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Not that I can find I've seem to have lost the doc sorry. You can steal one of the events meeting minute docs to get the VATPAC template.
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see the Metro D training night briefings I made last year. https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/18aLX7640_UaQXthTFg37UN9JKdz4wAHS
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On 1/26/2024 at 10:27 AM, David B - 1487670 said:
to experience Class C and enroute airspace and Class D Towers...
would reword to "to experience Class C and enroute airspace as well as Class D Towers...". Sentence flows a bit better this way.
Other than that, text is probs a bit too big, would probs change it to size 14.
Looks good!
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Hi Russel,
I believe this is a bug, I have raised this with the VATSIM Tech Team previously but they haven't gotten back to me yet. I'll let you know if I hear anything from them.
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Hi David, sorry for taking a while to get to this.
I would like to have separate briefings for pilots and controllers, as the documents provide good quick reference materials for both pilots and controllers into the future.
As for ATC training objectives, @Tyler H - 1443158 said during the meeting he is willing to take lead on that. It would be worth a discussion with Matt K to flesh out the objectives a bit more.
For a date, I would suggest choosing a range of options that work, and suggest them to the Training Team to see who is available. It worked really well last time having a few instructors available who could sit and observe, and provide help and feedback for people controlling.
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Looks good David.
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Guess what? It's time to welcome them back home!
VATPAC, in collaboration with WorldFlight HQ, invites members across the whole world to join the final few legs in Australian Airspace of WorldFlight 2023.
The WorldFlight Teams departed Sydney on the 5th of November at 8AM AEDT / 7AM AEST (2100z) and are arriving a week later on the 11th of November at 7:50PM AEDT / 6:50PM AEST (0850z). With full ATC along the way, all VATSIM members are invited along to join in from home!
What is WorldFlight?
WorldFlight is an annual event in which 14 full-sized simulators, are flown in unison for a week, 24 hours a day, circumnavigating the world! The event tests both the crews and the simulators to the extreme and is all for the purpose of raising money for each of the individual sims charities of choice.
For more information on WorldFlight or to donate, please visit the WorldFlight Australia website.
Pilot & Controller Information:
Routes:
Please find below route for WorldFlight 2023’s arrival in to Australia. Please also note the departure times for each leg, as ATC will only be provided around these times.WAHI - YPDN: PROGO T1 BLI W33 KPG A458 KILIK UY85 PAGMI UY91 DONYA (Departing 1955Z)
YPDN - YBCS: PALGA SOCAR J61 KONDA (Departing 0025Z)
YBCS - YBBN: CS SWIFT Y177 BN (Deparing 0355Z)
YBBN - YSSY: SANEG H91 IGDAM H12 BOREE (Departing 0715Z)
Pilot Briefing:
VATPAC will be providing additional information about each leg for pilots which will be released in a Pilot Briefing. This document will contain details regarding SID/STAR Assignment, fuel requirements and other operationally significant information. This document will include the legs for both the departure, and arrival legs to allow pilots to also prepare for their final few legs.This document will be released on the 1st of November, and will be published on the VATPAC Forums, Discord, and all Social Media platforms.
Pilot Briefing Access Link (NOT RELEASED)
Note: Only access this briefing via the above link. Updates may be made to this document at any time during WorldFlight. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the most updated edition of this briefing.
Controller Briefing:
A controller orientated briefing will be created for WorldFlight 2023 to ensure maximum fluid operational capacity between controlling positions is always maintained. This document will include the information for both the departure, and arrival legs.This document will be released on the 1st of November, and will be published on the VATPAC Forums, Discord, and all Social Media platforms.
Controller Briefing Access Link (NOT RELEASED)
Note: Only access this briefing via the above link. Updates may be made to this document at any time during WorldFlight. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the most updated edition of this briefing.
