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    This weeks flight for 20th March 2024 finds us in Scotland flying from Kirkwall (EGPA) in the Orkneys to Unst (EGPW) in the Shetlands. On departing Kirkwall there is a T&G at Westray and then Papa Westray. These two “airports” comprise the shortest scheduled passenger flight in the world averaging a one minute flight time and is operated by Loganair. After this T&G there are discretionary T&G's along the route includuing the airport at Lerwick which is now famous in the BBC police series “Shetland”. Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 150 kias. Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC Flight Details: LINK Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable. Flight Plan:(EGPA-EGPW)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 143 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YGDI YMOR YBGY YWRL YINO YIVL GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Note: it is recommended that X-Plane 12 users download the latest version of Ashford from Gateway to correct runway elevation. Flight details GOONDIWINDI [YGDI] Takeoff yelev: 933 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/20 clay CTAF: 126.7 MOREE [YMOR] T&G - visual along the Newell Highway elev: 701 rwy: 01/19 asphalt rwy: 05/23 gravel CTAF: 126.7 BINIGUY [YBGY] T&G - visual along the Gwydir Highway elev: 785 rwy: 01/19 grass CTAF: 126.7 WARIALDA [YWRL] T&G - visual along the Gwydir Highway elev: 1140 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 INVERELL NORTH [YINO] T&G - visual along the Gwydir Highway elev: 2282 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 INVERELL [YIVL] Land - visual along Bundarra Road elev: 2669 rwy: 16/34 asphalt rwy: 04/22 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Chart
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 131 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YIVL YINO YASF YTEX YILW YGDI GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Note: it is recommended that X-Plane 12 users download the latest version of Ashford from Gateway to correct runway elevation. Flight details INVERELL [YIVL] Takeoff elev: 2669 rwy: 16/34 asphalt rwy: 04/22 dirt CTAF: 126.7 INVERELL NORTH [YINO] T&G - visual along Bundarra Road elev: 2282 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 ASHFORD [YASF] T&G - visual along Ashford Road elev: 1532 rwy: 08/26 gravel CTAF: 126.7 TEXAS [YTEX] T&G - visual along Bonshaw Road and Bruxner Way elev: 979 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 INGLEWOOD [YILW] T&G - visual along Inglewood-Texas Road elev: 933 rwy: 06/24 asphalt rwy: 08/26 grass CTAF: 126.7 GOONDIWINDI [YGDI] Land - visual along the Cunningham Highwa yelev: 933 rwy: 04/22 asphalt rwy: 12/20 clay CTAF: 126.7 Chart
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    This weeks flight for 13th March 2024 finds us in Scotland flying from Edinburgh (EGPH) to Kirkwall (EGPA) with discretionary T&G on route. Departing Edinburgh we take the Kelty Corridor north which is 3nm either side of the M90 towards Perth Scone (or as directed by ATC if available).Charts for EGPH (EDI) shows Kelty Corridor over the bridges Aircraft Suggested: Any GA capable of 150 kias. Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC Flight Details: LINK Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable. Flight Plan:(EGPH-EGPA)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for MSFS and XP
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 150 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Jandakot CTR and outside restricted military airspace. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YCUN YNTM YBHL YMBE TOS AKMW BUB MUP OBC CYB CTE FRE POWR ADWD YPJT GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details Note: Restricted area R134C at Bindoon and Danger area D169 at Swanbourne are active 24H. Assume no other restricted airspace has been activated by NOTAM. CUNDERDIN [YCUN] Takeoff elev: 705 rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 127.8 Tune DME to Perth VOR/DME (PH 113.7). NORTHAM [YNTM] T&G - visual along the Great Eastern Highway elev: 500 rwy: 14/32 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 32] CTAF: 124.2 Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME PH TOODYAY overfly - visual along Northam-Toodyay Road Remain south of Bindoon-Dewars Pool Road to remain outside restricted military airspace R134C at Bindoon. BINDOON HILL [YBHL] T&G - visual along Toodyay-Bindi Bindi Road and Bindoon-Dewars Pool Road elev: 915 rwy: 09/27 gravel [RH circuit RWY 27] CTAF: 126.7 MOOLIABEENIE [YMBE] T&G - visual along the Great Northern Highway and Mooliabeenee Road elev: 609 rwy: 04/22 dirt CTAF: 126.7 GINGIN overfly - visual along Mooliabeenee Road SOVEREIGN HILL overfly - visual along Gingin Brook Road Descend to not above 2000 ft by Guilderton. GUILDERTON LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along Guilderton Road TWO ROCKS [TOS] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along the coast ALKIMOS WATER [AMKW] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along the coast