Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 146 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YNYN YWRN YTGI YNRM YSDU YPKH PARKES.OBSERV YPKS
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
NYNGAN [YNYN] Takeoff
elev : 569
rwy : 18/36 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
WARREN [YWRN] T&G - H-099° D-33
elev : 669
rwy : 03/21 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
TRANGIE [YTGI] Overfly - H-135° D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 695
rwy : 1/19 closed
NARROMINE [YNRM] T&G - H-131° D-18
elev : 782
rwy : 04/22 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
DUBBO [YSDU] T&G - H-079° D-18
elev : 935
rwy : 11/29 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 134.00
NDB : DU DUBBO 251.0
PEAK HILL (NSW) [YPKH] T&G - H-200° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 943
rwy : 18/36 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PARKES OBSERVATORY Overfly - H-160° D-16
PARKES [YPKS] Land - H-178° D-8
elev : 1069
rwy : 11/29 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : PKS PARKES 242.0
VOR/DME : PKS PARKES 112.00
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 146 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 145 to 165 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YNYN YWRN YTGI YNRM YSDU YPKH PARKES.OBSERV YPKS
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
NYNGAN [YNYN] Takeoff
elev : 569
rwy : 18/36 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
WARREN [YWRN] T&G - H-099° D-33
elev : 669
rwy : 03/21 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
TRANGIE [YTGI] Overfly - H-135° D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 695
rwy : 1/19 closed
NARROMINE [YNRM] T&G - H-131° D-18
elev : 782
rwy : 04/22 11/29 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
DUBBO [YSDU] T&G - H-079° D-18
elev : 935
rwy : 11/29 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 134.00
NDB : DU DUBBO 251.0
PEAK HILL (NSW) [YPKH] T&G - H-200° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 943
rwy : 18/36 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PARKES OBSERVATORY Overfly - H-160° D-16
PARKES [YPKS] Land - H-178° D-8
elev : 1069
rwy : 11/29 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : PKS PARKES 242.0
VOR/DME : PKS PARKES 112.00
Chart
By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
This Weeks Flight on 5th August 2020 finds us in north of Scotland departing Wick (EGPC) in Caithness flying with stops in the Shetland Islands and arriving Scatsta (EGPM) in the Orkney Islands.
The flight will also include one of the shortest commercial scheduled routes in the world between Westray and Papa Westray islands; a distance of 2.8kms
Flight compiled by Dan McKee YMA555 on suggestion of one of the newly regular Fri/Sun VFR pilots.
Scenery Suggested:
Orbx TE Great Britain North which includes all airfields.
There is also very good XP11 freeware for both Orkney and Shetland available Pauls Civil Airfields
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 120kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGPC-EGPM)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
The flight will also include one of the shortest commercial scheduled routes in the world between Westray and Papa Westray islands; a distance of 2.8kms
Flight compiled by Dan McKee YMA555 on suggestion of one of the newly regular Fri/Sun VFR pilots.
Scenery Suggested:
Orbx TE Great Britain North which includes all airfields.
There is also very good XP11 freeware for both Orkney and Shetland available Pauls Civil Airfields
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 120kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EGPC-EGPM)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
This flight traverses the WA end of the Eyre Highway and Nullabour Plain.
NOTE : FSX/P3D pilots will require the Alan Blencowe WA scenery (refer to scenery section below) to ensure there is a destination airport in their respective scenery
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 243 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Pilatus PC12, Beechcraft C90 King Air or similar capable of 185 to 205 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YFRT YECT YMDT AU53 YMAD YCKY YCAG
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
Required for Caiguna Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection 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
FORREST [YFRT] Takeoff
elev : 511
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : FRT FORREST 268.0
EUCLA TOWN [YECT] T&G - H-140° D-65
elev : 16
rwy : 08/26 sealed
CTAF : 122.80
MUNDRABILLA MOTEL [YMDT] T&G - H-254° D-34
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 46
rwy : 17/35 8/26 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MUNDRABILLA ROAD [AU53] T&G - H-258° D-32
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 108
rwy : 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 127.60
MADURA [YMAD] T&G - H-267° D-30
elev : 326
rwy : 08/26 01/19 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
COCKLEBIDDY [YCKY] T&G - H-255° D-48
elev : 290
rwy : 05/23 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CAIGUNA [YCAG] Land - H-242° D-34
elev : 287
rwy : 04/22 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
FSX and P3D pilots intending to fly the return leg for the next flight should save their position at Caiguna before closing their simulators. This scenery is not available as an airport at which a pilot can spawn. As such the save facility offers the easiest means of commencing the next flight departing Caiguna.
Chart
NOTE : FSX/P3D pilots will require the Alan Blencowe WA scenery (refer to scenery section below) to ensure there is a destination airport in their respective scenery
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 243 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Pilatus PC12, Beechcraft C90 King Air or similar capable of 185 to 205 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YFRT YECT YMDT AU53 YMAD YCKY YCAG
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
Required for Caiguna Alan Blencowe's Complete Scenery Collection 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
FORREST [YFRT] Takeoff
elev : 511
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : FRT FORREST 268.0
EUCLA TOWN [YECT] T&G - H-140° D-65
elev : 16
rwy : 08/26 sealed
CTAF : 122.80
MUNDRABILLA MOTEL [YMDT] T&G - H-254° D-34
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 46
rwy : 17/35 8/26 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MUNDRABILLA ROAD [AU53] T&G - H-258° D-32
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 108
rwy : 08/26 asphalt
CTAF : 127.60
MADURA [YMAD] T&G - H-267° D-30
elev : 326
rwy : 08/26 01/19 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
COCKLEBIDDY [YCKY] T&G - H-255° D-48
elev : 290
rwy : 05/23 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CAIGUNA [YCAG] Land - H-242° D-34
elev : 287
rwy : 04/22 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
FSX and P3D pilots intending to fly the return leg for the next flight should save their position at Caiguna before closing their simulators. This scenery is not available as an airport at which a pilot can spawn. As such the save facility offers the easiest means of commencing the next flight departing Caiguna.
Chart
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We're back and proud to announce the next event for the Light Up series, Light up Tasmania! It is time to pull out those regional aircraft or commercial airliners and travel down to the apple isle of Australia as we attempt to provide the most realistic ATC services for you as you travel to stunning destinations that Tasmania has to offer. Travel between Hobart (and Cambridge), Launceston, Devonport, Strahan, St Helens, Flinders Island, Georgetown and Melbourne with the expectation of full ATC Services from 0400z - 0800z.
