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      VATPAC Launches Discord Trial   04/18/2018

      The VATPAC Board is excited to announce a community trial of Discord as an alternative voice communication client to Teamspeak. The purpose of this trial is to establish whether a new permanent voice client will be used. The trial will last for a period of twelve (12) months during which the Teamspeak and Discord will work side by side to ensure no disruption to any activities. During this time, we encourage the use of both clients so that we can gather as much feedback as possible from a large variety of members.    To assist you in installing and setting up Discord, we have created a tutorial available on the VATPAC website. If you already have Discord, you can connect to our server by clicking here.   The 12-month trial may be reduced or extended by a unanimous Board vote and after consultation with the community through the forums. If the decision to reduce is made, and we officially deem discord to be the preferred chat medium, Teamspeak will nevertheless remain available, with reduced capacity for the whole of the initial 12 month period.    The VATPAC Teamspeak & Discord policy has been updated to reflect these changes and in accordance with the review schedule. Please make yourself familiar with this policy should you choose to connect to one of our community voice services.    If you wish to provide feedback on the trial, you can do so through the feedback form on the VATPAC website using the category 'Community Voice Client Trial'.   Otherwise, if you have any questions, please feel free to approach a staff member or get in touch via email. 

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  2. Saint Helens to Devenport via Launceston

    Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 215 nm Est Flight Time : approx 95 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine piston aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Pilatus PC-12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around. Altitude : Remain below Launceston Class C and D steps until cleared by any active ATC to enter the zone Flightplan File as : YDPO LKEC YWDM JSL CJN HYH BEN.LOMOND YSTH GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques. Recommended Scenery ORBX Launceston [YMLT] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details DEVONPORT [YDPO] Takeoff elev : 33' rwy : 06/24ns asphalt 14/32 grass *ns - non standard right circuit CTAF : 126.90 CLAUDE RD T&G - H-193° D-17.4 nm pos : LT R-265° D-43.3 elev : 710' rwy : 05/23 dirt CTAF : 131.25 ("rw1.vatpac.org/VIRTUALVFR") LAKE MACKENZIE Overfly - H-145° D-16.2 nm pos : LT R-243° D-37.7 LAKE ECHO [LKEC] Overfly - H-146° D-31.1 nm pos : LT R-200° D-44.0 WADDAMANA [YWDM] T&G - H-115° D-6.3 nm pos : LT R-193° D-46.1 elev : 2190' rwy : 03/21 CTAF : 131.25 INTERLAKEN PRIVATE STRIP T&G - H-059° D-17.8 nm pos : LT R-173° D-35.8 elev : 2690' rwy : 08/26 CTAF : 131.25 JACOBS SUGARLOAF [JSL] Overfly - H-018° D-14.6 nm pos : LT R-157° D-23.8 CONARA JUNCTION [CJN] Overfly - H-028° D-8.8 nm not above A3500 pos : LT R-136° D-19.6 ** LAUNCESTON INBOUND REPORTING - If Launceston Tower is active, make inbound call for touch and go LAUNCESTON TOWER [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] POSITION CONARA JUNCTION RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND TOUCH AND GO LAUNCESTON [YMLT] T&G - H-315° D-19.9 nm elev : 562'/>rwy : 14R/32L asphalt rwy : 14L/32R 18/36 grass TWR/CTAF : 118.70 VOR/DME : LT 112.60 NDB : LT 242.0 ILS : ILT 109.5 (rwy 32L) SYMMONS PLAINS [SYP] Overfly - H-152° D-6.8 nm pos : LT R-152° D-6.6 HUMMOCKY HILLS [HYH] Overfly - H-165° D-4.7 nm pos : LT R-158° D-11.2 VALLEYFIELD T&G - H-140° D-4.9 nm pos : LT R-153° D-16.0 elev : 550' rwy : 12/30 18/36 grass CTAF : 131.25 BEN LOMOND T&G - H-034° D-22 nm pos : LT R-079° D-20.1 elev : 4700' rwy : 12/30 dirt CTAF : 131.25 MATHINNA T&G - H-050° D-11.2 nm pos : LT R-069° D-30.4 elev : 1050' rwy : 16/34 grass CTAF : 131.25 ST HELENS [YSTH] Land - H-050° D-19.8 nm elev : 158' rwy : 08/26 gravel CTAF : 119.10 WAN Chart Launceston VTC Chart