ATC Applications:
Applications for the arrival leg of WorldFlight can be found below:
https://events.vatpac.org/worldflight-2023-arrival
Scenery:
YPDN - Darwin:
Payware – MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware – AVSIM (FSX)YBCS - Cairns:
Payware - Orbx (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - flightsim.to (MSFS)
Freeware - fsclips (X-Plane)YBBN – Brisbane Airport:
Payware - ORBX (P3D v4.5+)
Payware - ORBX (MSFS)
Payware - ORBX (XPlane)
Freeware - Ray Smith (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - CDG (X-Plane)YSSY - Sydney:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D) -
VATPAC, in collaboration with WorldFlight HQ, invites members across the whole world to join the departing legs in Australian Airspace for WorldFlight 2023.
The WorldFlight Teams depart Sydney on the 4th of November at 8AM AEDT / 7AM AEST (2100z) and arrive a week later on the 11th of November. With full ATC along the way, all VATSIM members are invited along to join in from home.
What is WorldFlight?
WorldFlight is an annual event in which 14 full-sized simulators, are flown in unison for a week, 24 hours a day, circumnavigating the world! The event tests both the crews and the simulators to the extreme and is all for the purpose of raising money for each of the individual sims charities of choice.
For more information on WorldFlight or to donate, please visit the WorldFlight Australia website.
Pilot & Controller Information:
Routes:
Please find below route for WorldFlight 2023’s departure out of Australia. Please also note the departure times for each leg, as ATC will only be provided around these times.YSSY - YMML: WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 LIZZI (Depart 2100Z)
YMML - YWKS: SUNTI GOMOM 48S42 51S40 56S36 59S32 62S26 65S18 WR2WC (Depart 2350Z)
Pilot Briefing:
VATPAC will be providing additional information about each leg for pilots which will be released in a Pilot Briefing. This document will contain details regarding SID/STAR Assignment, fuel requirements and other operationally significant information. This document will include the legs for both the departure, and arrival legs to allow pilots to also prepare for their final few legs.This document will be released on the 1st of November, and will be published on the VATPAC Forums, Discord, and all Social Media platforms.
VATPAC has also released a general pilot briefing video summarising procedures for the first two legs.
Note: Only access this briefing via the above link. Updates may be made to this document at any time during WorldFlight. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the most updated edition of this briefing.
Controller Briefing:
A controller orientated briefing will be created for WorldFlight 2023 to ensure maximum operational capacity between controlling positions is always maintained. This document will include the information for both the departure, and arrival legs.This document will be released on the 1st of November, and will be published on the VATPAC Forums and Discord.
Controller Briefing Access Link
Note: Only access this briefing via the above link. Updates may be made to this document at any time during WorldFlight. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the most updated edition of this briefing.
ATC Applications:
Applications for the departure leg of WorldFlight can be found below:
https://events.vatpac.org/worldflight-2023-departure
Scenery:
YSSY - Sydney:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)YMML - Melbourne:
Payware - Orbx (FSX/P3D)
Payware – Orbx (MSFS)
Freeware - Flightsim.to (MSFS)YWKS - Wilkins:
Freeware - Worldflight (P3D/MSFS/X-Plane 11) -
Sydney Waves
June's winter weather means people are on the move. Sydneysiders are hitting the slopes of New Zealand's South Island ski fields, and sampling the cultural and tourist hotspots in the North Island's two largest cities. Kiwis are escaping the rain of a sodden 2023, and flocking to the nightlife and excitement of Australia's Harbour City. Folks in both countries are keen to spend these long mid-winter evenings with family and friends across the ditch.
On VATSIM this June, Sydney is truly where it's at, in Cross the Ditch 24: Sydney Waves.
Featured for Cross the Ditch 24
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Airport Focus: Sydney, Australia
This event puts Sydney, Australia front and centre. The busiest airport in Australasia, Sydney's Kingsford Smith International (YSSY/SYD) is a hub in the operations of many of the region's largest airlines.
We will be bringing this bustle to VATSIM for Cross the Ditch 24 by using Sydney as the Australian airport in each of the event's Waves. Sydney (YSSY) will alternate as first destination, and then origin for five waves of flights linking Australia with three fan-favourite airports in New Zealand: first Wellington (NZWN), with its short runway and reputation for windy weather; then Queenstown (NZQN) with challenging approaches amid mountainous terrain; and finally Auckland (NZAA), New Zealand's largest city, recreating the two busiest international flight sectors in the entire Oceania region.