What is Light Up Tasmania?
This event revolves around one of our older events (Regionals and Twins) with the idea being to provide ATC services to more regional locations around the country. Lets be honest, our regional towns don’t get the love like the big cities do, so lets change that! Travel to those often forgotten destinations and provide controllers and pilots alike a different challenge. A challenge to fly into a unfamiliar location and try an approach other than the famous ILS approach. Because we know so many of you would love a longer flight we decided to include Melbourne in the event.
We encourage you to use Hobart's second airport Cambridge YCBG for use on regional routes. Cambridge is the home of Airlines of Tasmania which fly many RPT VFR and IFR routes around Tasmania as well as doing charter tourism operations to places like Melaleuca in Tasmania's south with their fleet of Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander, C172, C206.
Suggested Major Routes:
Hobart Based Routes:
YMHB - YMML: DCT TASUM H111 LT H215 WAREN W687 ML
YMHB - YMEN: DCT TASUM KANLI LT FLIKI WAREN MONTY ESDAN
YMHB - YMLT: DCT TASUM H111 KANLI DCT
Launceston Based Routes:
YMLT - YMML: DCT LT H215 WAREN W687 ML DCT
YMLT - YMHB: DCT LT MORGO TASUM
Melbourne Based Routes:
YMML - YMHB: DCT ML H169 IRSOM V33 TASUM DCT
YMML - YMLT: DCT ML H169 IRSOM W105 LT DCT
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications are now open, click here to book.
Dependent on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are rostered. Positions that are planned to be rostered are below.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 MB_TWR Moorabbin Tower 118.100 EN_TWR Essendon Tower 125.100 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 LT_TWR Launceston Tower 118.700 HB_GND Hobart Ground 121.700 HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-TAS_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.800
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YMMB Morrabbin:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
YMEN Essendon:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
YMLT - Launceston Airport:
Freeware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (xPlane)
YMHB - Hobart Airport
Freeware - George Goodman (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - (xPlane)
What is Light Up Tasmania?
This event revolves around one of our older events (Regionals and Twins) with the idea being to provide ATC services to more regional locations around the country. Lets be honest, our regional towns don’t get the love like the big cities do, so lets change that! Travel to those often forgotten destinations and provide controllers and pilots alike a different challenge. A challenge to fly into a unfamiliar location and try an approach other than the famous ILS approach. Because we know so many of you would love a longer flight we decided to include Melbourne in the event.
We encourage you to use Hobart's second airport Cambridge YCBG for use on regional routes. Cambridge is the home of Airlines of Tasmania which fly many RPT VFR and IFR routes around Tasmania as well as doing charter tourism operations to places like Melaleuca in Tasmania's south with their fleet of Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander, C172, C206.
Suggested Major Routes:
Hobart Based Routes:
YMHB - YMML: DCT TASUM H111 LT H215 WAREN W687 ML
YMHB - YMEN: DCT TASUM KANLI LT FLIKI WAREN MONTY ESDAN
YMHB - YMLT: DCT TASUM H111 KANLI DCT
Launceston Based Routes:
YMLT - YMML: DCT LT H215 WAREN W687 ML DCT
YMLT - YMHB: DCT LT MORGO TASUM
Melbourne Based Routes:
YMML - YMHB: DCT ML H169 IRSOM V33 TASUM DCT
YMML - YMLT: DCT ML H169 IRSOM W105 LT DCT
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications are now open, click here to book.
Dependent on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are rostered. Positions that are planned to be rostered are below.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 MB_TWR Moorabbin Tower 118.100 EN_TWR Essendon Tower 125.100 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 LT_TWR Launceston Tower 118.700 HB_GND Hobart Ground 121.700 HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-TAS_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.800
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YMMB Morrabbin:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
YMEN Essendon:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
YMLT - Launceston Airport:
Freeware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (xPlane)
YMHB - Hobart Airport
Freeware - George Goodman (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - (xPlane)
This flight over flies the WA end of the Indian Pacific rail line as it traverses the Nullabor Plain.
NOTE : FSX/P3D pilots will require the Alan Blencowe WA scenery (refer to scenery section below) to ensure there is a departure airport in their respective scenery. For those FSX/P3D pilots that did not save their position as a flight at the conclusion of the flight to Caiguna an alternative means of positioning the aircraft will need to be sought. The Alan Blencowe Caiguna scenery is not included in the default scenery database and therefore is unavailable as a location at which to spawn. Pilots will need to spawn at a nearby airport such as Esperence and then use the in-built map to drag the aircraft position to the approx area of the desired location ensuring they are airborne and flying and once returned to the sim locate and land at Caiguna in preparation for the flight.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 205 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Pilatus PC12, Beechcraft C90 King Air or similar capable of 185 to 205 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YCAG YADD YBGI YKBO YLGN YFRT
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
CAIGUNA [YCAG] Takeoff
elev : 287
rwy : 04/22 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
ARUBIDDY STATION [YADD] T&G - H-035° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 399
rwy : 16/34 1/19 07/25 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
BALGAIR STATION [YBGI] T&G - H-340° D-42
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 527
rwy : 18/36 07/25 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
KYBO STATION [YKBO] T&G - H-077° D-48
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 559
rwy : 1/19 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
LOONGANA [YLGN] T&G - H-077° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 598
rwy : 10/28 4/22 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
FORREST [YFRT] Land - H-080° D-56
elev : 511
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : FRT FORREST 268.0
Chart
NOTE : FSX/P3D pilots will require the Alan Blencowe WA scenery (refer to scenery section below) to ensure there is a departure airport in their respective scenery. For those FSX/P3D pilots that did not save their position as a flight at the conclusion of the flight to Caiguna an alternative means of positioning the aircraft will need to be sought. The Alan Blencowe Caiguna scenery is not included in the default scenery database and therefore is unavailable as a location at which to spawn. Pilots will need to spawn at a nearby airport such as Esperence and then use the in-built map to drag the aircraft position to the approx area of the desired location ensuring they are airborne and flying and once returned to the sim locate and land at Caiguna in preparation for the flight.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 205 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Pilatus PC12, Beechcraft C90 King Air or similar capable of 185 to 205 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YCAG YADD YBGI YKBO YLGN YFRT
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
CAIGUNA [YCAG] Takeoff
elev : 287
rwy : 04/22 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
ARUBIDDY STATION [YADD] T&G - H-035° D-36
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 399
rwy : 16/34 1/19 07/25 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
BALGAIR STATION [YBGI] T&G - H-340° D-42
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 527
rwy : 18/36 07/25 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
KYBO STATION [YKBO] T&G - H-077° D-48
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 559
rwy : 1/19 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
LOONGANA [YLGN] T&G - H-077° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 598
rwy : 10/28 4/22 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
FORREST [YFRT] Land - H-080° D-56
elev : 511
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : FRT FORREST 268.0
Chart
By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
This Weeks Flight on 12th August 2020 finds us in the Azores (Portugal) flying from Pico Airport (LPPI) on the island of Pico to John Paul II airport (LPPD) in the capital Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel.