  3. Devenport to Saint Helens via Launceston

    Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 215 nm Est Flight Time : approx 95 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine piston aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Pilatus PC-12 or similar capable of 185 to 215 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. For pilots connecting to VATSIM using VPilot, there is a work around that enables these pilots to also take advantage of online voice CTAF. Refer to this informative VATPAC Forum post to learn how to implement the work around. Altitude : Remain below Launceston Class C and D steps until cleared by any active ATC to enter the zone Flightplan File as : YDPO LKEC YWDM JSL CJN HYH BEN.LOMOND YSTH GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques. Recommended Scenery ORBX Launceston [YMLT] ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details DEVONPORT [YDPO] Takeoff elev : 33' rwy : 06/24ns asphalt 14/32 grass *ns - non standard right circuit CTAF : 126.90 CLAUDE RD T&G - H-193° D-17.4 nm pos : LT R-265° D-43.3 elev : 710' rwy : 05/23 dirt CTAF : 131.25 ("rw1.vatpac.org/VIRTUALVFR") LAKE MACKENZIE Overfly - H-145° D-16.2 nm pos : LT R-243° D-37.7 LAKE ECHO [LKEC] Overfly - H-146° D-31.1 nm pos : LT R-200° D-44.0 WADDAMANA [YWDM] T&G - H-115° D-6.3 nm pos : LT R-193° D-46.1 elev : 2190' rwy : 03/21 CTAF : 131.25 INTERLAKEN PRIVATE STRIP T&G - H-059° D-17.8 nm pos : LT R-173° D-35.8 elev : 2690' rwy : 08/26 CTAF : 131.25 JACOBS SUGARLOAF [JSL] Overfly - H-018° D-14.6 nm pos : LT R-157° D-23.8 CONARA JUNCTION [CJN] Overfly - H-028° D-8.8 nm not above A3500 pos : LT R-136° D-19.6 ** LAUNCESTON INBOUND REPORTING - If Launceston Tower is active, make inbound call for touch and go LAUNCESTON TOWER [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] POSITION CONARA JUNCTION RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS ID] INBOUND TOUCH AND GO LAUNCESTON [YMLT] T&G - H-315° D-19.9 nm elev : 562'/>rwy : 14R/32L asphalt rwy : 14L/32R 18/36 grass TWR/CTAF : 118.70 VOR/DME : LT 112.60 NDB : LT 242.0 ILS : ILT 109.5 (rwy 32L) SYMMONS PLAINS [SYP] Overfly - H-152° D-6.8 nm pos : LT R-152° D-6.6 HUMMOCKY HILLS [HYH] Overfly - H-165° D-4.7 nm pos : LT R-158° D-11.2 VALLEYFIELD T&G - H-140° D-4.9 nm pos : LT R-153° D-16.0 elev : 550' rwy : 12/30 18/36 grass CTAF : 131.25 BEN LOMOND T&G - H-034° D-22 nm pos : LT R-079° D-20.1 elev : 4700' rwy : 12/30 dirt CTAF : 131.25 MATHINNA T&G - H-050° D-11.2 nm pos : LT R-069° D-30.4 elev : 1050' rwy : 16/34 grass CTAF : 131.25 ST HELENS [YSTH] Land - H-050° D-19.8 nm elev : 158' rwy : 08/26 gravel CTAF : 119.10 WAN Chart Launceston VTC Chart
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  9. Q1 Regional Meeting will take place Saturday 21st April 2018. Agenda can be viewed here

