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This Weeks Flight on 2nd September 2020 finds us in Scotland flying from Oban (EGEO) on the mainland to Tiree in the Inner Hebrides and on to final destination Stornoway (EGPO) on the Outer Hebrides. This flight will include a landing on the famous beach strip at Barra (EGPR).
Flight suggested by PID 1487670
Scenery Suggested: Orbx TE Great Britain North which includes all airfields and interesting landmarks.
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:(EGEO-EGPO)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11


 

    

This week's VFR Operations Event has been created in memory of Richard Quigley, a valued and fondly remembered VATPAC member recently passed. All pilots are encouraged to undertake this flight in Quig's favourite aircraft, the venerable Douglas DC3/C47.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 144 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Twin rotary engined tail dragger aircraft such as Douglas DC3/C47 or similar.
Altitude : Remain below Adelaide CTA steps
Flightplan
File as : YPPF HVR HOPE.VALLEY.VFR MLIT PNL SYN YSYN YGWA GRANITE.ISL ROSETTA.HD YPRS INMAN CAPE.JERVIS PENNESHAW YKSC
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
PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff
elev : 57
rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0
Clearance must be obtained prior to departing via the Hope Valley VFR. Expect to be handed off to Adelaide Appr after departure if the position is active
HOPE VALLEY RESERVOIR [HVR] Overfly - H-136° D-4
WAITE CAMPUS [WTC] Overfly - H-194° D-8
MARINO LIGHTHOUSE [MLIT] Overfly - H-218° D-8
PORT NOARLUNGA [PNL] Overfly - H-194° D-6
STRATHALBYN [SYN] Overfly - H-099° D-22
STRATHALBYN AIRPORT [YSYN] T&G - H-116° D-6
elev : 70
rwy : 14/32 gravel
rwy : 18/36 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GOOLWA [YGWA] T&G - H-222° D-16
elev : 104
rwy : 01/19 gravel
rwy : 16/34 09/27 grass
CTAF : 126.95
GRANITE ISLAND Overfly - H-222° D-8
ROSETTA HEAD Overfly - H-212° D-2
PARSONS BEACH [YPRS] T&G - H-242° D-7
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 10
rwy : 10/28
CTAF : 122.80
INMAN VALLEY Overfly - H-347° D-8
CAPE JERVIS Overfly - H-241° D-19
PENNESHAW Overfly - H-220° D-10
KINGSCOTE [YKSC] Land - H-263° D-20
elev : 24
rwy : 15/33 01/19 asphalt
rwy : 06/24 gravel
CTAF : 126.00
Visual Terminal Chart

Visual Navigation Chart

    

Today we are introducing you to one of VATPAC's newest events - East Coast Connect! Whether you like to fly IFR in a commercial jet or small turboprop, or VFR in a smaller private aircraft, this is the event for you. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that NSW and the Gold Coast offer within your simulators!
 
What is East Coast Connect?
Similar to Milk Run Monday, East Coast Connect is where pilots fly between Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY) and Brisbane International Airport (YBBN). Expect full ATC Coverage between 0800z and 1200z, as we attempt to fill the MDE and DOS airspace with as many aircraft as possible! 
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes for you to fly during this event; however, you are more than welcome to fly to different aerodromes within the coverage area!
YSSY -> YBBN:
TESAT ENTRA H133 GAMBL H66 BLAKA BN
YBBN -> YSSY: 
BN SANEG H91 SANAD TESAT
YBCG -> YSSY:
CG APAGI H91 SANAD TESAT
YSSY -> YBCG: 
TESAT ENTRA Y245 BANDA Y43 BERNI CG
 
ATC:
The positions below will be available to be rostered. Should a position not be filled by the roster, then anyone is permitted to log on and fill that position. To be rostered for this event, click here.
 
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR
SY_APP Sydney Tower
Sydney Approach 120.500
124.400       BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700       CG_TWR
CG_APP
  Gold Coast Tower
Brisbane Approach
  118.700
123.500
  BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000 BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600       Non-Standard positions will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the rostered positions are filled. Please see a member of the Board of Directors, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position.
 
