Event Details:
Panic Stations is a simple yet quite challenging event. Get as many aircraft flying to the destination airport as possible, with only one objective. Arrive at or after the target time to enjoy bragging rights... Well, until the next panic stations event, that is!
VATPAC is putting another spin on this popular event. Instead of only one arrival aerodrome, we will provide pilots with two possible airports to win the award, with both airports providing the traditional awards in both JET & NON-JET categories.
Available titles for people to win during this event;
JET & NON-JET Winner (YBCG) JET & NON-JET Winner (YBBN) Touch Down Time for this event is 0900z
Expect delays as we try and accommodate everyone whilst maintaining separation standards! We look forward to seeing you all there!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly into Brisbane or the Gold Coast. These are only some of the possible departure points you could do - Scenery for these recommended routes can be found below.
YSSY -> YBBN:
ROUTE: ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 BN
YSSY -> YBCG:
JET ROUTE: ENTRA Y245 BANDA Y43 BERNI
YBCS -> YBBN:
ROUTE: SWIFT Y177 SMOKA
YBCS -> YBCG:
ROUTE: SWIFT Y177 EAGLE Y177 BN
YBTL -> YBBN:
ROUTE: JEMMA W258 LINSU W534 COCKA Y177 SMOKA
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 4 Days before the event date, of which the roster will be compiled on the website.
Dependent on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are eventually published and rostered. Positions that are planned to be rostered are below. Note: *NS* is Non-Standard Positions which will be rostered based on controller availability and position requirements
Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Brisbane Approach BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 Brisbane Aprpoach South BN-S_APP Brisbane Approach 125.600 Brisbane Tower BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 118.100 Brisbane SMC BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900 Brisbane SMC (South) *NS* BN-S_GND Brisbane Ground 122.250 Gold Coast Approach CG_APP Gold Coast Approach 123.500 Gold Coast Tower CG_TWR Gold Coast Tower 118.700 Gold Coast SMC CG_GND Gold Coast Ground 121.800 Brisbane Centre (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 Brisbane Center (Grafton) *NS* BN-GRN_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.300 Brisbane Centre (Mudgee) BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000 Brisbane Centre (Tabletop) BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550
Previous Winners:
In the previous event (Transcon Panic Stations Perth) the following members took out the winning titles for their respective airports and categories.
JET/NON-JET from SY/ML/AS - YMA591 | Jason Beringer (860504) | 09:02:47z (YBAS) JET/NON-JET from anywhere else - RSCU471 | Stephen Harrington (986657) | 09:01:05z (YPPH via YRTI & YGAD) Will you be the next person to take out the Panic Stations trophy?
Scenery:
Departure Scenery Possibilities
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (XPlane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YBCG - Gold Coast 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)
Should you have any questions, queries or suggestions, please contact the events department via the VATPAC forums or by emailing [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at our Panic Stations event!
Once again, we are putting a spin on the traditional event by double-dipping into the 'pot' of awards that we dish out, providing you with double the opportunity to win!!! Fly into Gold Coast (YBCG) or Brisbane (YBBN) with an expectation of full ATC services from 0700z - 1000z!
Event Details:
Panic Stations is a simple yet quite challenging event. Get as many aircraft flying to the destination airport as possible, with only one objective. Arrive at or after the target time to enjoy bragging rights... Well, until the next panic stations event, that is!
VATPAC is putting another spin on this popular event. Instead of only one arrival aerodrome, we will provide pilots with two possible airports to win the award, with both airports providing the traditional awards in both JET & NON-JET categories.
Available titles for people to win during this event;
JET & NON-JET Winner (YBCG) JET & NON-JET Winner (YBBN) Touch Down Time for this event is 0900z
Expect delays as we try and accommodate everyone whilst maintaining separation standards! We look forward to seeing you all there!
Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly into Brisbane or the Gold Coast. These are only some of the possible departure points you could do - Scenery for these recommended routes can be found below.
YSSY -> YBBN:
ROUTE: ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 BN
YSSY -> YBCG:
JET ROUTE: ENTRA Y245 BANDA Y43 BERNI
YBCS -> YBBN:
ROUTE: SWIFT Y177 SMOKA
YBCS -> YBCG:
ROUTE: SWIFT Y177 EAGLE Y177 BN
YBTL -> YBBN:
ROUTE: JEMMA W258 LINSU W534 COCKA Y177 SMOKA
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 4 Days before the event date, of which the roster will be compiled on the website.
Dependent on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are eventually published and rostered. Positions that are planned to be rostered are below. Note: *NS* is Non-Standard Positions which will be rostered based on controller availability and position requirements
Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Brisbane Approach BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 Brisbane Aprpoach South BN-S_APP Brisbane Approach 125.600 Brisbane Tower BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 118.100 Brisbane SMC BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900 Brisbane SMC (South) *NS* BN-S_GND Brisbane Ground 122.250 Gold Coast Approach CG_APP Gold Coast Approach 123.500 Gold Coast Tower CG_TWR Gold Coast Tower 118.700 Gold Coast SMC CG_GND Gold Coast Ground 121.800 Brisbane Centre (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 Brisbane Center (Grafton) *NS* BN-GRN_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.300 Brisbane Centre (Mudgee) BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000 Brisbane Centre (Tabletop) BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550
Previous Winners:
In the previous event (Transcon Panic Stations Perth) the following members took out the winning titles for their respective airports and categories.