BURNS BEACH [BUB] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along the coast MULLALOO POINT [MUP] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual over water along the coast OBSERVATION CITY [OBC] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual over water along the coast CITY BEACH [CYB] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual over water along the coast Do not overfly D169 (live firing range) below 1500 ft. COTTESLOE [CTE] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual over water along the coast FREMANTLE [FRE] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual over water along the coast POWERHOUSE [POWR] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along the coast *** Inbound reporting point *** ADVENTURE WORLD [ADWD] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along Phoenix Road If Jandakot TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. Not above 1500 ft within Jandakot CTR or as directed by ATC. PERTH/JANDAKOT [YPJT] Land - track as directed by ATC elev: 99 rwy: 06L/24R 06R/24L 12/30 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 NDB: JT 281 Charts
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 156 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Jandakot CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YPJT SHOP CDM YDVE BTON YCIG YQDN YCUN GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details PERTH/JANDAKOT [YPJT] Takeoff elev: 99 rwy: 06L/24R 06R/24L 12/30 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 118.1 NDB: JT 281 Tune DME to Perth VOR/DME (PH 113.7) Not above 1500 ft within Jandakot CTR. Not above 2000 ft within 11 DME PH. Not above 3500 ft within 22 DME PH. ARMADALE SHOPS [SHOP] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-116° D-7.5 nm or as directed by ATC CANNING CAM [CDM] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-095° D-5.6 nm LESLEY overfly not above 3500 ft - H081° to the Brookton Highway Not above 4500 ft within 36 DME PH. Not above 8500 ft beyond 36 DME PH. DALE RIVER [YDVE] T&G - visual along the Brookton Highway elev: 991 rwy: 15/33 grass CTAF: 126.7 BROOKTON [BTON] overfly - visual along the Brookton Highway CORRIGIN [YCIG] T&G - visual along Brookton-Corrigin Road elev: 1116 rwy: 04/22 08/26 dirt CTAF: 126.7 QUAIRADING [YQDG] T&G - visual along Quairading-Corrigin Road elev: 795 rwy: 05/23 dirt CTAF: 126.7 CUNDERDIN [YCUN] Land - visual along Quairading-Corrigin Road elev: 705 rwy: 05/23 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 127.8 Charts
  10. YSSY ATIS APCH: EXPECT INSTR APCH THEN INDEPENDENT VISUAL APCH WHEN VISUAL DO NOT PASS THROUGH ASSIGNED RWY CENTRE LINE RWY: 16L AND R FOR ARRS AND DEPS OPR INFO: INDEPENDENT PARL DEPARTURES IN PROGRESS. DOMESTIC JET DEPARTURES VIA WOL EXP RWY 16L CIRCLING INSTR APPROACHES IN PROGRESS RWY 34L, CAUTION: POSSIBLE TCAS ALERTS ON ARR AND DEP RWY 16R ILS NOT AVBL, DO NOT USE. FALSE INDICIATIONS POSSIBLE YMML ATIS APCH: EXP GLS OR ILS APCH. EXP RNP APCH RWY 34 RWY: 16 AND 27 FOR ARR. RWY 27 FOR DEP OPR INFO: CIRCLING APPROACH IN PROGRESS RWY 34, CAUTION POSSIBLE TCAS ALERTS ON APPROACH AND DEPARTURE. RWY 16 ILS NOT AVBL, DO NOT USE. FALSE INDICIATIONS POSSIBLE
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 154 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft. Flight plan File as: YLEC YCPT YMGN YPAG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Takeoff elev: 856 rwy: 02/20 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 BELTANA RACECOURSE overfly - visual along the Outback Highway CARRAPATEENA [YCPT] T&G - H-231° D-53 nm elev: 672 rwy: 01/19 asphalt CTAF: 125.85 MOUNT GUNSON [YMGN] T&G - H-230° D-16.6 nm elev: 344 rwy: 05/23 10/28 14/32 dirt CTAF: 126.7 PORT AUGUSTA [YPAG] Land - visual along the Stuart Highway elev: 56 rwy: 15/33 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 33] CTAF: 126.9 Do not overfly the Cultana Military Training Area south west of Port Augusta. Chart
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 152 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 4500 ft. Flight plan File as: YPAG YQRN YHAW YRYK YWPD YBLM YLEC GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details PORT AUGUSTA [YPAG] Takeoff elev: 56 rwy: 15/33 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 33] CTAF: 126.9 Do not overfly the Cultana Military Training Area south west of Port Augusta. QUORN [YQRN] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way elev: 831 rwy: 18/36 gravel CTAF: 126.7 HAWKER [YHAW] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way elev: 1052 rwy: 18/36 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 RAWNSLEY PARK [YRYK] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way elev: 1383 rwy: 03/21 dirt CTAF: 126.7 WILPENA POUND [YWPD] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way elev: 1707 rwy: 10/28 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BLINMAN [YBLM] T&G - visual along the Flinders Ranges Way elev: 1972 rwy: 04/22 14/32 dirt CTAF: 126.7 PARACHILNA overly - visual along Parachilna Gorge Road LEIGH CREEK [YLEC] Land - visual along the Outback Highway elev: 856 rwy: 02/20 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Chart
