Tristan Duncombe
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8 hours ago, Eoin Motherway said:
@Tristan Duncombe Sent you an email this morning, I'm keen on jumping on wherever, preferably CTR or APP. If flow is needed, I'm keen on that too.
Hey Eoin, I didn't receive that email, just confirming my email is t.duncombe(at)vatpac.org
I would like to thank everyone for last ditch support. I am really happy with each and everyone of you stepping up. Especially those who are controlling 8 hours straight.
Thanks,
Tristan
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Hey Guys,
After over 1/4 of the controllers from Real Ops not being able to attend, I really need to find new controllers. Some people have put their hand up for all day shifts and I'm grateful to those people, however, the amount of controllers pulling out is ridiculous. I come to staff because I believe that all staff are semi-reliable and we really need people who I can rely on. We need more controllers can anyone make any time on Sunday the 7th?
Thanks,
Tristan
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5 hours ago, Liesel Downes said:
Hi,
Just enquiring as to why the emails of the people who got the Real Ops roster sent to them are listed in their full glory in the CC field?
Surely BCC could do?
Yeah, forgot, I was going to but simply glared over it. I agree it should have been a BCC.
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2 hours ago, Steven Brown said:
Hi Tristian,
I'm not sure how the system works and had a look. Do you know who created it or who used to manage it?
Harrison Scott and Jacob Holmes, I'm sure commenting out the sections just works
If you can, can you please add a hyperlink to roster?
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ATC Roster Released!
If you are no longer able to attend, please contact t.duncombe(at)vatpac.org A.S.A.P.
Roster is available here!
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Dear All,
I am looking for the support of the IT staff (specifically @Steven Brown) to remove the ATC application on the real ops website.
Can anyone do that for me?
Kind Regards,
Tristan Duncombe
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3 hours ago, Alan Cooke said:
I think Tristan meant that page Tracy. Maybe just a typo. I have seen his message on the correct page. I am sure Scott will sort it for him soon
Yea I did mistype sorry about that, definitely mean the page not the group
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Hey All,
Look the Event's department has been working on events - you know the stuff we usually do, however, no one in the department actually is able to post on the VATPAC - Vatsim Asia Pacifc Facebook Page. I've attempted to contact the admins, however, there was no response. Can anyone help me?
Thanks,
Tristan
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It's been some time since the last Real Ops. Actually, over 3 years and it’s coming back strong, with 8 hours of continuous ATC service. Real Ops will be held in Sydney, so get strapped in!
With this returning so has the website. All the information as well as ATC applications and pilot information can be found at https://realops.vatpac.org
What is Real Ops?
The idea is quite simple. Real Ops focuses on running the airport like it was the real world, this means that all ATC positions are rostered.
Pilots can expect holding and waits so remember to bring extra fuel. Controllers can expect hard work and many nonstandard procedures to deal with the traffic.
This time we will be focusing on Sydney’s Kingsford-Smith International Airport, which is the busiest airport in Australia by passenger volume and has the longest runway in the Southern hemisphere. There will be over 8 hours of continuous ATC services and 20+ ATC positions. What ever you like, there will be something for you!
The Details
Sunday, October 7th
ATC will be provided from 0000z-0800z(10:00-18:00 AEST)
You can find all rostered positions, pilot information and more at https://realops.vatpac.org
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What is Regionals and Twins?
Taking the focus off major airports and the big jets, Regionals and Twins celebrates both Australia's vast network of inland and outback hubs and the aircraft that service them.
You'll need a prop, turbo-prop or small business jet to get in and out of most of the places visited in a Regionals and Twins event but you'll get to enjoy some spectacular scenery as you cruise along at low levels. Controllers are also taken out of their comfort zone as ATC often sees procedural positions.
This week's Details
This month we'll be focusing on Hamilton island, Hamilton island is an airport 500nm to the north of Brisbane, its main purpose is to service the Whitsunday Islands, with a 1,764 meter long runway. This airport provides a great approach and good destination- especially for slower aircraft which can admire the beauty of this tourist destination.
