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  2. Applications Open: Non-executive Directors

    David Zhong posted a topic in NOTAMs

    Applications are now invited from suitably experienced members of the VATPAC division for the position of Non-executive Director. There are two vacancies for this position. Responsible to: VATPAC Director of Division Duties: Attends periodic VATPAC Board meetings Monitors the effectiveness of VATPAC executive team Actively participate in the management of the division Support the executive team in meeting their long-term plan and yearly objectives Stays abreast of issues affecting VATPAC and members Considers and raises complaints, ideas and proposals to the Board in order to consistently improve the effectiveness of VATPAC Maintains an online presence of 5-10 hours per month on the VATSIM Network Essential Criteria: Active participation in the greater VATPAC community for the last 12 months Be a member of good standing in VATSIM Be able to work well with other board members and the VATPAC community as a whole. Be able to work well within a voluntary organisation It is desirable that the appointee has held senior staff positions within VATSIM, including deputy director or higher within VATPAC or VATSIM network supervisor Term of Appointment: The appointee’s term will expire on 31 December 2019, but may be reappointed. Application Process: Members interested in being considered for the role should apply by outlining their experience and suitability, addressing each of the essential criteria listed above. Applications should be sent via email to director at vatpac.org APPLICATIONS IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE CLOSE AT 23:59 hours AEDT on Sunday 9 December 2018. The Board will establish an appointment committee to consider the applications and recommend on the two most suitable candidates.
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  7. Hello all, A big congratulations is in order to Samuel Litsas who has done extremely well and completed the Oceanic Endorsement! He is now able to control all airspace within Australia and the Pacific Oceanic Partnership! Well done mate!
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  10. Public Comment: VATPAC Constitution

    Steven Brown replied to David Zhong's topic in NOTAMs

    Hi all, Try the link again - let me know if you have problems.

  11. Nicolas Tessede - TMA Controller

    Arjun Murthy posted a topic in ATC Promotions

    Congratulations to Nick who did a stellar job in his S3 assessment yesterday. Well done Nick!

  12. World Discovery - Sirri to Abu Dhabi via Dubai Intl

    Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    Event Details Flight created by Russell Diehl This week we join up with the Formula One Circus at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi for the final race for the 2018 season. Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 145 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : A single or twin piston engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Baron or similar capable of 155 to 175 kias. Communications : Unicom "rw1.vatpac.org/UNICOM_OMAE" for the Sirri Island Region. 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 : 3500 recommended Flightplan File as : OIBS OIBA OMSJ OMDB OMSD OM11 OMAA 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 : The accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan however it should be possible to navigate visually given the islands proximity to the main land. Recommended Scenery optional (Recommended) - Fly Tampa Dubai Intl includes surrounding area Default simulation scenery Flight Details SIRRI [OIBS] Takeoff elev : 26 rwy : 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 ABUMUSA [OIBA] T&G - H-093° D-26.5 nm elev : 13 rwy : 08/26 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 SHARJAH INTL [OMSJ] T&G - H-140° D-42 nm elev : 118 rwy : 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 DUBAI INTL [OMDB] T&G - H-240° D-9.4 nm elev : 62 rwy : 12L/30R 12R/30L asphalt CTAF : 122.80 DUBAI SKYDIVE [OMSD] T&G - H-229° D-15.8 nm elev : 62 rwy : 12/30 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 ABU DHABI NORTHEAST [OM11] T&G - H-193° D-35.3 nm elev : 62 rwy : 13/31 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 ABU DHABI INTL [OMAA] Land - H-253° D-18.7 nm elev : 83 rwy : 13R/31L asphalt rwy : 13L/31R asphalt (MAY NOT BE DEPICTED IN SOME DEFAULT FSX INSTALLATIONS) CTAF : 122.80 Chart
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  14. NOTAM: Oz Flight Sim Expo Fly-in/Fly-out