The Wave Schedule will allow enterprising pilots to complete all five sectors over the course of the day. Whether you fly only one wave or make it through all five, Cross the Ditch 24 will show why Sydney is such a special place.
What's it all about?
For twenty hours this June, the skies over the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand will be filled with aircraft all on a mission to Cross the Ditch.
An example of that typical down-under understatement, this "ditch" is over 1100nm wide. The flight routes all range from two and a half to three and a half hours flight time.
Throughout the event, Oceania's two divisions – VATNZ and VATPAC – will be providing full gate-to-gate ATC coverage, in the Southern Hemisphere's premiere oceanic event.
This is a great opportunity to experience Oceanic flying without the need to commit to an eight-hour flight!
If you're new to Oceanic Flying, our reporting tool makes taking part a breeze.
Event Times
This twenty hour event is timed to allow pilots from all over the world to join the fun:
- UTC: Saturday 10th June 2023 18:00 - Sunday 11th June 2023 14:00
- AEST: Sunday 11th June 2023 04:00 - Monday 12th June 2023 00:00
- NZST: Sunday 11th June 2023 06:00 - Monday 12th June 2023 02:00
Waves
This season's event is organised in waves. Each airport will have a three-and-a-half-to-four-and-a-half hour departure window, during which time flights will be able to leave for the next destination. As the window closes, the departure window will open at the next destination.
Given each of the flights is 2.5 - 3.5hrs in length, the previous wave's flights will be arriving at the same airport as the next wave departs, maximising the amount of traffic at each airport.
NOTE: in order to ensure that you have ATC coverage throughout your flight, you MUST fly the wave route that is active at the time of your departure.
The individual routes are designed to ensure as much opposing traffic enroute as possible.
Each flight passes from one Oceania division to the other, and the result is six mini-flyins over the course of twenty hours!
The Waves for Cross the Ditch 24: Sydney Waves are:
Wave Flight Departure Window UTC AEST NZST 1 Wellington, New Zealand (NZWN) to
Sydney, Australia (YSSY)1800-2130 0400-0730 0600-0930 2 Sydney, Australia (YSSY) to
Queenstown, New Zealand (NZQN)2130-0130 0730-1130 0930-1330 2a Sydney, Australia (YSSY) to
Christchurch, New Zealand (NZCH)2130-0130 0730-1130 0930-1330 3 Queenstown, New Zealand (NZQN) to
Sydney, Australia (YSSY)0000-0430 1000-1430 1200-1630 3a Christchurch, New Zealand (NZCH) to
Sydney, Australia (YSSY)0000-0430 1000-1430 1200-1630 4 Sydney, Australia (YSSY) to
Auckland, New Zealand (NZAA)0330-0800 1330-1800 1530-2000 5 Auckland, New Zealand (NZAA) to
Sydney, Australia (YSSY)0630-1030 1630-2030 1830-2230 
Calling all Pilots and Controllers
Flight plans are available from the Flight Plans section.
Book your flights now from the Flight Bookings page. Bookings made on this site help us plan for the event, and will also show up in vroute.
Controllers wanting to get in on the action can also apply now at the event's ATC Applications page.
Cross the Ditch is brought to you by VATPAC and VATNZ
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Get ready for the ultimate FIFO flight experience with VATPAC! We're bringing the laughs and the air miles as we whisk you away to Australia's Pilbara-Kimberley region on the first Thursday of every month. You won't believe your eyes when you see the red deserts that are so red, they make Elmo blush! And let's not forget those extraordinary rock formations that'll have you saying, "Who needs abstract art when nature's got it covered?"
But that's not all! We've got beautiful reefs that are so stunning, even the fish have started a modeling career. So hop on board and join us on June 15th, 2023, because we're opening up the stunning interior of Australia like never before. Our regional airfields are the gateway to connecting communities and sharing the joy of FIFO flights. Plus, with connections to Perth and Darwin, you'll have the chance to feel like a mining magnate or an adventure-seeking tourist. Just remember, no gold digging on the flight, folks!
