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    Appointment of Event Coordinator(s)

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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 the past few months and has a number of plans for the events department heading into the future.

    Tyler Hindle:
    Tyler is joining as an Event Coordinator to facilitate our regular and major events. Tyler is the Events & Marketing Director for Gander Oceanic and has a breadth of experience in these types of event creating roles and has expressed a number of plans for the events department into the future!

     

    Cameron and I look forward to what all three of these members can bring to the events department!

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    22FEB21 | Spilled Milk Run - Canberra & Gold Coast

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    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 any airport in between these airfields!

    YSCB - YBCG:
    ROUTE:     CB AVBEG W184 MUDGI H66 TW Y23 BERNI Y43 GREAV GOMOL

    YBCG - YSCB:
    ROUTE:     GOMOL APAGI H91 SANAD W180 TESAT H65 WOL H65 RAZZI CB

     

    ATC:
    Positions during Spilled Milk Run are NOT rostered. Positions are often filled up fast so be sure to float around on the discord to check when positions become available! Remember there are non-standard positions that can be opened should you be looking to join in on the fun (see a C3 or Senior Staff Member for authorisation to open them!)

    Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency:
    CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700
    CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700
    CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500
         
    CG_DEL Gold Coast Delivery 128.750
    CG_GND Gold Coast Ground 121.800
    CG_TWR Gold Coast Tower 118.700
    CG_APP Brisbane Approach 123.500
         
    ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000
    BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000
    BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600

     

    Scenery:
    YSCB - Canberra Airport:
    Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - tdg (xPlane)

    YBCG - Gold Coast Airport:
    Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)

    MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
    Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*
    Payware - Gold Coast CityScape (FSX/P3D)

     

    We look forward to seeing you at our second Spilled Milk Run of 2021!

    NOTAM: Positions Reserved during Milk Run Monday (Mode A Active)

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    NOTAM: ATC Controlling Positions During Milk Run Monday

     

    1 INTRODUCTION
    The following NOTAM is for the reservation of positions and the authorisation of non-standard positions under the Controller Positions and Ratings Policy during Milk Run Monday events.

     

    2 NON STANDARD AUTHORISED POSITIONS
    Per the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM, a number of controller positions are now auto-authorised both during and outside this event. You are encoraged to familiarize yourself with these positions.

     

    3 NOTAM Mode
    This NOTAM revolves around two different modes depending on the current time zone status within Australia.

    • Mode A: Daylight Saving Mode
      While VIC, NSW, SA, AS and the ACT are in daylight savings mode (early OCT - early APR) Milk Run Monday positions are reserved from 0730-1130z
    • Mode B: Normal Operations Mode
      When all eastern states operate on AEST (Early APR - Early OCT) Milk Run Monday positions are reserved from 0800z-1200z

    Current Active Mode: Mode B
    Reservation Time: 0800z-1200z

    Please note, all positions in 4 RESERVED Positions are reserved during the time NOTED above.

     

    4 RESERVED POSITIONS
    Under section 4.1 of the VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy, the following positions are reserved for the time noted above every Monday, excluding the last Monday of each month.

    ENR Positions

    • ML-ELW_CTR
    • ML-BIK_CTR
    • ML-SNO_CTR (*)
    • ML-WOL_CTR (*)
    • ML-BLA_CTR (*)

    Melbourne TCU

    • ML_APP
    • ML_DEP (*)
    • ML_TWR
    • ML_GND
    • ML_DEL

    Sydney TCU Positions

    • SY_APP
    • SY-D_APP (*)
    • SY-DE_APP ($)
    • SY_DEP (*)
    • SY_TWR
    • SY-E_TWR (*)
    • SY_GND (*)
    • SY-E_GND (*)
    • SY-C_GND ($)
    • SY_DEL

    Canberra TCU

    • CB_APP
    • CB-W_APP (*)
    • CB_TWR
    • CB_GND

    (*) denoted a position authorised to be opened by the requirements of the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM.