JET/NON-JET from SY/ML/AS - YMA591 | Jason Beringer (860504) | 09:02:47z (YBAS) JET/NON-JET from anywhere else - RSCU471 | Stephen Harrington (986657) | 09:01:05z (YPPH via YRTI & YGAD) Will you be the next person to take out the Panic Stations trophy?
Scenery:
Departure Scenery Possibilities
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (XPlane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YBCG - Gold Coast 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)
Should you have any questions, queries or suggestions, please contact the events department via the VATPAC forums or by emailing [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at our Panic Stations event!
Jandakot Aerodrome
For this part we build upon the previous Jandakot event. Pilots may wish to forego this flight in favour of flying the previous event if for some reason they were unable to participate at the time.
Another alternative available to pilots is to do some combination of the two. For example fly the circuit component of the previous event and then fly the exit and entry into Jandakot as a Victor 65 departure. There are of course many ways to interleave the two events and when combined with the presence of other aircraft and the potential of ATC coverage would make for a unique, challenging and enjoyable experience.
The details for the previous Jandakot event can be found in the VATPAC calendar or by simply clicking this link
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 115 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna C172, Piper Warrior or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Perth CTA and Pearce Restricted Airspace
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Perth Jandakot [YPJT] ORBX Australia OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Voz1.8 (Vista Australis) for X-Plane Scenery limitations
Jandakot recently underwent some changes when the 12/30 runway was extended. Any documentation at Air Services Australia for recent AIRACs will reflect these changes. Sadly, simulation scenery for P3D/FSX and X-Plane has failed to keep pace. Both simulations still depict Jandakot as displayed in the accompanying CASA manuevring chart displayed below.
Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Jandakot manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runway 24L/06R is only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 06L - Left RWY 06R - Right RWY 24L - Left RWY 24R - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 30 - Left ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 06L/24R runway. Check with Jandakot ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive
RWY 06L - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 24R - Left RWY 30 - Left RWY 24L/06R - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.10 TWR : 118.10 / 119.40 SMC : 124.30 ATIS : 128.65 / 281 NDB : JT 281.0 Recommended Resources
Here are some resources to assist with Jandakot familiarisation.
Jandakot in ERSA : NOTE Airport layout will reflect the changes introduced with the extension of runway 12/30 and will not reflect simulation scenery.
Perth VTC (Visual Terminal Chart)
Indispensible pilot resource when flying VFR around Perth/Jandakot. A small exerpt is provided below for convenience.
Air Services Australia Tips for flying at Jandakot
A good insight to expectations in regards to flying circuits and making radio calls at Jandakot. Coincidently, charts in this publication precede the recent upgrades and reflect the current simulation sceneries that will be used for this event.
Live ATC - Jandakot
A good way to get a feel for radio calls used at the aerodrome. Especially useful with reference to Aerodrome charts and VTC
OnTrack - Jandakot Operations
CASA video to provide pilots with greater situational awareness when operating at Jandakot
Youtube video - Approach into Jandakot Airport with ATC
Provides insight into just how busy Jandakot can be, especially when the duty runway is 12/30. The arrival also illustrates the unique feature of exiting at taxiway "V" and not having to get clearance to cross runway 06R.
Flightplan
File as : YPJT FREM PERTH HKE OBC YRTI ROHM YMUL MTK OAKF YPJT
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.
Flight Details
ATC ACTIVE Contact Jandakot Tower/Perth Approach and request clearance for Jandakot departure via the Victor 65 Set transponder as advised by ATC
CTAF Set transponder 1200 and determine active runway. Adopt the runway in use by active aircraft otherwise consult the local weather and choose accordingly.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY
Complete run up checks then prepare to taxi to the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY]'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY]
At the hold point of the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE announce "Ready hold point [DUTY RUNWAY] received [ATIS ID] for departure via VICTOR 65"
CTAF announce TAKING OFF RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY] departing via VICTOR 65
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Takeoff
elev : 99
rwy : 12/30 06R/24L 06L/24R asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : JT JANDAKOT 281.0
FREMANTLE GOLF COURCE [FREM] Overfly - Victor 65 D-6
PERTH CITY TOUR [PERTH] Overfly - Victor 65 D-8
HERDSMAN LAKE [HKE] Overfly - Victor 65 D-5
OBSERVATION CITY [OBC] Overfly - H-297° D-3
Expect to be released by ATC if under their control and set transponder 1200
ROTTNEST I [YRTI] T&G - H-239° D-13
elev : 12
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 126.00
ROCKINGHAM [ROHM] Overfly - H-151° D-20
MURRAY FIELD [YMUL] T&G - H-160° D-14
elev : 56
rwy : 05ns/23 asphalt
rwy : 09ns/27 dirt
CTAF : 119.10
MOUNT COOKE [MTK] Overfly - H-079° D-25
OAKFORD [OAKF] Overfly - H-303° D-23 A1500
set Transponder 3000
INBOUND CALL - IF ATC ACTIVE "[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] OAKFORD 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND" - expect a request to report FORRESTDALE LAKE @1500
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Land - Visual D-7
elev : 99
rwy : 12/30 06R/24L 06L/24R asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : JT JANDAKOT 281.0
Perth VTC advisory regarding the use of VICTOR 65
Perth VTC
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.