Flight suggested by YMA123
Scenery Suggested: X-Plane 11 already includes the most recent freeware.
Mesh recommended: Alpilot HD Mesh Tile +30-030
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 175 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LPPI-LPPD)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight suggested by YMA123
Scenery Suggested: X-Plane 11 already includes the most recent freeware.
Mesh recommended: Alpilot HD Mesh Tile +30-030
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 175 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LPPI-LPPD)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
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 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Remain below Brisbane CTA Steps.
Flightplan
File as : YBAF YHEC YSPT Q1 YBCG CGD HASS YTYH BBAY YBNA YEVD YLIS
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 Gold Coast (YBCG) for FSX (Freeware) ORBX CityScene Gold Coast ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS plus Ballina/Byron Gateway 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 YBCG Gold Coast Airport Gold Coast City XP (VFR) Archerfield Procedures
Archerfield is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Brisbane International Airport and Amberley Airbase. Air Services Australia provides the "Tips for Flying at Archerfield" publication and is a highly recommended source of supplemental information for pilots unfamiliar with operations at the aerodrome. This flight requires an Outbound to the East departure from Archerfield. This now dated CASA "OnTrack" instructional video hosted on Youtube.com provides some useful insight into what to expect for this flight.
Flight Details
ARCHERFIELD [YBAF] Takeoff
elev : 63
rwy : 10L/28Rns 10Rns/28L asphalt
rwy : 04Rns/28L 04L/22Rns grass
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
HECK FIELD [YHEC] T&G - visual D-21
elev : 10
rwy : 10/28 18/36 gravel
CTAF : 119.00
SOUTHPORT [YSPT] T&G - H-157° D-9
elev : 5
rwy : 01/19 dirt
CTAF : 119.00
Q1 [Q1] Overfly - H-150° D-6 NOT ABOVE A1500
Gold Coast Visual Reporting Point. IF TWR or APP is active call requesting clearance before proceeding into CTA
GOLD COAST [TOWER/APPR][AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] Q1 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND REQUEST TOUCH AND GO, DEPARTING THE CIRCUIT TO THE SOUTH
GOLD COAST [YBCG] T&G - H-145° D-10
elev : 21
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
CTAF : 118.70
VOR/DME : CG GOLD COAST 112.30
NDB : CG GOLD COAST 278.0
CUDGEN HEADLAND [CGD] Overfly - visual D-7
HASTINGS POINT [HASS] Overfly - H-171° D-6
TYAGARAH [YTYH] T&G - H-174° D-14
elev : 15
rwy : 01/19 ???
rwy : 05/23 grass
CTAF : 126.70
BYRON BAY [BBAY] Overfly - H-121° D-5
BALLINA/BYRON GATEWAY [YBNA] T&G - H-182° D-11
elev : 7
rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
NDB : BNA BALLINA 206.0
EVANS HEAD [YEVD] T&G - H-194° D-17
elev : 20
rwy : 18ns/36 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
LISMORE [YLIS] Land - H-320° D-18
elev : 35
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
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 85 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Remain below Brisbane CTA Steps.
Flightplan
File as : YBAF YHEC YSPT Q1 YBCG CGD HASS YTYH BBAY YBNA YEVD YLIS
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 Gold Coast (YBCG) for FSX (Freeware) ORBX CityScene Gold Coast ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS plus Ballina/Byron Gateway 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 YBCG Gold Coast Airport Gold Coast City XP (VFR) Archerfield Procedures
Archerfield is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Brisbane International Airport and Amberley Airbase. Air Services Australia provides the "Tips for Flying at Archerfield" publication and is a highly recommended source of supplemental information for pilots unfamiliar with operations at the aerodrome. This flight requires an Outbound to the East departure from Archerfield. This now dated CASA "OnTrack" instructional video hosted on Youtube.com provides some useful insight into what to expect for this flight.
Flight Details
ARCHERFIELD [YBAF] Takeoff
elev : 63
rwy : 10L/28Rns 10Rns/28L asphalt
rwy : 04Rns/28L 04L/22Rns grass
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
HECK FIELD [YHEC] T&G - visual D-21
elev : 10
rwy : 10/28 18/36 gravel
CTAF : 119.00
SOUTHPORT [YSPT] T&G - H-157° D-9
elev : 5
rwy : 01/19 dirt
CTAF : 119.00
Q1 [Q1] Overfly - H-150° D-6 NOT ABOVE A1500
Gold Coast Visual Reporting Point. IF TWR or APP is active call requesting clearance before proceeding into CTA
GOLD COAST [TOWER/APPR][AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] Q1 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND REQUEST TOUCH AND GO, DEPARTING THE CIRCUIT TO THE SOUTH
GOLD COAST [YBCG] T&G - H-145° D-10
elev : 21
rwy : 17/35 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 bitumen
CTAF : 118.70
VOR/DME : CG GOLD COAST 112.30
NDB : CG GOLD COAST 278.0
CUDGEN HEADLAND [CGD] Overfly - visual D-7
HASTINGS POINT [HASS] Overfly - H-171° D-6
TYAGARAH [YTYH] T&G - H-174° D-14
elev : 15
rwy : 01/19 ???
rwy : 05/23 grass
CTAF : 126.70
BYRON BAY [BBAY] Overfly - H-121° D-5
BALLINA/BYRON GATEWAY [YBNA] T&G - H-182° D-11
elev : 7
rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
NDB : BNA BALLINA 206.0
EVANS HEAD [YEVD] T&G - H-194° D-17
elev : 20
rwy : 18ns/36 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
LISMORE [YLIS] Land - H-320° D-18
elev : 35
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
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 : 119 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Remain below Brisbane CTA Steps.
