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  4. [15SEP19 0600z - 1000z] GA Madness Brisbane

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  9. Goolwa to Parafield via the coast

    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 : 100 nm Est Flight Time : approx 75 mins Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172, Piper Warrior or similar capable of 105 to 125 kias. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. FSCopilot/FSInn VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. Swift Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>". For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr". Altitude : Below Adelaide CTA. Flightplan File as : YGWA YPRS CAPE.JERVIS RAPID YADG YHTF MLIT WTC HVR YPPF 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 FSX / P3D ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" GOOLWA [YGWA] Takeoff elev : 104 rwy : 01/19 gravel rwy : 16/34 09/27 grass CTAF : 126.95 (FSINN 126.70) ROSETTA HEAD (THE BLUFF) Overfly - coastal D-10 NEWLAND HEAD Overfly - coastal D-5 PARSONS BEACH [YPRS] T&G - coastal D-3 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 10 rwy : 10/28 closed CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) CAPE JERVIS Overfly - H-283° D-18 RAPID BAY T&G - coastal D-6 (Scenery not depicted in X-Plane) elev : 510 rwy : 17/35 shale CTAF : 131.25 ALDINGA [YADG] T&G - coastal D-21 elev : 110 rwy : 14/32 dirt rwy : 21ns/03 asphalt rwy : 18ns/36 08/26ns grass CTAF : 127.15 HUNT FIELD [YHTF] T&G - H-007° D-7 elev : 8 rwy : 01/19 dirt CTAF : 131.25 MARINO LIGHT HOUSE [MLIT] Overfly - H-017° D-7 - A1500 Clearance from any Active ATC (APPROACH or CTR Covering YPAD) - Request clearance to Track Parafield via HOPE VALLEY VFR. WAITE CAMPUS [WTC] Overfly - H-042° D-8 HOPE VALLEY RESERVOIR [HVR] Overfly - H-018° D-8 A1000 INBOUND REPORTING POINT for entry into Parafield Airspace. If Parafied Tower is active do not proceed until given instructions to join the circuit CALL - "PARAFIELD TOWER, [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] HOPE VALLEY RESERVOIR 1000 RECEIVED INFORMATION [ATIS IDENTIFIER] INBOUND" PARAFIELD [YPPF] Land - Visual elev : 57 rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.70 NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0 VTC Chart VNC Chart a

  10. Parafield to Goolwa via Tailem Bend

    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 : 155 nm Est Flight Time : approx 85 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. FSCopilot/FSInn VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. Swift Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>". For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr". Altitude : Remain clear of Adelaide CTA Flightplan File as : YPPF SUB SPR YMBD BENDO YBAK YSYN YMEG YGWA 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 FSX / P3D ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" PARAFIELD [YPPF] Takeoff elev : 57 rwy : 08L/26R 08R/26L 03R/21L 03L/21R asphalt CTAF/TWR : 118.70 NDB : PF PARAFIELD ADELAIDE 416.0 SUB STATION Overfly - Visual D-5 SOUTH PARA RESERVOIR [SPR] Overfly - H-065° D-8 WILLIAMSTOWN [WLMSTN] Overfly - H-037° D-2 SPRINGTON [SPRGTN] Overfly - H-094° D-10 CALOOTE [CLO] Overfly - H-142° D-18 MURRAY BRIDGE [YMBD] T&G - H-190° D-6 elev : 180 rwy : 10/28 gravel rwy : 09/27 grass CTAF : 127.50 TAILEM BEND [BENDO] Overfly - H-126° D-16 BROOKLANDS AIR PARK [YBAK] T&G - H-192° D-5 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 41 rwy : 09/27 grass rwy : 04/22 01/19 dirt CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) WELLINGTON [WELLI] Overfly - H-258° D-2 STRATHALBYN [YSYN] T&G - H-264° D-19 elev : 70 rwy : 14/32 gravel rwy : 18/36 10/28 grass CTAF : 131.25 MENINGIE [YMEG] T&G - H-135° D-29 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 13 rwy : 14/32 4/22 grass CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) MURRAY MOUTH [MUMTH] Overfly - H-281° D-24 GOOLWA [YGWA] Land - H-298° D-8 elev : 104 rwy : 01/19 gravel rwy : 16/34 09/27 grass CTAF : 126.95 (FSINN 126.70) VTC Chart VNC Chart
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  12. Milkrun Monday YSSY & YMML