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    You know it’s the end of the month when Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This Easter, we are bringing back the popular Easter Egg Hunt! On the 1st of April, depart Sydney in search of 3 easter eggs at three differrent airports inside the great state of New South Wales. The first pilot to identify, fly to and land at each airport wins! Hints for where these airports will be released on the VATPAC Discord. Edition Details: The Idea of this Edition of Spilled Milk Run Monday is similar to the Easter Egg Hunt we did last year. From 0800z, one hint will be released every 30 minutes on the VATPAC Discord providing 3 different hints, one for each of the three different airport locations. Pilots then depart Sydney in search for the airports. Once a pilot lands at the airport they believe the Easter egg is at, they take a screenshot and post it in the VATPAC Discord's Event Channel. The first pilot to correctly land and take a screenshot at each airport wins! Pilots and controllers must follow the relevant criteria below in order to be eligible to win a prize! Edition Details: thanks to the generous donations of some of the VATPAC staff, there will be four prizes up for grabs during the Easter egg hunt. The prizes are as follows: Pilots: 3 x €10 ($15AUD) simMarket Gift Vouchers - 1 per airport Controllers: 1 x €10 ($15AUD) simMarket Gift Voucher - all eligible controllers will be added to a draw and randomly selected to win the prize. In order to be eligible to win one of the prizes pilots and controllers must follow the following procedures: Pilots: All pilots must depart Sydney (YSSY) and remain online and connected for the duration of the flight Pilots must not use any sim rate enhancement at any time. Doing so will automatically result in disqualification. Pilots must follow all controller instructions and not take purposeful shortcuts or refuse sequencing to try and shorten the duration of their flight. VATPAC events staff, senior staff and directors are not eligible to win pilot prizes. Pilots must not use high performance aircraft to reduce their flights duration. This includes fighter jets, high altitude / speed airliners such as the Concorde, or any other aircraft purposely chosen for an unrealistic speed advantage. Upon arrival at the chosen airfield, pilots must post a screenshot on the VATPAC discord #events channel showing their simulator, and a tracking software (Volanta, Simaware) with the flight plan showing the whole flight and tag an event coordinator. Pilots are only eligible to receive one (1) prize. Pilot can only depart Sydney once the first hint is released. All flights to correct airports will be closely tracked by Event Coordinators. If a member of the events team believes your flight was not in observance of the above criteria, or that you had any form of unfair advantage, they may deem you ineligible to receive a prize. Controllers: All rostered and unrostered controllers who contributed for at least one hour will be considered for the prize Controllers not active for the duration of their rostered period (without a valid excuse) will be ineligible for the draw Controllers who already received a pilot prize will not be eligible for the draw At the close of the event the winners of each category will be announced. Controllers: Controllers who wish to control a position during this event are encouraged to apply here. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control. BN-ARL_CTR ML-YWE_CTR ML-BIK_CTR SY_APP SY_TWR SY_GND SY_DEL *Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the Standard positions are filled. Please see a member of Staff, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized. Scenery: YSSY - Sydney: Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D) Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS) Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11) Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
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    You know it’s the end of the month when Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This week we are taking you to Western Australia to see what the state of WA has to offer. Fly anywhere in Western Australia with the expectation of ATC Services throughout your flight. Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up between 0830z and peak between 0930z-1100z. Suggested Routes: Western Australia has so much to offer and explore! Whether your flight is high or low, fast or slow, there are plenty of routes to fly. Find some of our suggested routes below, bearing in mind that Pilots are more than welcome to fly other routes from other destinations! Charts for all airports can be found here. YPPH-YPKA JET: DCT PH Y15 VETEL Z55 KA DCT NOT-JET: DCT PH Q17 OTLED Y10 ESDEG Y15 VETEL Z55 KA DCT YPKA-YPPH JET: DCT KA Y305 GUTLI L514 AVPAL Q38 PH DCT NON-JET: DCT KA Y305 GUTLI L514 PALTI OVLUK V16 WOORA Q38 PH DCT YPPH-YPKG JET: DCT PH Y31 LAKIR Y69 BOSLI Y67 KG DCT NON-JET: DCT PH Z19 RAVON Z87 AVGIK Z23 KG DCT YPKG-YPPH JET: DCT KG Q41 HAMTN Q158 PH DCT NON-JET: DCT KG V242 KELLA Z38 PH DCT YPPH-YGEL JET: DCT PH Y15 AVNEX Q20 ONGAR W14 GEL DCT NON-JET: DCT PH Q17 ONGAR W14 GEL DCT YGEL-YPPH JET: DCT GEL Z41 HINDS Q38 PH DCT NON-JET: DCT GEL Z41 TEBIP V16 WOORA Q38 PH DCT We would also suggest flights from any of the following airports: Busselton (YBLN) Learmonth (YPLM) Leonora (YLEO) Laverton (YLTN) Albany (YABA) Controllers: Controllers who wish to control a position during this event are encouraged to apply here. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control. ML-OLW_CTR ML-PIY_CTR PH_APP PH_DEP PH_TWR PH_GND PH-E_GND PH_DEL KA_TWR *Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the Standard positions are filled. Please see a member of Staff, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized. Scenery: There is limited scenery available for Western Australia. Consider using flightsim.to or avsim to update your simulator airports.
  16. You know it’s the end of the month when Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This Easter, we are bringing back the popular Easter Egg Hunt! On the 1st of April, depart Sydney in search of 3 easter eggs at three differrent airports inside the great state of New South Wales. The first pilot to identify, fly to and land at each airport wins! Hints for where these airports will be released on the VATPAC Discord. Edition Details: The Idea of this Edition of Spilled Milk Run Monday is similar to the Easter Egg Hunt we did last year. From 0700Z, one hint will be released every 30 minutes on the VATPAC Discord providing 3 different hints, one for each of the three different airport locations. Pilots then depart Sydney in search for the airports. Once a pilot lands at the airport they believe the Easter egg is at, they take a screenshot and post it in the VATPAC Discord's Event Channel. The first pilot to correctly land and take a screenshot at each airport wins! Pilots and controllers must follow the relevant criteria below in order to be eligible to win a prize! Edition Details: thanks to the generous donations of some of the VATPAC staff, there will be four prizes up for grabs during the Easter egg hunt. The prizes are as follows: Pilots: 3 x €10 ($15AUD) simMarket Gift Vouchers - 1 per airport Controllers: 1 x €10 ($15AUD) simMarket Gift Voucher - all eligible controllers will be added to a draw and randomly selected to win the prize. In order to be eligible to win one of the prizes pilots and controllers must follow the following procedures: Pilots: All pilots must depart Sydney (YSSY) and remain online and connected for the duration of the flight Pilots must not use any sim rate enhancement at any time. Doing so will automatically result in disqualification. Pilots must follow all controller instructions and not take purposeful shortcuts or refuse sequencing to try and shorten the duration of their flight. VATPAC events staff, senior staff and directors are not eligible to win pilot prizes. Pilots must not use high performance aircraft to reduce their flights duration. This includes fighter jets, high altitude / speed airliners such as the Concorde, or any other aircraft purposely chosen for an unrealistic speed advantage. Upon arrival at the chosen airfield, pilots must post a screenshot on the VATPAC discord #events channel showing their simulator, and a tracking software (Volanta, Simaware) with the flight plan showing the whole flight and tag an event coordinator. Pilots are only eligible to receive one (1) prize. Pilot can only depart Sydney once the first hint is released. All flights to correct airports will be closely tracked by Event Coordinators. If a member of the events team believes your flight was not in observance of the above criteria, or that you had any form of unfair advantage, they may deem you ineligible to receive a prize. Controllers: All rostered and unrostered controllers who contributed for at least one hour will be considered for the prize Controllers not active for the duration of their rostered period (without a valid excuse) will be ineligible for the draw Controllers who already received a pilot prize will not be eligible for the draw At the close of the event the winners of each category will be announced. Controllers: Controllers who wish to control a position during this event are encouraged to apply here. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control. BN-ARL_CTR ML-YWE_CTR ML-BIK_CTR SY_APP SY_TWR SY_GND SY_DEL *Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the Standard positions are filled. Please see a member of Staff, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized. Scenery: YSSY - Sydney: Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D) Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS) Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11) Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