  10. Appointment: Deputy Director IT

    Alan Cooke replied to Harrison Scott's topic in NOTAMs

    Congratulations Jacob
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  12. Following the recent appointment of Jacob Holmes as VATPAC Deputy Director IT, applications are now open to suitable members for the position of VATPAC Deputy Director ATC Training. The VATPAC Deputy Director ATC Training (VATPAC13) is tasked with managing the administrative process for VATPAC ATC Training. This includes the processing of ATC Training Requests, from initiation to completion in an administrative context and maintaining a permanent record of all training conducted by the ATC Training Department. Reports to: VATPAC Director ATC Training Direct Reports: VATPAC ATC Training Team Duties: Monitor and administer the VATPAC Training email inbox Manage ATC Training Requests Check eligibility, theory exams and post request to the ATC Training staff forum Monitor uptake of ATC Practical Assessment and Mentoring requests Process Assessment completion Maintain a database of all assessment and training requests Communicate with ATC students, mentors, instructors and course coordinators where necessary Assist the Director ATC Training with resource development and ongoing support materials Assist the Director ATC Training in development of the training process department wide Maintain a presence online as a respected member of the VATPAC ATC Training Department Other duties as directed by Director ATC Training Essential Criteria: Be a member of the VATPAC Division of VATSIM for a period of 12 months or more Remain in good standing with VATSIM/VATPAC Demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills Maintain a mature and balanced demeanour Be driven and motivated to help VATPAC ATC members at all times and improve the standards of ATC service delivery across the network Be able to work in a dynamic, voluntary, team environment Be committed to the confidentiality, sensitivity and integrity of the training process Observe and conduct themselves in a manner befitting a senior member of VATPAC staff, including all requirements as directed by the VATPAC Director of Division and VATPAC Director of ATC Training Desirable Criteria: Over 100 hours experience as a VATSIM/VATPAC Controller Experience in a competency based, multi-level training environment Basic skills in Microsoft Excel type spreadsheets and Moodle online training systems For further information on the roles and responsibilities of Deputy Director ATC Training, contact VATPAC3 - Director ATC Training, atc[at]vatpac.org How to Apply: Members interested in being considered for the role should apply by outlining their experience and suitability, addressing each of the essential criteria and desirable criteria listed above. Applications that do not address each of the criteria will not be considered. Applications should be sent via email to atc[at]vatpac.org Members who applied for this position in January, I still have your applications. Please email me if you still wish to be considered for the role or with your updated application. APPLICATIONS IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE CLOSE AT 23:59 hours AEST on Sunday 6th May, 2018.
  13. Harrison Scott started following Appointment: Deputy Director IT

  14. Appointment: Deputy Director IT

    Harrison Scott posted a topic in NOTAMs

    Please join me in congratulating Jacob Holmes on his appointment to the position of VATPAC Deputy Director IT. Jacob has been working in the IT department since November 2016 alongside myself. He has contributed to the department greatly over his time, especially with the upcoming ATC Assist. Jacob joins us from his position of Deputy Director ATC Training where he has proven himself as a responsible and mature staff member. Daniel and the Board wishes to thank Jacob for his efforts in the position of Deputy Director ATC Training and wish him all the best for his new position.

  15. VATPAC Launches Discord Trial

    Callum Strawbridge posted a topic in NOTAMs

    The VATPAC Board is excited to announce a community trial of Discord as an alternative voice communication client to Teamspeak. The purpose of this trial is to establish whether a new permanent voice client will be used. The trial will last for a period of twelve (12) months during which the Teamspeak and Discord will work side by side to ensure no disruption to any activities. During this time, we encourage the use of both clients so that we can gather as much feedback as possible from a large variety of members. To assist you in installing and setting up Discord, we have created a tutorial available on the VATPAC website. If you already have Discord, you can connect to our server by clicking here. The 12-month trial may be reduced or extended by a unanimous Board vote and after consultation with the community through the forums. If the decision to reduce is made, and we officially deem discord to be the preferred chat medium, Teamspeak will nevertheless remain available, with reduced capacity for the whole of the initial 12 month period. The VATPAC Teamspeak & Discord policy has been updated to reflect these changes and in accordance with the review schedule. Please make yourself familiar with this policy should you choose to connect to one of our community voice services. If you wish to provide feedback on the trial, you can do so through the feedback form on the VATPAC website using the category 'Community Voice Client Trial'. Otherwise, if you have any questions, please feel free to approach a staff member or get in touch via email.
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  20. Iron Milk Run Mic Monday

    Trent Hopkinson posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    With Iron Mic running this week, today we open the week with a Spilled Milk run, heading to the Gold Coast
  21. Te Kahu Kireka joined the community