    Trent Hopkinson posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

    By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC. Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc). Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird. Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT. Route YMML-YSSY: ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT YSSY-YMML: TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML ATC SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 121.70 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00 Scenery Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)

  13. Milkrun Monday YSSY & YMML

    Trent Hopkinson posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC. Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc). Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird. Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT. Route YMML-YSSY: ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT YSSY-YMML: TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML ATC SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 121.70 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00 Scenery Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)

  14. Milkrun Monday YSSY & YMML

    Trent Hopkinson posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

    By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC. Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc). Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird. Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT. Route YMML-YSSY: ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT YSSY-YMML: TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML ATC SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 121.70 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00 Scenery Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)

  15. Spilled Milk Run Monday - Tasmania

    Trent Hopkinson posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    It's the End of the Month. Time to go somewhere else for a change. This week: Tasmania Head south of the Bass Strait to airports such as Hobart & Launceston, or try out one of Tasmania's many uncontrolled airports, such as Devonport Wynyard Smithton King Island Flinders Island And more!

  16. Milkrun Monday YSSY & YMML

    Trent Hopkinson posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    By far the most popular of our regular weekly events, on any given Milk Run Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC. Not to be confused with our Spilled Milk Run Monday events, details of which can be found on the Spilled Milk Run page, the Milk Run invites you to fly in any direction between Sydney and Melbourne and all destinations in between (Canberra, Albury etc). Prefer to control? We recommend getting in early. ATC positions on Milk Run Monday are often scarce so definitely worth being an early bird. Traffic levels traditionally start to pick up at around 7:30pm AEST / AEDT and generally peak between 8:30pm and 9:30pm AEST / AEDT. Route YMML-YSSY: ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT YSSY-YMML: TESAT H65 RAZZI Q29 ML ATC SY_ATIS 126.25 SY_DEL 133.80 SY_GND 121.70 SY_TWR 120.50 SY_APP 124.40 ML-WOL_CTR 125.00 ML-SNO_CTR 124.00 ML_APP 132.00 ML_TWR 120.50 ML_GND 121.70 ML_DEL 127.20 ML_ATIS 118.00 Scenery Melbourne Airport - Freeware for FSX Orbx YMML Melbourne v3 (FSX/P3D) Melbourne Airport for Xplane (ISDG) Sydney YSSY freeware, FSX version | P3D version Sydney YSSY by FlyTampa (FSX & P3D) Sydney YSSY for Xplane (ISDG)

  17. Spilled Milk Run - Hamilton Island / Mackay

    Trent Hopkinson posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

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    It's the End of the Month. Time to go somewhere else for a change. This week: Hamilton Island Also on the menu: Mackay Recommended Routes YBHM - YBBN HM B462 MK V153 POONA Y61 RUROX Y177 SMOKA YBBN - YBHM CORAL Q26 HM YBBN - YBMK CORAL Q26 CAPRI UQ493 PROBO V134 WELKE YBMK - YBBN POONA Y61 RUROX Y177 SMOKA ATC BN_DEL.......................................................118.85 BN_GND.......................................................121.70 BN_TWR.......................................................120.50 BN_APP.......................................................124.70 BN-TBP_CTR...................................................120.55 BN-DOS_CTR...................................................135.60 HM_TWR.......................................................118.70 MK_TWR.......................................................124.50 Scenery ORBX Australia (Enroute) FSX/P3D (PAYWARE) ORBX YBBN Brisbane Flukey's Sunshine Coast and Brisbane-West-Wellcamp Hamilton Island scenery: https://www.antsairplanes.com/scenery.html (Download from antsairplanes link) Mackay Scenery: http://ausfs.tk/scenery/ (Lite Scenery menu)

