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    Newbie Night Discussions

    in Newbie Night

    Posted

    Hey Guys,

    Thanks for all for your input.

     

    I would agree that a coordinator controller would not he the most beneficial, or most practical if the Ground controller is proficient. A small two or three page briefing can be created for controllers with regards to push and take-off requirements, and just need to be followed by the controllers.

     

    Slots are not to control the traffic flow. Slots are there so we can provide detailed information to those who book a slot (as we will be doing with Real Ops)

     

    I think we skip the booking site discussion until after First Wings has concluded, and see how beneficial that turns out and then contemplate moving it into our system.

     

    Thanks,

    NOTAM 5MAR22: Positions Reserved for Lite Milk Run

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    NOTAM: Positions Reserved For Lite Milk Run

     

    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 Lite Milk Run.

     

    2 RESERVED POSITIONS

    The following positions are reserved from 0300z-0600z on the 5th of March.

    • BK_GND
    • BK_TWR
    • SY_APP
    • AY_TWR
    • AY_GND
    • ML_APP
    • EN_TWR
    • EN_GND
    • ML-BIK_CTR
    • ML-ELW_CTR

     

    3 AUTHORITY

    This NOTAM Is under the authority of the following:

    1. Joshua Micallef - Director of Events ([email protected])

     

    4 EVENT CONTACT

    Event Coordinators will be available for contact on the VATPAC Discord, using the @eventcoordinator role. They can also be contacted via PM over the VATSIM network. They may also be logged onto the network as VATPAC35.

     

    5 ROSTER

    The roster for Lite Milk Run can be viewed here.

    If you have any questions about the roster, or with to have it amended, please email [email protected], or make contact with one of Event Coordinators in the VATPAC Discord Server.

    If you find yourself free during the event, and wish to offer your ATC services, please contact one of the Event Coordinators and we will find a position for you!

     

    6 CANCELLATION

    This NOTAM will self-cancel at 0600z on Saturday the 5th of March 2022.

    Newbie Night Discussions

    in Newbie Night

    Posted

    I really like that list! I am more than happy to swap the order around for those and run that. It provides enough expected flights for pilots to be more comfortable than say at a procedural, metro D or oceanic sector.

     

    On 2/21/2022 at 8:49 AM, David Bromage said:

    A question is whether something like Tontouta and Brisbane would better suit Newbie Night or Training Night, or both?

    I would leave this to to the training event :) - Oceanic is an annoying procedure if you dont know what your doing, and it needs to be organised with VATNZ so I think we can keep the Newbie Event domestic for this one.

     

    On 2/21/2022 at 8:49 AM, David Bromage said:

    Another question is whether slots would be useful, like FW events. At the last newbie night there were newbies connecting at Canberra 10 min before the event ended and hadn't yet departed when ATC logged off.

    Definitely would give us a lot of control. Want to hear the whole teams thoughts on this @Chris Gardiner@Luke Maynard@Tyler Hindle @Zachari Gell

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    Melbourne Meetup (2-3MAR22)

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    Hey All,

    Would anyone be interested in catching up in Melbourne on the 2nd or 3rd of March in the Melbourne CBD? I will be down there for a few days and would be keen to put a few names to faces.

    Throw your name down if your interested :)

    Thanks,

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    Newbie Night Discussions

    in Newbie Night

    Posted

    @David Bromagecould you look into compiling a list of possible locations for this. Remember we are looking for brand new pilots with this event, so keep it simple like Canberra to the Gold Coast was :)

    Would not oppose something like Adelaide, Melbourne as the next edition. We will keep procedural airports & IFR OCTA away for now and bring them into the Training Night event :). The Newbie Night series needs to conform to the generic 'commercial aviation' format.

    Training Night Discussion

    in Training Night

    Posted

    Hi guys,

    I have began a proposal for a "Training Night" event, which is similar to the Newbie Night event, but focused on learning a specific aspect of ATC and Pilot Operations.

    For example; "Training Night - Procedural Tower" or "Training Night - Sydney Airport."

    I am currently in discussions with Sam K and Matt K about a joint ATC Training and Events collaboration on this event.

    Anyone got any ideas on something we may be able to work on?

    Will keep you all posted,

    Newbie Night Discussions

    in Newbie Night

    Posted

    5 hours ago, David Bromage said:

    If Perth/Adelaide is planned for the second FW, then routes like Brisbane/Cairns or Cairns/Darwin shouldn't be too far. Brisbane/Williamtown might work. Or even Cairns/Port Moresby!

    All of those sound like plausable event ideas. I have gone through and made potential event combos which I will keep updated in the first post.

     

    5 hours ago, David Bromage said:

    Do we want to give them experience in doing more things?

    An idea to put into the mix. Give them some experience and guidance in flying in and out of uncontrolled airports using CTAF. Somewhere like Kalgoorlie, Mildura, Ballina or Mt Isa which can can take jets, or spread them around the FIFO Friday destinations.