  22. Paraburdoo to Meekatharra

    Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 266 nm Est Flight Time : approx 90 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine turboprop aircraft such as Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft King Air, Mitsubishi Solitaire, Lancair Legacy or similar capable of 225 to 255 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. Altitude : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YPBO YAHD YMAU YELE YMEK GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Recommended Scenery : Ashburton Downs YAHD (includes old YADH) Mount Augustus Station YMAU Belele Station YELE ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details PARABURDOO [YPBO] Takeoff elev : 1406' rwy : 06/24ns asphalt * ns - non standard right circuit CTAF : 126.80 ASHBURTON DOWNS [YAHD] T&G - H-251° D-41.6 nm elev : 773' rwy : 18/36 10/28 dirt CTAF : 131.25 MOUNT AUGUSTUS [YMAU] T&G - H-186° D-55.6 nm elev : 1273' rwy : 10/28 13/31 dirt CTAF : 131.25 BELELE STATION [YELE] T&G - H-153° D-138.4 nm elev : 1422' rwy : 08/26 12/30 dirt CTAF : 131.25 MEEKATHARRA [YMEK] Land - H-117° D-31 nm elev : 1713' rwy : 09/27 asphalt rwy : 15/33 dirt CTAF : 126.55 VOR/DME MEK 112.90 NDB : 251.0 Chart

  23. Meekatharra to Paraburdoo

    Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 285 nm Est Flight Time : approx 90 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine turboprop aircraft such as Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft King Air, Mitsubishi Solitaire, Lancair Legacy or similar capable of 225 to 255 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. Altitude : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YMEK YPLU YHSL YFOR YPBO GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Recommended Scenery Alan Blencowe - Plutonic Mine YPLU Alan Blencowe - Horseshoe Lights Mine Alan Blencowe - Fortnum Gold Mine YFOR ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details MEEKATHARRA [YMEK] Takeoff elev : 1713' rwy : 09/27 asphalt rwy : 15/33 dirt CTAF : 126.55 VOR/DME MEK 112.90 NDB : 251.0 PLUTONIC GOLD MINE [YPLU] T&G - H-030° D-90.9 nm elev : 1893' rwy : 07/25 dirt CTAF : 131.25 HORSHOE LIGHTS MINE [YHSL] T&G - H-266° D-43.4 nm elev : 1667' rwy : 11/29 dirt CTAF : 131.25 FORTNUM GOLD MINE [YFOR] T&G - H-270° D-13.3 nm elev : 1667' rwy : 08/26 dirt CTAF : 131.25 PARABURDOO [YPBO] Land - H-344° D-134.5 nm elev : 1406' rwy : 06/24ns asphalt * ns - non standard right circuit CTAF : 126.80 Chart

  24. VATSIM Board of Governors Appointments

    Callum Strawbridge posted a topic in NOTAMs

    On behalf of the VATSIM Board of Governors it is with much pleasure that I announce the successful candidates for the four vacant positions on the Board of Governors. VP Network Systems - VATGOV3 - Jamie Fox (VATUK) - Jamie lives in the United Kingdom and joined SATCO as a pilot in 2000. Jamie has spent the past 18 months working as an Assistant to Kieran Hardern when he was VP Web Services, with responsibility for networks systems. Jamie was on staff at VATUK for some years as London Area RTS Manager and ATC Training Director. Jamie has been working as an Administrator for the VATSIM SSO (Single Sign On) systems since May 2015. He was on the organising committee for the Connexion 2017 and has been working as a member of the Cross the Pond organising committee since March 2017. Jamie brings significant real world network systems experience to the BoG. VP Technical Development - VATGOV5 - Zach Biesse-Fitton (VATPAC) - Zach lives in New South Wales, Australia. He joined the network in 2012 and currently holds a Senior Instructor rating. Zach currently works as a Flight Instructor with a pilot training school: he also runs his own web development company. Zach has a passion for VATSIM and presented the appointments panel with enthusiasm for improving a number of VATSIM systems to enhance the member experience. He has been a member of the VATPAC Board of Directors as the Director of IT. VP Web Services - VATGOV6 - Matt Cianfarani (VATCAN) - Matt lives in Ontario, Canada. He joined the network in 2006 and is currently the Division Director of VATSIM Canada. Matt has also spent the past 18 months working as an Assistant to Kieran Hardern when he was VP Web Services assisting with Web and Network Services. He has been working as a membership manager with the Membership Team since December 2016. Matt works full time as a Manager of Operations for a large IT company in Canada. He presented the panel with a very clear vision for a short term and long term plan for Web Services with clear priorities. VP Marketing and Communications - VATGOV10 - Matt Bartels (VATUSA) - Matt lives in Minnesota, USA and joined VATSIM in 2003. He is currently the Events Director at VATUSA. He works as an aircraft dispatcher for a major US airline. Matt has extensive experience with a number of flight sim conventions and traveled to London for Connexion 2017. He also has experience managing VATSIM's attendance at major flight simulator exhibitions in the United States. This is an exciting time for the Board of Governors with all positions filled for the first time in many years. The biggest priority for the team in the coming weeks will be to ensure that VATSIM is prepared for the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as there are a number of technical challenges to overcome to achieve compliance. The technical team are currently completing short, medium and long term strategies for VATSIM to take advantage of new technology advances. The overarching aim is to make VATSIM fit for the future technologically to enhance the experience of our users. Members will be pleased to learn that priority is being given to the delivery of a new voice codec. We welcome Jamie, Zach, Matt and Matt to the team and look forward to working with them. Gunnar Lindahl President VATSIM Board of Governors
  25. Samuel Balarezo joined the community