    Greg Barber 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 Oz Flight Sim Expo Fly In / Fly Out. 2. RESERVED POSITIONS SY_GND SY_TWR SY_APP SY-E_APP SY-D_APP SY_DEP SY-S_DEP BN-MDE_CTR ML-WOL_CTR 3. EFFECTIVE DATE & TIME The above positions with exceptions (see below) will be reserved for use between 2300z and 0500z Saturday 17th November 2018, then later reserved for use between 2300z and 0500z Sunday 18th November 2018. Exceptions include SY-E_APP, SY-D_APP which will Only be reserved for use between 2300z and 0500z Saturday 17th November 2018. SY_DEP, SY-S_DEP will Only be reserved for use between 2300z and 0500z Sunday 18th November 2018. 4. CONTACT Sam Hall – Events Coordinator [email protected] 5. NOTICE TO ATC Under section 4.1, controllers must not control these positions during the times indicated without prior approval of the listed contacts. 6. CANCELLATION This NOTAM Self Cancels at 0500z 18th November 2018.

  15. Oz Flight Sim Expo Fly In / Fly Out

    Sam Hall replied to Sam Hall's topic in Event Announcements

    ATC ROSTER Now Available at link below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18L9c271_BFA6kIcwHkdgxNxiOLa-f6I3nTF6AgF7oKo/edit?usp=sharing If anyone is available to control any of the non-staffed positions please make yourself known to myself: [email protected]
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  17. Kingston SE to Warrnambool

    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 : 175 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 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 : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YKIG YRBE YMCT YMTG YPOD YWBL 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 Warrnambool Airport YWBL - Colin Jeffery Portland YPOD - Colin Jeffery ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX AU Scenery Flight Details KINGSTON SE [YKIG] Takeoff elev : 8 rwy : 02/20 bitumen CTAF : 126.70 ROBE [YRBE] T&G - H-179° D-21.4 nm elev : 20 rwy : 02/20 14/32 grass CTAF : 131.25 MILLICENT [YMCT] T&G - H-124° D-36.3 nm elev : 56 rwy : 08/26 sealed rwy : 14/32 grass CTAF : 126.70 MOUNT GAMBIER [YMTG] T&G - H-107° D-22.2 nm elev : 212 rwy : 06/24 11/29 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 126.65 NDB : MTG MOUNT GAMBIER 266.0 VOR : MTG MOUNT GAMBIER 117.00 PORTLAND [YPOD] T&G - H-127° D-47.2 nm elev : 265 rwy : 08/26 asphalt rwy : 17/35 grass CTAF : 127.95 (FSINN 126.70) WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Land - H-078° D-46.3 nm elev : 242 rwy : 13/31 asphalt rwy : 04/22 gravel CTAF : 126.00 Chart

  18. Warrnambool to Kingston SE

    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 : 167 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. 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 : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YWBL YHML YCOL YCNQ YNRC YKIG 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 Warrnambool Airport YWBL - Colin Jeffery ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS (HAMILTON AERO is not part of the "complete" package and must be downloaded and installed separately) OZX AU Scenery Flight Details WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] Takeoff elev : 242 rwy : 13/31 asphalt rwy : 04/22 gravel CTAF : 126.00 HAMILTON [YHML] T&G - H-324° D-42.7 nm elev : 803 rwy : 17/35 bitumen rwy : 10/28 gravel CTAF : 124.20 NDB : HML HAMILTON 203.0 COLERAINE [YCOL] T&G - H-269° D-15.5 nm elev : 531 rwy : 09/27 dirt CTAF : 131.25 COONAWARRA [YCNQ] T&G - H-284° D-48.7 nm elev : 192 rwy : 01/19 bitumen CTAF : 131.25 NARACOORTE [YNRC] T&G - H-337° D-17.9 nm elev : 169 rwy : 08/26 asphalt rwy : 02/20 gravel CTAF : 126.70 KINGSTON SE [YKIG] Land - H-274° D-42.2 nm elev : 8 rwy : 02/20 bitumen CTAF : 126.70 Chart
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  22. Public Comment: VATPAC Constitution

    David Zhong posted a topic in NOTAMs

    Comments are sought from VATPAC members on the VATPAC Constitution which is to be proposed to the Board for adoption. This document has been produced as a result of consultations in September-October this year with the Board, staff members and more generally at the recent Town Hall meeting. If you wish to make a submission, you may do so in writing to director at vatpac dot org. Submissions must be submitted by Tuesday 11 December 2018 at 23:59 AEDT. VATPAC Constitution.pdf