Suggested Routes
YBHM - YBCS
DCT HM Q26 BARIA DCT CS DCT
YBCS - YBHM
SWIFT Z25 ALBUX W112 HM DCT
YBHM - YBBN
DCT HM B462 MK H12 MAGRA UY495 COCKA Y177 SMOKA QUIE4M
YBBN - YBHM
TRIKI4 TRIKI DCT SU V134 MK B462 HM DCT
For the Air Traffic Controllers
ATC positions are not booked for these events we would love to see more of a Milk Run Monday style so jump on and take a position and have fun and control. The positions we would like to have being controlled tonight are:
Hamilton Island Tower | HM_TWR | 118.700
Brisbane Centre | BN-TBP_CTR | 120.550
Cairns Approach | CS_APP | 118.400
Cairns Tower | CS_TWR | 124.900
ATC Assistance
ATC Assist: https://atc.vatpac.org/
All pilot charts available at - http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm
If you have any questions or feedback, Please post in the Event's Discussion Forum. We hope to see you there!
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HYPE TRAIN HYPE TRAIN
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Look at that TRAFFIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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On 06/04/2018 at 1:36 PM, Joshua Downes said:
Myself along with another person were intending to come to the event, however the lack of both ATC and pilots at the start of the event significantly deterred us from this. My friend decided not to fly, and to be honest I only flew because of people talking about it in Teamspeak. I think the main issue was first of all, a lack of ATC, and second of all, a lack of advertising. The event was pretty low-profile on the Facebook page and events calendar (it disappeared on the day of the event!). Another aspect is just how new this event is; us VATPAC pilots (especially the newer ones) are not used to the event being at this time. I believe it will pick up in popularity in the next few weeks.
Josh, thanks for your feedback! However, at this time Regionals and Twins, will only occur once a month.
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Hi all,
The events team is seeking your feedback for Regionals and Twins.
We seek your feedback to make this event better, so please comment on why you did or didn't come.
Thanks,
The Vatpac Events Team
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ATC Applications are closed! Roster is available here!
Edit: Roster Has Changed, please ensure you check multiple times to make sure the roster has not been changed.
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GA Madness
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ATC Applications are closed! Roster is available here!
Edit: Roster Has Changed, please ensure you check multiple times to make sure the roster has not been changed.
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After being requested many times, Regionals and Twins is coming back!
What is Regionals and Twins?
Regionals and Twins focuses on shorter range routes for Regional Jets and Twin Props, usual consisting of routes that are 300-500nm into difference and unusual locations. Regionals and Twins will be on the first Thursday of every month from 7pm-10pm AEDT.
The Details
This time we’re focusing on Longreach, Longreach a small uncontrolled aerodrome approximately 450nm west of Rockhampton, which is know as it has the Qantas Museum. Whilst Longreach is in the middle of nowhere, it is a nice destination for smaller aircraft.
Routes
YBRK - YLRE
DCT RK W338 EML DCT MOVBA DCT LRE DCT
YLRE - YBRK
DCT LRE DCT EML W338 RK DCT
For the Air Traffic Controllers
ATC positions are not booked for these events we would love to see more of a Milk Run Monday style so jump on and take a position and have fun and control.
ATC Assistance
YBRK - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Na5GbBTzy2aEFrTUlEMVlsbHc/view (airspace profile) charts can be found here http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/pending/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#T)
YLRE - https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/li/Melbourne%20Area%20Local%20Instructions.pdf
Requested controller positions:
YBRK Rockhampton
GND - Ground
TWR - Tower
Centres
BN_DOS Brisbane Downs FIR
ATC Assistance
YBRK - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Na5GbBTzy2dnNZano1TWRIOEU/view Charts avaliable at http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#L'>http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#L
YLRE - Charts avaliable at http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#L
***If traffic permits special positions will be opened in accordance with Controller Positions & Ratings Policy (https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/policy/Controller%20Positions%20and%20Ratings%20Policy.pdf)***
If you have any questions, comments, criticisms or feedback, Please post in the Event's Discussion Forum, we value your input to help make our events even better! We hope to see you there!
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Great work guys on this, it looks great!
. Only Issue I found was with the chart panel as I typed YBCG and it just came up with the index for charts with ASA, I don't know if its the ID10T error or an error on your behalf. Otherwise, works well, great as a 1 stop shop for every required by pilots! -
Just some information for people having issues. 1) remember to remove the quoatation marks from the URL. 2) tick update generate new atis using URL. 3) click test url. and profit. If you're having issues with it saying the files are missing just add the 1803 atis files descriptor.
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'Still more reliable than the Fokker 100'
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Ladies and Gentleman!
What is Spinoff Saturday you may ask? Spinoff Saturday is a regular Vatpac event, which is on every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm (AEDT). This event is very similar is "Milk Run Monday", however it focuses on different and unusual areas every week.