  26. TMA Controller - Ramesh Dhanapal

    Callum Strawbridge posted a topic in ATC Promotions

    A massive congratulations to Ramesh who recently passed his S3 Rating!
  27. Hi all, Please see the following https://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=76155

  28. New Zealand Southern Alps

    Daniel Mckee posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 18th April 2018 at 8.00pm AEST Flight created by Dan Mckee New Zealand Southern Alps Mount Cook to Milford Sound Scenery: Orbx NZSI Orbx Milford Sound Aircraft: Capable of 140 -160kias and fast climbs and some short airfields Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Plan: NZMC NZGT NZUK NZOA NZWF NZMJ NZMF Suggested Altitude: Up to 12,000ft over the Alps Distance: 155nm Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Time: 62 mins at 150Kts excluding T&G WAYPOINT ICAO RWY HEADING DISTANCE Mount Cook NZMC 13/31 158* 9nm Glentanner NZGT 15/33 158* 20nm Pukaki NZUK 15/33, 07/25 178* 16nm Omarama NZOA 09/27 L/R 222* 35nm Wanaka NZWF 11/29 268* 57nm Martins Bay NZMJ 02/20 170* 19nm Milford Sound NZMF 11/29 Flight Plan:(NZMC-NZMF) Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.

  29. World Discovery - Norway

    Daniel Mckee commented on Callum Strawbridge's calendar event in Events Calendar

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    I have no access to the event management section1!
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  35. NOTAM: VATSIM Oceania Director

    Callum Strawbridge posted a topic in NOTAMs

    The VATSIM Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Alan Cooke as the new Regional Director for the OCEANIA Region. Alan brings a wealth of prior experience to the role, having been the Deputy Director of the Asia Region, and more recently the Membership Director of the Europe Region, and also brings significant real world management experience to this important position. We look forward to working with him. Alan -- Congratulations and welcome! Regards, Jackson
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  37. Iron Mic - Gold Coast

    Callum Strawbridge posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    Welcome to the latest Iron Mic attempt featuring Gold Coast. With a lovely new ORBX City Scene scenery package released and some fantastic freeware available, why not fly into the Gold Coast? With VFR and IFR traffic welcome, make sure our controllers are working hard. The following positions will be the primary positions: CG_TWR CG_APP BN-DOS_CTR To give us the best chance possible, please logon to the above positions at Gold Coast prior to occupying others. Remember, There are no reserved positions so if one of the above positions is available, logon! What is Iron Mic? Iron Mic is a weekly competition that VATSIM holds which recognizes a position with the most hours logged on the network. It is broken into 3 categories; TWR, APP and CTR. The position in each category that logs the most online hours over a 7 day period wins the Iron Mic. How do we know about our progress? Click on this link (http://fsmine.dhis.org/stats/showstats.cgi) to view all the VATSIM ATC stats for the week. Remember, Our aim is to keep the TWR, APP and CTR positions open as much as possible. Coordinate with other controllers to ensure maximum coverage of the Gold Coast positions. You can do this on Facebook or the forums. VATSIM has set out a few rules regarding Iron Mic which can be viewed here https://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=11100 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