Rostering Trial:
During September & October, the events team will be trialling a rostering system for this event. The roster will be released on the Wednesday before the event. Positions that are not rostered (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Wednesday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. 
Feedback about this trial can be directed to [email protected] or via https://feedback.vatpac.org/.
 
Scenery:
Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY):
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
Brisbane International Airport (YBBN):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Gold Coast International Airport (YBCG):
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Payware - Gold Coast CityScape (FSX/P3D)

    

This week's VFR Operations Event has been created in memory of Richard Quigley, a valued and fondly remembered VATPAC member recently passed. All pilots are encouraged to undertake this flight in Quig's favourite aircraft, the venerable Douglas DC3/C47.
Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 175 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Twin rotary engined tail dragger aircraft such as Douglas DC3/C47 or similar.
Altitude : Remain below Adelaide CTA steps
Flightplan
File as : YKSC EMU EDITH YYOR YMIN YWDI YMLD YPWF DUB RMH OHB YPPF
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive.
Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan.
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
KINGSCOTE [YKSC] Takeoff
elev : 24
rwy : 15/33 01/19 asphalt
rwy : 06/24 gravel
CTAF : 126.00
EMU BAY Overfly - H-345° D-8
EDITHBURGH Overfly - H-014° D-33
YORKETOWN [YYOR] T&G - H-298° D-8
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 129
rwy : 18/36
CTAF : 126.70
MINLATON [YMIN] T&G - H-336° D-16
elev : 108
rwy : 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
WARDANG ISLAND [YWDI] T&G - H-325° D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 68
rwy : 5/23 grass
CTAF : 122.80
MAITLAND [YMLD] T&G - H-065° D-18
elev : 535
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
PORT WAKEFIELD [YPWF] T&G - H-054° D-25
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 26
rwy : 17/35 grass
CTAF : 122.80
DUBLIN [DUB] Overfly - H-141° D-19
RIVER MOUTH [RMH] Overfly - H-169° D-8
OUTER HARBOUR [OHB] Overfly - H-144° D-13 A1500
Parafield Inbound reporting point - IF Parafield Tower is active make the inbound call
"PARAFIELD TOWER [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] OUTER HARBOUR 1500 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND"
Do not proceed beyond until acknowledged by TWR and directed to proceed.
PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - H-090° D-8
elev : 57
rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0
Visual Terminal Chart

Visual Navigation 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)

    

This Weeks Flight on 9th September 2020 finds us in central south of Brazil in a region approx 540km west of Sao Paulo. We depart Aracatuba (SBAU) and fly to Londrina (SBLO).
Flight suggested by YMA123
Scenery Suggested: Default X-Plane
Most flights will benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
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:(SBAU-SBLO)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11

    

Welcome to Thursday Therapy
Thursday Therapy is a new era in VATPAC events, introducing you to a new series of IFR routes, aircraft and experiences.  
Welcome to the inaugural Therapy Thursday! To kick the event off we are taking you to perhaps the two most detailed cities in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Newcastle and Canberra. Whether you want to fly via the route or break off to do VFR city orbits on arrival the choice is all yours. 
This Week's Ideal Aircraft Type
TBM850/900/930 
DA40/42/62
C208 Grand Caravan
SAAB340
Regional Airliner or Turboprop Aircraft
Route and ATC

Additional Scenery
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Vamp (xPlane)
YWLM - Newcastle's Williamtown Airport:
Freeware - Flightsim (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - X-Plane
[Optional Stopover] YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
We hope you enjoy the latest weekly event, and if you have feedback email us at [email protected]

    

Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 180 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 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 : YBHI YYAW YACS YNUN YKAY YALN YTIB
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
BROKEN HILL [YBHI] Takeoff
elev : 959
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 sand
CTAF : 126.70
VOR/DME : BHI BROKEN HILL 114.20
NDB : BHI BROKEN HILL 332.0
YALCAWINNA [YYAW] T&G - H-036° D-24
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 711
rwy : 1/19 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ACACIA DOWNS AIRPORT [YACS] T&G - H-007° D-18
elev : 617
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
NUNTHERUNGIE [YNUN] T&G - H-030° D-48
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 687
rwy : 13/31 17/35 9/27 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KAYRUNNERA [YKAY] T&G - H-008° D-9
elev : 598
rwy : 02/20 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ALLANDY [YALN] T&G - H-004° D-18
elev : 424
rwy : 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
TIBOOBURRA [YTIB] Land - H-323° D-63
elev : 584
rwy : 02/20 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
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 : 197 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna Caravan, Beechcraft Duke Turbine or similar capable of 175 to 195 kias.
Altitude : Up to 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YTIB YYAA YWSD YNQI UNK YBHI
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
TIBOOBURRA [YTIB] Takeoff
elev : 584
rwy : 02/20 15/33 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
YANDAMA [YYAA] - H-239° D-33
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
WESTWARD DOWNS [YWSD] T&G - H-174° D-64
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 349
rwy : 8/26 7/25 18/36 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
NEW QUINAMBIE [YNQI] T&G - H-235° D-26
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 217
rwy : 16/34 6/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
UNIDENTIFIED AIRFIELD Overfly - H-160° D-58
(Scenery not depicted in P3D/X-Plane)
BROKEN HILL [YBHI] Land - H-113° D-17
elev : 959
rwy : 05/23 asphalt
rwy : 14/32 sand
CTAF : 126.70
VOR/DME : BHI BROKEN HILL 114.20
NDB : BHI BROKEN HILL 332.0
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)

    

This Weeks Flight on 16th September 2020 finds us in Bolivia flying from Vallegrande (SLVG) to Camiri (SLCA).
Flight based on a suggestion by Wil Reynolds
NB: When landing at Camiri you fly a close left circuit for runway 35....fly inside the mountain bowl and turn at a "bowl" ...as you come out of your left turn just follow the river north until you see the runway.
Scenery Suggested: Most flights will benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
For this flight select Tile/Co-ordinates -20-070 and -30-070 and download from the isdg site because I find that the quickest.
Scenery (made by Wil Reynolds) for the destination airport Camiri (SLCA) which can be downloaded here.  SLCA   Puts terminal and runway in correct place. 
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:SLVG-SLCA 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 : 220 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Twin or single turbine engined aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air C90, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 185-205 kias.
Altitude : Not above 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YEML YATU YCRS YRLL YCSL YING YFRS YROM
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
EMERALD [YEML] Takeoff
elev : 624
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
rwy : 15/33 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : EML EMERALD 324.0
ARCTURUS DOWNS STATION [YATU] T&G - H-147° D-31
elev : 673
rwy : 06/24 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
CARINA DOWNS [YCRS] T&G - H-154° D-12
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 741
rwy : 11/29 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ROLLESTON [YRLL] T&G - H-140° D-16
elev : 730
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
CONSUELO [YCSL] T&G - H-208° D-14
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 786
rwy : 2/20 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
INGELARA [YING] T&G - H-191° D-22
elev : 1068
rwy : 05/23 shale
CTAF : 122.80
FOREST VALE [YFRS] T&G - H-195° D-62
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1318
rwy : 1/19 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ROMA [YROM] Land - H-118° D-61
elev : 1032
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
NDB : ROM ROMA 377.0
Chart

    

The VATPAC Events Department is proud to announce another edition of one of our most popular events - Panic Stations! Whether you fly a C172, B737 or A330, if you enjoy being on time, every time, then this is the event for you!
Once again, we are putting an exciting twist on the usual event, by hosting it in a procedural environment, with two touchdown times and prizes to be won!!!! Take a scenic flight up to Alice Springs (YBAS) with an expectation to have full ATC services between 0900z and 1200z!
 
Event Details:
Panic Stations is a simple yet challenging event. Get as many aircraft flying to the destination as possible, with only one objective: Arrive at or after the target times, to enjoy bragging rights... Until the next panic stations event that is! 😏
VATPAC is putting another spin on this event. Unlike last time, there will be two target arrival times and prizes for the winner of each time!!
Touch Down Times for this event are 1000z & 1100z
We recommend that pilots bring extra holding fuel for this event, as we attempt to accommodate all pilots, whilst controllers attempt to maintain a larger separation standard than usual!
We look forward to seeing you all on the tarmac at Alice Springs!
 