  23. NOTAM: AIRAC1812

    Greg Barber replied to Greg Barber's topic in NOTAMs

    Please note, Links on the relevant pages of the VATPAC site have now been updated to direct you to the 1812 content. Thanks.
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  27. World Discovery - Panama Canal

    Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    Event Details Flight created by Russell Diehl This week we from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean via the Panama canal. There is a link to some accompanying scenery enhancements for the flight if so desired. This represents a slow short flight and is an opportunity to undertake the flight in a slow recreational/sports aircraft. Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 76 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : A light recreational sport such as J-3 Piper Cub, A-22 Foxbat or similar incapable of exceeding 100 knots. Alternatively a helicopter such as the Robison R22 can be used to add flexibility Communications : Unicom "rw1.vatpac.org/UNICOM_MPZL" for the Panama Region. 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 : 1500 recommended Flightplan File as : MPEJ ATLANT MPFS GATUN TRINI BOHIO ORCHID FRIJOL BARBAC MAMEI GAMBOA EMPIRE CENT PEDRO MIRA MPMG MPHO TBG PERICO MPTO 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 : The accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan however it should be possible to navigate visually and may be the only option given the low sophistication of the recommended aircraft types. Recommended Scenery optional (Recommended) - Compilation of 3 small scenery packages covering the departure and arrival airport as well as the canal (30 MB download) Default simulation scenery Flight Details ENRIQUE A JIMENEZ [MPEJ] Takeoff elev : 28 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 ATLANTIC ENTRANCE [ATLANT] Overfly - H-304° D-3.6 nm SHERMAN [MPFS] Overfly - H-233° D-2.3 nm GATUN LOCKS [GATUN] Overfly - H-165° D-5.6 nm TRINIDAD TURN [TRINI] Overfly - H-178° D-3.8 nm BOHIO TURN [BOHIO] Overfly - H-119° D-3.6 nm ORCHID TURN [ORCHID] Overfly - H-086° D-1.1 nm FRIJOLES TURN [FRIJOL] Overfly - H-130° D-2.1 nm BARBACOA TURN [BARBAC] Overfly - H-165° D-2.5 nm MAMEI TURN [MAMEI] Overfly - H-112° D-2.1 nm GAMBOA REACH [GAMBOA] Overfly - H-084° D-2.7 nm EMPIRE REACH [EMPIRE] Overfly - H-128° D-3.4 nm CENTENNIAL BRIDGE [CENT] Overfly - H-143° D-4.2 nm PEDRO MIGUEL LOCKS [PEDRO] Overfly - H-127° D-1.6 nm MIRO FLORES LOCK [MIRA] Overfly - H-138° D-1.8 nm MARCOS A GELABERT INTL [MPMG] T&G - H-125° D-2.5 nm elev : 31 rwy : 01/19 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 HOWARD AFB [MPHO] T&G - H-216° D-4.3 nm elev : 23 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 TABOGA ISLAND (110 MHZ) [TBG] Overfly - H-167° D-7.9 nm ISLA PERICO [PERICO] Overfly - H-018° D-7.9 nm TOCUMEN INTL [MPTO] Land - H-044° D-12.6 nm elev : 135 rwy : 03L/21R 03R/21L asphalt CTAF : 122.80 Chart

  28. NOTAM: Brisbane Runway Changes

    Greg Barber posted a topic in NOTAMs

    1 INTRODUCTION Effecetive 8th November 2018 00:00UTC and with permanent effect, existing Brisbane Runway 01/19 has been renamed to Brisbane Runway 01R/19L in preparation for the completion of the parallel runway. 2 EFFECT ON VATPAC OPERATIONS These changes have been incorporated into the VATPAC 1812 AIRAC update including sector files and controller client tools. ATC Assist has not yet been updated to replect these changes. 3 AUTHORITY Director Operations 4 CANCELLATION Indefinite

