January 2021

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 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 kias.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YAYE ULURU YCSP YIMA YMBZ YERN
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.
FSCopilot/FSInn
VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
 
Swift
Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>".
For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr".
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery essential for the inclusion of the destination at Ernabella X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
* NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr"
AYERS ROCK/CONELLAN [YAYE] Takeoff
elev : 1626
rwy : 13/31ns asphalt
CTAF : 126.90
NDB : AYE AYERS ROCK 233.0
DME : AYE AYERS ROCK 117.10
ULURU [ULURU] Overfly - H-156° D-10
CURTIN SPRINGS [YCSP] T&G - H-084° D-39
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1617
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
IMANPA [YIMA] T&G - H-070° D-46
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1663
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
MOUNT EBENEZER [YMBZ] T&G - H-117° D-5
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 1571
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
ERNABELLA (PUKATJA) [YERN] Land - H-196° D-70
elev : 2319
rwy : 05/23 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
NOTE : FSX/P3D pilots need to save their position if intending to make the return flight Sunday. Ernabella is not in the FSX/P3D database and as such pilots can not spawn at the airport at start up.
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 : 140 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins
Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Cessna 185, Britten Islander or similar capable of 120 to 135 kias.
Altitude : Not above FL125
Flightplan
File as : YERN YAMT YMUP ULURU YAYE
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.
FSX/P3D : The OZX Ernabella scenery is not included in the airport database on these two platforms. As such the airport is not a valid departure point within a flightplan. To work around this the flightplan has been created to depart YAYE Ayres Rock/Conellan airport and the first waypoint is Ernabella the true departure airport for this flight. See the note below regarding the consequences of this to the inability to spawn at Ernabella on the FSX/P3D platforms.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields.
FSCopilot/FSInn
VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link.
 
Swift
Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>".
For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr".
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery (Essential as it packages the departure airport) X-Plane 10/11
Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Note to FSX and P3D pilots
The Ozx scenery depicting YERN Ernabella the departure airport is not in the simulation database and as such pilots will be unable to spawn themselves at the departure airport. For those that flew on Friday and remembered to save the situation can use this to place themselves at the airport. For those without a saved situation a work around is to spawn at any airport, load the accompanying FSX/P3D flightplan and accept being located at the departure airport. Doing this will place the plane at YAYE Ayres Rock/Conellan the destination for the flight. From that location, open the simulation map then drag the plane to the first waypoint in the depicted plan. Close the map by clicking okay to confirm the repositioning. This should relocate the plane in the vicinity of the airport in the scenery. Use slew and an overhead view to place the aircraft at the departure airport.
Flight Details
* NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr"
ERNABELLA (PUKATJA) [YERN] Takeoff
elev : 2319
rwy : 05/23 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
AMATA [YAMT] T&G - H-276° D-54
elev : 2279
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 126.70
MULGA PARK [YMUP] T&G - H-060° D-28
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 2008
rwy : 07/25 dirt
CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25)
ULURU [ULURU] Overfly - H-309° D-47
AYERS ROCK/CONELLAN [YAYE] Land - H-336° D-10
elev : 1626
rwy : 13/31ns asphalt
CTAF : 126.90
NDB : AYE AYERS ROCK 233.0
DME : AYE AYERS ROCK 117.10
Chart

By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with out Spilled Milk Run Monday events held on the last Monday of every month, pilots can expect ATC services as you fly between Melbourne and Sydney, or any destination in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. 
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
YMML-YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML-YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN POLLI CB
YSSY-YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
YSSY-YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB-YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB-YSSY:  CB TANTA W423 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT

 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Saturday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
*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.
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 SY-D_APP* Sydney Director 126.100 SY_DEP* Sydney Departures 123.000       ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900       CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500       ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-ELW_CTR* Melbourne Centre 123.750  
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

This Weeks Flight on 6th January 2021 is our first flight for 2021 (Happy New Year to all) and continues a series of flights following the inland waterways from Saint Lawrence River thru to Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Superior.
This flight commences at Wiarton (CYVV) on the Canadian side of Lake Huron and continues on the Canadian side to Sault Ste Marie (CYAM) at the southern end of Lake Superior where the Soo Locks are situated enabling ships up to 72,000 tonne to enter Lake Superior. It is of interest (to me anyway) to note that the flow of water is from West to East so we are flying against the tide so to speak.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 160kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(CYVV-CYAM)< 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 : 135 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. This flight is also suitable for helicopter operations as well should the pilot wish to get close and personal to the local scenery.
Altitude : Remain outside Auckland International CTA
Flightplan
File as : NZNE NZHB BLOCKHOUSE.BAY NZMB HORWICK NZKE NZCX NZAG NZGR NZNE
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
New Zealand uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX New Zealand North Island X-Plane 10/11
Auckland VFR 1.0.0 NZAA Auckland 1.6 Auckland International Airport
Observe altitude restrictions whilst in close proximity to the airport