  18. Expression of Interest: I.T Developer

    Callum Strawbridge posted a topic in NOTAMs

    The VATPAC I.T team has a long road ahead with various updates to current systems and new implementations planned. Due to the amount of work planned, we're seeking interest from potential candidates within the community to join the team as an I.T Developer. Becoming a member of the VATPAC I.T team allows you to expand your skill set with the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects in varying areas of the community. Reports to As an I.T Developer you'll report directly to the VATPAC Director, I.T. Duties Include Assist in the development of web, desktop and back-end based applications that will ultimately enhance the VATPAC I.T infrastructure Liaise with the Director, I.T and/or Deputy Director, I.T to set and meet deadlines and targets for assigned project Ensure all projects are compliant with GDPR, VATPAC Data Handling Policy and VATPAC Privacy Policy requirements Work closely in a team to deliver new projects to the VATPAC community Maintain VATPAC's I.T systems as required by the Director, I.T Assist other departments with I.T related queries and projects Assist in maintaining the VATPAC I.T Helpdesk Essential Criteria Include Be a member of good standing Be able to work well in a team in a voluntary organisation Have good problem-solving skills and are able to 'think outside the box' A candidate applying for this position will preferably Be a general member of VATPAC for six months at the time of application. Be able to provide an example/portfolio of previous work. Have good knowledge in one or more of the following Web (HTML, CSS, JS) Backend (PHP, Ruby On Rails, NodeJS, Python) Angular CLI Window Applications (C++, C#, etc.) Support/Administration How to Apply Members who'd like to submit their interest for the role can do so by outlining any experience and suitability with links to any previous work. Expressions of interest should be sent via email to [email protected] APPLICATIONS ARE IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE. Applications Close 23:59z, September 20th, 2019.

  19. World Discovery - Williamsburg to Ocracoke Is USA

    Daniel Mckee posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

    This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 21st August 2019 commencing 8.00pm AEST Flight created by YMA555 Details : Newport/Williamsburg to Ocracoke Island Flight Details Scenery: All airfields are in latest X-Plane 11.35 Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder .Flight Plan: KPHF KCPK KECG KEDE KFFA KHSE W95 Suggested Altitude: Follow flight plan Distance: 188nm Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(KPHF-W95)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11 BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
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  21. Applications Open: Event Coordinator

    Sam Hall posted a topic in NOTAMs

    VATPAC is seeking potential candidates to join the Events team as Event Coordinator(s). Title: Event Coordinator Responsible to: Director of Events Deputy Director of Events Deputy Director Special Events Duties: Work within a team to organize, promote and execute VATPAC Events. Develops relationships with other divisions' and organizations' event staff to arrange support for VATPAC events as well as provide support for their events. Liaises with operations staff for coordination of online ATC support of VATPAC events. Assist with Maintenance of the VATPAC Events webpage(s). Assist with promotion of VATPAC events to social media sites such as VATSIM Forums, Vroute events, VATTASTIC Event, VATPAC, VATOCE and VATPAC social media pages. Maintains an online presence of minimum 10 hours per month on the VATSIM network. Allows ~5 hours dedicated to staff duties each month. Criteria: Be a member of the VATPAC Division of VATSIM for a period of at least 6 months. Be a member of good standing in VATSIM/VATPAC for at least 12 months at the time of application. ATC experience is helpful, but not mandatory in organizing and facilitating events. Be able to work well with other VATPAC Staff members as a whole. Have the ability to maintain focus and organization over the long run. Be able to work well within a voluntary organization. Where to apply? Members interested in being considered for the role should send your application, addressing the selection criteria listed above, via email to [email protected] APPLICATIONS IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE CLOSE AT 23:59 hours AEST on Saturday 31st August 2019.
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  23. GA Madness Brisbane