For this part we build upon the previous Jandakot event. Pilots may wish to forego this flight in favour of flying the previous event if for some reason they were unable to participate at the time.
Another alternative available to pilots is to do some combination of the two. For example fly the circuit component of the previous event and then fly the exit and entry into Jandakot as a Victor 65 departure. There are of course many ways to interleave the two events and when combined with the presence of other aircraft and the potential of ATC coverage would make for a unique, challenging and enjoyable experience.
The details for the previous Jandakot event can be found in the VATPAC calendar or by simply clicking this link
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 115 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna C172, Piper Warrior or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Perth CTA and Pearce Restricted Airspace
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Perth Jandakot [YPJT] ORBX Australia OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Voz1.8 (Vista Australis) for X-Plane Scenery limitations
Jandakot recently underwent some changes when the 12/30 runway was extended. Any documentation at Air Services Australia for recent AIRACs will reflect these changes. Sadly, simulation scenery for P3D/FSX and X-Plane has failed to keep pace. Both simulations still depict Jandakot as displayed in the accompanying CASA manuevring chart displayed below.
Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Jandakot manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runway 24L/06R is only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 06L - Left RWY 06R - Right RWY 24L - Left RWY 24R - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 30 - Left ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 06L/24R runway. Check with Jandakot ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive
RWY 06L - Right RWY 12 - Left RWY 24R - Left RWY 30 - Left RWY 24L/06R - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.10 TWR : 118.10 / 119.40 SMC : 124.30 ATIS : 128.65 / 281 NDB : JT 281.0 Recommended Resources
Here are some resources to assist with Jandakot familiarisation.
Jandakot in ERSA : NOTE Airport layout will reflect the changes introduced with the extension of runway 12/30 and will not reflect simulation scenery.
Perth VTC (Visual Terminal Chart)
Indispensible pilot resource when flying VFR around Perth/Jandakot. A small exerpt is provided below for convenience.
Air Services Australia Tips for flying at Jandakot
A good insight to expectations in regards to flying circuits and making radio calls at Jandakot. Coincidently, charts in this publication precede the recent upgrades and reflect the current simulation sceneries that will be used for this event.
Live ATC - Jandakot
A good way to get a feel for radio calls used at the aerodrome. Especially useful with reference to Aerodrome charts and VTC
OnTrack - Jandakot Operations
CASA video to provide pilots with greater situational awareness when operating at Jandakot
Youtube video - Approach into Jandakot Airport with ATC
Provides insight into just how busy Jandakot can be, especially when the duty runway is 12/30. The arrival also illustrates the unique feature of exiting at taxiway "V" and not having to get clearance to cross runway 06R.
Flightplan
File as : YPJT FREM PERTH HKE OBC YRTI ROHM YMUL MTK OAKF YPJT
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.
Flight Details
ATC ACTIVE Contact Jandakot Tower/Perth Approach and request clearance for Jandakot departure via the Victor 65 Set transponder as advised by ATC
CTAF Set transponder 1200 and determine active runway. Adopt the runway in use by active aircraft otherwise consult the local weather and choose accordingly.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUN UP BAY
Complete run up checks then prepare to taxi to the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE - '[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] [POSITION] REQUEST TAXI RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY]'
CTAF ADVISE taxi to [B1/B5] RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY]
At the hold point of the duty runway.
ATC ACTIVE announce "Ready hold point [DUTY RUNWAY] received [ATIS ID] for departure via VICTOR 65"
CTAF announce TAKING OFF RUNWAY [DUTY RUNWAY] departing via VICTOR 65
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Takeoff
elev : 99
rwy : 12/30 06R/24L 06L/24R asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : JT JANDAKOT 281.0
FREMANTLE GOLF COURCE [FREM] Overfly - Victor 65 D-6
PERTH CITY TOUR [PERTH] Overfly - Victor 65 D-8
HERDSMAN LAKE [HKE] Overfly - Victor 65 D-5
OBSERVATION CITY [OBC] Overfly - H-297° D-3
Expect to be released by ATC if under their control and set transponder 1200
ROTTNEST I [YRTI] T&G - H-239° D-13
elev : 12
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 126.00
ROCKINGHAM [ROHM] Overfly - H-151° D-20
MURRAY FIELD [YMUL] T&G - H-160° D-14
elev : 56
rwy : 05ns/23 asphalt
rwy : 09ns/27 dirt
CTAF : 119.10
MOUNT COOKE [MTK] Overfly - H-079° D-25
OAKFORD [OAKF] Overfly - H-303° D-23 A1500
set Transponder 3000
INBOUND CALL - IF ATC ACTIVE "[AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] OAKFORD 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND" - expect a request to report FORRESTDALE LAKE @1500
JANDAKOT [YPJT] Land - Visual D-7
elev : 99
rwy : 12/30 06R/24L 06L/24R asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : JT JANDAKOT 281.0
Perth VTC advisory regarding the use of VICTOR 65
Perth VTC
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.