The Details
This week we visit Adelaide, Australia’s 10th busiest airport and The World’s Second-best international airport in 2006. This airport is one of Australia’s busiest and provides a nice approach!
Routes
YSSY-YPAD
DCT KADOM H44 MAXEM Q60 BLACK
YPAD-YSSY
DCT AD H247 CULIN Y59 TESAT
Real Route
For the Air Traffic Controllers
ATC positions are not booked for these events we would love to see more of a milk run Monday style so jump on and take a position and have fun and control.
ATC Assistance
YPAD - https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/li/Adelaide%20Area%20Local%20Instructions.pdf
YSSY - https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/li/Sydney%20Area%20Local%20Instructions.pdf
Requested controller positions:
Adelaide Airport
GND - Ground
TWR - Tower
App – Approach
Sydney Airport
GND - Ground
TWR - Tower
App - Approach
Centres
ML-WOL_CTR
ML-TBD_CTR
***If traffic permits special positions will be opened in accordance with Controller Positions & Ratings Policy (https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/policy/Controller%20Positions%20and%20Ratings%20Policy.pdf)***
Scenery
YSSY, Flytampa Kingsford Smith International – P3D/FSX | Not Available (Payware)
YSSY, Kingsford Smith International- FSX | https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/6684/fsx-kingsford-smith-intl-airport-scenery/ (Freeware)
YSSY, Kingsford Smith International (ISDG) – Xplane 10/11 | https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/20882-yssy-sydney-kingsford-smith-intl-isdg/ (Freeware)
YPAD, AUSCENE Adelaide International X v2 – FSX/P3D | http://secure.simmarket.com/auscene-adelaide-international-x-v2-fsxp3dv2.phtml (Payware)
YPAD, Adelaide- FSX | https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?searchid=60615070 (Freeware)
YPAD, Adelaide International – Xplane | https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/20885-ypad-adelaide-airport-photo-scenery/ (Freeware)
If you have any questions or feedback, Please post in the Event's Discussion Forum. We hope to see you there!
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Ladies and Gentleman!
What is Spinoff Saturday you may ask? Spinoff Saturday is a regular Vatpac event, which is on every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm (AEDT), this week it is 12pm – 4pm so more pilots can join us. This event is very similar is "Milk Run Monday", however it focuses on different and unusual areas every week.
The Details
This week we visit Tamworth a medium sized airport, from Melbourne. This route provides a nice 1-hour flight whilst being fictional, if you prefer real routes try YSSY-YSTW or YBBN-YSTW.
Routes
YMML - YSTW
DOSEL W569 BOGES W654 CWR W137 MUDGI W359 QDI
YSTW-YMML
YSTW DCT QDI W359 MUDGI W137 CWR W654 WG V410 TEMIS V169 BOYSE STAR YMML
For the Air Traffic Controllers
ATC positions are not booked for these events we would love to see more of a milk run Monday style so jump on and take a position and have fun and control.
ATC Assistance
YSTW - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Na5GbBTzy2aEFrTUlEMVlsbHc/view (airspace profile) charts can be found here http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/pending/dap/AeroProcChartsTOC.htm#T
YMML - https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/li/Melbourne%20Area%20Local%20Instructions.pdf
Requested controller positions:
YSTW Tamworth
GND - Ground
TWR - Tower
YMML Melbourne International
GND - Ground
TWR - Tower
APP – Approach
Centres
ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Snowy
ML-WOL_CTR Melbourne Wollongong
BN-MDE_CTR Brisbane Mudgee
***If traffic permits special positions will be opened in accordance with Controller Positions & Ratings Policy (https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/policy/Controller%20Positions%20and%20Ratings%20Policy.pdf)***
Scenery
YMML, Orbx Melbourne International v3 – FSX/P3D | Not Available (Payware)
YMML, Melbourne International- FSX | https://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=192917 (Freeware)
YMML, ISDG Melbourne International – Xplane 10+ | https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24981-ymml-melbourne-isdg/ (Freeware)
YSTW, ORBX Tamworth Airport - FSX/P3D | Not Available (Payware)
YSTW, Tamworth – Xplane 10| https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/19747-ystw-tamworth-airport/ (Freeware)
If you have any questions or feedback, Please post in the Event's Discussion Forum. We hope to see you there!