Prizes:
To add yet another exciting twist to this event, the VATPAC Events team has been in contact with ORBX and are extremely happy to announce that ORBX will be providing three prizes for this event! 
For Pilots: Two prizes will be on offer. To win an award, you must be the aircraft to arrive (touch down) at or just after the target arrival time. Each touchdown time has one prize that will be awarded.
For Controllers: The controller who receives the most positive feedback from the community will receive the third prize! Feel free to plug https://feedback.vatpac.org/ to the pilots transitioning your airspace!!! (Make sure to select Events Department as the Department you are writing too!)
You have to be in it to win it!!!
The following prizes are available to Pilots and Controllers:
Global Upgrades Collection Bundle (P3D) Global openLC Collection Bundle (P3D) TrueEarth Great Britain Collection Bundle (XPlane) TrueEarth US Collection Bundle (XPlane) Each winner will be able to select one of the above prizes to redeem.
If you are lucky enough to win, you will immediately be contacted by VATPAC5 to redeem your reward! 
To help us choose a winning controller, we need both pilots and controllers to submit feedback at feedback.vatpac.org and (if able) include the controller's name, CID and controlling position!

Routes:
VATPAC recommends the following routes to fly into Alice Springs. These are only some of the possible departure points you could use! Note: All aircraft will be routed via ARNTU or ANZAC into Alice Springs, so we request you plan via either of those waypoints!
YSSY -> YBAS:
ROUTE: TESAT KADOM A576 POLEV ANZAC AS
YMML -> YBAS:
ROUTE: ML KEPPA H164 LEC A461 AGAGO ARNTU AS
YPAD -> YBAS:
ROUTE: AD HAWKY J58 WHA J251 SARAH ARNTU AS
YPPH -> YBAS:
ROUTE: PH RAVON Z87 ROSMO Z23 KATCM Z83 YOKRA Y69 ROOKS W408 AYE J64 WINAL ARNTU AS
YPDN -> YBAS:
ROUTE: DN LAKUP J251 SCOTI ANZAC AS
YBBN -> YBAS:
ROUTE: BN WACKO V250 LEBIT V412 ROM T11 MITTS ANZAC AS
 
ATC:
Controllers interested in controlling for the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here. Applications will remain open until five days before the event date, of which the roster will be compiled on the website. 
The number of ATC positions available to the pilots will depend on the number of ATC Applications. The positions that are planned to be rostered are below. Note: *NS* is Non-Standard Positions which will be rostered based on controller availability and position requirements. 
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: AS_TWR Alice Tower 118.300 AS_GND Alice Ground [TBD]       ML-ASP_CTR Melbourne Centre 131.800 ML-ASW_CTR* Melbourne Centre 121.850 ML-ASE_CTR* Melbourne Centre 128.850       ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300 ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950 BN-ISA_CTR Brisbane Centre 125.200 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200  
Previous Winners:
During the last event (Panic Stations Melbourne), the following members took home the trophy for their respective categories:
JET: VOZ324 B738 Jacob Maher // Landed 09:03:00 NON-JET: QLK131D DH8D Ken Dixon // Landed 09:01:37 Could you be the next person to take home the Panic Stations trophy? 🏆
 
Scenery:
YBAS - Alice Springs
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Flightsim (FSX)
Freeware - Xplane.org (Xplane)
YSSY - Sydney Kingsford Smith
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (Xplane)
YMML - Melbourne Tullamarine
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (Xplane)
YPAD - Adelaide Airport
Payware - AUSCENE2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (Xplane)
YPPH - Perth Airport
Payware - MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Gateway (Xplane)
YPDN - Darwin International Airport
Payware - MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - Xplane Scenery Gateway (Xplane)
YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Freeware - OpenSceneryX (Xplane) *Required by some Xplane sceneries*

    

Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 220 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Twin or single turbine engined aircraft such as Beechcraft King Air C90, Pilatus PC12 or similar capable of 185-205 kias.
Altitude : Not above 9500.
Flightplan
File as : YROM YINJ YACI YING YDLG YSPI YEML
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
ROMA [YROM] Takeoff
elev : 1032
rwy : 09/27 18/36 asphalt
CTAF : 126.95
NDB : ROM ROMA 377.0
INJUNE [YINJ] T&G - H-334° D-43
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1317
rwy : 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
ARCADIA [YACI] T&G - H-359° D-39
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1128
rwy : 17/35 grass
CTAF : 122.80
INGELARA [YING] T&G - H-295° D-22
elev : 1068
rwy : 05/23 shale
CTAF : 122.80
DOOLOOGARAH [YDLG] T&G - H-274° D-30
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2525
rwy : 15/33 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
SPRINGSURE [YSPI] T&G - H-010° D-48
elev : 1200
rwy : 01/19 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
EMERALD [YEML] Land - H-359° D-34
elev : 624
rwy : 06/24 asphalt
rwy : 15/33 gravel
CTAF : 126.70
NDB : EML EMERALD 324.0
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)

    

This Weeks Flight on 23rd September 2020 finds us in the United Kingdom flying from Norwich to Cambridge.
Flight based on a suggestion by David Grant (Vatsim United Kingdom)
Scenery: Orbx TE series is recommended
Most flights will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Low and slow Any capable of 120 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:(EGSH-EGSC)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11

    

Welcome back to Thursday Therapy
Thursday Therapy is a new era in VATPAC events, introducing you to a new series of routes, aircraft and experiences.  

Be sure to join us on the VATPAC discord. To join visit here
Welcome back to Therapy Thursday! This week we are taking you up north to the Gold Coast. Departing from either the Gold Coast or Newcastle fly between another two stunning cities in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Whether you want to fly via the route or break off to do VFR city orbits on arrival or try your luck landing at Southport the choice is all yours. 

Scenery:
YBCG - Gold Coast:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - TGD (xPlane)
YWLM - Newcastle's Williamtown Airport:
Freeware - Flightsim (FSX/P3D)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
Payware - Gold Coast CityScape (FSX/P3D)

    

Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 185 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Twin or single engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 160 to 190 kias.
Altitude : not above A9500.
Flightplan
File as : YCUN YWKM YKNP YBCB YMKB YKBG YSCR
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
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
CUNDERDIN [YCUN] Takeoff
elev : 705
rwy : 14/32 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : CUN CUNDERDIN 293.0
WYALKATCHEM [YWKM] T&G - H-020° D-27
elev : 1000
rwy : 5/23 dirt
rwy : 09/27 asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
KUNNUNOPPIN [YKNP] T&G - H-081° D-27
elev : 929
rwy : 12/30 closed
CTAF : 122.80
BENCUBBIN [YBCB] T&G - H-354° D-18
elev : 1120
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 127.60
MUKINBUDIN [YMKB] T&G - H-107° D-21
elev : 974
rwy : 11/29 16/34 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
KOOLYANOBBING [YKBG] T&G - H-086° D-66
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1197
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
SOUTHERN CROSS [YSCR] Land - H-201° D-26
elev : 1163
rwy : 09/27 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
Visual Navigation Chart

Wide Area Navigation

    

Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 170 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins
Aircraft : Twin or single engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 160 to 190 kias.
Altitude : not above A9500.
Flightplan
File as : YSCR YMVH YWSX YMDN YBRO YQDG YCUN
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
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
SOUTHERN CROSS [YSCR] Takeoff
elev : 1163
rwy : 09/27 14/32 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
MARVEL LOCH [YMVH] T&G - H-147° D-16
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1429
rwy : 4/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
WESTONIA [YWSX] T&G - H-281° D-44
elev : 1134
rwy : 09/27 01/19 grass
CTAF : 122.80
MERREDIN [YMDN] T&G - H-237° D-22
elev : 1263
rwy : 10/28 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 120.10
BRUCE ROCK [YBRO] T&G - H-206° D-24
elev : 947
rwy : 25/07 bitumen
rwy : 18/36 13/31 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
QUAIRADING [YQDG] T&G - H-259° D-36
elev : 796
rwy : 08/26 05/23 dirt
rwy : 01/19
CTAF : 122.80
CUNDERDIN [YCUN] Land - H-336° D-25
elev : 705
rwy : 14/32 05/23 asphalt
CTAF : 127.80
NDB : CUN CUNDERDIN 293.0
Wide Area Navigation