  17. You know it’s the end of the month when Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This week we are taking you to Western Australia to see what the state of WA has to offer. Fly anywhere in Western Australia with the expectation of ATC Services throughout your flight. Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up between 0830z and peak between 0930z-1100z. Suggested Routes: Western Australia has so much to offer and explore! Whether your flight is high or low, fast or slow, there are plenty of routes to fly. Find some of our suggested routes below, bearing in mind that Pilots are more than welcome to fly other routes from other destinations! Charts for all airports can be found here. YPPH-YPKA JET: DCT PH Y15 VETEL Z55 KA DCT NOT-JET: DCT PH Q17 OTLED Y10 ESDEG Y15 VETEL Z55 KA DCT YPKA-YPPH JET: DCT KA Y305 GUTLI L514 AVPAL Q38 PH DCT NON-JET: DCT KA Y305 GUTLI L514 PALTI OVLUK V16 WOORA Q38 PH DCT YPPH-YPKG JET: DCT PH Y31 LAKIR Y69 BOSLI Y67 KG DCT NON-JET: DCT PH Z19 RAVON Z87 AVGIK Z23 KG DCT YPKG-YPPH JET: DCT KG Q41 HAMTN Q158 PH DCT NON-JET: DCT KG V242 KELLA Z38 PH DCT YPPH-YGEL JET: DCT PH Y15 AVNEX Q20 ONGAR W14 GEL DCT NON-JET: DCT PH Q17 ONGAR W14 GEL DCT YGEL-YPPH JET: DCT GEL Z41 HINDS Q38 PH DCT NON-JET: DCT GEL Z41 TEBIP V16 WOORA Q38 PH DCT We would also suggest flights from any of the following airports: Busselton (YBLN) Learmonth (YPLM) Leonora (YLEO) Laverton (YLTN) Albany (YABA) Controllers: Controllers who wish to control a position during this event are encouraged to apply here. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control. ML-OLW_CTR ML-PIY_CTR PH_APP PH_DEP PH_TWR PH_GND PH-E_GND PH_DEL KA_TWR *Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the Standard positions are filled. Please see a member of Staff, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorized. Scenery: There is limited scenery available for Western Australia. Consider using flightsim.to or avsim to update your simulator airports.
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 151 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above 9500 ft outside Tindal CTR. Flight plan File as: YJAB YCOO YFSR YPTN GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details JABIRU [YJAB] Takeoff elev: 85 rwy: 09/27 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 27] CTAF: 126.7 Do not overfly the Ranger Uranium Mine south east of Jabiru. COOINDA [YCOO] T&G - visual along the Kakadu Highway elev: 43 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 SOUTH ALIGATOR RIVER overfly - visual along the Kakadu Highway FISHER [YFSR] T&G - visual along the South Aligator River elev: 293 rwy: 13/31 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to Tindal VOR/DME (TN 112.3) KATHERINE RIVER/GRACE CREEK overfly - H-170° D-37 nm If Tindal ATC is active, report inbound before 30 DME to request tracking along the Katherine River. Not above 2500 ft within 30 DME TN or as directed by ATC. KATHERINE GORGE overfly not above 2500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Katherine River If Tindal ATC is active, do not proceed within 10 DME TN until given circuit instructions. KATHERINE TOWNSHIP overfly not above 2500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Katherine River TINDAL [YPTN] Land - visual along the Stuart Highway or as directed by ATC elev: 443 rwy: 14/32 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 119.7 VOR/DME: TN 112.3 NDB: TN 356 Note: general aviation aircraft must park on the civil apron. Charts
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 151 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above 9500 ft outside Tindal CTR. Flight plan File as: YPTN YGPA YCOO YJAB GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details TINDAL [YPTN] Takeoff elev: 443 rwy: 14/32 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 119.7 VOR/DME: TN 112.3 NDB: TN 356 Note: general aviation aircraft must park on the civil apron. Tune DME to Tindal VOR/DME. Not above 2500 ft within 30 DME TN or as directed by ATC. EDITH RIVER overfly not above 2500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Stuart Highway PINE CREEK overfly - visual along the Stuart Highway MARY RIVER ROADHOUSE overfly - visual along the Kakadu Highway OLD GOODPARLA [YGPA] T&G - visual along the Kakadu Highway elev: 349 rwy: 14/32 dirt CTAF: 126.7 COOINDA [YCOO] T&G - visual along the Kakadu Highway elev: 43 rwy: 09/27 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Do not overfly the Ranger Uranium Mine south east of Jabiru. JABIRU [YJAB] Land - visual along the Kakadu Highway elev: 85 rwy: 09/27 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 27] CTAF: 126.7 Charts