    ($) denotes a position that requires authorisation under the Controller Positions and Ratings Policy to be opened. These positions are automatically authorised for those who appear on the controller roster.

    Additionally, controllers are only permitted to open the above reserved positions if one of the requirements in Section 8 (Appendix) are met.

     

    5 ROSTER
    The controller roster for each Milk Run Monday can be found on the VATPAC Events Website.

    https://events.vatpac.org/

     

    6 AUTHORISATION
    This NOTAM is under the authority of the following;

     

    7 CANCELLATION
    This NOTAM is active unless cancelled by the Director of Events, or Division Director.

     

    8 APPENDIX
    The below photo is to define the difference between available and rostered positions. As an example; SY_TWR, SY_APP and BN-MDE_CTR are demonstrated, the same applies for all positions rostered by this NOTAM. 

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    *Time in example photo is AEST (from 08z - 12z)*

    • BN-MDE_CTR is free from 1100-1200z for any controller to provide ATC services
    • SY_APP is free from 0900-1000z for any controller to provide ATC services
    • SY_TWR is free from 1000-1200z for any controller to provide ATC services

    Controllers who are on the roster have priority of the position during their nominated times. Controllers not on the roster must relinquish the controller position to the rostered controller.

     

    Any queries regarding this NOTAM can be directed to the Director of Events via [email protected]

    ATC Positions - Milk Run Monday

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    This message is to provide notice that the above NOTAM has been suspended effective at 1130z on the 11th January 2021.

    This is due to a new NOTICE being drafted for further Milk Run Monday events which will become effective in the days to come.

    15JAN21 | QVirtual 10th Birthday Bash

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    VATPAC and QVirtual are teaming up to bring you a one-off event. Cue the welcoming of QVirtual 10th Birthday Bash! 

    Today we are celebrating 10 years of Qantas Virtual! If you like to fly IFR in a commercial jet or small turboprop, then this is the event for you. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that the QLD and NSW coast's offer within your simulators!

     

    Information:
    Today, we celebrate 10 Years since QVirtual was established, and invite members of both QVirtual and the VATSIM Community to fly between Brisbane International Airport (YBBN) and Sydney International Airport (YSSY).

    Pilots can expect ATC to be online between the nominated airfields from 0600z - 1000z!

    ATC can expect to apply their sequencing skills to generate a pleasant flow of traffic between the nominated airfields.

    From QVirtual:
    Our mission at QVirtual is to provide our pilots with the most accurate and realistic experience as possible. We achieve this by simulating the day-to-day operations of Qantas and its codeshare partners. Our schedule system contains over 36000+ schedules that gives pilots the opportunity to fly to all continents.

    We also simulate a pilot training academy where numerous courses are available for those who are willing to extend their love or knowledge for aviation through a better understanding of it as a whole.

    Keep your eye out for the QVirtual pilots flying out of YLRE the 'Spiritual' home of Qantas 

     

    Routes:
    We recommend the following routes for you to fly during this event; however, you are more than welcome to fly to different aerodromes within the coverage area!

    YSSY -> YBBN:
    TESAT ENTRA H133 GAMBL H66 BLAKA BN

    YBBN -> YSSY: 
    BN SANEG H91 SANAD TESAT

     

    ATC:
    The below positions are planned to be rostered for this event. Should a position not be filled by the roster, then anyone is permitted to log on and fill that position. To be rostered for this event, click here.

    Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency:
    SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800
    SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500
    SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500
    SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400
         
    BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850
    BN_GND Brisbane Ground 119.900
    BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500
    BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700
         
    BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.000
    BN-DOS_CTR Brisbane Centre 135.600

    Non-Standard positions will be available for opening depending on traffic levels. They may only be opened once all of the rostered positions are filled. Please see a member of the Board of Directors, or a C3 rated controller to be granted permission to open a non-standard position.