    Im working on a separate "Training Night" event that will go into this in more detail. The idea of Newbie night is literally a brand new intro to VATSIM. Keeping it simple to class C or metro D airfields where there isn't too much unusual operations. This could encompass both of the above points.

     

    5 hours ago, David Bromage said:

    There was some discussion about a VFR newbie event last year but it got lost in other things.

    Could be done. Not sure about the viability of this as a Newbie night, maybe a "Training Night" too.

    Newbie Night Discussions

    in Newbie Night

    Posted

    Hello All,

    With the success of the first Newbie Night, I am now eager to turn this into a more regular event. Once every two months might be a good idea, but I feel once every three months will work great for us.

    Does anyone have any destinations ideas?

     

    Potential Combo's

    • YBBN / YBCS
    • YBCS / YPDN
    • YBBN / YWLM
    • YBCS / AYPY
    • YPDN / YBRM (Procedural)
    • YBBN / YBRK (Procedural)
    • YMML / YMHB / YMLT (Procedural)

     

    Thanks

    NOTAM 21JAN22: Positions Reserved for City Pair - Brisbane & Adelaide

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    Posted

    NOTAM: Positions Reserved For City Pair - Brisbane & Adelaide

     

    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 City Pair - Brisbane & Adelaide


    2 RESERVED POSITIONS
    The following positions are reserved from 0600-1000z on the 21st of January.

    • BN-ARL_CTR
    • BN-INL_CTR
    • BN-TBD_CTR
    • BN-BKE_CTR
    • AD_APP
    • AD_TWR
    • AD_GND
    • AD_DEL
    • BN_APP
    • BN_TWR
    • BN_GND
    • BN_DEL

     

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


    4 EVENT CONTACT
    The nominated Event Coordinator(s) for this event are:

    Event Coordinators will be available for contact on the VATPAC Discord, using the @eventcoordinator role. They can also be contacted via PM over the VATSIM network. They may also be logged onto the network as VATPAC35.


    5 ROSTER
    The roster for City Pair - Brisbane & Adelaide can be viewed here.

    If you have any questions about the roster, or with to have it amended, please email [email protected], or make contact with one of Event Contacts in the VATPAC Discord Server.

    If you find yourself free during the event, and wish to offer your ATC services, please contact one of the Event Contacts and we will find a position for you!



    6 CANCELLATION
    This NOTAM will self-cancel at 1000z on the 21st of January 2022.

    Major Events List 2022

    in Past Events

    Posted

    Changes 02JAN22

    • First Wings - Adelaide & Canberra: Date confirmed Saturday 09APR22
    • Long Haul - Melbourne & Adelaide > Bali & Singapore: Date confirmed Saturday 16JUL22
    • First Wings - Perth & Adelaide: Date confirmed Sunday 07AUG22
    • FNO Downunder - Adelaide, Melbourne & Sydney: Date confirmed Saturday 15OCT22

    This should be the last change for a while. With this change, all events now have confirmed dates for 2022!

    Regular events no longer rostered into 2022

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    Posted

    Good Evening Everyone,

    As we head into 2022. I would like to advise all controllers that the following regular events will NO LONGER be rostered each week.

    • Milk Run Monday
    • Spilled Mik Run Monday
    • FIFO Friday

    This is due to the significant lack of interest from the community over the past 3 months with regards to reserving positions, apart from two or three regular controllers.

    From the 1JAN22, these changes will come into effect.

    Please direct any concerns you have regarding these changes to me via [email protected] or https://helpdesk.vatpac.org.

    Major Events List 2022

    in Past Events

    Posted

    Changes 29DEC21

    • Darwin - Sultan Shuttle: Date confirmed Sunday 13MAR22 - Destination changed to Sultan (WAAA)
    • Real Ops Sydney: Date changed Sunday 01MAY22
    • Panic Stations - Gold Coast: Date changed Friday 20MAY22
    • Cross the Ditch 22: Date confirmed Sunday 12JUN22
    • City Pair - Brisbane & Cairns: Date changed to Saturday 26JUN22
    • Cross the Ditch 23: Date confirmed Sunday 04DEC22

    15JAN22 | Newbie Night - Canberra to Gold Coast

    in Past Events

    Posted

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    Welcome to the next installment of Newbie Night. This event offers the chance for inexperienced members to join experienced aviators and controllers and take to the Virtual skies. Whether you're completely new to flight simulation or you've been flying for years but never connected to the VATSIM network, this is the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord. To Join the Discord visit this link.

     

    Event Details:

    Fly from Canberra (YSCB) to Gold Coast (YBCG) to experience Class C and enroute airspace, with a bit of time to relax in cruise and enjoy the scenery. This flight is for:

    • Newbie pilots who want to learn and gain confidence flying on the VATSIM network with live ATC.
    • Experienced controllers who are patient and willing to help newbie pilots on the network.
    • Experienced pilots who are patient and willing to assist newbie pilots through the VATPAC Discord.