  29. NOTAM: AIRAC1812

    Greg Barber posted a topic in NOTAMs

    NOTAM - AIRAC1812 Sector File and Client Installer Downloads 1 INTRODUCTION The VATPAC sector files are produced and developed by the operations department every 3 months. The version released today is AIRAC 1812, effective on the 8th of November 2018. The sector files provided support both the Virtual Radar Client and the Euroscope Client. 2 DETAILS Please see this full text NOTAM for all information and download links. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Aa5aibCTJcDxpnmM5UxE1TFYOzG--aGn/view?usp=sharing 3 AUTHORITY Director, Operations – [email protected] 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Director Operations would like to thank and acknowledge the hard work of Peter Story (AIS Manager), Eoin Motherway and Richard Quigley in preparing these important resources for our enjoyment. 5 CANCELLATION This NOTAM will cancel at 5 DEC 18 - 23:59UTC.
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  31. NOTAM: Worldflight 2018 - Arrival

    Greg Barber replied to Greg Barber's topic in NOTAMs

    Addendum BN_TWR is also reserved from 0400-0900.

  32. Ben Kaiser - TMA Student

    Ryan Steffe posted a topic in ATC Promotions

    Congratulations to Ben who has just received his TMA Student (S3) rating!

  33. Sam Litsas - ENR Controller

    Callum Strawbridge posted a topic in ATC Promotions

    Congratulations to Sam Litsas who has just received his early Christmas Present of an Enroute Controller (C1) rating.
  34. NOTAM: Worldflight 2018 - Arrival 1 INTRODUCTION Worldflight 2018 will return to VATPAC airspace on the morning of 10th November (local time) and travel through VATPAC airspace via Darwin, Port Moresby, Cairns and Brisbane to arrive back in Sydney that evening. VATPAC will provide ATC services for the arrival legs using controllers from home in conjunction with controllers who have nominated to visit and control from Worldflight Headquarters (WFHQ) in Sydney. This NOTAM contains details of controller positions reserved for use during the event and procedures developed and implemented to manage traffic levels throughout the day. This content is relevant to both ATC and pilots participating in Worldflight legs. 2 NOTAM Download Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fb6HMeI8NbSbGNGG0gmFxS9MIhI3vmP_/view?usp=sharing 3 AUTHORITY Director, Operations – [email protected] 4 CANCELLATION This NOTAM self cancels at 1300UTC 10 NOV 18.

  35. Alpha to Longreach via Blackall

    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 : 188 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 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 : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YAPH YBCK YBAR YLRE 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 ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS (Longreach, Barcaldine) OZX AU Scenery Flight Details ALPHA [YAPH] Takeoff elev : 1255 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 BLACKALL [YBCK] T&G - H-225° D-78.8 nm elev : 928 rwy : 06/24 asphalt rwy : 12/30 clay CTAF : 126.70 BARCALDINE [YBAR] T&G - H-345° D-52.2 nm elev : 880 rwy : 01/19 asphalt rwy : 14/32 clay CTAF : 126.70 LONGREACH [YLRE] Land - H-270° D-57 nm elev : 627 rwy : 04/22 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 NDB : LRE LONGREACH 353.0 Chart

  36. Longreach to Alpha via Isisford

    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 : 185 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin engine aircraft such as Beechcraft Baron, Mooney Bravo or similar capable of 155 to 185 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 : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YLRE WLS YISF YBAR YAPH 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 ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS (Longreach, Barcaldine) OZX AU Scenery Flight Details LONGREACH [YLRE] Takeoff elev : 627 rwy : 04/22 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 NDB : LRE LONGREACH 353.0 WELLSHOT [WLS] Overfly - H-155° D-29.2 nm ISISFORD [YISF] T&G - H-173° D-21.5 nm elev : 692 rwy : 14/32 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 BARCALDINE [YBAR] T&G - H-041° D-63.8 nm elev : 880 rwy : 01/19 asphalt rwy : 14/32 clay CTAF : 126.70 ALPHA [YAPH] Land - H-086° D-70.4 nm elev : 1255 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 Chart

  37. Cross the Ditch 15

    Sam Hall commented on Sam Hall's calendar event in Events Calendar

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    Hi Nathan, Yes, VATNZ do indeed host the website. I'm not quite sure if they will read this event post so you are probably better off contacting them through the website itself. https://crosstheditch.net/summer2018/contact -Sam

  38. Cross the Ditch 15

    Nathan Noble commented on Sam Hall's calendar event in Events Calendar

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    Hey Team, As Usual RAAFv representation hahahaha I am trying to book some flights but unfortunately the system doesn't recognise my F18 or my E737 that I will be flying? From memory i think NZ host the website so should i speak tot hem or through here is fine?