Today is the last Monday of May. Turn that Frown upside-down and that M into a W. It's May WA day.
Fly into and out of Perth today.
Routes
YBAS - YPPH
AS J64 AYE Q41 HAMTN Q158 PH
YPPH - YBAS
PH Y31 KARAB Y69 AS
YMMI - YPPH
DCT MULDM Z38 KELLA DCT BEVLY Q158 PH
YPPH - YMMI
DCT PH Y31 KARAB Y69 LEO
YPAD - YPPH DCT AD Q33 ESP Q158 PH YPPH - YPAD PH H18 BURGU Y135 ROGAS Y39 RIKAB N640 AD
ATC
PH_DEL 118.55 PH_GND 121.70 PH_TWR 120.50 PH_APP 123.60 ML-ESP_CTR 123.95 ML-ASP_CTR 131.80 AS_TWR 118.30 AD_APP
124.20
Scenery
Perth Airport P3D (MFSG)
Perth Airport P3D (Free) Perth (Xplane) Alice Springs (Orbx) Alice Springs (Free) Alice Springs (Xplane) Adelaide (P3D) Adelaide (Xplane)
Fly into and out of Perth today.
Routes
YBAS - YPPH
AS J64 AYE Q41 HAMTN Q158 PH
YPPH - YBAS
PH Y31 KARAB Y69 AS
YMMI - YPPH
DCT MULDM Z38 KELLA DCT BEVLY Q158 PH
YPPH - YMMI
DCT PH Y31 KARAB Y69 LEO
YPAD - YPPH DCT AD Q33 ESP Q158 PH YPPH - YPAD PH H18 BURGU Y135 ROGAS Y39 RIKAB N640 AD
ATC
PH_DEL 118.55 PH_GND 121.70 PH_TWR 120.50 PH_APP 123.60 ML-ESP_CTR 123.95 ML-ASP_CTR 131.80 AS_TWR 118.30 AD_APP
124.20
Scenery
Perth Airport P3D (MFSG)
Perth Airport P3D (Free) Perth (Xplane) Alice Springs (Orbx) Alice Springs (Free) Alice Springs (Xplane) Adelaide (P3D) Adelaide (Xplane)
This Weeks Flight on 27th May 2020 commences a two leg flight of the Schwarzwald Region in Southern Germany. These flights are definitely scenic “slow and low” types.
Flight created by YMA555
Leg 1. Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (EDSB) flying over scenic locations such as bridges along the Rhein, city of Lahr, Europark, the largest theme park in Europe, Frieburg including the Rail Station and Frieburg Cathedral to name a few. Destination Rheinfelden-Herten (EDTR).
Must Have Scenery for XP11: Schwarzwald West and Schwarzwald Ost (East)
Aircraft: Low and slow. Approx 100kias i.e. Robin DR40 or Stinson L-5
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: Follow way points in the flight plan LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Distance: Approx 100nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EDSB-EDTR)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight created by YMA555
Leg 1. Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (EDSB) flying over scenic locations such as bridges along the Rhein, city of Lahr, Europark, the largest theme park in Europe, Frieburg including the Rail Station and Frieburg Cathedral to name a few. Destination Rheinfelden-Herten (EDTR).
Must Have Scenery for XP11: Schwarzwald West and Schwarzwald Ost (East)
Aircraft: Low and slow. Approx 100kias i.e. Robin DR40 or Stinson L-5
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Plan: Follow way points in the flight plan LINK
Suggested Altitude: Refer flight Plan Link
Distance: Approx 100nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EDSB-EDTR)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
It's last minute but with such a fast changing real world environment, we need to move quickly to keep up! Welcome back to VATPAC's newest event series, Friday Night Live!
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
In case you weren't available for the Panic Stations Fix, this week we're moving up the coast to sunny Bris-Vegas where we have just had major changes to the airspace. Where before the airspace was somewhat of a sensible, well-laid out airspace; we are left with what is literally a birds-nest of SIDs and STARs. Bring along your new Navigraph AIRAC to explore the changes. If you don't have one, you can get a Navigraph subscription here https://navigraph.com/SubscriptionOptions.aspx (FMS Data, Charts or both are available via subscriptions).
Please note ATC will not be assigning runway 19R/01L unless requested. This is due to the lack of updated scenery in some simulators and the fact the runway isn't open yet.