    The flight will depart from 0800z (1900 AEDT) with ATC requested/available until around 1100z (2200 AEDT).

    An example of procedures between Class C airports in a radar environment can be found here: https://vatpac.org/help/pilot-tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/

     

    Route:

    We recommend using the following route which is suitable for a jet such as a Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Cessna Citation or similar.

    YSCB – YBCG:
    ROUTE: DCT CB W137 MUDGI H66 TW Y23 BERNI DCT

     

    Charts:

    If you do not have a Navigraph subscription, charts are available from Airservices Australia:
    https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm

     

    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 (12JAN22), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing.

    Login Identifier:

    Radio Callsign:

    Frequency:

    CB_GND

    Canberra Ground

    121.700

    CB_TWR

    Canberra Tower

    118.700

    CB_APP

    Canberra Approach

    124.500

    CG_APP

    Gold Coast Approach

    123.500

    CG_TWR

    Gold Coast Tower

    118.700

    CG_GND

    Gold Coast Ground

    121.800

     

    ML-BIK_CTR

    Melbourne Centre

    129.800

    BN-ARL_CTR

    Brisbane Centre

    130.900

    BN-INL_CTR

    Brisbane Centre

    134.200

     

    Scenery:

    YSCB - Canberra:
    Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
    Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane)

    YBCG - Gold Coast:
    Payware - Axonos (X-Plane)
    Payware - Orbx (P3D/FSX)
    Freeware - JBAviation (MFS2020)
    Freeware – AVSIM (P3D/FSX)
    Freeware - Zero Dollar Payware (X-Plane)

    Events staffing changes into 2022

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    Posted

    Good Evening Everyone

     I have some announcements to make regarding staffing changes for the Events Department as we head into 2022. I am excited for these changes, but also saddened to see some long time staff members departing the team.

     

    Chris Gardiner rises to the Events Manager Role

    @Chris Gardinerhas been appointed to the Events Manager Role for 2022 and beyond (hopefully). Chris has been a member of the Events Department since August 2021 and since then has been responsible for a number of Major Events during the final quarter of 2021. Chris brings with him many interesting ideas and plans for the events team and I look forward to working with him in leading the department into 2022. Chris's appointment as Events Manager will officially commence on the 1JAN22.

     

    Cameron Wilbraham departs the Events Team

    After 15 months as the Events Manager, @Cameron Wilbrahamhas resigned from the events department on the whole. Cameron has been my right hand person for much of the last 15 months, and will be greatly missed from the entire staff team as he ventures into new pastures. Best of luck with everything into the future mate!

     

    Paris Ioannidis departs the Events Team

    After 12 months as an Events Coordinator, @Paris Ioannidishas decided to hang up the hat and focus on real life commitments. Paris was pivital in starting the now successful FIFO Friday events, which will continue into 2022. Thank you for all of you hard effort Paris!

     

    Zachari Gell joins the Events Team 

    @Zachari Gell joins the Events Department as an Events Coordinator. Zach has been a Mentor with the ATC Training team and recently expressed interest in also expanding across to events. Zach will be a valued addition to the team as we head into 2022!

     

    Best of luck to these four individuals. We wish you all the best in 2022 and beyond, regardless of your role in the Events Department!

    Regards,

     

     

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    Major Events List 2022

    in Past Events

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    Hello Everyone,

    The VATPAC Events Department is happy to announce the 2022 events calendar! This is a list of major events that will be conducted throughout the duration of 2022.

    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 2022.

     

    2022 Major Events List
    January
    FRI 21st | City Pair - Brisbane & Adelaide

    February
    SAT 26th | Transcon Shuttle Eastbound  - Perth, Broome & Darwin > Melbourne

    March
    SUN 13th | Darwin - Sultan Shuttle

    April
    SAT 9th | First Wings - Adelaide > Canberra

    May
    SUN 1st | Real Ops Sydney
    FRI 20th | Panic Stations Gold Coast

    June
    SUN 12th | Cross the Ditch 22 - Winter 2022
    SAT 26th | City Pair - Brisbane & Cairns

    July
    SAT 16th | Long Haul - South East Asia Connect

    August
    SUN 7th | First Wings - Sydney & Brisbane
    SAT 20th | Denpasar - Perth Shuttle

    September
    SUN 18th | Panic Stations Melbourne

    October
    SAT 15th | VATUSA FNO Downunder

    November
    SUN 6th | WorldFlight Departure
    SAT 12th | WorldFlight Arrival

    December
    SUN 4th | Cross the Ditch 23 - Summer 2022
    SUN 18th | Real Ops Perth

     

    We look forward to seeing you there!

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