  39. Cross the Ditch 15

    Joshua Micallef commented on Sam Hall's calendar event in Events Calendar

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    Bugger - I will be on Holiday this year - TSN will need someone else this year
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  41. Cross the Ditch 15

    Sam Hall posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    Breakfast in Tahiti, Supper in Australia, and all the South Pacific in between... VATNZ and VATPAC are proud to present the 15th Cross the Ditch! In Cross the Ditch 15 we see a large number of airports highlighting the beautiful islands of the pacific, as well as some of the usual favorites. The Waves for Cross the Ditch 15 - Summer 2018 are: Wave Flight Departure Window UTC AEDT NZDT 1A Tahiti, French Polynesia (NTAA) to Nadi, Fiji (NFFN) (5hr flight) 1700-1800 0400-0500 0600-0700 1B Tahiti, French Polynesia (NTAA) to Apia, Samoa (NSFA) (3.5hr flight) 1700-1900 0400-0600 0600-0800 2A Nadi, Fiji (NFFN) to Wellington, New Zealand (NZWN) 2030-2300 0730-1000 0930-1200 2B Apia, Samoa (NSFA) to Wellington, New Zealand (NZWN) 1900-2230 0600-0930 0800-1130 3 Wellington, New Zealand (NZWN) to Noumea, New Caledonia (NWWW) 2300-0330 1000-1430 1200-1630 4 Noumea, New Caledonia (NWWW) to Auckland, New Zealand (NZAA) 0300-0700 1400-1800 1600-2000 5 Auckland, New Zealand (NZAA) to Brisbane (YBBN) 0530-0930 1630-2030 1830-2230 Please find flight and ATC bookings as well as all other information at the official Cross the Ditch website below. https://crosstheditch.net/summer2018 Cross the Ditch is brought to you by VATPAC and VATNZ

  42. World Discovery - Dallas Texas

    Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    Event Details Flight created by Russell Diehl This week we fly in the US great state of texas. Beginning in Bridgeport the flight passes through the massive airport hub of Dallas Fort Worth and south to conclude in Waco. Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 150 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single or twin piston engine aircraft such as Mooney Bravo, Beechcraft Duchess, Diamond Twinstar or similar capable of 135 to 155 kias. Communications : Unicom "rw1.vatpac.org/UNICOM_KZAK" for the US Texas Region. 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 : 2500 recommended Flightplan File as : KXBP KLUD KDTO KAFW KDFW KDAL KRBD KINJ KACT 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 : The accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan however it should be possible to navigate visually and may be the only option given the age of the recommended aircraft types. Recommended Scenery optional - Dreamteam Dallas Fort Worth (payware) Default simulation scenery Flight Details BRIDGEPORT MUN [KXBP] Takeoff elev : 864 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 DECATUR MUN [KLUD] T&G - H-063° D-13.3 nm elev : 1047 rwy : 17/35 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 DENTON ENTERPRISE [KDTO] T&G - H-093° D-19.5 nm elev : 642 rwy : 18/36 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 FT WORTH ALLIANCE [KAFW] T&G - H-198° D-14.2 nm elev : 722 rwy : 16L/34R 16R/34L asphalt CTAF : 122.80 DALLAS-FT WORTH INTL [KDFW] T&G - H-104° D-15.2 nm elev : 607 rwy : 18L/36R 18R/36L asphalt rwy : 17C/35C 17L/35R 17R/35L asphalt rwy : 13R/31L 13L/31R asphalt CTAF : 122.80 DALLAS LOVE [KDAL] T&G - H-102° D-9.8 nm elev : 487 rwy : 13L/31R 13R/31L asphalt CTAF : 122.80 DALLAS EXECUTIVE [KRBD] T&G - H-179° D-10 nm elev : 660 rwy : 17/35 13/31 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 HILLSBORO MUN [KINJ] T&G - H-192° D-37.7 nm elev : 686 rwy : 16/34 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 WACO REGL [KACT] Land - H-186° D-29.1 nm elev : 516 rwy : 14/32 01/19 asphalt CTAF : 122.80 Chart
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