Mark your calendars and set your alarm clocks because this adventure takes place between 0900z-1200z (1900-2200 AEST; 1700-2000 AWST). You don't want to miss the hilarity, the sights, and the chance to discover Australia's hidden gems. So fasten your seatbelts, stow away your fear of puns, and get ready for the funniest FIFO flight of your life!
Airport of the Week:
One of the most thrilling elements of FIFO Downunder is our "Airport of the Week" feature. We've cooked up an exciting twist to keep you on your toes! Each event, we will reveal a series of clues to the selected airport, challenging your aviation knowledge and geographical instincts. Prepare to put your detective skills to the test!
The first three pilots to successfully decipher the clues and arrive at the designated airport will earn valuable points. Throughout a span of 6 months, we'll tally up the points, creating an exhilarating leaderboard where champions rise to the top. And that's not all – the pilot who reigns supreme at the end of the 6-month period will receive an incredible prize, and ultimate bragging rights of course!
Routes:
The below map highlights some of the routes available to fly throughout this region:
Some other airports of importance in and around this region include: Solomon (YSOL), West Angelas (YANG), Roy Hill-Ginbata (YGIA), Boolgeeda (YBGD), and Fortescue (YFDF)
It is recommended to use the following routes when flying between these airports:
YPPH - YPKA YPPH - YPKU PH Y15 VETEL Z55 KA PH AMANA Y31 MANIG Y36 BIDAP T63 ARG J72 KU YPPH - YBRM YPPH - YCPR JET: PH Y31 BRM PH Y15 CULAB POGAV NON-JET: PH Z19 MURCH Y31 BRM YPPH - YPPD YPPH - YCWA PH Y15 ESDEG Y44 BUTON PD PH Y15 ESDEG Y60 HALEM SARIG YPPH - YNWN YPPH - YBRY JET: PH Y31 WONYU V35 NWN PH Y15 ESDEG Y60 GUVNA NON-JET: PH Z19 MURCH Y31 MONYU V35 NWN YPDN - YBRM YPPH - YTST DN HELLI J151 CIN J93 BRM PH Z19 NORIC COPDI Y13 VALRA A339 GUNAM YPDN - YPKU YPPH - YSOL DN HELLI J151 ZAMMI KU PH Y15 ESDEG Y44 REMBO ATC:
FIFO Downunder is not rostered. Positions are taken on a first come, first get basis. The recommended positions for the event are listed below:
Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: PH_DEL Perth Delivery 118.55 PH_GND Perth Ground 121.7 PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.4 PH_APP Perth Approach 123.6 DN_DEL Darwin Delivery 126.8 DN_GND Darwin Ground 121.8 DN_TWR Darwin Tower 133.1 DN_APP Darwin Approach 134.1 KA_GND Karratha Ground 123.55 KA_TWR Karratha Tower 127.35 BRM_GND Broome Ground 121.7 BRM_TWR Broome Tower 126 BN-TRT_CTR Brisbane Centre 133.2 ML-OLW_CTR Melbourne Centre 134 ML-PIY_CTR Melbourne Centre 133.9 Please note that since both Broome and Karratha’s towers are procedural, they can only be staffed by members who are S3 or higher, or have completed their Procedural Tower Endorsement.
Scenery:
YPPH – Perth, WA
Payware - Axonos (MSFS)
Payware - Axonos (X-Plane)YPDN – Darwin, NT
Freeware – Tag21 (MSFS)
Payware - Axonos (X-Plane)YBRM – Broome, WA
Freeware - Bindook (MSFS)
Payware - Axonos (X-Plane)YPPD – Port Hedland, WA
Payware - MFSG (MSFS)
Payware - Axonos (X-Plane)Miscellaneous WA FIFO Airports
Freeware - Flightsim.to (MSFS)Miscellaneous:
Payware – ORBX Australia V2 (P3D / FSX)
Payware - ORBX Global (P3D / FSX) -
Thank you for participating in Darwin - Indonesia Shuttle event yesterday.