Flight Details
NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Takeoff
elev : 212
rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.00
HOBSONVILLE AERO [NZHB] T&G - H-157° D-8 nm
elev : 59
rwy : 05/23 10/28 14/32 grass
CTAF : 122.80
HENDERSON Overfly - H-181° D-5.3 nm
GREEN BAY Overfly - H-127° D-4.2 nm
BLOCKHOUSE BAY Overfly - H-048° D-1.3 nm
MECHANICS BAY HELIPORT [NZMB] Overfly - H-023° D-6.2 nm
CTAF : 122.80
HORWICK Overfly - H-088° D-7 nm
WAIHEKE [NZKE] T&G - H-041° D-8.8 nm
elev : 445
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 120.40
COROMANDEL [NZCX] T&G - H-068° D-20.3 nm
elev : 13
rwy : 12/30 dirt
CTAF : 124.50
MATARANGI [NZAG] T&G - H-042° D-7.7 nm
elev : 6
rwy : 03/21 grass
CTAF : 122.80
GREAT MERCURY AIRPORT [NZGR] T&G - H-016° D-9.7 nm
elev : 177
rwy : 14/32 grass
CTAF : 122.80
FLETCHER BAY Overfly - H-273° D-19.6 nm
NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Land - H-234° D-37 nm
elev : 212
rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.00
Chart

Welcome to our first major event for 2021, Transcon Shuttle Sydney. Fly from either Broome (YBRM), Alice Springs (YBAS) or Adelaide (YPAD) to Sydney (YSSY). Each departure airport has a different departure window based off the flight time.  
Event Details:
Transcon Shuttle is an event designed to provide pilots with the opportunity to receive ATC services as they cross the country from nominated departure locations, inbound chosen arrival aerodrome.
This round, we have provided you with three departure airports ranging between 4.5 -> 2hrs in length all inbound one arrival aerodrome. This event is designed to provide pilots with the opportunity to explore the country from three different locations, travel across the country, and arrive into one concentrated arrival aerodrome. Controllers get the chance to control new and exciting locations with larger levels of traffic and create a sequence inbound to the arrival aerodrome.
 
Departure Window:
For each of the departure aerodromes, a 2-hour controller block has been rostered to provide ATC services to departure aircraft. You are recommended to depart during this time to arrive in Sydney with ATC Services. The rostered time for all aerodromes is below:
Broome: 0300z - 0500z Alice Springs: 0430z - 0630z Adelaide: 0530z - 0730z The planned arrival time into Sydney is between 0730-0930z however ATC will be online between 0630z-1030z .
 
Routes:
BRM-SYD | 4.5 Hour Flight: 
ROUTE: BRM CESCI T11 AS A576 PKS H319 TARAL Y59 RIVET TESAT

ASP-SYD | 3 Hour Flight: 
ROUTE: AS KALUG A576 PKS RIVET TESAT

ADL-SYD | 2 Hour Flight: 
ROUTE: AD PANKI H247 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT
 
ATC Positions: 
Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 4 Days before the event date, of which the roster will be compiled on the website.
Non-standard positions will be rostered depending on the number of ATC Applications recieved. A non-standard position is denoted with an (*) beside the callsign.
Login Callsign Frequency AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.100 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200       BRM_GND Broome Ground 121.700 BRM_TWR Broome Tower 126.000       AS_TWR Alice Tower 118.300       SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY-D_APP* Sydney Director 126.100 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500       BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200 ML-ASP_CTR Melbourne Centre 131.800 ML-BKE_CTR Melbourne Centre 128.200 ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.300 ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-GTH_CTR* Melbourne Centre 122.750  
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YPAD - Adelaide:
Payware - AUSCENE 2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AusFS(FSX/P3D)
Freeware - TGD (xPlane)
YBAS - Alice Springs
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Flightsim (FSX)
Freeware - Xplane.org (Xplane)
YBRM - Broome International Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Kym Burton (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Xplane Gateway (Xplane)

 
Should you have any questions, queries or suggestions, please contact the events department via the VATPAC forums or by emailing [email protected] or via feedback.vatpac.org.
We Look forward to seeing you at our first event for 2021!

Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 100 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 70 to 80 mins depending on whether a touch and go is conducted at NZAA
Aircraft : Single engine piston aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 135 kias. This flight is also suitable for helicopter operations as well should the pilot wish to get close and personal to the local scenery.
Altitude : Remain outside Auckland International CTA for the most part. Obtain ATC clearance prior to overflying or executing a touch and go at Auckland.
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 : 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
New Zealand uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
ORBX New Zealand North Island X-Plane 10/11
Auckland VFR 1.0.0 NZAA Auckland 1.6 Ardmore GA Airport
Observe entry and departure corridors whilst operating in the airport's airspace.