Flightplan
File as : YLIS YCAS YNOB YMUR STOT WESTERN.VFR NEN YKGU YBAF
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 ORBX CityScene Gold Coast ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS plus Ballina/Byron Gateway 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 Archerfield Procedures
Archerfield is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Brisbane International Airport and Amberley Airbase. Air Services Australia provides the "Tips for Flying at Archerfield" publication and is a highly recommended source of supplemental information for pilots unfamiliar with operations at the aerodrome. This flight requires an Archerfield arrival - "Inbound from the South via Park Ridge Water Tower". This now dated CASA "OnTrack" instructional video hosted on Youtube.com provides some useful insight into what to expect for this flight.
Flight Details
LISMORE [YLIS] Takeoff
elev : 35
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
CASINO [YCAS] T&G - H-241° D-11
elev : 86
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
NOBBY'S CREEK [YNOB] T&G - H-009° D-38
elev : 68
rwy : 01/19 sealed
CTAF : 122.80
MURWILLUMBAH [YMUR] T&G - H-104° D-5
elev : 249
rwy : 18/36 shale
CTAF : 126.70
STOTTS ISLAND [STOT] Overfly - H-038° D-6 remain below A1500
IF Gold Coast Appr active - Prior 7 DME CG Request clearance to transition north along western VFR entering via STOTTS ISLAND. Comply with ATC instructions.
NERANG [NEN] Overfly - Western VFR Corridor D-19
KAGARU [YKGU] T&G - H-279° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 110
rwy : 17/35 gravel
CTAF : 122.80
PARK RIDGE WATER TOWER [PKR] Overfly - H-024° D-10
Archerfield Visual Reporting Point - IF TWR Active make inbound call
"ARCHERFIELD TOWER [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] PARK RIDGE WATER TOWER 1500, RECEIVED INFO [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND"
Do not proceed into Archerfield CTA until TWR responds with join or procedural instructions such as reporting LOGAN MOTORWAY
ARCHERFIELD [YBAF] Land - visual D-9
elev : 63
rwy : 10L/28Rns 10Rns/28L asphalt
rwy : 04Rns/28L 04L/22Rns grass
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 119 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Remain below Brisbane CTA Steps.
Flightplan
File as : YLIS YCAS YNOB YMUR STOT WESTERN.VFR NEN YKGU YBAF
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 ORBX CityScene Gold Coast ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS plus Ballina/Byron Gateway 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 Archerfield Procedures
Archerfield is a general aviation class D aerodrome and is located in close proximity to Brisbane International Airport and Amberley Airbase. Air Services Australia provides the "Tips for Flying at Archerfield" publication and is a highly recommended source of supplemental information for pilots unfamiliar with operations at the aerodrome. This flight requires an Archerfield arrival - "Inbound from the South via Park Ridge Water Tower". This now dated CASA "OnTrack" instructional video hosted on Youtube.com provides some useful insight into what to expect for this flight.
Flight Details
LISMORE [YLIS] Takeoff
elev : 35
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
CASINO [YCAS] T&G - H-241° D-11
elev : 86
rwy : 10/28 asphalt
CTAF : 124.20
NOBBY'S CREEK [YNOB] T&G - H-009° D-38
elev : 68
rwy : 01/19 sealed
CTAF : 122.80
MURWILLUMBAH [YMUR] T&G - H-104° D-5
elev : 249
rwy : 18/36 shale
CTAF : 126.70
STOTTS ISLAND [STOT] Overfly - H-038° D-6 remain below A1500
IF Gold Coast Appr active - Prior 7 DME CG Request clearance to transition north along western VFR entering via STOTTS ISLAND. Comply with ATC instructions.
NERANG [NEN] Overfly - Western VFR Corridor D-19
KAGARU [YKGU] T&G - H-279° D-23
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 110
rwy : 17/35 gravel
CTAF : 122.80
PARK RIDGE WATER TOWER [PKR] Overfly - H-024° D-10
Archerfield Visual Reporting Point - IF TWR Active make inbound call
"ARCHERFIELD TOWER [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] PARK RIDGE WATER TOWER 1500, RECEIVED INFO [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND"
Do not proceed into Archerfield CTA until TWR responds with join or procedural instructions such as reporting LOGAN MOTORWAY
ARCHERFIELD [YBAF] Land - visual D-9
elev : 63
rwy : 10L/28Rns 10Rns/28L asphalt
rwy : 04Rns/28L 04L/22Rns grass
CTAF/TWR : 118.10
Chart
By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
This Weeks Flight on 19th August 2020 finds us in Greece where we will fly from Megara (LGMG) to Tatoi (LGTT) just outside Athens over the Parthenon taking in Mykonos and arriving at Santorini (LGSR).
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Default scenery is very poor so to increase your immersion the following is recommended:
Parthenon Part of X-Plane Extra Landmarks Package Ctrl + Click will open
3D Overlays for Greece Ctrl + Click will open
Alpilot HD Mesh +30+020 Ctrl + Click will open
Aircraft Suggested: C90B or similar capable of 175+kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LGMG-LGSR)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Default scenery is very poor so to increase your immersion the following is recommended:
Parthenon Part of X-Plane Extra Landmarks Package Ctrl + Click will open
3D Overlays for Greece Ctrl + Click will open
Alpilot HD Mesh +30+020 Ctrl + Click will open
Aircraft Suggested: C90B or similar capable of 175+kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(LGMG-LGSR)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 196 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan, Beechcraft Duke turbine or similar capable of 165 to 195 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as :
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 : Due to the lack of visual references pilots are encouraged to navigate using the accompanying GPS Flightplan.
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 Flukey's WA Pilbara Region and Halls Creek Airports
NOTE - There is a potential of a clash with YFDF and YCWA if the corresponding Alan Blencoe scenery is in installed. If so consider deactivating the Alen Blencoe or Robert Fluke so only one for each is active. 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
NEWMAN [YNWN] Takeoff
elev : 1724
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 122.00
VOR/DME : NWN NEWMAN 117.20
NDB : NWN NEWMAN 233.0
JIMBLEBAR MINE Overfly - H-355° D-6
SANDHILL [YSAH] T&G - H-342° D-34
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1379
rwy : 8/26 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CHRISTMAS CREEK [YCHK] T&G - H-001° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 1453
rwy : 09ns/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
FORTESCUE DAVE FORREST [YFDF] T&G - H-287° D-12
elev : 1565
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
MUNJINA [YMUJ] T&G - H-262° D-42
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1500
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MARANDOO MINE Overfly - H-239° D-35
TOM PRICE [A009] T&G - H-245° D-16
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2276
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PARABURDOO [YPBO] Land - H-193° D-26
elev : 1406
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.80
NDB : PBO PARABURDOO 278.0
VOR/DME : PBO PARABURDOO 116.90
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 196 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan, Beechcraft Duke turbine or similar capable of 165 to 195 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as :
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 : Due to the lack of visual references pilots are encouraged to navigate using the accompanying GPS Flightplan.