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    Posted just now (edited) Its the time for VATSIMs Flagship Event! The third edition of 24 Hours of VATSIM starts on the 3rd of March 2024 and VATPAC gets to take part! Join us in your plane or behind your scopes during 24 Hours of VATSIM! https://booking.vatsim.net/ Event Details: In this edition of 24 Hours of VATSIM, we provide control services between Sydney and Brisbane. Show off your controlling skills or by being the calm in the storm as a pilot while various VATSIM divisions provide control services across 24 legs throughout the world over 24 hours! Route: Pilots looking to fly during this event are encouraged to book via the VATSIM Booking Website. This will assist ATC and the Events Team with the expected traffic load, and allowing of scaling for this event. YSSY > YBBN: DCT TESAT H252 OLSEM Y193 BANDA H252 BN DCT Note: Expect delays if not flying VATSIM provided routes, or if you do not have a booking. Additional Note: Pilots are requested to follow their slot times, to assist with ATC being able to provide you with an appropriate service. Charts: VATPAC charts are available here: https://vats.im/pac/charts. ATC: Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here. Applications will remain open until three days before the event (29FEB24), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. Below is a list of positions that will be opened during this event. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: BN-ARL_CTR Brisbane Centre 130.900 BN-CNK_CTR* Brisbane Centre 123.400 BN-INL_CTR Brisbane Centre 134.200 BN-GOL_CTR* Brisbane Centre 130.400 BN-FLW_CTR* N/A N/A SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY-E_GND* Sydney Ground 121.700 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY-E_TWR* Sydney Tower 124.700 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY_DEP* Sydney Departures 123.000 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 BN-N_GND* Brisbane Ground 124.050 BN-S_GND* Brisbane Ground 122.250 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN-W_TWR* Brisbane Tower 118.000 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN-S_APP* Brisbane Approach 125.600 Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the Standard positions are filled. Please see a member of staff or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorised. Scenery: YSSY – Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Payware – FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D) Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS) Payware – TaiModels (X-Plane) Freeware – AVSIM (FSX/P3D) YBBN - Brisbane Airport: Payware – Orbx (FSX/P3D) Payware – Orbx (X-Plane) Payware – Orbx (MSFS)
  21. Its the time for VATSIMs Flagship Event! The third edition of 24 Hours of VATSIM starts on the 3rd of March 2024 and VATPAC gets to take part! Join us in your plane or behind your scopes during 24 Hours of VATSIM! https://booking.vatsim.net/ Event Details: In this edition of 24 Hours of VATSIM, we provide control services between Sydney and Brisbane. Show off your controlling skills or by being the calm in the storm as a pilot while various VATSIM divisions provide control services across 24 legs throughout the world over 24 hours! Route: Pilots looking to fly during this event are encouraged to book via the VATSIM Booking Website. This will assist ATC and the Events Team with the expected traffic load, and allowing of scaling for this event. YSSY > YBBN: DCT TESAT H252 OLSEM Y193 BANDA H252 BN DCT Note: Expect delays if not flying VATSIM provided routes, or if you do not have a booking. Additional Note: Pilots are requested to follow their slot times, to assist with ATC being able to provide you with an appropriate service. Charts: VATPAC charts are available here: https://vats.im/pac/charts. ATC: Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here. Applications will remain open until three days before the event (29FEB24), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. Below is a list of positions that will be opened during this event. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: BN-ARL_CTR Brisbane Centre 130.900 BN-CNK_CTR* Brisbane Centre 123.400 BN-INL_CTR Brisbane Centre 134.200 BN-GOL_CTR* Brisbane Centre 130.400 BN-FLW_CTR* N/A N/A SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY-E_GND* Sydney Ground 121.700 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY-E_TWR* Sydney Tower 124.700 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY_DEP* Sydney Departures 123.000 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 BN-N_GND* Brisbane Ground 124.050 BN-S_GND* Brisbane Ground 122.250 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN-W_TWR* Brisbane Tower 118.000 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN-S_APP* Brisbane Approach 125.600 Non-Standard positions* will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the Standard positions are filled. Please see a member of staff or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position. Please review the controller NOTAM for detailed information about which Non-Standard Positions are automatically authorised. Scenery: YSSY – Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Payware – FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D) Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS) Payware – TaiModels (X-Plane) Freeware – AVSIM (FSX/P3D) YBBN - Brisbane Airport: Payware – Orbx (FSX/P3D) Payware – Orbx (X-Plane) Payware – Orbx (MSFS)
  22. Thanks to everyone for attending TMA Turnaround, whilst the event is still going, we are glad to say the event was a massive success thanks to everyone's participation! We are now looking for feedback on what we can improve moving forward Please use this link to provide your feedback: https://forms.gle/wpaGZaUG72a3W75T7 Thank you all, see you on the 03MAR for 24HOV!