Auckland International Airport
Observe altitude restrictions whilst in close proximity to the airport. Obtain ATC clearance if active prior to entering the CTA

Recommended Scenery
Flight Details
NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Takeoff
elev : 212
rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.00
WAIHEKE [NZKE] T&G - H-095° D-22.6 nm
elev : 445
rwy : 17/35 dirt
CTAF : 120.40
BROOKBY Overfly - H-184° D-11.5 nm
Note : Inbound VISUAL REFERENCE for entry into Ardmore
ARDMORE [NZAR] T&G - H-178° D-2.8 nm
elev : 111
rwy : 07/25 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
Depart to the south abeam "RED HILL"
MERCER [NZME] T&G - H-134° D-15.3 nm
elev : 30
rwy : 09/27 dirt
CTAF : 119.20
PUKEKOHE Overfly - H-270° D-10.6 nm
TAIHIKI RIVER ESTUARY Overfly - H-271° D-6 nm
INBOUND VISUAL REFERENCE for entry into Auckland International. Make inbound ATC call with reference to this VRP/ALT and NZAA ATIS IDENTIFIER to either transition to the North via Auckland CBD or Touch and Go departing NE via Auckland CBD
AUCKLAND INTL [NZAA]Overfly OR T&G at Pilot's discretion - H-322° D-9.2 nm
elev : 23
rwy : 05R/23L asphalt
CTAF : 122.80
VOR/DME : AA AUCKLAND 114.80
AUCKLAND CBD Overfly - H-331° D-8.9 nm
ALBANY Overfly - H-319° D-8.8 nm
NORTH SHORE [NZNE] Land - H-315° D-4.6 nm
elev : 212
rwy : 09/27 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.00
Chart

By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with out Spilled Milk Run Monday events held on the last Monday of every month, pilots can expect ATC services as you fly between Melbourne and Sydney, or any destination in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. 
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
YMML-YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML-YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN POLLI CB
YSSY-YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
YSSY-YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB-YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB-YSSY:  CB TANTA W423 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT

 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Saturday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
*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.
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 SY-D_APP* Sydney Director 126.100 SY_DEP* Sydney Departures 123.000       ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900       CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500       ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-ELW_CTR* Melbourne Centre 123.750  
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

This Weeks Flight on 13th January 2021 concludes a series of flights following the inland waterways from Saint Lawrence River thru to Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Superior.
This flight commences at Sault Ste Marie (CYAM) on the Canadian side of Lake Huron and continues to Thunder Bay (CYQT). The flight can be flown either along the Canadian side of Lake Superior or alternatively along the USA side of Lake Superior. Either route will take approx 90 minutes and if this is too long for some can be concluded at Houghton (KCMX) using the USA route. Both plans will fly over the “resting” place of the famous “SS Edmund Fitzgerald” however unless you are flying at 530ft below the surface of the lake there is nothing to see.
Two flight plans have been provided in need “Canada” route or “USA” route.
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 180 kias. Note increase in recommended speed.
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: Canada Route               USA Route
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:  Canada Flight Plan         USA Flight Plan           Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11
Maps not supplied. Check out your PlanG or Little Navmap or whatever you use.😉

VATPAC and QVirtual are teaming up to bring you a one-off event. Cue the welcoming of QVirtual 10th Birthday Bash! 
Today we are celebrating 10 years of Qantas Virtual! If you like to fly IFR in a commercial jet or small turboprop, then this is the event for you. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that the QLD and NSW coast's offer within your simulators!
 
Information:
Today, we celebrate 10 Years since QVirtual was established, and invite members of both QVirtual and the VATSIM Community to fly between Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) and Sydney International Airport (YSSY).
Pilots can expect ATC to be online between the nominated airfields from 0600z - 1000z!
ATC can expect to apply their sequencing skills to generate a pleasant flow of traffic between the nominated airfields.
From QVirtual:
Our mission at QVirtual is to provide our pilots with the most accurate and realistic experience as possible. We achieve this by simulating the day-to-day operations of Qantas and its codeshare partners. Our schedule system contains over 36000+ schedules that gives pilots the opportunity to fly to all continents.
We also simulate a pilot training academy where numerous courses are available for those who are willing to extend their love or knowledge for aviation through a better understanding of it as a whole.
Keep your eye out for the QVirtual pilots flying out of YLRE the 'Spiritual' home of Qantas 
 
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
 
ATC:
The below positions are planned to be rostered for this event. 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 Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_APP Sydney Approach 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       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.
 
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)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
 
We look forward to seeing you at this event to celebrate 10 years with QVirtual!