Visual Navigation Chart

    

It is that time of the month again! VATPAC invites you to the next installment of Milk Run Monday! This week we are heading to the Tropical North of Australia!
Fly between Cairns International Airport (YBCS) and Port Moresby Airport (AYPY) between 0800z - 1200z with the expectation of full ATC services throughout the event!
Traffic for these events tends to build at around 6PM AEST and tends to peek from 8-9PM 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!
YBCS - AYPY: CS ZANEY R210 LENAK BELUP AYPY
AYPY - YBCS: APYP LENAK R210 ZANEY CS

 
Controllers:
Prefer to control during this event? Positions are often scares so be sure to float around on the discord to check when positions become available! Remember there are non-standard positions that can be opened should you be looking to join in on the fun (see a C3 or Senior Staff Member for authorisation to open them!!!) - Non-Standard Positions are noted with * beside the callsign.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: AYPY_GND Port Moresby Ground 121.700 AYPY_TWR Port Moresby Tower 118.100 AYPY_APP Port Moresby Approach 125.800       CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.7 CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 CS_APP Cairns Approach 118.400 CS_DEP* Cairns Approach 126.100       BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550 BN-ARA_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.700 AYPM_CTR Moresby Control 123.400        
    Scenery:
YBCS - Cairns Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (xPlane)
AYPY - Port Moresby
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX)
Freeware - xPlane
 
We are always looking for feedback about our events! Email [email protected] or visit https://feedback.vatpac.org

    

This Weeks Flight on 30th September 2020 finds us in the Canadian Rockies flying from Jasper-Hinton (CEC4), Alberta to Revelstoke (CYRV) in British Colombia.
Flight based on a suggestion by BartDuy (Orbx Forum Member)
Take off in the early morning, heading south, towards Jasper along the Blue Lake and Jasper Lake. Touch and Go at Jasper CYJA at pilot discretion. Turn southeast and head into the mountains, following the valley and climbing to 6,500ft. Use the Athabasca pass (Wpt 13) to cross the mountains and slowly descend back to 5,000ft. Keep following the valley until you reach Kimbasket Lake. Cross the lake heading west until you meet the Columbia River. Follow the river descending even lower, to take in the beautiful landscape. Negotiate the twists and turns until you reach Revelstoke Lake. Head towards the dam and the end. A few more turns and Revelstoke Airport is directly in front.
Flightplan provided, allows for full autopilot flight allowing you to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Scenery Suggested:
With the plethora of simulation platforms now being flown it has become tedious to make scenery recommendations so scenery is left to the choice of each pilot.

Most flights in XP11 will also benefit from improved mesh which can be obtained from https://www.alpilotx.net/ There is HD and UHD available depending on region. Just check each download page and locate the relevant tile/co-ordinate, download and install as usual. Ensure that the mesh folder is placed in the correct order at bottom of Scenery_packs.ini file.
Aircraft Suggested: Capable of 150kias and ability to climb
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(CEC4-CYRV)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11

 

 

  • Upcoming Events

    • 29 March 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
      0  
      Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
      Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
      If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
      Distance: 152 nm
      Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
      Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
      Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 4500 ft.
      Flight plan

      File as: YPAG YQRN YHAW YRYK YWPD YBLM YLEC
      GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
      Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
      Communications
      Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
      Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
       
      Scenery
      Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. 
       