We also are highly encouraging anybody who would like to come and fly VFR in Class D (Archerfield – YBAF, and Sunshine Coast – YBSU), Class G (note the new airspace lower limits), or even Class C (fancy some city orbits?). Again, VATPAC staff will be present to answer any questions you might have.
Routes
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly into Brisbane or the Gold Coast. These are only some of the possible departure points you could do - Scenery for these recommended routes can be found below.
YSSY -> YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 BN DCT
YBCS -> YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT SWIFT Y177 SMOKA DCT
YBTL -> YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT JEMMA W258 LINSU W534 COCKA Y177 SMOKA DCT
YMML -> YBBN
ROUTE: DCT NONIX H66 BLAKA DCT
ATC Positions
Australia:
Name:
Login Identifier:
Radio Callsign:
Frequency:
Brisbane Approach
BN_APP
Brisbane Approach
124.700
Brisbane Tower
BN_TWR
Brisbane Tower
120.500
Brisbane SMC
BN_GND
Brisbane Ground
121.700
Brisbane Centre (Downs)
BN-DOS_CTR
Brisbane Centre
135.600
Brisbane Centre (Mudgee)
BN-MDE_CTR
Brisbane Centre
133.000
Brisbane Centre (Tabletop)
BN-TBP_CTR
Brisbane Centre
120.550
Charts / Scenery
Australian Charts
Air-Services Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Brisbane Flight Path Tool: https://flightpathtool.bne.com.au/bac/knowledgecentre?utm_source=asa_website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=bnr&utm_content=bnr_flightpaths
Scenery
Departure Scenery Possibilities
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (XPlane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YBCG - Gold Coast 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)
We're bringing you some Friday Night Entertainment that the pubs and clubs can't! Visit a new location or perhaps an old favourite, the possibilities are endless.
This Week
In case you weren't available for the Panic Stations Fix, this week we're moving up the coast to sunny Bris-Vegas where we have just had major changes to the airspace. Where before the airspace was somewhat of a sensible, well-laid out airspace; we are left with what is literally a birds-nest of SIDs and STARs. Bring along your new Navigraph AIRAC to explore the changes. If you don't have one, you can get a Navigraph subscription here https://navigraph.com/SubscriptionOptions.aspx (FMS Data, Charts or both are available via subscriptions).
Please note ATC will not be assigning runway 19R/01L unless requested. This is due to the lack of updated scenery in some simulators and the fact the runway isn't open yet.
We also are highly encouraging anybody who would like to come and fly VFR in Class D (Archerfield – YBAF, and Sunshine Coast – YBSU), Class G (note the new airspace lower limits), or even Class C (fancy some city orbits?). Again, VATPAC staff will be present to answer any questions you might have.
Routes
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly into Brisbane or the Gold Coast. These are only some of the possible departure points you could do - Scenery for these recommended routes can be found below.
YSSY -> YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 BN DCT
YBCS -> YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT SWIFT Y177 SMOKA DCT
YBTL -> YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT JEMMA W258 LINSU W534 COCKA Y177 SMOKA DCT
YMML -> YBBN
ROUTE: DCT NONIX H66 BLAKA DCT
ATC Positions
Australia:
Name:
Login Identifier:
Radio Callsign:
Frequency:
Brisbane Approach
BN_APP
Brisbane Approach
124.700
Brisbane Tower
BN_TWR
Brisbane Tower
120.500
Brisbane SMC
BN_GND
Brisbane Ground
121.700
Brisbane Centre (Downs)
BN-DOS_CTR
Brisbane Centre
135.600
Brisbane Centre (Mudgee)
BN-MDE_CTR
Brisbane Centre
133.000
Brisbane Centre (Tabletop)
BN-TBP_CTR
Brisbane Centre
120.550
Charts / Scenery
Australian Charts
Air-Services Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Brisbane Flight Path Tool: https://flightpathtool.bne.com.au/bac/knowledgecentre?utm_source=asa_website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=bnr&utm_content=bnr_flightpaths
Scenery
Departure Scenery Possibilities
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - AVSIM (P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (XPlane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YBCG - Gold Coast 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)
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 145 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Cessna 208 Caravan, DeHavilland DH6 Twin Otter or similar capable of 125 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of high terrain up to 9500ft
Flightplan
File as : YSWG YHBK YTBM YCRG YKHA YJIN YLJY YCOM
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
WAGGA WAGGA [YSWG] Takeoff
elev : 724
rwy : 12/30 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
VOR/DME : WG WAGGA WAGGA 115.00
NDB : WG WAGGA WAGGA 221.0
HOLBROOK [YHBK] T&G - H-181° D-32
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 875
rwy : 04/22 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
TUMBARUMBA [YTBM] T&G - H-088° D-28
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1993
rwy : 1/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
CORRYONG [YCRG] T&G - H-167° D-25
elev : 963
rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
KHANCOBAN [YKHA] T&G - H-088° D-11
elev : 966
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
JINDABYNE [YJIN] T&G - H-107° D-27
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 3375
rwy : 12/30 grass
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 126.90
LAKE JINDABYNE WATER [YLJY] T&G - H-350° D-3
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 3154
rwy : 4/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
COOMA-SNOWY MOUNTAINS [YCOM] Land - H-064° D-19
elev : 3106
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
DME : COM COOMA 114.00
NDB : COM COOMA 293.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 145 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Cessna 208 Caravan, DeHavilland DH6 Twin Otter or similar capable of 125 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of high terrain up to 9500ft
Flightplan
File as : YSWG YHBK YTBM YCRG YKHA YJIN YLJY YCOM
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
WAGGA WAGGA [YSWG] Takeoff
elev : 724
rwy : 12/30 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
VOR/DME : WG WAGGA WAGGA 115.00
NDB : WG WAGGA WAGGA 221.0
HOLBROOK [YHBK] T&G - H-181° D-32
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 875
rwy : 04/22 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
TUMBARUMBA [YTBM] T&G - H-088° D-28
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1993
rwy : 1/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
CORRYONG [YCRG] T&G - H-167° D-25
elev : 963
rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
KHANCOBAN [YKHA] T&G - H-088° D-11
elev : 966
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
JINDABYNE [YJIN] T&G - H-107° D-27
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 3375
rwy : 12/30 grass
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 126.90
LAKE JINDABYNE WATER [YLJY] T&G - H-350° D-3
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 3154
rwy : 4/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
COOMA-SNOWY MOUNTAINS [YCOM] Land - H-064° D-19
elev : 3106
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
DME : COM COOMA 114.00
NDB : COM COOMA 293.0
Chart
Sorry for the last minute notice however, we recently received a request to run some ATC for a planned newbie night for some old and new VATPAC members. These experienced real world aviators are ready to take to the Virtual skies with ATC after conducting plenty of offline flying. We thought it was a great idea and want to invite everyone who is willing to share their knowledge or who wants to learn!
Whether you've been flying for years or never connected, it'll be the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord.
The Requirements:
- ATC who are willing to teach and have patience
- Pilots who are also patient but would love to share knowledge or learn something knew
This Week
This week, fly from Hobart to Adelaide and experience Class D Procedural airspace, enroute and Class C arrival airspace. The flight will depart around 1900 AEST with ATC requested/available from around 1830 AEST.
An example of departing a Class D Procedural aerodrome with a TWR is located here https://vatpac.org/pilots/tutorials/ifr-albury-to-melbourne/
Routes
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly from Hobart to Adelaide. This route has been sourced from the ERSA Flight Planning Document https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/GUID_ersa-fac-2-2_21MAY2020.pdf.
DCT TASUM T234 BORTO H345 AD DCT
ATC Positions
Australia:
Name Login Identifier Radio Callsign Frequency Hobart Tower HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 Adelaide Tower AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 Adelaide Approach AD_APP Adelaide Aproach 124.200 Melbourne Centre (Tasmania) ML-TAS_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.800 Melbourne Centre (Tailem Bend) ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300
Charts / Scenery
Australian Charts
Air-Services Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Scenery
YMHB - Hobart
Freeware - George Goodman Hobart (P3D)
Freeware - Hobart (FSX)
Freeware - Hobart (XP)
YPAD - Adelaide International Airport
Payware - AUScene Adelaide X v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - YPAD ADE Update (FSX)
Freeware - YPAD Adelaide Photo Scenery (XP)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports* (P3Dv4 Fix here)
Whether you've been flying for years or never connected, it'll be the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord.
The Requirements:
- ATC who are willing to teach and have patience
- Pilots who are also patient but would love to share knowledge or learn something knew
This Week
This week, fly from Hobart to Adelaide and experience Class D Procedural airspace, enroute and Class C arrival airspace. The flight will depart around 1900 AEST with ATC requested/available from around 1830 AEST.
An example of departing a Class D Procedural aerodrome with a TWR is located here https://vatpac.org/pilots/tutorials/ifr-albury-to-melbourne/
Routes
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly from Hobart to Adelaide. This route has been sourced from the ERSA Flight Planning Document https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/ersa/GUID_ersa-fac-2-2_21MAY2020.pdf.