Event Details
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 120 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Orion Maule, Cessna 172 or similar capable of 115 to 135 kias.
Altitude : Remain below Williamtown restricted airspace
Flightplan
File as : YPMQ YCNH YLKS YTRE WDU GCR SRO DUNGOG EGT YMND
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
Port Macquarie 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
PORT MACQUARIE [YPMQ] Takeoff
elev : 15
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : PMQ PORT MACQUARIE 395.0
CAMDEN HAVEN AIRFIELD [YCMH] T&G - H-193° D-15.1 nm T&
elev : 20
rwy : 12/30ns grass
CTAF : 118.10
THE LAKES [YLKS] T&G - H-182° D-3.1 nm
elev : 2
rwy : 16/34ns bitumen
CTAF : 118.10
TAREE [YTRE] T&G - H-214° D-14.9 nm
elev : 38
rwy : 12/30 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
WIRRADGURIE [WDU] Overfly - H-256° D-22.8 nm
GLOUCESTER [GCR] Overfly - visual via "the worm"
STROUD ROAD [SRO] Overfly - visual via "the worm"
DUNGOG Overfly - visual via "the worm"
EAST GRETA [EGT] Overfly - visual via "the worm"
MAITLAND [YMND] Land - H-298° D-3.3 nm
elev : 85
rwy : 08/26 05/23 sealed
rwy : 18/36 dirt
CTAF : 122.65
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 : 131 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 85 mins
Aircraft : Single engine aircraft such as Orion Maule, Cessna 172 or similar capable of 115 to 135 kias.
Altitude : Remain below Williamtown restricted airspace
Flightplan
File as : YMND HXB YWLM BRI SUG WALLIS YOBR YTRE YLKS YCNH YPMQ
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.
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.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
Port Macquarie 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
MAITLAND [YMND] Takeoff
elev : 85
rwy : 05/23 08/26 sealed
rwy : 18/36 dirt
CTAF : 122.65
HEXHAM BRIDGE [HXB] Overfly - H-114° D-12.3 nm
if Williamtown airspace active, request transition from controller
WILLIAMTOWN MILITARY [YWLM] if airspace is active Overfly otherwise T&G pilot's discretion - H-065° D-7.8 nm
elev : 31
rwy : 12/30 asphalt
CTAF : 118.30
NDB : WLM WILLIAMTOWN NEWCASTLE 365.0
TACAN : WLM WILLIAMTOWN NEWCASTLE 113.30
BROUGHTON ISLAND [BRI] Overfly - H-053° D-26.5 nm
SUGARLOAF POINT [SUG] Overfly - via the coast
FORSTER-WALLIS ISLAND T&G - H-335° D-14.9 nm
elev : 22
rwy : 04/22 clay
CTAF : 131.25
OLD BAR [YOBR] T&G - H-010° D-15.3 nm
elev : 37
rwy : 01/19 grass
CTAF : 131.25
TAREE [YTRE] T&G - H-308° D-6.2 nm
elev : 38
rwy : 12/30 04/22 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
THE LAKES [YLKS] T&G - H-034° D-14.9 nm
elev : 2
rwy : 16/34ns bitumen
CTAF : 118.10
CAMDEN HAVEN AIRFIELD [YCMH] T&G - H-002° D-3.1 nm
elev : 20
rwy : 12/30ns grass
CTAF : 118.10
PORT MACQUARIE [YPMQ] Land - H-013° D-15.1 nm
elev : 15
rwy : 03/21 asphalt
CTAF : 118.10
NDB : PMQ PORT MACQUARIE 395.0
Chart

By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with out Spilled Milk Run Monday events held on the last Monday of every month, pilots can expect ATC services as you fly between Melbourne and Sydney, or any destination in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. 
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
YMML-YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML-YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN POLLI CB
YSSY-YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
YSSY-YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB-YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB-YSSY:  CB TANTA W423 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT

 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Saturday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
*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.
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 SY-D_APP* Sydney Director 126.100 SY_DEP* Sydney Departures 123.000       ML_DEL Melbourne Delivery 127.200 ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP* Melbourne Departures 118.900       CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500       ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-ELW_CTR* Melbourne Centre 123.750  
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

This Weeks Flight on 20th January 2021 starts a two leg scenic flight in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USA from Telluride (KTEX) to Colorado Springs (KCOS).
VFR Flight with wild swings in Altitudes. Maintain 16000 feet for most of the flight to and from the airports. You will have to fly around mountains on approaches with some steep short field finals. GPS flight plan is just a guide. You will have to follow the mountain passes from some airports in order to attain sufficient altitude (in some cases).
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 140-180kias and high altitude climb.
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(KTEX-KCOS)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11


 