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 Flukey's WA Pilbara Region and Halls Creek Airports
NOTE - There is a potential of a clash with YFDF and YCWA if the corresponding Alan Blencoe scenery is in installed. If so consider deactivating the Alen Blencoe or Robert Fluke so only one for each is active. 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
NEWMAN [YNWN] Takeoff
elev : 1724
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 122.00
VOR/DME : NWN NEWMAN 117.20
NDB : NWN NEWMAN 233.0
JIMBLEBAR MINE Overfly - H-355° D-6
SANDHILL [YSAH] T&G - H-342° D-34
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1379
rwy : 8/26 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CHRISTMAS CREEK [YCHK] T&G - H-001° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in X-Plane)
elev : 1453
rwy : 09ns/27 asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
FORTESCUE DAVE FORREST [YFDF] T&G - H-287° D-12
elev : 1565
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
MUNJINA [YMUJ] T&G - H-262° D-42
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1500
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MARANDOO MINE Overfly - H-239° D-35
TOM PRICE [A009] T&G - H-245° D-16
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2276
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
PARABURDOO [YPBO] Land - H-193° D-26
elev : 1406
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.80
NDB : PBO PARABURDOO 278.0
VOR/DME : PBO PARABURDOO 116.90
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 : 192 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan, Beechcraft Duke turbine or similar capable of 165 to 195 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as :
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 : Due to the lack of visual references pilots are encouraged to navigate using the accompanying GPS Flightplan.
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 Flukey's WA Pilbara Region and Halls Creek Airports
NOTE - There is a potential of a clash with YFDF and YCWA if the corresponding Alan Blencoe scenery is in installed. If so consider deactivating the Alen Blencoe or Robert Fluke so only one for each is active. 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
PARABURDOO [YPBO] Takeoff
elev : 1406
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.80
NDB : PBO PARABURDOO 278.0
VOR/DME : PBO PARABURDOO 116.90
PARABURDOO GOLD PROJECT [YPGP] T&G - H-150° D-16
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1283
rwy : 3/21 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
TUREE CREEK [YTRK] T&G - H-106° D-44
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1740
rwy : 9/27 6/24 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WEST ANGELAS [YANG] T&G - H-004° D-29
elev : 2346
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
WEST ANGELES MINE [W ANGELES] Overfly - H-126° D-4
COONDEWANNA [YCWA] T&G - H-010° D-13
elev : 2327
rwy : 08/26ns asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
BARIMUNYA [YBRY] T&G - H-046° D-26
elev : 2082
rwy : 10ns/28 asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
RHODES RIDGE [YRRG] T&G - H-156° D-28
elev : 2185
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MT NEWMAN MINE [MT NEWMAN] Overfly - H-131° D-23
NEWMAN [YNWN] Land - H-115° D-8
elev : 1724
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 122.00
VOR/DME : NWN NEWMAN 117.20
NDB : NWN NEWMAN 233.0
Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 192 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin turbine engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan, Beechcraft Duke turbine or similar capable of 165 to 195 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as :
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 : Due to the lack of visual references pilots are encouraged to navigate using the accompanying GPS Flightplan.
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 Flukey's WA Pilbara Region and Halls Creek Airports
NOTE - There is a potential of a clash with YFDF and YCWA if the corresponding Alan Blencoe scenery is in installed. If so consider deactivating the Alen Blencoe or Robert Fluke so only one for each is active. 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
PARABURDOO [YPBO] Takeoff
elev : 1406
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.80
NDB : PBO PARABURDOO 278.0
VOR/DME : PBO PARABURDOO 116.90
PARABURDOO GOLD PROJECT [YPGP] T&G - H-150° D-16
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1283
rwy : 3/21 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
TUREE CREEK [YTRK] T&G - H-106° D-44
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1740
rwy : 9/27 6/24 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
WEST ANGELAS [YANG] T&G - H-004° D-29
elev : 2346
rwy : 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
WEST ANGELES MINE [W ANGELES] Overfly - H-126° D-4
COONDEWANNA [YCWA] T&G - H-010° D-13
elev : 2327
rwy : 08/26ns asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
BARIMUNYA [YBRY] T&G - H-046° D-26
elev : 2082
rwy : 10ns/28 asphalt
CTAF : 127.05
RHODES RIDGE [YRRG] T&G - H-156° D-28
elev : 2185
rwy : 10/28 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
MT NEWMAN MINE [MT NEWMAN] Overfly - H-131° D-23
NEWMAN [YNWN] Land - H-115° D-8
elev : 1724
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 122.00
VOR/DME : NWN NEWMAN 117.20
NDB : NWN NEWMAN 233.0
Chart
By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird.
Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT.
Route
YMML-YSSY:
ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT
YSSY-YMML:
TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
ATC
As the trial for rostering MRM has concluded, we encourage ATC to open the following positions to provide ATC Services to pilots!
SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 126.50 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00
Scenery
Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX
Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)
This Weeks Flight on 26th August 2020 finds us in the Philippines on the Island of Mindanao flying across the island from Laguindingan (RPMY) and destination Francisco Bangoy Int'l (RPMD) in the city of Davao.
Flight suggested by YMA123
Scenery Suggested: Default X-Plane
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 175 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(RPMY-RPMD)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Flight suggested by YMA123
Scenery Suggested: Default X-Plane
Aircraft Suggested: Any capable of 175 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(RPMY-RPMD)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 130 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Remain below Cairns CTA once clear of Stoney Creek.
Flightplan
File as : YBCS SCRK YMBA YBNP YJRK YTUY YIGM
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 Cairns [YBCS] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
YBCS - Cairns International 1.0.0 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Takeoff
elev : 10
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 124.90
VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00
NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0
NOTE : Departure via Stoney Creek requires a ceiling not less than A3000 due to high terrain to the west of the airport. It is pilot's discretion as to whether to adopt a different departure to ensure VMC or adjust weather settings in the simulator to raise the ceiling allowing a departure to the west.
