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  1. Good Morning Everyone, It is my absolute pleasure to introduce @Charlie Meyr to the Events Team. Charlie has been a member for VATPAC for a number of years and his Expression of Interest stood out as something that the Events Team has been looking for. I look forward to seeing the great things that Charlie will bring into the community in his new role. Thanks,
  2. Hi everyone, The Position Description for the Events Coordinator position has been updated to a URL. This will fix issues with some members being unable to access the document. Thanks,
  3. The VATPAC Events Department is looking for expressions of interest for any interested candidates to join the Events Department as an Event Coordinator. Please express interest to join the Events Department here. Expressions of Interest will remain until closed by the Director of Events. A copy of the position description can be found here. Regards, The VATPAC Events Department
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    VATPAC and Indonesia vACC proudly present Darwin - Makassar Shuttle. Fly out of your comfort zone and explore the beautiful archipelagos of Indonesia with this short route to the capital of the island of Sulawesi. Depart Darwin between 0800z and 1000z on Saturday, March 13th with the expectation of full ATC. Aim for arrival between 1000z and 1300z for ATC provided by our close friends in Indonesia. Pilot Information Departures out of Darwin will be expected to fly the JULIE5 departure off of the chosen runway at Darwin, departing between 0800z and 1000z. Alternatively, pilots may request the DN5 departure, however this should only be used if absolutely necessary. Due to Darwin's unique taxiway layout pilots are advised that extra fuel may be required for ground delays. Extra fuel is also highly recommended for delays in the air. Pilots can expect a STAR from waypoint NUKPO. Sultan Hasanuddin (WAAA) caters for all shapes and sizes with their 2 runway configuration (RWY 03/21 (3100m) and RWY 13/31 (2500m). Depending on winds, STARs for runway 03 will allows pilots to join directly onto the ILS and shoot the approach. Approaches for runway 13 will require vectoring to final. Due to high terrain to the east of the field, runway 21 utilises a procedure hold to align aircraft with the centerline. As always, if your aircraft is unable to fly holds, advise ATC on first contact. Routes VATPAC recommends the following route for this event: YPDN > WAAA: DCT JULIE J61 IKUMA Z86 DIL W37 NUKPO DCT ATC Information Any controllers interested in providing ATC services during this event are encouraged to apply here. Applications will be open until Thursday 10th March, on which the roster will be released for public viewing. Non-Standard positions will be rostered/opened if operationally required. Alternatively, non-standard positions can be opened in accordance with the NOTAM regarding the Activation of Non-Standard Positions found here. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: DN_DEL Darwin Clearance Delivery 126.800 DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.800 DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.100 DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.100 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.200 Scenery YPDN - Darwin International Airport Payware - MFSG (FSX/P3D) Freeware - AVSIM (FSX) Freeware - WorldWideXP (X-Plane) WAAA - Sultan Hasanuddin Airport Payware - Project MAX (P3Dv4-5) Freeware - AVSIM (P3Dv1-4) Freeware - Realxeng (X-Plane)
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    Welcome to Pacific Connect, a new regular quarterly event where we explore the Pacific Islands within VATPAC airspace. On the last Friday of each quarter you will be invited to fly routes across Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia and many other islands in VATPAC's very own backyard. This Quarter: This quarter we are exploring the beautiful landscape of New Caledonia and Port Vila. We invite you to fly between the beautiful airports of Noumea Airport (NWWW) and Port Vila Airport (NVVV) between 0730z - 1130z on Friday the 25th of March 2022. Routes: VATPAC recommends the following route for pilots flying between the two nominated airfields. NWWW - NVVV: ROUTE: DCT NIPOG B590 LEDIT DCT NVVV - NWWW: ROUTE: DCT LEDIT B590 NIPOG LECNA SARAM TOSAM DCT ATC: Controllers who wish to control a position to control during this event are entitled to log on as a first come first serve basis. *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. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: NVVV_TWR Vila Tower 118.300 NWWW_APP Tontouta Approach 128.300 NWWW_TWR Tontouta Tower 118.100 NWWW_CTR Tontouta Center 128.200 NVVV_CTR Vila Centre 120.700 NFFF_FSS Nadi Radio 123.600 Controllers are reminded that NVVV_TWR and NWWW_TWR are classified as a procedural aerodrome. S2 Controllers looking to provide ATC during this event on NVVV_TWR or NWWW_TWR must hold a Procedural Endorsement. S3 or higher rated controllers are already endorsed to provide procedural services. Check out the airspace organization for Fiji and Noumea here --> Pacific Airspace Diagrams & Controller Positions Scenery: NVVV - Port Vila: Freeware - AVSIM (P3D) Freeware - Scenery Packages (xPlane) NWWW - Noumea: Freeware - AVSIM (P3D) We look forward to seeing you at this event!