Event Details
Aerial Fire Suppression Training Exercise - Vicinity of Canberra - XP11 pilots should install accompanying scenery using the link provided.
NOTE : This special event comes at the cost of multi-simulator support. This event is intended to be conducted with the aid of a custom piece of scenery that inserts some smoking targets into existing scenery. FS2020 lacks the ability for aircraft to dump and load addtional payloads. P3D does support this however the author of this flight lacks a copy of the simulator and more importantly its "Software Development Kit", the component that allows for the creation of customised P3D scenery. (Someone wanting to use P3D that has the knowledge to create the scenery is welcome to PM me to obtain the coordinates of the target zones).
Those pilots not flying X-Plane 11 can still fly this exercise since all the relevant targets are located at legitimate airports, lakes and townships. Any simulator will be capable of depicting all of these. P3D supports aircraft capable of water bombing and water scooping and as such could fly suppression to targets visible in their respective simulator. Those who wish to fly FS2020 will lack the fire bombing capability however can still accompany pilots that can.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : greater than 125 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Altitude : Remain below Canberra CTA Steps once clear after departure
Aircraft : Twin engine aircraft capable of carrying two tanks of water/retardent that can be dumped together or independently. The aircraft should also be capable of "scooping" its load of water from a suitable body of water thus allowing it to operate continuously without the need to land and reload. Examples of such suitable aircraft include the Consolidated PBY Catalina X-Plane 11 and is the preferred aircraft type for this event. The Canadair CL415 (X-Plane)/CL215 represents a potential fallback alternative however the X-Plane 11 variant has some inconvenient limitations. (refer to "Know Your Water Bombing Aircraft" below)
Know your water bombing aircraft
Which ever aircraft is chosen, pilots should familiarise themselves with the technicalities of ;
deploying/retracting the scoop and using this to refill tanks.
(X-Plane CL415 mandates use of a hotkey to deploy/retract scoop) dumping the contents of each tank designating whether both or a single tank is to be dumped
(X-Plane CL415 is not capable of dropping partial payloads) NOTE : The provided smoke target scenery has an additional target located in WA. The target is situated at the Barbagello Raceway, east of RAAF Base Pearce. Southwest of the raceway targets is Lake Jandaloop and is an excellent location to practice scooping up the necessary water payloads.
The target and water body are conveniently located and offer ample opportunity for pilots to tune their skills and aircraft in preparation for the event. Enjoy!
Flightplan
File as : YSCB YGDO MMM BJK ASST GUNNING LGGN YSCB
No GPS Flightplan is provided for this event.
Navigation : This flight can be easily navigated visually. Note : Radials and DME distance is provided relative to Canberra VORDME and should porvide a means of verifying an aircraft's position in all phases of this flight
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
<<<<< No custom scenery to provide target visuals >>>>> ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
<<< Event Specific Smoking Airframe Targets >>>
May adversely affect frame rates in some installations. Reduce "Number of World Objects" in Graphics settings until the simulation rate becomes acceptable.
Remove immediately after the event. Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
CANBERRA [YSCB] Takeoff
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
*** NOTE Depart with Tanks FULL ***
GUNDAROO [YGDO] DUMP ENTIRE PAYLOAD - H-309° D-12
pos CB R-360 D-14.5
elev : 1899
rwy : 09/27 grass
rwy : 36/18 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
TARGET LOCATED EAST OF RWY
MURRUMBATEMAN [MMM] Overfly - H-276° D-10
pos CB R-322 D-20.0
Vicinity - Murrumbidgee/Lake Burrinjuck SCOOP - Due West D-10-30nm
CTAF : 124.10
Good opportunity to test single tank dump near a water source prior to departing to the remaining targets
YASS TOWNSHIP [ASST] DUMP HALF LOAD (1 TANK) - NE
pos CB R-322 D-30.0
TARGET LOCATED IN SHOWGROUNDS
CTAF : 124.10
GUNNING [GUNN] DUMP HALF LOAD (REMAINING TANK) - H-067° D-15
pos CB R-355 D-30.0
TARGET LOCATED IN SHOWGROUNDS
CTAF : 124.10
LAKE GEORGE NORTH [LGGN] Overfly - H-138° D-10
pos CB R-020 D-19.0
IF ATC Active - Call inbound to land
CANBERRA [YSCB] Land - visual D-21
elev : 1886
rwy : 12/30 17/35 asphalt
CTAF : 118.70
NDB : CB CANBERRA 263.0
VOR/DME : CB CANBERRA 116.70
Chart