STONEY CREEK [SCRK] Overfly - H-267° D-6
MAREEBA [YMBA] T&G - H-223° D-18
elev : 1560
rwy : 10/28ns bitumen
CTAF : 126.70
BARRONUP [YBNP] T&G - H-145° D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2548
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
JARRA CREEK [YJRK] T&G - H-148° D-37
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 100
rwy : 9/27 grass
rwy : 1/19 7/25 closed
CTAF : 122.80
TULLY [YTUY] T&G - H-103° D-6
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 53
rwy : 1/19 closed
CTAF : 122.80
INGHAM [YIGM] Land - H-157° D-45
elev : 49
rwy : 05/23 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
Visual Terminal Chart
Visual Navigation Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 130 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Remain below Cairns CTA once clear of Stoney Creek.
Flightplan
File as : YBCS SCRK YMBA YBNP YJRK YTUY YIGM
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 Cairns [YBCS] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
YBCS - Cairns International 1.0.0 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Takeoff
elev : 10
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 124.90
VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00
NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0
NOTE : Departure via Stoney Creek requires a ceiling not less than A3000 due to high terrain to the west of the airport. It is pilot's discretion as to whether to adopt a different departure to ensure VMC or adjust weather settings in the simulator to raise the ceiling allowing a departure to the west.
STONEY CREEK [SCRK] Overfly - H-267° D-6
MAREEBA [YMBA] T&G - H-223° D-18
elev : 1560
rwy : 10/28ns bitumen
CTAF : 126.70
BARRONUP [YBNP] T&G - H-145° D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2548
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
JARRA CREEK [YJRK] T&G - H-148° D-37
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 100
rwy : 9/27 grass
rwy : 1/19 7/25 closed
CTAF : 122.80
TULLY [YTUY] T&G - H-103° D-6
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 53
rwy : 1/19 closed
CTAF : 122.80
INGHAM [YIGM] Land - H-157° D-45
elev : 49
rwy : 05/23 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
Visual Terminal Chart
Visual Navigation Chart
VATPAC Invites you back to another shuttle event! This time we thought we would concentrate on the east coast and head north! Fly from Sydney inbound Cairns expecting full ATC Services from 0600z - 1200z!
What is a 'Shuttle' Event?
A shuttle event is where we invite Pilots and controllers to fly from a defined departure location, inbound a nominated arrival airport with the expectation of full ATC along the way!
We invite you to depart from Sydney International Airport (YSSY) between 0600z - 0800z inbound to Cairns International Airport (YBCS) as we attempt to test out our talented controlling team! Below you will find the recommended coastal and direct routing for this event, as well as the expected SID & STARs for your flight.
Route:
There are two different recommended routes you can take for this event. Aircraft routing via the coastal route can expect the eastern runway (16L/34R) and aircraft routing via the non-coastal route can expect the western runway (16R/34L). Airport Charts can be found here
If you are feeling like you wish to explore what the East Coast has to offer while under the control of competent controllers, feel free to fly via our coastal route which darts around the coast. If you have always wanted to take a look at what it looks like but never had the time, this is for you!
Coastal Route: (3hr 30min)
ROUTE: TESAT ENTRA H185 GOMOL Q69 ITIDE Q295 GUDSO Q67 UPOLO CS
SID: ENTRA8 (34R), KEVIN6 ENTRA (16L)
STAR: UPOLO8A,B,V,Z (15), HENDO8A BARIA (33)
If you are feeling a little more traditional, feel free to file via the usual routing for this event!
Non-Coastal Route: (3hr 15min)
ROUTE: TESAT RIC H76 NBR H105 HACHI Q165 VOMPA Q499 NONUM CS
SID: DEENA7RIC(16R), RIC5(34L)
STAR: NONUM3A (15), HENDO8A FISHY (33)
Departure Window:
ATC will be provided at Sydney Airport from 0600z - 0800z. To ensure you receive ATC Services for the full length of your flight, it is recommended you depart in this window!
Arrival into CS:
Pilots have the option of flying either the ILS, VOR, RNAV or Visual Approaches into Cairns if weather conditions permit. ATC will assign the approach type nominated in the ATIS but you may request a different approach type if you are up for the challenge. ATC will be provided at Cairns from 0900z - 1200z.
We ask that you are familiar with the approach type you select, including intercept and following the DME Arc to intercept the approach. If you are unfamiliar with these operations you can request vectors from the Approach controller to ensure you capture the localiser.
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications are now open, click here to apply.
Dependent on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are rostered.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 CS_APP Cairns Approach 118.400 CS_DEP Cairns Approach 126.100 CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Center 133.000 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Center 135.600 BN-CVN_CTR* Brisbane Center 133.800 BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Center 120.550 BN-SWY_CTR* Brisbane Center 133.200
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YBCS - Cairns Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (xPlane)
Any questions regarding this event or issues with the roster should be emailed to [email protected] - This inbox is always open to your input on events and queries, we hope you enjoy this event!!!
What is a 'Shuttle' Event?
A shuttle event is where we invite Pilots and controllers to fly from a defined departure location, inbound a nominated arrival airport with the expectation of full ATC along the way!
We invite you to depart from Sydney International Airport (YSSY) between 0600z - 0800z inbound to Cairns International Airport (YBCS) as we attempt to test out our talented controlling team! Below you will find the recommended coastal and direct routing for this event, as well as the expected SID & STARs for your flight.
Route:
There are two different recommended routes you can take for this event. Aircraft routing via the coastal route can expect the eastern runway (16L/34R) and aircraft routing via the non-coastal route can expect the western runway (16R/34L). Airport Charts can be found here
If you are feeling like you wish to explore what the East Coast has to offer while under the control of competent controllers, feel free to fly via our coastal route which darts around the coast. If you have always wanted to take a look at what it looks like but never had the time, this is for you!
Coastal Route: (3hr 30min)
ROUTE: TESAT ENTRA H185 GOMOL Q69 ITIDE Q295 GUDSO Q67 UPOLO CS
SID: ENTRA8 (34R), KEVIN6 ENTRA (16L)
STAR: UPOLO8A,B,V,Z (15), HENDO8A BARIA (33)
If you are feeling a little more traditional, feel free to file via the usual routing for this event!
Non-Coastal Route: (3hr 15min)
ROUTE: TESAT RIC H76 NBR H105 HACHI Q165 VOMPA Q499 NONUM CS
SID: DEENA7RIC(16R), RIC5(34L)
STAR: NONUM3A (15), HENDO8A FISHY (33)
Departure Window:
ATC will be provided at Sydney Airport from 0600z - 0800z. To ensure you receive ATC Services for the full length of your flight, it is recommended you depart in this window!