    Nicholas Naumovski posted a calendar event in Events Calendar

    Ever get sick and tired of flying in a B737 at 35,000ft not exploring all that amazing scenery that is hidden below the clouds? VATPAC Invites members of the VATSIM Community to try something different, flights in and around the beautiful South East Queensland Fly from either Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU/YBMC,) Archerfield Airport (YBAF) or the marvelous Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) in your favourite prop aircraft, with Full ATC Services from 0600z - 1000z Event Info: GA Madness focuses on the smaller side of aviation. It's designed to test a controller’s limits with high workload into small airports, with VFR and IFR aircraft. GA Madness focuses on class D airports and this time we’ll be focusing on the sunny Sunshine Coast, Archerfield and the gateway airport to the sprawling beaches and sands of Queensland... the Gold Coast. What can I do? These airports are some of the busiest airports in Australia however, under appreciated in VATPAC. You are welcome to conduct circuits, local area flights or even instrument operations. You may also want to fly a scenic route over the CBD! For those who are looking for longer flights, you could fly to and from Toowoomba or fly from Ballina-Byron. Bring plenty of fuel and some charts as our controllers assist you to navigate through one of the busiest TMA's in the country. Routes: If you are planning to fly via airways (Mainly IFR,) VATPAC recommends the following routes to assist in Traffic Flow - Charts for all 3 aerodromes can be found here; Gold Coast (YBCG) -> Archerfield (YBAF) ROUTE: LAGOB W371 AMB Y195 GLENN Gold Coast (YBCG) -> Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) ROUTE: CG H185 BN V134 SU Archerfield (YBAF) -> Gold Coast (YBCG) ROUTE: LAGOB OOLNC OOLNI OOLNF CG Archerfield (YBAF) -> Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) ROUTE: BN V134 SU Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) -> Archerfield (YBAF) ROUTE: BN MOOLO CORAL Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) -> Gold Coast (YBCG) ROUTE: SU V217 GAYLA VIMOL W192 CG ATC: Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 2 days before the event (13th September,) with a roster will be released one week before the event (8th September) Dependent on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are eventually published and rostered. Positions that are planned to be rostered are below. Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Sunshine Coast Tower SU_TWR Sunshine Coast Tower 124.400 Sunshine Coast SMC SU_GND Sunshine Coast Ground 121.100 Archerfield Tower AF_TWR Archerfield Tower 118.100 Archerfield SMC AF_GND Archerfield Ground 119.900 Gold Coast Tower CG_TWR Gold Coast Tower 118.700 Gold Coast SMC CG_GND Gold Coast Ground 121.800 Gold Coast Approach CG_APP Gold Coast Approach 123.500 Brisbane Approach BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 Brisbane Centre (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 Note: Bold positions will only be rostered if sufficient ATC Applications are received. Scenery: YBSU/YMBC - Sunshine Coast Airport: Freeware - AVSIM 'Flukey' (FSX/P3D) *Requires OZX Libraries* Freeware - FlightSim (FSX) YBAF - Archerfield Airport: Freeware - Flightsim (FSX) Freeware - Fly Away Simulation (FSX) YBCG - Gold Coast International Airport: Payware - ORBX Simulations Systems (FSX/P3D) Freeware - AVSIM (FSX) Freeware - Gateway (XPlane) MISC - Miscellaneous Requirements/Scenery: Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports* Payware - Brisbane International Airport (FSX/P3D) Payware - CityScene Gold Coast Freeware - OZx Libraries (P3Dv4 ONLY) Should you have any questions, queries or suggestions, please contact the events department via the VATPAC forums or by emailing [email protected] We Look forward to seeing you at our GA Madness event!
  24. Ever get sick and tired of flying in a B737 at 35,000ft not exploring all that amazing scenery that is hidden below the clouds? VATPAC Invites members of the VATSIM Community to try something different, flights in and around the beautiful South East Queensland Fly from either Sunshine Coast Airport (YBSU/YBMC,) Archerfield Airport (YBAF) or the marvelous Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) in your favourite prop aircraft, with Full ATC Services from 0600z - 1000z Event Info: GA Madness focuses on the smaller side of aviation. It's designed to test a controller’s limits with high workload into small airports, with VFR and IFR aircraft. GA Madness focuses on class D airports and this time we’ll be focusing on the sunny Sunshine Coast, Archerfield and the gateway airport to the sprawling beaches and sands of Queensland... the Gold Coast. What can I do? These airports are some of the busiest airports in Australia however, under appreciated in VATPAC. You are welcome to conduct circuits, local area flights or even instrument operations. You may also want to fly a scenic route over the CBD! For those who are looking for longer flights, you could fly to and from Toowoomba or fly from Ballina-Byron. Bring plenty of fuel and some charts as our controllers assist you to navigate through one of the busiest TMA's in the country. Routes: If you are planning to fly via airways (Mainly IFR,) VATPAC recommends the following routes to assist in Traffic Flow - Charts for all 3 aerodromes can be found here; Gold Coast (YBCG) -> Archerfield (YBAF) ROUTE: LAGOB W371 AMB Y195 GLENN Gold Coast (YBCG) -> Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) ROUTE: CG H185 BN V134 SU Archerfield (YBAF) -> Gold Coast (YBCG) ROUTE: LAGOB OOLNC OOLNI OOLNF CG Archerfield (YBAF) -> Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) ROUTE: BN V134 SU Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) -> Archerfield (YBAF) ROUTE: BN MOOLO CORAL Sunshine Coast (YBSU/YBMC) -> Gold Coast (YBCG) ROUTE: SU V217 GAYLA VIMOL W192 CG ATC: Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 2 days before the event (13th September,) with a roster will be released one week before the event (8th September) Dependent on the number of ATC Applications will ultimately persuade the number of controller positions that are eventually published and rostered. Positions that are planned to be rostered are below. Name: Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: Sunshine Coast Tower SU_TWR Sunshine Coast Tower 124.400 Sunshine Coast SMC SU_GND Sunshine Coast Ground 121.100 Archerfield Tower AF_TWR Archerfield Tower 118.100 Archerfield SMC AF_GND Archerfield Ground 119.900 Gold Coast Tower CG_TWR Gold Coast Tower 118.700 Gold Coast SMC CG_GND Gold Coast Ground 121.800 Gold Coast Approach CG_APP Gold Coast Approach 123.500 Brisbane Approach BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 Brisbane Centre (Downs) BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600 Note: Bold positions will only be rostered if sufficient ATC Applications are received. Scenery: YBSU/YMBC - Sunshine Coast Airport: Freeware - AVSIM 'Flukey' (FSX/P3D) *Requires OZX Libraries* Freeware - FlightSim (FSX) YBAF - Archerfield Airport: Freeware - Flightsim (FSX) Freeware - Fly Away Simulation (FSX) YBCG - Gold Coast International Airport: Payware - ORBX Simulations Systems (FSX/P3D) Freeware - AVSIM (FSX) Freeware - Gateway (XPlane) MISC - Miscellaneous Requirements/Scenery: Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports* Payware - Brisbane International Airport (FSX/P3D) Payware - CityScene Gold Coast Freeware - OZx Libraries (P3Dv4 ONLY) Should you have any questions, queries or suggestions, please contact the events department via the VATPAC forums or by emailing [email protected] We Look forward to seeing you at our GA Madness event!
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  27. Appointment: VATPAC Director, Operations

