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It’s the end of the month and Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This week we are taking you from New Zealand, to Australia as we commemorate those who shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old. Fly from Wellington (NZWN) to Canberra (YSCB) and Sydney (YSSY) with full expectations of ATC Services throughout your flight! Please Note: Depart NZWN between 06-09z. Arrival ATC will be online from 08-12z in Australia! Routes: We recommend the following routes between Wellington, Canberra and Sydney. NZWN - YSCB: TANEN M636 SASRO M636 PLUGA DCT RAZZI NZWN - YSSY: TANEN M636 PLUGA RIKNI N774 MARLN Flying in Oceanic Airspace: Normal ATC throughout Australia (Brisbane Centre, Melbourne Centre, Sydney Approach, etc.) rely on radar to determine where an aircraft is in the air. Over the ocean, there is no radar. This non-radar airspace is controlled by Oceanic ATC. All Oceanic Controlled Airspace in Australia is controlled from Brisbane, so all oceanic controllers in Australia are called "Brisbane Radio" One of the significant differences between radar and oceanic flying is the need for position reports. Position reports are how ATC can determine where you are. Position reports contain estimates for waypoints, speeds, altitudes and any other information. Because there is no radar over the ocean, ATC relies on time-based separation and reports from the pilots. ATC has no way of determining where you are unless you specifically tell them. The standard format is: Current/Previous waypoint name and the time you crossed that point. Current Flight Level Mach number if assigned by ATC. Your next waypoint and estimate for that point. The waypoint after that. For example: "Qantas 123 is position PLUGA at time 0523, Flight Level 380, estimating VELKU at 0750, SASRO next." You can use the Oceanic Reporting Tool to help construct oceanic position reports. Find more information regarding Oceanic Procedures here. 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-TSN_FSS BN-ARL_CTR ML-BIK_CTR SY_APP SY_TWR SY_GND CB_APP CB_TWR CB_GND Scenery: YSSY - Sydney: Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D) Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS) Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11) Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D) YSCB - Canberra: Payware - Impulse Simulations (MSFS) Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D) Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)

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)

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.

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)

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 Cairns (YBCS) and Darwin (YPDN). Fly between Cairns (YBCS) and Darwin (YPDN) with full expectations of ATC Services throughout your flight! Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up between 0800z and peak between 0900z-1000z. Routes: We recommend the following routes between Cairns and Darwin. YBCS– YPDN: DCT CS J61 DUMAV Q91 ALLEE Q23 DN DCT YPDN– YBCS: DCT DN Y25 RUPEG SOCAR J61 CS DCT 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-TRT_CTR BN-ISA_CTR BN-KEN_CTR DN_APP DN_DEP DN_TWR DN_GND DN_DEL CS_APP CS_DEP CS_TWR CS_GND CS_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: YBCS - Cairns Airport Payware - ORBX (MSFS) Payware – ORBX (FSX/P3D) Freeware – FSClips (X-Plane) YPDN – Darwin Airport: Payware - MSFS (MSFS) Payware – MFSG (FSX/P3D) Freeware – AVSIM (FSX) *Note: X-Plane Default Scenery is most up to date*

Welcome to the next rendition from the Light Up series, Light up Queensland! It is time to pull out those regional aircraft or commercial airliners and explore Australia's tropical paradise, as we attempt to provide the most realistic ATC services for you as you travel to the many stunning destinations that Queensland has to offer. From the bustling city of Brisbane to the beauty of the Whitsundays and tropical north, Queensland is a spectacle of natural wonder! What is Light Up Queensland? This event revolves around one of our older events (Regionals and Twins) with the idea being to provide ATC services to more regional locations around the country. Our regional towns don't get the love like the big cities do, so let's change that! Travel to those often-forgotten destinations and provide controllers and pilots alike a different challenge—a chance to fly into an unfamiliar location and try an approach other than the usual ILS approach. During this event, you will receive an Outside Control Airspace Service (OCTA) Services at some of Queenslands lesser known fields from an overlying ENR Controller. Suggested Major Routes: Queensland 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. Brisbane Based Routes: YBBN-YBCS: DCT BN Q67 CS DCT YBBN-YBRK: DCT BN Q67 LOAFA Q64 OLDIB V308 RK DCT YBBN-YBMK: DCT BN Q67 RUNLA UQ493 EMSUP V308 MK DCT YBBN-YBHM: DCT BN Q67 OVRON DCT Cairns Based Routes: YBCS-YBBN: DCT CS Y177 BN DCT YBCS-YBHM: DCT CS Y177 AKROM Z17 OVRON DCT Hamilton Island Based Routes: YBHM-YBBN: DCT OVRON B462 MK V153 MUNAR Y61 RUROX Y177 BN DCT YBHM-YBCS: DCT OVRON Q67 CS DCT We would also suggest flights from any of the following airports: Sunshine Coast (YBSU), Prosperine (YBPN), Mount Isa (YBMA), Longreach (YLRE), Townsville (YBTL), Gold Coast (YBCG), ATC: Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here - Applications will remain open until 3 Days before the event date, of which the roster will be compiled on the website. Procedural Airports are denoted with * and require a Procedural Endorsment, or the controller to be S3+ Rated. Coral Approach can extend to both Rocky & Mackay per the VATPAC SOPs. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700 CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900 CS_APP Cairns Approach 124.5 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN-C_APP Brisbane Approach 123.500 TL_APP Townsville Approach 126.800 TL_TWR Townsville Tower 118.300 MK_APP** Coral Approach 126.650 MK_TWR Mackay Tower 124.500 HM_TWR* Hamilton Tower 118.700 RK_APP** Coral Approach 123.750 RK_TWR Rocky Tower 118.100 SU_TWR* Sunshine Coast Tower 124.400 CG_TWR Gold Coast Tower 118.700 BN-KEN_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.150 BN-INL_CTR Brisbane Centre 134.200 BN-ISA_CTR Brisbane Centre 125.200 Scenery: YBBN - Brisbane Airport: Payware – Orbx (FSX/P3D) Payware – Orbx (X-Plane) Payware – Orbx (MSFS) YBCS - Cairns: Payware – ORBX (FSX/P3D) Freeware – Fsclips (X-Plane) Payware – Taimodels (MSFS) YBTL - Townsville: Payware – MSFG (FSX/P3D) Freeware – TBTX (X-Plane) Payware – MSFG (MSFS) Do you have any feedback? Send an email to [email protected] or submit feedback via helpdesk.vatpac.org!