As always, the Events Department is seeking feedback on the event to improve for future editions. The form is attached below.
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NOTAM: Positions Reserved for WorldFlight Arrival
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 WorldFlight Arrival.2 RESERVED POSITIONS
The following positions are reserved from 1600z 11NOV22 to 1000z 12NOV22.- NFFN_DEL
- NFFN_GND
- NFFN_TWR
- NFFN_APP
- NFFN_DEP
- NFFN_CTR
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NFFF_FSS
- ML-TSN_FSS
- ML-TSN_1_FSS
- ML-SNO_CTR
- ML-WON_CTR
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ML-HUO_CTR
- ML_DEL
- ML_GND
- ML_TWR
- ML_APP
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ML_DEP
- ML-ELW_CTR
- ML-BLA_CTR
- ML-GUN_CTR
- ML-BIK_CTR
- SY_GND
- SY-E_GND
- SY_TWR
- SY-E_TWR
- SY_APP
- SY-S_APP
- SY-D_APP
- SY-DE_APP
3 AUTHORITY
This NOTAM Is under the authority of the following:- Chris G - Events Manager ([email protected])
4 EVENT CONTACT
The nominated Event Coordinator(s) for this event are:- Joshua M - Director of Events ([email protected])
- Chris G - Events Manager ([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. Additional coordinators may be available on the day.
5 ROSTER
The roster for WorldFlight 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
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NOTAM: Positions Reserved for FNO Downunder
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 FNO Downunder.
2 RESERVED POSITIONS
The following positions are reserved from 2300z on the 14OCT22 to 0300z on the 15OCT22.
- ML_DEL
- ML_GND
- ML_TWR
- ML_APP
- ML_DEP
- SY_DEL
- SY_GND
- SY_TWR
- SY_APP
- SY_DEP
- SY-D_APP
- SY-DE_APP
- BN_DEL
- BN_GND
- BN_TWR
- BN_APP
- BN_DEP
- ML-ELW_CTR
- ML-BLA_CTR
- ML-BIK_CTR
- ML-WOL_CTR
- BN-ARL_CTR
- BN-INL_CTR
3 AUTHORITY
This NOTAM Is under the authority of the following:
- Chris G - Events Manager ([email protected])
4 EVENT CONTACT
The nominated Event Coordinator(s) for this event are:
- Alex M - Event Coordinator ([email protected])
- Luke M - 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 FNO Downunder 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 0300z on the 15OCT22.
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NOTAM: Positions Reserved for Newbie Night: Melbourne, Launceston and Hobart
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 Newbie Night: Melbourne, Launceston and Hobart.
2 RESERVED POSITIONS
The following positions are reserved from 0900z-1300z on the 8th of October 2022.
- ML_GND
- ML_TWR
- ML_APP
- HB_GND
- HB_TWR
- HB_APP
- LT_TWR
- ML-YWE_CTR
- ML-HUO_CTR
3 AUTHORITY
This NOTAM Is under the authority of the following:
- Chris G - Events Manager ([email protected])
4 EVENT CONTACT
The nominated Event Coordinator(s) for this event are:
- Chris G - Events Manager ([email protected])
5 ROSTER
The roster for Newbie Night can be viewed here.
Any positions not rostered are available for anyone to log on. Non-standard positions must be opened in accordance with the Activation of non-standard positions NOTAM.
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.
6 CANCELLATION
This NOTAM will self-cancel at 1300z on the 8th of October 2022.
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INTRODUCTION
The VATPAC Air Traffic Services AIS Department has issued an update for the vatSys dataset. AIRAC 2210 is effective on the 6th of October 2022. The data files support vatSys. Euroscope and VRC are no longer supported clients.
2. AIRAC DETAILS
VatSys
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Major changes to ENR sectors and frequencies
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Auto assume TCU on parent ENR position
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YCBG on the YMHB GND map
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Addition of an Airspace Notes map
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Adjust default visibility settings for larger sectors
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Improves volumes for HUO sector and integration with the Hobart/Launceston TCU sectors.
