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untilThis Weeks Flight on 10th February 2021 concludes a two leg island hop scenic flight in the Bahamas. This flight departs Nassau (MYNN) and arrives Leonard M Thompson Int'l (MYAM) This tour created by YMA555 s in response to a request following a recent Compass airlines flight to Nassau. Scenery Suggested: As quite a few pilots are now using MSFS2020 including the co-ordinator, flights in future will be provided with links to relevant MSFS2020 scenery to enhance this new platform. It is left to the discretion of pilots whatever scenery they wish to use including other platforms
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untilThis Weeks Flight on 3rd February 2021 commences a two leg island hop scenic flight in the Bahamas. This leg departs George Town (MYEG) and arrives North Eleuthera (MYEH). This tour created by YMA555 in response to a request following a recent Compass airlines flight to Nassau. Scenery Suggested: As quite a few pilots are now using MSFS2020 including the co-ordinator, flights in future will be provided with links to relevant MSFS2020 scenery to enhance this new platform. It is left to the discretion of pilots whatever scenery they wish to use including other platforms. Ba
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22JAN21 | Canberra - Aerial Fire Suppression Exercise
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untilSimulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 181 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Cessna 208 or similar aircraft capable of 160 to 180 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YWLG YWDE YCNM YBAD YCBB YTMS YLMB YGDH GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually following roads. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the
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It is with great pleasurer that I announce 3 new members that are joining the VATPAC Events Team as Event Coordinators! David Bromage: David is joining the team as the VFR Operations coordinator taking over the tenure from Russell on the 1FEB21. David is a very, very regular member of the VFR Operations group and it is great to see his work has already begun for the February events that pilots can expect! Paris Ioannidis: Paris is joining as an Event Coordinator to facilitate our regular and major events. Paris has gained a very strong connection with the community over th
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05MAR21 | Gunnedah to Walgett via Kamilaroi Highway
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untilSimulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 143 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YGDH YBOG YNBR YWWA YGAN YBRJ YWLG GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the Kamilaroi Highway. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan-
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31JAN21 | Goolwa to Parafield via River Murray
Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations
untilEvent Details As my final official VATPAC VFR Operations event, this flight will begin from Goolwa, a home away from home returning to my home airport of Parafield. Departing Goolwa the flight overflies the series of five barrages that keeps the lower Murray free of salt. The flight continues via Murray Bridge and the Barossa Valley returning to Parafield from the North East. VFR Coordinator Russell Diehl Many thanks to pilots, controllers and VATPAC staff for supporting these events these past many years and hope they continue to do so as Dave Bromage takes control and advances the -
29JAN21 | Parafield to Goolwa via Fleurieu Peninsula
Russell Diehl posted a calendar event in VFR Operations
Event Details As the penultimate official VATPAC VFR Operations event, this flight will begin from my home airport of Parafield and at the discretion of ATC services attempt to fly from the Northern to Souther Adelaide beaches at low level. This requires clearance to fly and if the airspace is busy can be denied requiring pilots to seek the alternate Hope Valley VFR Route. Ultimately this flight follows the coast around Adelaide's Fleurieu Peninsula to the Mouth of the Murray Goolwa, my home away from home. VFR Coordinator Russell Diehl (VH-DLL) Simulation Date/Time : Current dat -
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28FEB21 | Port Lincoln to Kangaroo Island via Yorke Peninsula
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17JAN21 | Maitland to Port Macquarie Coastal
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Great event. Thank you for the effort that you put it. Had a blast.- 6 comments
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Applications for this position have now closed. Thank you for all who applied.
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26FEB21 | Kangaroo Island to Port Lincoln via Gambier Islands
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untilSimulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 146 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YKSC YPDA YALT YWGI YTHI YCOF YPLC GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended-
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21FEB21 | Gympie to Archerfield via Moreton Bay Islands
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untilFlying over the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay Islands and Logan City using the Moreton Bay coastal VFR route. Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 148 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Archerfield CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YGYM CORO YNA EMD YLAB YCAB WRM YTGA YBCX YDUN RUIS YHEC PKR YBAF GPS flight plan-
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22FEB21 | Spilled Milk Run - Canberra & Gold Coast
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untilWe always know that the month is drawing to a close when Spilled Milk Run makes its way back into the events calendar. This week we are taking you up to the east coast after flying in the western and northern states in our major events this month! Fly between Canberra Airport (YSCB) and Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) with the expectation of ATC services throughout the flight! Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. Routes:We recommend the following routes to fly between Cairns & Darwin, however you are also welcome to fly to any ai -
We always know that the month is drawing to a close when Spilled Milk Run makes its way back into the events calendar. This week we are taking you up to the east coast after flying in the western and northern states in our major events this month! Fly between Canberra Airport (YSCB) and Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) with the expectation of ATC services throughout the flight! Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. Routes:We recommend the following routes to fly between Canberra & Gold Coast, however you are also welcome to fly to
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Congratulations to Adam Hammond who passed his tower assessment a few days ago with flying colours! Coming to an ADC cab near you.
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17JAN21 | Maitland to Port Macquarie Coastal
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MSFS has it wrong! Gee really? lol- 6 comments
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17JAN21 | Maitland to Port Macquarie Coastal
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It should be YCNH.- 6 comments
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17JAN21 | Maitland to Port Macquarie Coastal
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The Camden Haven, is that supposed to be YCMH and not YCNH? Not sure if it was an oversight or MSFS being well, MSFS- 6 comments
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19FEB21 | Archerfield to Gympie via Moreton Bay Islands
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untilFlying over Logan City, northern Gold Coast, Moreton Bay Islands and Sunshine Coast using the Moreton Bay coastal VFR route. Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 152 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Remain in class G airspace after leaving Archerfield CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBAF YSPT YCDR RIT YNA CORO YGYM GPS flight plan is avai-
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17JAN21 | Maitland to Port Macquarie Coastal
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gday. another item of note is the broadcast area - Old Bar to Port Macquarie which would make Old Bar coms 118.1- 6 comments
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untilExploring the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 171 nm Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Cessna 208 or similar aircraft capable of 160 to 180 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YFTZ YFOS YNLH YHLC GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually. For those less familiar the
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12FEB21 | Halls Creek to Fitzroy Crossing via Great Northern Highway
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untilExploring the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 157 nm Est Flight Time: approx 80 mins Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110 to 130 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YHLC YMCW YMGR YLOU YCRK YCAJ YFTZ GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along the Great Norther-
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07FEB21 | Swan Hill to Mildura via Willandra Lakes
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untilExploring the southern Riverina and Far West regions of New South Wales, including some of the world heritage listed Willandra Lakes. Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance: 196 nm Est Flight Time: approx 80 mins Aircraft: Cessna 208 or similar aircraft capable of 160 to 180 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Flight plan File as: YSWH YMOU YBRN YLMU YWTO YMIA GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigat-
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