Event Details
Aerial Fire Suppression Training Exercise - Snowy Mountains
NOTE : This special event comes at the cost of multi-simulator support. This event requires installation of custom scenery that overlays smoke targets onto existing X-Plane 11 scenery. FS2020 lacks the ability for aircraft to dump and load additional payloads. P3D does support this however the author of this flight lacks a copy of the simulator and more importantly its "Software Development Kit", the component that allows for the creation of customised P3D scenery. (Someone wanting to use P3D that has the knowledge to create the scenery is welcome to PM me to obtain the coordinates of the target zones).
Those pilots not flying X-Plane 11 will be at a severe disadvantage for the majority of this flight. All but a single airport related target can be visually located without accompanying scenery.
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 110 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Altitude : Upto A9500
Aircraft : Twin engine aircraft capable of carrying two tanks of water/retardant able to be dumped together or independently. The aircraft should also be capable of "scooping" its load of water from a suitable body of water thus allowing it to operate continuously without the need to land and reload. Examples of such suitable aircraft include the Consolidated PBY Catalina X-Plane 11 and is the preferred aircraft type for this event. The Canadair CL415 (X-Plane)/CL215 represents a potential fallback alternative however the X-Plane 11 variant has some inconvenient limitations. (refer to "Know Your Water Bombing Aircraft" below).
Know your water bombing aircraft
Whichever aircraft is chosen, pilots should familiarise themselves with the technicalities of ;
deploying/retracting the scoop and using this to refill tanks.
(X-Plane CL415 mandates use of a hotkey to deploy/retract scoop) dumping the contents of each tank designating whether both or a single tank is to be dumped
(X-Plane CL415 is not capable of dropping partial payloads) Aircraft Familiarisation
The provided smoke target scenery has an additional target located in WA. The target is situated at the Barbagello Raceway, east of RAAF Base Pearce. Southwest of the raceway targets is Lake Jandaloop and is an excellent location to practice scooping up the necessary water payloads.
The target and water body are conveniently located and offer ample opportunity for pilots to tune their skills and aircraft in preparation for the event. Enjoy!
Flightplan
File as : YCRG YGEI AIRWORK YCRG
GPS Flightplan IS NOT provided for this event.
Navigation : This flight will be challenging to navigate visually. Use the accompanying map and leverage the other event aircraft to assist with the task of searching and locating targets.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
Recommended Scenery
FSX / P3D
<<<<< No custom scenery to provide target visuals >>>>> ORBX YSCB Canberra Airport ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery OZX Libraries 1.2 (required for all OZX scenery) X-Plane 10/11
<<< Event Specific Smoking Airframe Targets >>>
May adversely affect frame rates in some installations. Reduce "Number of World Objects" in Graphics settings until the simulation rate becomes acceptable.
Remove immediately after the event. Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details
This flight can be undertaken in any manner that best accomplishes the target objectives. No navigational references are provided thus visual acquisition will be necessary. Use the CTAF frequencies provided and treat the targets as airfields. Make standard CTAF circuit calls whilst conducting water bombing operations. Pilots are encouraged to monitor target CTAF communications to obtain guidance in locating the various targets.
Base of Operations
CORRYONG [YCRG]
elev : 963
rwy : 06ns/24 asphalt
CTAF : 126.70
*** Tanks can be fully loaded on departure *** Pilots are free to determine the best water bodies to use as a scooping source to refill drop tanks. NOTE Airfields/Airports are not available as sources of water.
Targets and objectives
Can be undertaken in whatever order a pilot deems optimal for the weather conditions at the time of the event
GEEHI LANDING GROUND [YGEI]
elev : 1389
rwy : 15/33 grass
CTAF : 125.20
MAJOR FIRE - Each aircraft must lay at least 3 tank payloads (2 passes). Requires at least a single refill and return to accomplish this objective.
TARGET FIRE A
MINOR FIRE - Single tank (1/2 load)
CTAF : 126.10
TARGET FIRE B
MODERATE FIRE - Two tanks (full load in one pass or two passes releasing a 1/2 load each)
CTAF : 126.20
TARGET FIRE C
MINOR FIRE - Single tank (1/2 load)
CTAF : 126.30
TARGET FIRE D
MINOR FIRE - Single tank (1/2 load)
CTAF : 126.40
Chart
OpenTopoMap sourced from LittleNavMap

We always know that the month is drawing to a close when Spilled Milk Run makes its way back into the events calendar. This week we are taking you up to the tropical north after flying in the southern states for majority of the month!
Fly between Cairns International Airport (YBCS) and Darwin International Airport (YPDN) with the expectation of ATC services throughout the flight!
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z.
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes to fly between Cairns & Darwin, however you are also welcome to fly to any airport in between these airfields!
YPDN-YBCS
ROUTE: DN RUSKA DUMAV J61 KONDA CODIE CS
YBCS- YPDN
ROUTE: CS SWIFT KONDA J61 DUMAV Q91 ALLEE Q23 VEGPU DN
 
ATC:
Positions during Spilled Milk Run are NOT rostered. Positions are often filled up fast 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!)
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750 CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 CS_APP Cairns Approach 118.400       DN_DEL Darwin Delivery 126.800 DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.800 DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.100 DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.400       BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200 BN-ARA_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.700 BN-ISA_CTR Brisbane Centre 125.200 BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550  
Scenery:
YPDN - Darwin Airport
Freeware - Ants Aussie (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
Payware - MSFG Darwin (P3D)
YBCS - Cairns Airport
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FSClips (X-Plane)
Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)

Other
Payware - ORBX Australia v2 (Needed for some addons)
 
We look forward to seeing you at our first Spilled Milk Run of 2021!