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Renames Hobart and Launceston TCU profiles to "Tasmania TCU" which activates both positions by default. Note, no change to coral approach ((Mackay and Rocky remain separate positions in the profile).
3. DOWNLOAD LINKS
vatSys will update automatically.
4. AUTHORITY
Chris G - 1546444 | [email protected]
5. ACKOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to @Zach B - 1217663 and @Pepijn C - 1567335for helping to prepare this AIRAC.
6. CANCELLATIONThis NOTAM will self cancel on 3rd November 2022, unless otherwise noted.
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Thank you for everyone who flew today to support Panic Stations Melbourne!
We are looking for feedback on what you thought about today's event, this will take a matter of minutes and be of great assistance to the Events Team.
Feedback Link - https://forms.gle/RJH2gYCYaN3XFtMp6
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Hello Everyone!
It is with great excitement that I announce the winners of Panic Stations Melbourne!!! These three gentlemen are all walking away with the satisfaction that they now hold the trophy!
Winners:
0900Z Touchdown: VOZ1373 - B738 - Freddy H - Touchdown T09:00:58
1000Z Touchdown: JST239 - A20N - ShengTang Z - Touchdown T10:00:14
Controller Draw: ML_DEP - James L
Congratulations to all of these gentlemen! The Leaderboards will be updated shortly with your details!!!
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Fixed a few typos, looks all good @David B - 1487670
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NOTAM: Positions Reserved for Spilled Milk Run: Perth and 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 Spilled Milk Run: Perth and Adelaide.
2 RESERVED POSITIONS
The following positions are reserved from 0800z-1200z on the 29th of August 2022.
- PH_GND
- PH_TWR
- AD_TWR
3 AUTHORITY
This NOTAM Is under the authority of the following:
- Chris G - Events Manager ([email protected])
4 EVENT CONTACT
The nominated Event Coordinator(s) for this event are:
- Charlie M - Event Coordinator ([email protected])
5 ROSTER
The roster for Spilled Milk Run: Perth and Adelaide can be viewed here.
Any positions not rostered are available for anyone to log on. Non-standard positions must be opened in accordance with the Activation of non-standard positions NOTAM.
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.
6 CANCELLATION
This NOTAM will self-cancel at 1200z on the 29th of August 2022.
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This September, VATPAC invites you to Melbourne for the next edition of the Panic Stations series! Whether you fly a short turboprop hop from Albury, a cruisy coastal flight from Tyabb or a long haul from LAX, it doesn't matter; all that matters is you make it on time to win the bragging rights! Victoria eagerly awaits this edition of Panic Stations, with expectations of a fully staffed Melbourne (YMML) between 0700z - 1000z (5pm-9pm AEST, 4:30pm-8:30pm ACST, 3pm-7pm AWST).
Event Details:
The aim of Panic Stations is simple; get as many aircraft flying into the destination as possible with one objective. Be the first person to arrive into Melbourne at or after one of the arrival times, for your chance to score bragging rights!
Note: pilots must depart from an aerodrome more than 30 Nautical miles from Melbourne to be eligible to win the panic station award.
This edition we have two touchdown times! 0900z and 1000z.
We recommend bringing some extra holding fuel as controllers will be busy trying to accommodate the influx of pilots whilst trying to maintain separation standards.
Prizes:
VATPAC is providing awards for Panic Stations Melbourne in order to increase participation and enjoyment during the event!
For Pilots: Two $10 Euro SimMarket Vouchers will be on offer. To win an award, you must be the aircraft to arrive (touch down) at or just after the target arrival time. Each touchdown time has one prize that will be awarded.
For Controllers: Every controller who controls for one whole hour will go into the draw to win one $10 Euro SimMarket Voucher.
Rules for each of these awards will be released in the days prior to the event.
Routes:
We recommend using the following routes when arriving into Melbourne from different locations around Australia. These are only a handful of the possible departure points so feel free to depart from any airfield you like.