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    This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 28th February 2024 finds us in United Kingdom completing the A1 Highway tour from Sherburn-In-Elmet (EGCJ) to it's destination at Edinburgh. We will complete the flight at Edinburgh (EGPH). The A1 is the main highway in UK joining London with Edinburgh. It is commonly called the Great North Road. I have not altered the flight plan which is always a guide only, but after departing Sherburn-In-Elmet head east for about 5nm which will pick up the A1 and also avoid RAF Church Fenton. Stay about 6nm to the west of the highway for about 30nm to avoid other RAF Bases especially RAF Leeming. We pass thru Newcastle Airport space so obtain any clearances if ATC on line otherwise follow relevant airspace. On entering EDI (Edinburgh) airspace first report point at Musselburgh Racecourse. Refer attached Visual Report Points Chart Flight created by Dan Mckee Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias. Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(EGCJ-EGPH)< Just click on this link for GPS Flight Plans
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    This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 21st February 2024 finds us in United Kingdom following the A1 Highway from Stapleford (EGSG) to Sherburn-In-Elmet (EGCJ) with discretionary T&G at Peterborough Conington (EGSF). The A1 is the main highway in UK joining London with Edinburgh. It is commonly called the Great North Road Depart Stapleford and follow M25 to Bignells Corner and join the A1(M) which joins A1 going north. The route will on occasion depart from the highway to avoid such airspaces as Luton Airport (stay below 2500) and some RAF bases. Flight created by Dan Mckee Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias. Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Details Route Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(EGSG-EGCJ)< Just click on this link for GPS Flight Plans
  25. Sorry people changing the date again for this event. It will now be scheduled for 28th February. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 150 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2000 ft. Flight plan File as: YWTN YLRE YILF YBAR GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details WINTON [YWTN] Takeoff elev: 638 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 05/23 clay TWR: 126.7 LONGREACH [YLRE] T&G - visual along the Landsborough Highway elev: 627 rwy: 04/22 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 NDB: LRE 353 ILFRACOMBE [YILF] T&G - visual along the Landsborough Highway elev: 720 rwy: 05/23 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BARCALDINE [YBAR] Land - visual along the Landsborough Highway elev: 880 rwy: 01/19 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Chart
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    Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 179 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 min Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft. Flight plan File as: YBAR YAMC YMTB YTRN YKYW YWTN GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details BARCALDINE [YBAR] Takeoff elev: 880 rwy: 01/19 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 ARAMAC [YAMC] T&G - visual along Barcaldine-Aramac Road elev: 760 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MUTTABURRA [YMTB] T&G - visual along Muttaburra-Aramac Road elev: 753 rwy: 04/22 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 TARRAGONA [YTRN] T&G - visual along Olio-Muttaburra Road elev: 819 rwy: 17/35 dirt CTAF: 126.7 KYWONG [YKYW] T&G - visual along Winton-Eskdale Road elev: 777 rwy: 06/24 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.7 WINTON [YWTN] Land - visual along Winton-Eskdale Road elev: 638 rwy: 14/32 asphalt rwy: 05/23 clay TWR: 126.7 Chart