    Callum Strawbridge posted a topic in NOTAMs

    It's with great pleasure that I announce Harrison Scott has been appointed by the VATPAC Board as Director, Operations. Harrison has been a member of staff at VATPAC for some time now holding roles in the ATC Training, Operations and I.T departments. During his time on the Board as the I.T Director, Harrison gained an important insight into the day to day operations of VATPAC which, alongside his recent work in Operations, has adequately prepared him to take on a role in the Operations Department. He'll be working closely with Peter Story while a transition occurs. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Peter Story for stepping in as Acting Director. Peter not only kept his own work progressing but also took on the workload of the Operations Director and saw through several projects over the last couple of months including Local Instructions updates, AIRAC1907 + 1909 and work on the Euroscope controller client updater. Peter will stay on-board the team as Deputy Director, AIS, supporting the team as we continue to update and bring new content to the community. Congratulations and welcome to the team Harrison.
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  41. Procedural Tower Airspace Administration

    Peter Story posted a topic in NOTAMs

    1 INTRODUCTION With the improved surveillance coverage available from ADSB and the mandatory requirement for aircraft transponders, the en route surveillance services at some regional Class D airports has been increased. 2 DETAILS The responsibility for administering airspace between A085 and A045 has changed from tower positions to en route positions at Tamworth, Alice Springs, Albury, Launceston and Hobart. When the Hobart and Launceston Towers are closed, en-route surveillance Class D services are provided between 1,500 and 4,500 ft. Further details can be found in the ERSA FAC pages and the procedural tower diagrams below. 3 DOWNLOAD LINKS Whilst the Documentation web page is being updated, links to the updated diagrams are below; Albury Alice Springs Hobart Launceston Tamworth 4 AUTHORITY Director, Operations – [email protected]

  42. Updated Local Instructions

    Peter Story posted a topic in NOTAMs

    Updated Local Instructions (Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Sydney) DETAILS The Perth Local Instructions have been updated with new formatting and the key changes noted below; Navaids, SIDs and STARs, 2,400m reduced separation, removal of LAHSO operations, JT VFR fixes, Pearce airpsace administration and TCU Airspace Diagrams Minor updates have also been made to Brisbane: Updated the reference to VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy Cairns: Updated index formatting Sydney: Runway assignment under PROPS (Para 2.3.2.1) and BK Coordination (para 6.4.1.2) DOWNLOAD LINKS Whilst the web page is being updated, links to the updated diagrams are below; Perth Brisbane Cairns Sydney ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to thank Tristan Garratt for his work in updating the Perth local instructions An update for the Melbourne Local Instructions will be available shortly