This Weeks Flight on 27th January 2021 completes a two leg scenic flight in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USA from Aspen (KASE) to Yampa Valley (KHDN).
VFR Flight with wild swings in Altitudes. Maintain 16000 feet for most of the flight to and from the airports. You will have to fly around mountains on approaches with some steep short field finals. GPS flight plan is just a guide. You will have to follow the mountain passes from some airports in order to attain sufficient altitude (in some cases).
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 140-180kias and high altitude climb.
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details: LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(KASE-KHDN)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11


 

Event Details
As the penultimate official VATPAC VFR Operations event, this flight will begin from my home airport of Parafield and at the discretion of ATC services attempt to fly from the Northern to Souther Adelaide beaches at low level. This requires clearance to fly and if the airspace is busy can be denied requiring pilots to seek the alternate Hope Valley VFR Route. Ultimately this flight follows the coast around Adelaide's Fleurieu Peninsula to the Mouth of the Murray Goolwa, my home away from home.
VFR Coordinator Russell Diehl (VH-DLL)
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 103 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Carefully negotiate Adelaide CTA until clear to the south then remain below the steps thereafter.
Flightplan
File as : YPPF SKI NON-STD-COASTAL PNL YHTF YADG CAPE.JERVIS YPRS YGWA
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX, P3D, FS2020 as a 'pln' file and X-Plane as an 'fms' file. The original Plan-G flightplan is also included for those that find this useful. These are 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.
NOTE : If scenery precludes the jetties along the coastal beaches then consider flying an aircraft that supports the GPS flightplans so the positions of the jetties will be obvious.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
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 Parafield Aerodrome
Parafield Aerodrome services general aviation aircraft located in close proximity to Adelaide International Airport and Edinburgh Airbase further to the north.
For this flight we depart Parafield to the north via Saint Kilda before turning south and transiting Adelaide controlled airspace along the coast. This requires an ATC clearance (usually from Ground) arranged whilst stationary on the apron prior to departure in much the same manner as clearance to transit Adelaide airspace via the Hope Valley Reservoir is obtained. A coastal transit isn't typically granted to GA and is more usually provided to beach patrol aircraft. Since this transit crosses the departure/approach path to Adelaide's main 05/23 runway the coastal transit is divided into transition segments using beach jetties as boundaries and excellent visual reference points. ATC will not clear aircraft into a segment until it is vacant of aircraft. ATC will issue pilots holding orbits when unable to clear them to proceed.
Parafield aerodrome has a layout that can precipitate unintended runway incursions, most prevalently by unwary pilots transiting taxiway B. There are two undershoots to rwys 26L/26R that require clearance to cross, one of which is the threshold holding point for runway 21R. Most pilots familiar with Parafield typically request taxying via F to the run-up bay and then taxying to the 21R threshold via A and A4. Even this has some local considerations. Pilots routinely will hold position and give way to aircraft on approach or departing 21R/03L when transiting taxiway F.
Air Services Australia offer a handy fact sheet TIPS FOR FLYING AT PARAFIELD and provides valuable insight into operating at Parafield.

Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Parafield manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runways 21L/03R and 26L/08R are only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 03L - Left RWY 03R - Right RWY 21L - Left RWY 21R - Right RWY 08L - Left RWY 08R - Right RWY 26L - Left RWY 26R - Right ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 03L/21R runway. Check with Parafield ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive
RWY 03L - Left RWY 21R - Right RWY 08R - Right RWY 26L - Left RWY 21L/03R & RWY 26R/08L - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.70 TWR : 118.70 / 124.60 SMC : 119.90 ATIS : 120.90 / 416 NDB : PF 416.0 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
NOTE : IF ADELAIDE APPROACH ACTIVE transitting the coast requires ATC clearance where significant delays can be expected if Adelaide is busy.
ALTERNATELY, clearance can also be sought to transition via Hope Valley VFR and will avoid lengthy delays.
ST KILDA [SKI] Overfly - visual D-6
If ATC ACTIVE CONTACT AD_APP TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE TO COMMENCE COASTAL TRANSITION. ATC may request orbits at HENLEY and SEMAPHORE JETTY to allow egress/ingress of Adelaide's main runway.
SEMAPHORE JETTY Overfly - visual D-6
ATC will allow pilots to proceed if next segment is vacant. ATC will request pilots to orbit otherwise.
HENLEY JETTY Overfly - visual D-5
ATC will allow pilots to proceed if next segment is vacant. ATC will request pilots to orbit otherwise.
GLENELG JETTY Overfly - visual D-4
SEGMENT encompasses AD RWY 05/23 Undershoot/Overshoot. VFR aircraft are denied entry whilst departures/arrivals are in progress
BRIGHTON JETTY [BTJ] Overfly - visual D-2
PORT STANVAC Overfly - visual D-6
PORT NOARLUNGA [PNL] Overfly - visual D-3
HUNT FIELD [YHTF] T&G - visual D-2
elev : 8
rwy : 01/19 dirt
CTAF : 122.80
ALDINGA [YADG] T&G - H-171° D-7
elev : 110
rwy : 21ns/03 asphalt
rwy : 18ns/36 08/26ns grass
rwy : 14/32 dirt
CTAF : 127.15
NORMANVILLE Overfly - visual D-13
CAPE JERVIS Overfly - visual D-14
DEEP CREEK COVE Overfly - visual D-8
PARSONS BEACH [YPRS] T&G - visual D-11
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 10
rwy : 10/28 unsealed
CTAF : 122.80
ROSETTA HEAD Overfly - visual D-7
GRANITE ISLAND Overfly - visual D-2
GOOLWA [YGWA] Land - visual D-8
elev : 104
rwy : 01/19 gravel
rwy : 16/34 09/27 grass
CTAF : 126.95
Adelaide Visual Terminal Chart