  6. Welcome to Pacific Connect, a new regular quarterly event where we explore the Pacific Islands within VATPAC airspace. On the last Friday of each quarter you will be invited to fly routes across Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia and many other islands in VATPAC's very own backyard. This Quarter: This quarter we are exploring the beautiful landscape of New Caledonia and Port Vila. We invite you to fly between the beautiful airports of Noumea Airport (NWWW) and Port Vila Airport (NVVV) between 0730z - 1130z on Friday the 25th of March 2022. Routes: VATPAC recommends the following route for pilots flying between the two nominated airfields. NWWW - NVVV: ROUTE: DCT NIPOG B590 LEDIT DCT NVVV - NWWW: ROUTE: DCT LEDIT B590 NIPOG LECNA SARAM TOSAM DCT ATC: Controllers who wish to control a position to control during this event are entitled to log on as a first come first serve basis. *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. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: NVVV_TWR Vila Tower 118.300 NWWW_APP Tontouta Approach 128.300 NWWW_TWR Tontouta Tower 118.100 NWWW_CTR Tontouta Center 128.200 NVVV_CTR Vila Centre 120.700 NFFF_FSS Nadi Radio 123.600 Controllers are reminded that NVVV_TWR is classified as a procedural aerodrome. S2 Controllers looking to provide ATC during this event on NVVV_TWR must hold a Procedural Endorsement. S3 or higher rated controllers are already endorsed to provide procedural services. Check out the airspace organization for Fiji and Noumea here --> Pacific Airspace Diagrams & Controller Positions Scenery: NVVV - Port Vila: Freeware - AVSIM (P3D) Freeware - Scenery Packages (xPlane) NWWW - Noumea: Freeware - AVSIM (P3D) We look forward to seeing you at this event!
  7. Good Morning Everyone, The roster for Darwin - Makassar Shuttle has been released. Please review the roster here https://events.vatpac.org/darwin-makassar-shuttle
  8. Due to a significant lack of controller interest, Lite Milk Run is now reverting to an unrostered event. Controllers are encouraged to log on between 03-06z on Saturday for pilots between Bankstown, Albury and Essendon. We hope to see you all there. Thanks,
  9. 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: 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.
  10. 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: Joshua Micallef - Events Director ([email protected]) 4 EVENT CONTACT The nominated Event Coordinator(s) for this event are: Chris Gardiner - Events Manager ([email protected]) Tyler Hindle - Event Coordinator ([email protected]) Zachari Gell - Event Coordinator ([email protected]) 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.
  11. The roster for City Pair - Brisbane and Adelaide has been released! Please view the roster below https://events.vatpac.org/city-pair-brisbane-adelaide Thanks all
  12. 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!
  13. As of today, the above NOTAM is terminated with immediate effect. The explanation for this change can be found here
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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,
  18. Changes 22DEC21 FNO Downunder: Date TBC with VATUSA in the new year. WorldFlight Departure & Arrival: Dates confirmed as 6NOV22 & 12NOV22
  19. We are seeking feedback for the last major event of 2021 which was conducted on Sunday! This will only take a few minutes, and will help us with out next Real Ops event in 2022! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoomZBaT1sVsGwFsJ478RICZhyGc-nuEX3Lry3RS6OrBxZOA/viewform Thanks!
  20. 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!
  21. Hello Everyone, I just wanted to send out a merry Christmas to everyone as we enter the festive season this week! It has been a while since we have had a festive season since 'the thing that shall not be named' kicked off in early 2020. Some much needed family catch-up is in store. The Events Department will be taking a much needed break from the 22nd of December till the 12th of January. During this time, we will be running our regular events unrostered, and all events will be without an event coordinator. The team deserves a much needed break after the terrific work that they have all done this year. Enjoy the many laughs, catchups and relaxing afternoons that the festive season will bring. We will see you all in 2022!
  22. NOTAM: Positions Reserved For Real Ops Brisbane 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 Brisbane. 2 RESERVED POSITIONS The following positions are reserved from 0200z to 1000z on the 19th of December. • BN-INL_CTR • BN-APP • BN_DEP • BN_TWR • BN-W_TWR • BN_GND • BN_DEL 3 AUTHORITY This NOTAM Is under the authority of the following: • Joshua Micallef - Events Director (events[at]vatpac.org) 4 CONTACT The nominated Event Coordinator(s) for this event are: • Tyler Hindle - Event Coordinator (t.hindle[at]vatpac.org) 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 Real Ops Brisbane can be found here. If you have any questions about the roster, or wish to have it amended, please contact roster[at]vatpac.org. If you find yourself free during the event, and wish to offer your ATC services, please contact one of the dedicated event coordinators 6 CANCELLATION This NOTAM will self-cancel at 1000z on the 19th of December 2021.
  23. The above NOTAM has been updated to include information regarding Oceanic Extending options during CTD21.
  24. NOTAM: Positions Reserved For Cross the Ditch 21: Summer 2021 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 Cross the Ditch 21: Summer 2021 2 RESERVED POSITIONS The following positions are reserved from the 4th of December at 1700z till the 5th of December at 1300z. BN-TSN_FSS BN-KEN_CTR ML-ELW_CTR BN-INL_CTR CS_APP CS_TWR CS_GND CS_DEL ML_APP ML_TWR ML_GND AV_TWR AV_GND CG_APP BN_APP CG_TWR CG_GND 3 AUTHORITY This NOTAM Is under the authority of the following: Joshua Micallef - Events Director (events[at]vatpac.org) 4 OCEANIC PROCEDURE MODIFICATION During CTD21, it is expected that there will be gaps in oceanic coverage during the 20 hour event. During this NOTAM Period, TSN may optionally extend the airspace of NZZO to provide ATC Services for Oceanic Aircraft. The same principle can be expected by NZZO into TSN as required. 5 CONTACT The nominated Event Coordinator(s) for this event are: Chris Gardiner - Event Coordinator ([email protected]) Joshua Micallef - Events Director ([email protected]) 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. 6 ROSTER The roster for Cross the Ditch 21 can be viewed here. If you have any questions about the roster, or with to have it amended, please contact roster[at]vatpac.org. If you find yourself free during the event, and wish to offer your ATC services, please contact one of the dedicated event coordinators 7 CANCELLATION This NOTAM will self-cancel at 1300z on the 5th of December 2021.
  25. A reminder for those interested to apply for the Events Manager Position, that applications close this Sunday. All details are above
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