     

    Scenery:
    Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY):
    Payware - FlyTampa (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

    Brisbane International Airport (YBBN):
    Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)

    MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
    Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Required by ORBX Airports*

     

    We look forward to seeing you at this event to celebrate 10 years with QVirtual!

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    25JAN21 | Spilled Milk Run - Cairns & Darwin

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    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 tropical north after flying in the southern states for majority of the month!

    Fly between Cairns International Airport (YBCS) and Darwin International Airport (YPDN) 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 airport in between these airfields!

    YPDN-YBCS
    ROUTE: DN RUSKA DUMAV J61 KONDA CODIE CS

    YBCS- YPDN
    ROUTE: CS SWIFT KONDA J61 DUMAV Q91 ALLEE Q23 VEGPU DN

     

    ATC:
    Positions during Spilled Milk Run are NOT rostered. Positions are often filled up fast so be sure to float around on the discord to check when positions become available! Remember there are non-standard positions that can be opened should you be looking to join in on the fun (see a C3 or Senior Staff Member for authorisation to open them!)

    Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency:
    CS_DEL Cairns Delivery 128.750
    CS_GND Cairns Ground 121.700
    CS_TWR Cairns Tower 124.900
    CS_APP Cairns Approach 118.400
         
    DN_DEL Darwin Delivery 126.800
    DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.800
    DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.100
    DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.400
         
    BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200
    BN-ARA_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.700
    BN-ISA_CTR Brisbane Centre 125.200
    BN-TBP_CTR Brisbane Centre 120.550

     

    Scenery:
    YPDN - Darwin Airport
    Freeware - Ants Aussie (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)
    Payware - MSFG Darwin (P3D)

    YBCS - Cairns Airport
    Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - FSClips (X-Plane)
    Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)

    Other
    Payware - ORBX Australia v2 (Needed for some addons)

     

    We look forward to seeing you at our first Spilled Milk Run of 2021!

    Applications Open: Events Coordinator

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    Do you have a passion for leadership, want to drive change and shape the Events Department's future? Applications are now sought from members of the VATPAC Division for the position of Events Coordinator.

     

    Reports To:

    • Director of Events
    • Events Manager

     

    Direct Reports:

    • None

     

    Duties:

    • Work within the VATPAC Events team to organise, promote and execute any official VATPAC event.
    • Assists in developing relationships with other divisions' and organisations' events staff to arrange support for VATPAC events and provide support for their events.
    • Assist with the maintenance of the VATPAC Events webpage(s).
    • Assist with the promotion of all official VATPAC Events.
    • Dedicates 5-10 hours per month to carry out staffing duties.
    • Maintains a minimum online presence of 8 hours per month on the VATSIM Network

     

    Essential Criteria:

    • Be a current member of the VATPAC Division for at least six months at the time of application.
    • Be a member in good standings with VATSIM for at least twelve months at the time of application*
    • Be able to work well with the VATPAC community
    • Have the ability to maintain focus and organisation over the long run to achieve target goals
    • Be able to work well within a voluntary organisation

    (*) If the applicant has been a member of VATSIM for less than twelve months, they must have remained in good standings with VATSIM since joining the network

     

    How to Apply:

    Members interested in being considered to the role should apply by outlining their experience and suitability to the role, expressing their experience and suitability to each of the essential criteria above.

    Applications must be sent via email to [email protected].

     

    APPLICATIONS IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE CLOSE AT 23:59 Hours AEST Sunday 17th January 2021. 

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    Resignation: Russell Diehl (VFR Ops)

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    It is with regret to the community that I advise Mr Russell Diehl has expressed his wishes to step back from the role of VFR Operations due to personal commitments in the new year.

    I want to take the time to let the community in on a little bit of insight to Russell over the past year and a half I have personally worked with him.