      Flight details
      PORT AUGUSTA [YPAG] Takeoff
      elev: 56
      rwy: 15/33 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 33]
      CTAF: 126.9

      Do not overfly the Cultana Military Training Area south west of Port Augusta.
        QUORN [YQRN] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
      elev: 831
      rwy: 18/36 gravel
      CTAF: 126.7
        HAWKER [YHAW] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
      elev: 1052
      rwy: 18/36 asphalt
      CTAF: 126.7
        RAWNSLEY PARK [YRYK] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
      elev: 1383
      rwy: 03/21 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        WILPENA POUND [YWPD] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
      elev: 1707
      rwy: 10/28 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        BLINMAN [YBLM] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way
      elev: 1972
      rwy: 04/22 14/32 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        PARACHILNA overly - visual along Parachilna Gorge Road
        LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Land - visual along the Outback Highway
      elev: 856
      rwy: 02/20 11/29 asphalt
      CTAF: 126.7 Chart

    • 31 March 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
      0  
      Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
      Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
      If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
      Distance: 154 nm
      Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
      Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
      Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft.
      Flight plan

      File as: YLEC YCPT YMGN YPAG
      GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
      Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
      Communications
      Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
      Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
       
      Scenery
      Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. 
       
      Flight details
      LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Takeoff
      elev: 856
      rwy: 02/20 11/29 asphalt
      CTAF: 126.7
        BELTANA RACECOURSE overfly - visual along the Outback Highway
        CARRAPATEENA [YCPT] T&G - H-231° D-53 nm
      elev: 672
      rwy: 01/19 asphalt
      CTAF: 125.85
        MOUNT GUNSON [YMGN] T&G - H-230° D-16.6 nm
      elev: 344
      rwy: 05/23 10/28 14/32 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        PORT AUGUSTA [YPAG] Land - visual along the Stuart Highway
      elev: 56
      rwy: 15/33 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 33]
      CTAF: 126.9

      Do not overfly the Cultana Military Training Area south west of Port Augusta.
        Chart

    • 01 April 2024 07:30 AM Until 11:30 AM
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      You know it’s the end of the month when Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This Easter, we are bringing back the popular Easter Egg Hunt! On the 1st of April, depart Sydney in search of 3 easter eggs at three differrent airports inside the great state of New South Wales.
      The first pilot to identify, fly to and land at each airport wins!
      Hints for where these airports will be released on the VATPAC Discord.
       
      Edition Details:
      The Idea of this Edition of Spilled Milk Run Monday is similar to the Easter Egg Hunt we did last year. From 0800z, one hint will be released every 30 minutes on the VATPAC Discord providing 3 different hints, one for each of the three different airport locations. Pilots then depart Sydney in search for the airports. Once a pilot lands at the airport they believe the Easter egg is at, they take a screenshot and post it in the VATPAC Discord's Event Channel. The first pilot to correctly land and take a screenshot at each airport wins!
      Pilots and controllers must follow the relevant criteria below in order to be eligible to win a prize!
       
      Edition Details:
      thanks to the generous donations of some of the VATPAC staff, there will be four prizes up for grabs during the Easter egg hunt. The prizes are as follows:
      Pilots: 3 x  €10 ($15AUD) simMarket Gift Vouchers - 1 per airport Controllers: 1 x €10 ($15AUD) simMarket Gift Voucher - all eligible controllers will be added to a draw and randomly selected to win the prize. In order to be eligible to win one of the prizes pilots and controllers must follow the following procedures:
      Pilots:
      All pilots must depart Sydney (YSSY) and remain online and connected for the duration of the flight Pilots must not use any sim rate enhancement at any time. Doing so will automatically result in disqualification. Pilots must follow all controller instructions and not take purposeful shortcuts or refuse sequencing to try and shorten the duration of their flight. VATPAC events staff, senior staff and directors are not eligible to win pilot prizes. Pilots must not use high performance aircraft to reduce their flights duration. This includes fighter jets, high altitude / speed airliners such as the Concorde, or any other aircraft purposely chosen for an unrealistic speed advantage. Upon arrival at the chosen airfield, pilots must post a screenshot on the VATPAC discord #events channel showing their simulator, and a tracking software (Volanta, Simaware) with the flight plan showing the whole flight and tag an event coordinator. Pilots are only eligible to receive one (1) prize. Pilot can only depart Sydney once the first hint is released. All flights to correct airports will be closely tracked by Event Coordinators. If a member of the events team believes your flight was not in observance of the above criteria, or that you had any form of unfair advantage, they may deem you ineligible to receive a prize.
       