  28. Get ready for the ultimate FIFO flight experience with VATPAC! We're bringing the laughs and the air miles as we whisk you away to Australia's Pilbara-Kimberley region on the first and third Thursday of every month. You won't believe your eyes when you see the red deserts that are so red, they make Elmo blush! And let's not forget those extraordinary rock formations that'll have you saying, "Who needs abstract art when nature's got it covered?" But that's not all! We've got beautiful reefs that are so stunning, even the fish have started a modelling career. So hop on board and join us on 22nd of February 2024, because we're opening up the stunning interior of Australia like never before. Our regional airfields are the gateway to connecting communities and sharing the joy of FIFO flights. Plus, with connections to Perth and Darwin, you'll have the chance to feel like a mining magnate or an adventure-seeking tourist. Just remember, no gold digging on the flight, folks! Mark your calendars and set your alarm clocks because this adventure takes place between 0900z-1200z (1900-2200 AEST; 1700-2000 AWST). You don't want to miss the hilarity, the sights, and the chance to discover Australia's hidden gems. So fasten your seatbelts, stow away your fear of puns, and get ready for the funniest FIFO flight of your life! Airport of the Week: One of the most thrilling elements of FIFO Downunder is our "Airport of the Week" feature. We've cooked up an exciting twist to keep you on your toes! Each event, we will reveal a series of clues to the selected airport, challenging your aviation knowledge and geographical instincts. Prepare to put your detective skills to the test! The first three pilots to successfully decipher the clues and arrive at the designated airport will earn valuable points. Throughout a span of 6 months, we'll tally up the points, creating an exhilarating leaderboard where champions rise to the top. And that's not all – the pilot who reigns supreme at the end of the 6-month period will receive an incredible prize, and ultimate bragging rights of course! Routes: The below map highlights some of the routes available to fly throughout this region: Some other airports of importance in and around this region include: Solomon (YSOL), West Angelas (YANG), Roy Hill-Ginbata (YGIA), Boolgeeda (YBGD), and Fortescue (YFDF) It is recommended to use the following routes when flying between these airports: YPPH - YPKA YPPH - YPKU PH Y15 VETEL Z55 KA PH AMANA Y31 MANIG Y36 BIDAP T63 ARG J72 KU YPPH - YBRM YPPH - YCPR JET: PH Y31 BRM PH Y15 CULAB POGAV NON-JET: PH Z19 MURCH Y31 BRM YPPH - YPPD YPPH - YCWA PH Y15 ESDEG Y44 BUTON PD PH Y15 ESDEG Y60 HALEM SARIG YPPH - YNWN YPPH - YBRY JET: PH Y31 WONYU V35 NWN PH Y15 ESDEG Y60 GUVNA NON-JET: PH Z19 MURCH Y31 MONYU V35 NWN YPDN - YBRM YPPH - YTST DN HELLI J151 CIN J93 BRM PH Z19 NORIC COPDI Y13 VALRA A339 GUNAM YPDN - YPKU YPPH - YSOL DN HELLI J151 ZAMMI KU PH Y15 ESDEG Y44 REMBO ATC: FIFO Downunder is not rostered. Positions are taken on a first come, first get basis. The recommended positions for the event are listed below: Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: PH_DEL Perth Delivery 118.55 PH_GND Perth Ground 121.7 PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.4 PH_APP Perth Approach 123.6 DN_DEL Darwin Delivery 126.8 DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.8 DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.1 DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.1 KA_GND Karratha Ground 123.55 KA_TWR Karratha Tower 127.35 BRM_GND Broome Ground 121.7 BRM_TWR Broome Tower 126 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.2 ML-OLW_CTR Melbourne Centre 134 ML-PIY_CTR Melbourne Centre 133.9 Please note that since both Broome and Karratha’s towers are procedural, they can only be staffed by members who are S3 or higher, or have completed their Procedural Tower Endorsement. Scenery: YPPH – Perth, WA Payware - Axonos (MSFS) Payware - Axonos (X-Plane) YPDN – Darwin, NT Freeware – Tag21 (MSFS) Payware - Axonos (X-Plane) YBRM – Broome, WA Freeware - Bindook (MSFS) Payware - Axonos (X-Plane) YPPD – Port Hedland, WA Payware - MFSG (MSFS) Payware - Axonos (X-Plane) Miscellaneous WA FIFO Airports Freeware - Flightsim.to (MSFS) Miscellaneous: Payware – ORBX Australia V2 (P3D / FSX) Payware - ORBX Global (P3D / FSX)
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