Arrival into CS:
Pilots have the option of flying either the ILS, VOR, RNAV or Visual Approaches into Cairns if weather conditions permit. ATC will assign the approach type nominated in the ATIS but you may request a different approach type if you are up for the challenge. ATC will be provided at Cairns from 0900z - 1200z.
We ask that you are familiar with the approach type you select, including intercept and following the DME Arc to intercept the approach. If you are unfamiliar with these operations you can request vectors from the Approach controller to ensure you capture the localiser.
ATC:
ATC for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications are now open, click here to apply.
Dependent on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are rostered.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 CS_APP Cairns Approach 118.400 CS_DEP Cairns Approach 126.100 CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Center 133.000 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Center 135.600 BN-CVN_CTR* Brisbane Center 133.800 BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Center 120.550 BN-SWY_CTR* Brisbane Center 133.200
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YBCS - Cairns Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (xPlane)
Any questions regarding this event or issues with the roster should be emailed to [email protected] - This inbox is always open to your input on events and queries, we hope you enjoy this event!!!
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 151 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 175 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Cairns CTA until commencing entry to the Cairns Eastern VFR corridor.
Flightplan
File as : YIGM YPAM YDKI YIFL YBMT BADA EASTERN.VFR YBCS
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.
NOTE : The accompanying flightplan navigates via the Eastern VFR Corridor into Cairns
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 Cairns [YBCS] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
YBCS - Cairns International 1.0.0 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
Two alternatives via
INGHAM [YIGM] Takeoff
elev : 49
rwy : 05/23 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
PALM ISLAND [YPAM] T&G - H-095° D-25
elev : 30
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
DUNK ISLAND [YDKI] T&G - H-325° D-55
elev : 20
rwy : 14ns/32 dirt
CTAF : 132.90
INNISFAIL [YIFL] T&G - H-335° D-24
elev : 46
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
rwy : 03/21 clay
CTAF : 132.90
NDB : IFL INNISFAIL 212.0
BRAMSTON BEACH [YBMT] T&G - H-345° D-13
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 35
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BABINDA [BADA] Overfly - H-262° D-5
EASTERN VFR CORRIDOR - H-336° D-18
IF ATC is active, obtain clearance into Cairns CTA by ABEAM GORDONVALE
WESTERN VFR CORRIDOR - Visual via
GORDONVALE [GOV]
IF ATC is active call to obtain clearance into Cairns CTA EDMONTON [EDT] CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Land - Visual D-11
elev : 10
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 124.90
VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00
NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0
Visual Terminal Chart
Visual Navigation Chart
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 151 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 175 kias.
Altitude : Remain clear of Cairns CTA until commencing entry to the Cairns Eastern VFR corridor.
Flightplan
File as : YIGM YPAM YDKI YIFL YBMT BADA EASTERN.VFR YBCS
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.
NOTE : The accompanying flightplan navigates via the Eastern VFR Corridor into Cairns
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 Cairns [YBCS] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
YBCS - Cairns International 1.0.0 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
Two alternatives via
INGHAM [YIGM] Takeoff
elev : 49
rwy : 05/23 sealed
CTAF : 126.70
PALM ISLAND [YPAM] T&G - H-095° D-25
elev : 30
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
DUNK ISLAND [YDKI] T&G - H-325° D-55
elev : 20
rwy : 14ns/32 dirt
CTAF : 132.90
INNISFAIL [YIFL] T&G - H-335° D-24
elev : 46
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
rwy : 03/21 clay
CTAF : 132.90
NDB : IFL INNISFAIL 212.0
BRAMSTON BEACH [YBMT] T&G - H-345° D-13
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 35
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
BABINDA [BADA] Overfly - H-262° D-5
EASTERN VFR CORRIDOR - H-336° D-18
IF ATC is active, obtain clearance into Cairns CTA by ABEAM GORDONVALE
WESTERN VFR CORRIDOR - Visual via
GORDONVALE [GOV]
IF ATC is active call to obtain clearance into Cairns CTA EDMONTON [EDT] CAIRNS INTL [YBCS] Land - Visual D-11
elev : 10
rwy : 15/33 asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 124.90
VOR/DME : CS CAIRNS 113.00
NDB : CS CAIRNS 364.0
Visual Terminal Chart
Visual Navigation Chart
It is that time of the month again! VATPAC invites you to the next instalment of Milk Run Monday! This week we are heading to the East Coast to 'prepare you' for a new bi-weekly event that is on the crux of being released!
Fly between Brisbane International Airport (YBBN), Sydney International Airport (YSSY) and Coffs Harbour Airport (YCFS) between 0800z - 1200z with the expectation of full ATC services throughout the event!
Traffic for these events tends to build at around 6 PM AEST and tends to peek from 8-9 PM AEST. ATC Positions will be scarce! Float around the discord if you are available to control and we may even open some Non-Standard ENR & TMA Splits for you all to enjoy!
Routes:
Here are some recommended routes for you to fly! Remember you can fly to and from every airport in between!
YBBN - YSSY: BN SANEG H91 SANAD BOREE TESAT
YBBN - YCFS: BN SANEG GAMBL CFS
YSSY - YBBN: TESAT ENTRA Y245 BANDA TOJAM BLAKA BN
YSSY - YCFS: TESAT ENTRA BANDA CFS
YCFS - YBBN: CFS GFN W223 GAMBL H66 BLAKA BN
YCFS - YSSY: CFS BANDA J70 CORKY H12 BOREE TESAT
Controllers:
Prefer to control during this event? Positions are often scarce, so be sure to float around on the discord for when positions become available! Remember there are non-standard positions that can be opened should you be looking to join in on the fun (see a C3 or Senior Staff Member for authorisation to open them!!!) - Non-Standard Positions are noted with * beside the callsign.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN_DEP* Brisbane Departure 128.300 CFS_TWR Coffs Tower 118.200 SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY_DEP* Sydney Departure 123.000 BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 Planning to control CFS Tower? Make sure you have a review of the Procedural Tower information available on the VATPAC Academy to refresh yourself about controlling a Procedural Tower!
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YCFS - Coffs Harbour Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
Fly between Brisbane International Airport (YBBN), Sydney International Airport (YSSY) and Coffs Harbour Airport (YCFS) between 0800z - 1200z with the expectation of full ATC services throughout the event!
Traffic for these events tends to build at around 6 PM AEST and tends to peek from 8-9 PM AEST. ATC Positions will be scarce! Float around the discord if you are available to control and we may even open some Non-Standard ENR & TMA Splits for you all to enjoy!