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I don’t know why the current director, immediate former director and the VATSIM board have a need to argue publicly. I find it amazing that members in a position of authority feel it’s not necessary to ignore members, but when they feel they have been involved use the full force of their position. That is a conflict of interest to me, and will be every day. You can’t use your position for your own gain. JH should apologise on this forum to all VATPAC members for only using the forum for his own defence. My opinion of course.
I kind off agree, however I do not think JH should apologise. He was voicing his opinion, however, the fact that high ranking staff are arguing on the forums does not put the staff team as a whole in a good light. Arguing about it should stay verbal or not on the forums...
Edit: Don't kill me for my opinion plssssss
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Ladies and Gentleman!
After great success with our Spin-Off Saturday event we will be continuing our adventure.
Spinoff Saturday
What is Spinoff Saturday you may ask? Spinoff Saturday is a regular Vatpac event, which is on every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm (AEDT). This event is very similar is "Milk Run Monday", however it focuses on different and unusual areas every week.
The Details
This week we venture east bound visiting the triad of unusual international airports, New Caledonia’s Nouméa La Tontouta, Fiji’s Nadi International and Vanuatu’s Bauerfield International. These airports will provide nice short routes as well as great destinations for long haul route!
Routes
NWWW-NVVV
LTO B590 LEDIT DCT NVVV
NVVV-NWWW
ELSAX B580 PULON
NVVV-NFFN
NFFN-NVVV
NV Y296 NN B598 BISUN DCT NVVV
NWWW-NFFN
LTO B599 NN DCT NFFN
NFFN-NWWW
NV Y296 NN B599 MESUS
For the Air Traffic Controllers
ATC positions are not booked for these events we would love to see more of a milk run Monday style so jump on and take a position and have fun and control.
ATC Assistance
Pacific documentation : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Du2RaHQXG6aTQ3elM4aHBGZVE/view
NFFN Charts:
https://static.crosstheditch.net/events/crosstheditch/autumn2013/nffn.pdf
NWWW Charts:
https://www.raafais.gov.au/Pdf/TERMRE_04Apr13/NOUMEA_La_Tontouta.pdf
NVVV Charts:
https://www.raafais.gov.au/Pdf/TERMRE_04Apr13/PORT_VILA_Bauerfield.pdf
Requested controller positions:
NWWW Airport (Procedural)
GND - Ground
TWR - Tower
App – Approach
NVVV Airport (Procedural)
GND - Ground
TWR - Tower
App – Approach
NFFN Airport (Procedural Radar)
GND - Ground
TWR - Tower
App – Approach
Centres
NFFF_FSS – Nadi Radio
Centres
NFFF_FSS – Nadi Radio
***If traffic permits special positions will be opened in accordance with Controller Positions & Ratings Policy (https://operations.vatpac.org/documents/policy/Controller%20Positions%20and%20Ratings%20Policy.pdf)***
Scenery
NWWW, La Tontouta - FSX/Prepar3d | Not Available (Payware)
NWWW, La Tontouta- FSX | https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?searchid=59149068 (Freeware)
NWWW, La Tontouta - X-Plane 10 | https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24428-nwww_la-tontouta-international-airport/
NFFN, Nadi International – FSX/P3D | https://www.fspilotshop.com/nxgn-simulations-nadi-for-fsx-p3d-p-4820.html (Payware)
NFFN, Nadi International- FSX | https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/7944/fsx-nadi-international-airport-scenery/ (Payware)
NFFN, Nadi International – X-Plane| https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/24134-nffn-nadi-int-fiji/ (Freeware)
NVVV, Bauerfield International – FSX | http://www.pterosaur.org.uk/FSX/01_Civil/Vanuatu/Vanuatu.html (Freeware)
NVVV, Bauerfield International - X-Plane 10 | https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/28054-nvvv-bauerfield-airport/
If you have any questions or feedback, Please post in the Event's Discussion Forum. We hope to see you there!
Real Ops Controllers needed.
in General Staff Forum
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Hey Guys,
Thanks to your support the roster has been filled out. I would all remind you to check the roster and confirm you're happy, I am happy to move things around, also if you're dead keen on controlling more or controlling at all message me or email me (t.duncombe(at)vatpac.org) and I'll slot you in. I am going to send out an email to all rostered controllers and for those who just signed up, I'll send the email to your Vatpac Email if you would prefer another email just message me or email me saying that you want it going to another email.
Thanks for all your support,
Tristan