    Russell is a forward thinker, someone who sees a need and fulfils that need. During Russell's time as the VFR Operations coordinator, he has been as moldable and adaptable to situations as they come. Russell was and is a breeze to work with, during my time as the Deputy of Special Events, Russell provided insight from a pilots perspective directly to the Events Team, and more recently has acted as a bridge between the Events Team and the community in the proceeding years. Russell is someone that will be deeply missed by the Events Department and indeed the entire VFR Operations group.

     

    Russell will remain as the VFR Operations coordinator until the 31st January 2021.

     

    If you are interested in the role of VFR Operations Coordinator within the events team, reach out to Joshua via [email protected]

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    NOTAM 20DEC20: Positions Reserved for Real Ops Perth

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    NOTAM: Positions Reserved for Real Ops Perth

    1 INTRODUCTION
    The following positions are reserved under section 4.1 of the VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy. This NOTAM is the reservation of the positions noted in 2 RESERVED POSITIONS for the purpose of Real Ops Perth.

     

    2 RESERVED POSITIONS
    The following positions are reserved from 0200z until 1000z on the 20th of December 2020. 

    • ML-ESP_CTR
    • ML-PIY_CTR
    • PH_APP
    • PH_TWR
    • PH_GND
    • PH_DEL

     

    3 AUTHORITY
    This NOTAM is under the authority of the following: 

    • Joshua Micallef - Director of Events (events[at]vatpac.org)

     

    4 CONTACTS
    Due to the Length of this event, there is no nominated Event Coordinator for the period of the event. Please use the @Event Coordinator role in the ATC Coordination Text Channel on Discord in order to raise the active coordinator for the event during your requested time.

     

    5 ROSTER
    The roster for Real Ops Perth can be viewed here.

    If you have any questions about the roster or wish to have it amended, please contact roster[at]vatpac.org. 

     

    6 CANCELLATION
    This NOTAM will self cancel on Sunday the 20th of December 2020 at 1000z

    20DEC20 | Real Ops Perth

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    Hello Everyone,

    Some bad news today. Due to some technical difficulties caused by Joshua not being able to click a button correctly, there has been an error with the Slot Booking System for Real Ops Perth. In essence, the bookings have been reverted to when the slots where first opened (i.e. slots are no longer booked under pilots names.)

    Please log into the Booking System to secure your slot once again: https://booking.vatpac.org/

    We appologise for the inconvenience caused. Please spread the word and we hope to see you on the 20th of December!

    Major Events List 2021

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    Hello Everyone

    The VATPAC Events Department is delighted to announce the 2021 Events Calendar. This is a list of major events that will be conducted throughout the duration of 2021.

    Event dates may change, we will maintain this list throughout the year to ensure it is your go-to place for what major events we are hosting in 2021.


    List Of Events:
    January:
    10th | Transcon Shuttle Sydney

    February:
    13th | Light Up Western Australia
    28th | South East Asia Connect

    March:
    14th | Panic Stations Canberra

    April:
    17th | Perth -> Singapore Shuttle
    25th | ANZAC Parade

    May:
    15th | TMA Turnaround - Brisbane & Gold Coast
    23rd | Real Ops Melbourne

    June:
    13th | Cross the Ditch 20: Winter 2021
    19th | OzFlight Departure
    20th | OzFlight Arrival

    July:
    17th | Panic Stations Adelaide

    August:
    15th | Slotmania Sydney
    21st | Light Up Pacific
    22th | Birthday Bash - East Coast
    28th | Darwin - Denpasar Return

    September:
    25th | TMA Turnaround Sydney

    October:
    09th | Panic Stations Perth
    15th | Friday Night Ops Downunder

    November:
    07th | WorldFlight 2021 Departure Leg
    13th | WorldFlight 2021 Arrival Leg

    December:
    05th | Cross the Ditch 21: Summer 2021
    19th | Real Ops Brisbane

     

    We hope you are as excited about these events as we are! Information for each event will be published as minimum 1 month before the scheduled event date.

    Any questions or feedback can be directed to the team via https://feedback.vatpac.org/ or [email protected]

     

    Regards,
    VATPAC Events Department

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