  43. NOTAM: AIRAC 1909

    Peter Story posted a topic in NOTAMs

    NOTAM - AIRAC1909 Sector File and Client Installer Downloads 1 INTRODUCTION The VATPAC sector file updates are normally issued by the operations department every 3 months. The version released today is AIRAC 1909, effective on the 15th of August 2019. The sector files provided support both the Virtual Radar Client and the Euroscope Client. 2 DETAILS SIDs and STARs updated IFR and VFR fixes updated CTR Lower Levels for YBAS, YMAY, YMHB, YMLT and YSTW updated to 4,500 in Euroscope and Procedural Diagrams updated (see separate NOTAM) Euroscope Sector Definitions and VRC highlighted regions updated for new YBAS, YMAY, YMHB, YMLT and YSTW CTR boundaries Euroscope LL labels added for Darwin and updated for Cairns and Adelaide Removed Woomera and Gin Gin ATIS. Updated YSRI ATIS to 126.3, YWLM ATIS to 134.45, YBAS ATIS to 123.0 Euroscope Package Alias.txt updated for climb via SID and descend via STAR Euroscope Package Controller ATIS line4 line changed to "ATC Feedback - feedback.vatpac.org" Euroscope Package Readme.prf updated to explain the optional use of Navigraph for more accurate Flight plan and Route Probe information 3 DOWNLOAD LINKS Whilst the web pages are being updated, links to the updated files are; VRC: VRC Sector Files and POF file Euroscope: VATPAC Euroscope Package If you don't use the Euroscope package, you will need the updated Euroscope Sector Files and will need to manually update the voice file and any profiles with the new comms frequencies and ATIS line4. 4 AUTHORITY Director, Operations – [email protected] 5 CANCELLATION This NOTAM will cancel at 6 Nov 19 - 23:59UTC.
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  47. Century Mine to Mount Isa

    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 : 180 nm Est Flight Time : approx 90 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. FSCopilot/FSInn VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. Swift Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>". For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr". Altitude : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YCNY YALG YNOF YMSE YCMW YNMY YBMA 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 FSX / P3D Flukey's Mount Isa ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" CENTURY MINE [YCNY] Takeoff elev : 416 rwy : 14/32ns asphalt CTAF : 126.70 ADELS GROVE [YALG] T&G - H-283° D-11 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 432 rwy : 6/24 dirt CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) NORFOLK [YNOF] T&G - H-190° D-39 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 790 rwy : 17/35 dirt CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) MORESTONE [YMSE] T&G - H-164° D-11 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 838 rwy : 1/19 10/28 dirt CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) CAMOOWEAL [YCMW] T&G - H-204° D-28 elev : 780 rwy : 13/31 bitumen CTAF : 126.70 NEW MAY DOWNS HS [YNMY] T&G - H-115° D-79 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 1283 rwy : 16/34 dirt CTAF : 122.80 (FSINN 131.25) MOUNT ISA [YBMA] Land - H-112° D-10 elev : 1121 rwy : 16/34ns asphalt CTAF : 126.50 NDB : MA MOUNT ISA 338.0 VOR/DME : MA MOUNT ISA 117.50 Chart

  48. Mount Isa to Century Mine

    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 : 168 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. FSCopilot/FSInn VATSIM pilots connecting to the network using FSCOPILOT/FSINN can install an additional file that provides the ability to tune the CTAF frequency and make voice announcements to other pilots on frequency. These files can be obtained via this link. Swift Swift is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. This client, once installed and configured (not for the faint of heart - some guidance can be found in this video tutorial for those with X-Plane on Windows x64), also provides a capability for pilots to designate a private voice channel to allow communication with other pilots in the same voice channel. However, to do this requires a frequency over ride to be set allowing the client to ignore the set frequency instead providing text entry into a text box. Into this box the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/<Airport ICAO>". For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr". Altitude : Not above FL125 Flightplan File as : YBMA HIM LEICHDAM LKJULIUS GUNP YGDS YCNY 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 FSX / P3D Flukey's Mount Isa ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Flight Details * NOTE Frequency 131.25 - "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr" MOUNT ISA [YBMA] Takeoff elev : 1121 rwy : 16/34ns asphalt CTAF : 126.50 NDB : MA MOUNT ISA 338.0 VOR/DME : MA MOUNT ISA 117.50 HILTON MINE Overfly - H-351° D-6 LEICHARDT RIVER DAM Overfly - H-094° D-5 LAKE JULIUS Overfly - H-014° D-27 GUN POWDER AERODROME Overfly - H-315° D-30 GREGORY DOWNS [YGDS] T&G - H-346° D-69 (Scenery not depicted in P3D) elev : 169 rwy : 17/35 asphalt CTAF : 126.70 (FSINN 131.25) CENTURY MINE [YCNY] Land - H-250° D-31 elev : 416 rwy : 14/32ns asphalt CTAF : 126.70 Chart