Adelaide Visual Navigation Chart

Event Details
As my final official VATPAC VFR Operations event, this flight will begin from Goolwa, a home away from home returning to my home airport of Parafield. Departing Goolwa the flight overflies the series of five barrages that keeps the lower Murray free of salt. The flight continues via Murray Bridge and the Barossa Valley returning to Parafield from the North East.
VFR Coordinator Russell Diehl
Many thanks to pilots, controllers and VATPAC staff for supporting these events these past many years and hope they continue to do so as Dave Bromage takes control and advances these events to even greater altitudes. Expect to see VH-DLL flying these events for many years to come!
Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight.
Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
Distance : 103 nm
Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins
Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias.
Altitude : Carefully negotiate Adelaide CTA until clear to the south then remain below the steps thereafter.
Flightplan
File as : YGWA YMEG YSYN YMBD WARR DMW YPPF
GPS Flightplan is available for FSX, P3D, FS2020 as a 'pln' file and X-Plane as an 'fms' file. The original Plan-G flightplan is also included for those that find this useful. These are 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.
NOTE : If scenery precludes the jetties along the coastal beaches then consider flying an aircraft that supports the GPS flightplans so the positions of the jetties will be obvious.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
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 Parafield Aerodrome
Parafield aerodrome has a layout that can precipitate unintended runway incursions, most prevalently by unwary pilots transiting taxiway B. There are two undershoots to rwys 26L/26R that require clearance to cross. Pilots vacating rwy 03L/21R to B need to be wary returning to the apron when entering these zones. For those that roll through rwy 03L to B5 and vacate, beware as that taxiway is in fact part of the undershoot to rwy 26R.
Air Services Australia offer a handy fact sheet TIPS FOR FLYING AT PARAFIELD and provides valuable insight into operating at Parafield.

Airport Diagram is extracted from CASA Parafield manoeuvring area map
Circuit Directions
Note : Circuit runways 21L/03R and 26L/08R are only available when ATC is active
Tower Active
RWY 03L - Left RWY 03R - Right RWY 21L - Left RWY 21R - Right RWY 08L - Left RWY 08R - Right RWY 26L - Left RWY 26R - Right ATC may at their discretion alter these. Also, when parallel operations are in progress, there may be one tower dedicated to the circuit runway 06R/24L as well as a tower dedicated to the main 03L/21R runway. Check with Parafield ATIS pior to starting. Tower Inactive
RWY 03L - Left RWY 21R - Right RWY 08R - Right RWY 26L - Left RWY 21L/03R & RWY 26R/08L - Unavailable Frequencies
CTAF : 118.70 TWR : 118.70 / 124.60 SMC : 119.90 ATIS : 120.90 / 416 NDB : PF 416.0 Flight Details
GOOLWA [YGWA] Takeoff
elev : 104
rwy : 01/19 gravel
rwy : 16/34 09/27 grass
CTAF : 126.95
GOOLWA BARRAGE [GOOLWABG] Overfly - visual D-4
MUNDOO BARRAGE [MUNDOO] Overfly - visual D-5
BOUNDARY CREEK BARRAGE [BNDRYCK] Overfly - visual D-2
EWE ISLAND BARRAGE [EWEISL] Overfly - visual D-1
TAUWITCHERE BARRAGE [TAUWICH] Overfly - visual D-3
MENINGIE [YMEG] T&G - H-104° D-18
(Scenery not depicted in P3D)
elev : 13
rwy : 14/32 4/22 grass
CTAF : 122.80
STRATHALBYN [YSYN] T&G - H-314° D-29
elev : 70
rwy : 14/32 gravel
rwy : 18/36 10/28 grass
CTAF : 122.80
MURRAY BRIDGE [YMBD] T&G - H-027° D-19
elev : 180
rwy : 10/28 gravel
rwy : 09/27 grass
CTAF : 127.50
WARREN RESERVOIR [WARR] Overfly - H-315° D-26
DAM WALL [DMW] Overfly - visual D-10
PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - H-233° D-5
elev : 57
rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt
CTAF/TWR : 118.70
NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0
Adelaide Visual Terminal Chart

Adelaide Visual Navigation Chart