DCT TASUM T234 BORTO H345 AD DCT
ATC Positions
Australia:
Name Login Identifier Radio Callsign Frequency Hobart Tower HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 Adelaide Tower AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 Adelaide Approach AD_APP Adelaide Aproach 124.200 Melbourne Centre (Tasmania) ML-TAS_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.800 Melbourne Centre (Tailem Bend) ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300
Charts / Scenery
Australian Charts
Air-Services Charts: https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
Scenery
YMHB - Hobart
Freeware - George Goodman Hobart (P3D)
Freeware - Hobart (FSX)
Freeware - Hobart (XP)
YPAD - Adelaide International Airport
Payware - AUScene Adelaide X v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - YPAD ADE Update (FSX)
Freeware - YPAD Adelaide Photo Scenery (XP)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports* (P3Dv4 Fix here)
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 125 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 65 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Cessna 208 Caravan, DeHavilland DH6 Twin Otter or similar capable of 125 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of high terrain up to 9500ft
Flightplan
File as : YCOM YADY YCUR YTBG YTMU YCVD YERI YSWG
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
COOMA-SNOWY MOUNTAINS [YCOM] Takeoff
elev : 3106
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
DME : COM COOMA 114.00
NDB : COM COOMA 293.0
ADAMINABY [YADY] T&G - H-321° D-20
elev : 3349
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 126.70
CABRAMURRA [YCUR] T&G - H-270° D-20
elev : 5060
rwy : 12/30 shale
CTAF : 122.80
TALBINGO [YTBG] T&G - H-334° D-21
elev : 1348
rwy : 05/23 grass
CTAF : 122.80
TUMUT [YTMU] T&G - H-340° D-19
elev : 863
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
CLEVEDEN [YCVD] T&G - H-335° D-6
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 790
rwy : 18/36 grass
CTAF : 122.80
ERINGOARRAH [YERI] T&G - H-270° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 652
rwy : 6/24 grass
CTAF : 122.80
WAGGA WAGGA [YSWG] Land - H-228° D-13
elev : 724
rwy : 12/30 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
VOR/DME : WG WAGGA WAGGA 115.00
NDB : WG WAGGA WAGGA 221.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 125 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 65 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Cessna 208 Caravan, DeHavilland DH6 Twin Otter or similar capable of 125 to 155 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of high terrain up to 9500ft
Flightplan
File as : YCOM YADY YCUR YTBG YTMU YCVD YERI YSWG
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
COOMA-SNOWY MOUNTAINS [YCOM] Takeoff
elev : 3106
rwy : 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
DME : COM COOMA 114.00
NDB : COM COOMA 293.0
ADAMINABY [YADY] T&G - H-321° D-20
elev : 3349
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 126.70
CABRAMURRA [YCUR] T&G - H-270° D-20
elev : 5060
rwy : 12/30 shale
CTAF : 122.80
TALBINGO [YTBG] T&G - H-334° D-21
elev : 1348
rwy : 05/23 grass
CTAF : 122.80
TUMUT [YTMU] T&G - H-340° D-19
elev : 863
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
CLEVEDEN [YCVD] T&G - H-335° D-6
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 790
rwy : 18/36 grass
CTAF : 122.80
ERINGOARRAH [YERI] T&G - H-270° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 652
rwy : 6/24 grass
CTAF : 122.80
WAGGA WAGGA [YSWG] Land - H-228° D-13
elev : 724
rwy : 12/30 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
VOR/DME : WG WAGGA WAGGA 115.00
NDB : WG WAGGA WAGGA 221.0
Chart
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Upcoming Events
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26 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: 140 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias.
Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 2500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YWBL CAU YCWO YARA YMBU YBDG
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
WARRAMBOOL [YWBL] Takeoff
elev: 242
rwy: 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF: 126.0
CARAMUT [CAU] overfly - visual along Warrnambool-Caramut Road
CHATSWORTH [YCWO] T&G - visual along the Caramut-Chatsworth Road
elev: 628
rwy: 02/20 10/28 grass
CTAF: 126.7
ARARAT [YARA] T&G - visual along Chatsworth-Wickliffe Road and Mortlake-Ararat Road
elev: 1008
rwy: 12/30 asphalt
rwy: 04/22 grass
CTAF: 126.7
MARYBOROUGH [YMBU] T&G - visual along the Pyrenees Highway
elev: 766
rwy: 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 17]
rwy: 06/24 grass [RH circuit RWY 24]
CTAF: 119.1
LAANECOORIE RESERVOIE overfly - visual along Bendigo-Maryborough Road
BENDIGO [YBDG] Land - visual along Bendigo-Maryborough Road
elev: 710
rwy: 05/23 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 05 and 35]
CTAF: 119.3 Chart
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28 April 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 145 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias.
Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 3500 ft.
Flight plan
File as: YBDG YCAL DFD CWK YBLT SKP YDER YWBL
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
BENDIGO [YBDG] Takeoff
elev: 710
rwy: 05/23 17/35 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 05 and 35]
CTAF: 119.3
CASTLEMAINE [YCAL] T&G - visual along the Calder Freeway and Midland Highway
elev: 963
rwy: 01/19 10/28 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
DAYLESFORD [DFD] overfly - visual along the Midland Highway
CRESWICK [CWK] overfly - visual along the Midland Highway
BALLARAT [YBLT] T&G - visual along the Pyrenees Highway
elev: 1433
rwy: 05/23 18/36 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 18]
rwy: 13/31 grass [RH circuit RWY 13]
CTAF: 127.75
SKIPTON [SKP] overfly - visual along the Glenelg Highway
LISMORE overfly - visual along Lismore-Skipton Road
DERRINALLUM [YDER] T&G - visual along the Hamilton Highway
elev: 600
rwy: 17/35 grass
CTAF: 126.7
MORTLAKE overfly - visual along the Hamilton Highway
WARRAMBOOL [YWBL] Land - visual along the Hopkins Highway
elev: 242
rwy: 04/22 13/31 asphalt
CTAF: 126.0 Chart
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29 April 2024 06:00 AM Until 12:00 PM
0It’s the end of the month and Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This week we are taking you from New Zealand, to Australia as we commemorate those who shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old.