      Controllers:
      All rostered and unrostered controllers who contributed for at least one hour will be considered for the prize Controllers not active for the duration of their rostered period (without a valid excuse) will be ineligible for the draw Controllers who already received a pilot prize will not be eligible for the draw At the close of the event the winners of each category will be announced. 

      Controllers:
      Controllers who wish to control a position during this event are encouraged to apply here. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
      BN-ARL_CTR ML-YWE_CTR ML-BIK_CTR
        SY_APP SY_TWR SY_GND SY_DEL *Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the Standard positions are filled. Please see a member of Staff, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized.
       
      Scenery:
      YSSY - Sydney:
      Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
      Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
      Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11)
      Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
    • 03 April 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:30 AM
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      This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 3rd April 2024 takes us to the Caribbean flying an island hop from Point-a-Pitre in French Gaudeloupe (TFFR) to the famous Princess Juliana Int'l in the Netherland Antilles (TNCM).
      Highlights will be two of the most dangerous airfields in the world, Gustaf III Airport (TFFJ) on St Barthelemy Island with a very steep arrival and the other being Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on the island of SABA which is only 400 metres in length.
      Approaches in to Gustaf III Airport (TFFJ) can use either rwy 10 (left hand pattern) or rwy 28 (also left hand pattern). The arrival using rwy 10 is very steep which makes it quite dangerous. NB: rwy 28 can only be used for full stop arrivals so any T&G's will have to use rwy 10, the steep one). Airport is open to all traffic however note aircraft type required. Refer link for details.
      Approaches into SABA (TNCS) can use either rwy 12 (Lefthand pattern) or Rwy 30 (Right hand pattern). Runways both have an “X” at each end however this just represents the fact that the airport is closed to all but specific licenced traffic. Refer link for details.
      Flight created by YMA555
       
      Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias and STOL with reverse prop capability to assist stopping i.e. Twin Otter, C208 or the like.
      Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
      Flight Route: Link
      Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
      Flight Plan:(TFFR-TNCM)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
      BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE



       

       
      THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
       

    • 05 April 2024 09:00 AM Until 10:15 AM
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      Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
      Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
      If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
      Distance: 156 nm
      Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
      Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias.
      Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Jandakot CTR. See waypoint notes below.
      Flight plan

      File as: YPJT SHOP CDM YDVE BTON YCIG YQDN YCUN
      GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
      Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
      Communications
      Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
      Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
       
      Scenery
      Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. 
       
      Flight details
      PERTH/JANDAKOT [YPJT] Takeoff
      elev: 99
      rwy: 06L/24R 06R/24L 12/30 asphalt
      TWR/CTAF: 118.1
      NDB: JT 281

      Tune DME to Perth VOR/DME (PH 113.7)

      Not above 1500 ft within Jandakot CTR.
      Not above 2000 ft within 11 DME PH.
      Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME PH.
        ARMADALE SHOPS [SHOP] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-116° D-7.5 nm or as directed by ATC
        CANNING CAM [CDM] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-095° D-5.6 nm
        LESLEY overfly not above 3500 ft - H081° to the Brookton Highway

      Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME PH.
      Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME PH.
        DALE RIVER [YDVE] T&G - visual along the Brookton Highway
      elev: 991
      rwy: 15/33 grass
      CTAF: 126.7
        BROOKTON [BTON] overfly - visual along the Brookton Highway
        CORRIGIN [YCIG] T&G - visual along Brookton-Corrigin Road
      elev: 1116
      rwy: 04/22 08/26 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        QUAIRADING [YQDG] T&G - visual along Quairading-Corrigin Road
      elev: 795
      rwy: 05/23 dirt
      CTAF: 126.7
        CUNDERDIN [YCUN] Land - visual along Quairading-Corrigin Road
      elev: 705
      rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt
      CTAF: 127.8 Charts


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