  38. VFR Operations - Lockhart River to Weipa

    Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance :123 nm Est Flight Time : approx 70 mins Aircraft :Single or twin engine piston aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron 58 or similar capable of 150 to 165 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. Altitude : Not above FL125 Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques. 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. Flight Details LOCKHART RIVER [YLHR] Takeoff elev : 77' rwy : 12/30 asphault CTAF : 126.70 NDB : LHR 392.0 LOCKHART RIVER Overfly - H-143° D-8.3 nm pos : WP R-094° D-86.5 WENLOCK RIVER Overfly - H-202° D-15.6 nm pos : WP R-105° D-82.5 MORETON TELEGRAPH STATION [YMOT] T&G - H-313° D-54.9 nm pos : WP R-067° D-44.0 elev : 82' rwy : 01/19 13/31 05/23 grass CTAF : 131.25 SCHERGER [YBSG] T&G - H-246° D-34 nm pos : WP R-068° D-10.0 elev : 145' rwy : 12/30 asphault CTAF : 126.70 WEIPA [YBWP] Land - H-245° D-10.1 nm elev : 63' rwy : 12/30 sealed CTAF : 126.70 VOR/DME : WP 112.80 Chart Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flightplan File as : YLHR YMOT YBSG YBWP 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.

  39. VFR Operations - Weipa to Lockhart River

    Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    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 85 mins Aircraft :Single or twin engine piston aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron 58 or similar capable of 150 to 165 kias. Communications : Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. Altitude : Not above FL125 Navigation : Pilots have a choice of alternatives for this flight. There is the obligatory accompanying flight plan for those that embrace the latest technology. For the more adventurous pilots the radial and distances are provided allowing the flight to be navigated using ground based radio and visual navigation techniques. 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. Flight Details WEIPA [YBWP] Takeoff elev : 63' rwy : 12/30 sealed CTAF : 126.70 VOR/DME : WP 112.80 ANDOM (MINE) Overfly - H-314° D-13.6 nm pos : WP R-315° D-13.5 MAPOON COMMUNITY Overfly - H-010° D-29.6 nm pos : WP R-354° D-38.5 HEATHLANDS [YHTL] T&G - H-060° D-42.9 nm pos : WP R-030° D-67.8 elev : 418' rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 131.25 SHELBURNE BAY [SHL] Overfly - H-103° D-27.2 nm pos : WP R-049° D-80.0 TEMPLE BAY [TPL] Overfly - H-161° D-24.3 nm pos : WP R-067° D-76.0 LOCKHART RIVER [YLHR] Land - H-164° D-32.5 nm pos : WP R-090° D-81.0 elev : 77' rwy : 12/30 asphault CTAF : 126.70 NDB : LHR 392.0 Chart Recommended Scenery ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flightplan File as : YBWP YHTL SHL TPL 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.

  40. NOTAM 06APR18 - GA Madness Reserved Positions

    Callum Strawbridge posted a topic in NOTAMs

    1. INTRODUCTION This NOTAM is detailed in accordance with section 4.1 of the VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy. This is for the purpose of GA Madness. 2. RESERVED POSITIONS AV_TWR EN_TWR EN_GND ML_APP MB_TWR MB-W_TWR ML_TWR 3. EFFECTIVE DATE & TIME The above positions will be reserved for use between 0200 - 0600 Sunday 8th April 2018. 4. CONTACTS Callum Strawbridge - Director, Events E: events(at)vatpac.org Tristan Duncombe - Event Coordinator 5. NOTICE TO ATC Under section 4.1, controllers must not control this position during the times indicated without prior approval of the listed contacts. 6. CANCELLATION This NOTAM Self Cancels at 0600z Sunday 8th April 2018.

  41. Will Smart - ENR Controller

    Arjun Murthy posted a topic in ATC Promotions

    Congratulations to Will Smart who recently passed his ENR assessment. Well done William!

  42. Australia Online: Not Milkrun

    Callum Strawbridge posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the new and improved Australia Online! Thursdays are the new Tuesdays and with that will see the return of one of our longest running events. This week, we want to keep you in your comfort zone. Join us up the coast between Sydney and Brisbane

  43. Milk Run Monday

    Callum Strawbridge posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    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.

  44. Milk Run Monday

    Callum Strawbridge posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    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.

  45. Australia Online: Not Milkrun

    Callum Strawbridge posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the new and improved Australia Online! Thursdays are the new Tuesdays and with that will see the return of one of our longest running events. This week, we want to keep you in your comfort zone. Join us up the coast between Sydney and Brisbane
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