Fly from Wellington (NZWN) to Canberra (YSCB) and Sydney (YSSY) with full expectations of ATC Services throughout your flight!
Please Note: Depart NZWN between 06-09z. Arrival ATC will be online from 08-12z in Australia!
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Wellington, Canberra and Sydney.
NZWN - YSCB: TANEN M636 SASRO M636 PLUGA DCT RAZZI
NZWN - YSSY: TANEN M636 PLUGA RIKNI N774 MARLN
Flying in Oceanic Airspace:
Normal ATC throughout Australia (Brisbane Centre, Melbourne Centre, Sydney Approach, etc.) rely on radar to determine where an aircraft is in the air. Over the ocean, there is no radar. This non-radar airspace is controlled by Oceanic ATC.
All Oceanic Controlled Airspace in Australia is controlled from Brisbane, so all oceanic controllers in Australia are called "Brisbane Radio"
One of the significant differences between radar and oceanic flying is the need for position reports.
Position reports are how ATC can determine where you are. Position reports contain estimates for waypoints, speeds, altitudes and any other information. Because there is no radar over the ocean, ATC relies on time-based separation and reports from the pilots. ATC has no way of determining where you are unless you specifically tell them.
The standard format is:
Current/Previous waypoint name and the time you crossed that point. Current Flight Level Mach number if assigned by ATC. Your next waypoint and estimate for that point. The waypoint after that. For example: "Qantas 123 is position PLUGA at time 0523, Flight Level 380, estimating VELKU at 0750, SASRO next."
You can use the Oceanic Reporting Tool to help construct oceanic position reports.
Find more information regarding Oceanic Procedures here.
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to control a position during this event are encouraged to apply here. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
BN-TSN_FSS BN-ARL_CTR ML-BIK_CTR SY_APP SY_TWR SY_GND CB_APP CB_TWR CB_GND
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YSCB - Canberra:
Payware - Impulse Simulations (MSFS)
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
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01 May 2024 09:30 AM Until 11:00 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 1st May 2024 is a flight in the south of the Republic of Ireland departing Cork (EICK) with destination Coonagh-Limerick (EICN) with T&G's on route.
Arrivals at Coonagh EICN Note:
Transition level 5000ft Airspace above, Class: C. Alt 1,000 ft EINN CTA Arrivals stay clear of EINN stay South of the field, overhead the river Shannon. 10 RH, 28 LH
T&G's at pilot discretion
Flight created by YMA123
Aircraft: Capable of 120 kias is recommended
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz – Or as advised by ATC
Flight Route: Details
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(EICK-EICN)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE
THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
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03 May 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
0Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 155 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Parafield CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YPPF SUB SPR YRFA TUND NUPA TRUO YVAF TLEE YCVA YJST YPIR
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Flight details
ADELAIDE/PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff
elev: 57
rwy: 03L/21R 03R/21L 08L/24R 08R/24L asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.7
Tune DME to Adelaide VOR/DME (AD 116.4)
Not above 1500 ft within Parafield CTR or as directed by ATC.
Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME AD or as directed by ATC.
SUBSTATION [SUB] overfly not above 2500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-041° D-5.2 nm
Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME AD
SOUTH PARA RESV [SPR] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-059° D-8.2 nm
ROWLAND FLAT [YRFA] T&G - visual along the Lyndon Valley Road and Barossa Valley Way
elev: 838
rwy: 08/26 grass
CTAF: 126.7
TANUNDA [TUND] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Barossa Valley Way
Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME AD
NURIOOTPA [NUPA] overfly - visual along Barossa Valley Way
TRURO [TRUO] overfly - visual along the Sturt Highwat
TRURO/VALLEY FARM [YVAF] T&G - visual along Eudunda Road
elev: 1111
rwy: 02/20 07/25 grass
CTAF: 126.7
KAPUNDA overfly - visual along Truro Road
TARLEE [TLEE] overfly - visual along Tarlee Road
AUBURN overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway
CLARE overfly - visual along the Horrocks Highway
CLARE VALLEY [YCVA] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1120
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
rwy: 09/27 grass
CTAF: 126.7
SPALDING overfly - visual along RM Williams Way
JAMESTOWN [YJST] T&G - visual along RM Williams Way
elev: 1550
rwy: 16/34 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
GLADSTONE overfly - visual along the Wilkins Highway
PORT PIRIE [YPIR] Land - visual along the Wilkins Highway
elev: 39
rwy: 08/26 asphalt
rwy: 17/35 gravel
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.9 Charts
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