  49. TWR Controller - Louie Hatch

    Tracy Shiffman posted a topic in ATC Promotions

    Congratulations to Louie on successfully attaining his S2. Well done mate, welcome to the VATPAC ATC ranks

  50. World Discovery USA

    Daniel Mckee posted a calendar event in VFR Operations

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    This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 14th August 2019 commencing 8.00pm AEST Flight created by YMA555 Details : Ronald Reaghan Washington to Norfolk USA Download here DCA-KORF Scenery: All airfields are in latest X-Plane 11.35 Aircraft: Capable of 150 kias Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Swift: is a recent VATSIM Pilot Client alternative now released to the public as a beta release candidate. This pilot client is a one fits all alternative and will work with FSX, P3D V3/V4 and XPlane in either 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows, Mac and Linux. Swift also provides a capability for pilots to designate a CTAF (or it's equivelant) where the name of the voice room needs to be entered to enable voice communication. A voice room is typically in the form of "some.server.org/<Airport ICAO>". The server component is ALWAYS "rw1.vatpac.org". So this week's departure would use "rw1.vatpac.org/KDCA". For airports without an airport ICAO it is typical to use VATPAC VFR Virtual voice room acccessed using 131.25 in FSINN. The equivalent for SWIFT is "rw1.vatpac.org/virtualvfr". Flight Plan: KDCA KVKX KRMN KRIC KFYJ KPHF KORF Suggested Altitude: Follow flight plan Distance: 166nm Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(KDCA-KORF)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX or PlanG BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS JOIN US IN FLIGHT, IN OUR CHAT ROOM "DAILY FOCUS VFR" IN TEAMSPEAK 3.
  51. NOTAM: Reserved ATC Positions for Transcon Panic Stations Perth 1 INTRODUCTION The following positions are reserved under reference to section 4.1 of the VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy. This NOTAM is the reservation of positions for the purpose of Transcon Panic Stations Perth 2 RESERVED POSITIONS The following positions are reserved during the Indicated Times below Saturday 17th September: 0300z - 0600z ML-WOL_CTR, ML-SNO_CTR, ML-TBD_CTR, ML-ASP_CTR, SY_APP, ML_APP, SY_TWR, SY_GND, SY_DEL, ML_TWR, ML_GND, ML_DEL, AS_TWR Saturday 17th September: 0600z - 1000z ML-ASP_CTR, ML-ESP_CTR, ML-FOR_CTR, ML-HYD_CTR, AS_TWR, PH_APP, PH_TWR, PH_GND 3 POSITION JURISDICTION During Transcon Panic Stations Perth, the following non-standard positions will assume additional airspace to accommodate the traffic flow. Positions not mentioned here retain their default controlling authority. ML-HYD_CTR - Controls HYD and PIY sector 4 AUTHORITY This NOTAM is under the Authority of the following; Sam Hall - Director of Events and Communications (events[at]vatpac.org) Joshua Micallef - Deputy Director of Special Events (j.micallef[at]vatpac.org) 5 CONTACT The following people are contactable throughout the duration of the event. Sam Hall - Director of Events and Communications - VATPAC5 (events[at]vatpac.org) Joshua Micallef - Deputy Director of Special Events - VATPAC25 (j.micallef[at]vatpac.org) Nicholas Naumovski - Events Coordinator (n.naumovski[at]vatpac.org) 5 CANCELLATION This NOTAM self cancels at 1000z on Saturday 17th August 2019

  52. [17AUG19 0300-1000z] Transcon Panic Stations Perth

    Joshua Micallef replied to Joshua Micallef's topic in Event Announcements

    ATC Roster is now Available! The Controller roster is now available for those who applied for the event - If you need to update your availability, or are unable to attend, please email n.naumovski[at]vatpac.org to get the roster fixed. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12gzaT5n1MGk_OsyNNy13HZXPna1C3wF3mXGatJNriCE/edit?usp=sharing
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