Routes:
Here are some recommended routes for you to fly! Remember you can fly to and from every airport in between!
YBBN - YSSY: BN SANEG H91 SANAD BOREE TESAT
YBBN - YCFS: BN SANEG GAMBL CFS
YSSY - YBBN: TESAT ENTRA Y245 BANDA TOJAM BLAKA BN
YSSY - YCFS: TESAT ENTRA BANDA CFS
YCFS - YBBN: CFS GFN W223 GAMBL H66 BLAKA BN
YCFS - YSSY: CFS BANDA J70 CORKY H12 BOREE TESAT
Controllers:
Prefer to control during this event? Positions are often scarce, so be sure to float around on the discord for when positions become available! Remember there are non-standard positions that can be opened should you be looking to join in on the fun (see a C3 or Senior Staff Member for authorisation to open them!!!) - Non-Standard Positions are noted with * beside the callsign.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN_DEP* Brisbane Departure 128.300 CFS_TWR Coffs Tower 118.200 SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY_DEP* Sydney Departure 123.000 BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 Planning to control CFS Tower? Make sure you have a review of the Procedural Tower information available on the VATPAC Academy to refresh yourself about controlling a Procedural Tower!
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YCFS - Coffs Harbour Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Gateway (xPlane)
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Upcoming Events
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17 April 2024 09:30 AM Until 11:00 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 17th April 2024 takes us to Zimbabwe departing Kariba (FVKB) over Lake Kariba with a T&G at Binga (FVBI) then following the Zambesi River flying over the famous Victoria Falls and arriving at Victoria Falls Int'l (FVFA).
Flight created by YMA555
Aircraft: Time to dust off that KingAir or similar aircraft capable of 180 kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Route: Link
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(FVKB-FVFA)< 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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19 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: 137 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Cairns CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YBCS YKS TRIN BUCP WAT PTD MMA MMY YYAK YMBA YDIM YCGO
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
CAIRNS [YBCS] Takeoff
elev: 10
rwy: 15/33 asphalt
TWR: 124.9
VOR/DME: CS 113.0
NDB: CS 364
NOTE: Cairns may be controlled top down by Brisbane Centre.
Tune DME to Cairns VOR/DME.
Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME CS or as directed by ATC.
YORKEYS KNOB [YKS] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast
TRINITY BEACH [TRIN] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast
BUCHAN POINT [BUCP] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the coast
Not above 2500 ft within 22 DME CS
WANGETTI [WAT] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast
Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME CS
PORT DOUGLAS [PTD] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast
MOSSMAN [MMA] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast
MOUNT MOLLOY [MMY] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Mossman-Mount Molloy Road
YALKULKA [YYAK] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highway
elev: 1270
rwy: 18/36 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
MAREEBA [YMBA] T&G - visual along the Mulligan Highway
elev: 1564
rwy: 10/28 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME CS
DIMBULAH [YDIM] T&G - visual along Mareeba-Dimbulah Road
elev: 1550
rwy: 14/32 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
PETFORD overfly - visual along the Burke Development Road
ALMADEN overfly - visual along the Burke Development Road
CHILLAGOE [YCGO] Land - visual along the Burke Development Road
elev: 1123
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7 Charts
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21 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: 114 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Cairns CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YCGO YSMT YHTN ATH YATH LMGE GOV PFRM EDT EARV KOPP MARQ BRIN REDL CBLT SMIF YKS YBCS
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
CHILLAGOE [YCGO] Takeoff
elev: 1123
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
Tune DME to Cairns VOR/DME (CS 113.0)
Not above 8500 ft to 36 DME CS
ALMADEN overfly - visual along the Burke Development Road
SUNNYMOUNT [YSMT] T&G - visual along the Burke Development Road
elev: 1961
rwy: 11/29 grass
CTAF: 126.7
IRVINEBANK overfly - visual along Herberton-Petford Road
HERBERTON [YHTN] T&G - visual along Herberton-Petford Road
elev: 2715
rwy: 16/34 grass
CTAF: 126.7
Not above 6500 ft within 36 DME CS
ATHERTON [ATH] overfly - visual along Atherton-Herberton Road
ATHERTON [YATH] T&G - adjacent VFR waypoint
elev: 2460
rwy: 15/33 grass
CTAF: 126.7
LAKE BARRINE overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway
Not above 4500 ft within 22 DME CS
LITTLE MULGRAVE RIVER [LMGE] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway
GORDONVALE [GOV] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Gillies Highway
*** Inbound reporting point ***
Note: Cairns may be controlled top down by Brisbane Centre.
If ATC is active, follow the Western VFR Corridor until instructed to turn base. Remain west of the Bruce Highway/Cairns Western Arterial Road/Captain Cook Highway.
Not above 3500 ft within 12 DME CS
PALM FARM [PFRM] overfly - visual west of the Bruce Highway
Not above 1000 ft within 7 DME CS or as instructed by ATC.
EDMONTON [EDT] overfly - visual west of the Bruce Highway
If ATC is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
If Runway 33 is in use, expect left base after Edmonton.
EARLVILLE [EARV] overfly - visual west of the Bruce Highway
KOPPEN PARK [KOPP] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
MARONI'S QUARRY [MARQ] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
BRINSMEAD [BRIN] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
REDLYNCH [REDL] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
CABLEWAY TERMINAL [CBLT] overfly - visual west of the Cairns Western Arterial Road
If Runway 15 is in use, expect right base after Cableway Terminal. Remain west of the Captain Cook Highway until given instructions to turn base.
SMITHFIELD [SMIF] overfly - visual west of the Captain Cook Highway
YORKEYS KNOB [YKS] overfly - visual towards the coast or as directed by ATC
CAIRNS [YBCS] Land - visual along the coast or as directed by ATC
elev: 10
rwy: 15/33 asphalt
TWR: 124.9
VOR/DME: CS 113.0
NDB: CS 364 Charts
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24 April 2024 09:30 AM Until 11:00 AM
0This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 24th April 2024 finds us in the USA flying from Grand Canyon National Park (KGCN) and will follow the might Colorado River and the Grand Canyon to Boulder City (KBVU). There are a number of T&G's along the route at pilot's discretion.Flight created by YMA555
Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
.Flight Plan: Link
Suggested Altitude: Follow flight plan or just follow the Colorado River
Distance: 199nm
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(KGCN-KBVU)< 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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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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