YSSY - YMML:
JET: DCT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML DCT
NON-JET: DCT TESAT V169 ML DCTYPAD - YMML:
JET: DCT AD V255 BENDO Y12 ARBEY H119 ML DCT
NON-JET: DCT AD V255 BENDO V211 PUBAP W291 WENDY V279 ML DCTYBBN - YMML:
DCT BN H91 SANEG Q923 CANTY H119 ML DCTYSCB - YMML:
DCT CB UQ215 TANTA Q29 ML DCTYMHB - YMML:
DCT TASUM H111 LT H215 WAREN W687 ML DCTYMLT - YMML:
DCT LT H215 WAREN W687 ML DCTYMAY - YMML:
DCT AY V147 TEMIS V169 ML DCTYBCG - YMML:
DCT GOMOL Q53 ISKIM Q923 CANTY H119 ML DCTATC:
Any controllers interested in providing ATC services during this event are encouraged to apply here. Applications will be open until Thursday the 15th of September, on which the roster will be released for public viewing.
Below are the positions being rostered for Panic Stations: Melbourne. Please keep in mind the number of controller positions rostered will ultimately be dependant on the number of controller applications received. Non-Standard positions denoted with an asterisk (*) can be opened on the day in accordance with the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM. Positions denoted with a ($) must be approved by a Staff Member or C3 Controller before being opened.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: ML_GND Melbourne Ground 121.700 ML_TWR Melbourne Tower 120.500 ML_APP Melbourne Approach 132.000 ML_DEP Melbourne Departures 118.900 ML-ELW_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.750 ML-YWE_CTR * Melbourne Centre 134.325 ML-WON_CTR * Melbourne Centre 135.300 ML-FLW_CTR $ N/A N/A Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne - Tullamarine
Payware - ORBX (P3D / FSX)
Freeware - Robert Catehrall (P3D / FSX)
Freeware - Jan Vogel (X-Plane)YSSY - Sydney - Kingsford Smith
Payware - FlyTampa (FSX / P3D / MSFS)
Payware - TaiModels (X Plane)
Freeware - XPFlyer (X-Plane)YPAD - Adelaide
Payware - AUscene (P3D / FSX)
Payware - Impulse Simulations (MSFS)
Freeware - AusFS (P3D / FSX)
Freeware - Roger Leupold (P3D / FSX)
Freeware - gsheath (X-Plane)YBBN - Brisbane Airport
Payware - ORBX (P3D v4.5+)
Payware - ORBX (MSFS)
Freeware - Ray Smith (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - CDG (X-Plane)YSCB - Canberra:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)YBCG - Gold Coast
Payware - ORBX (P3D / FSX)
Payware - Axonos (X-Plane)
Freeware - Zero Dollar Payware (X Plane)
Freeware - SimEnthusiast (MSFS)Miscellaneous
Payware - ORBX - Australia V2 (P3D / FSX)
Payware - ORBX - Global (P3D / FSX)
Freeware Australian Airport List (P3D / FSX)
Freeware Australian Airport & VFR Scenery List (X-Plane) -
1. Introduction
This NOTAM reserves ATC positions for the purpose of training, per VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy Section 4.1.3. The below positions must not be used during the activation period without approval from the contact listed below.
2. Reserved Positions
- ML-APP
3. Activation Period
0700z - 0900z, Sunday 14AUG22.
4. Authority
ATC Training Manager, Matt Kelly
5. Contact
Supervising Instructor, Chris Gardiner
6. Cancellation
This NOTAM will self cancel at 0900z 14AUG22, or upon completion of the training activity.
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NOTAM: Positions Reserved for Spilled Milk Run: Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns
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 Spilled Milk Run: Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns.
2 RESERVED POSITIONS
The following positions are reserved from 0800z-1200z on the 25th of July 2022.
- BN_GND
- BN_TWR
- CG_TWR
- CS_TWR
- BN-INL_CTR
- BN-KEN_CTR
3 AUTHORITY
This NOTAM Is under the authority of the following:
- Chris G - Events Manager ([email protected])
4 EVENT CONTACT
The nominated Event Coordinator(s) for this event are:
- Charlie M - Event Coordinator ([email protected])
5 ROSTER
The roster for Spilled Milk Run: Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns 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 1200z on the 25th of July 2022.
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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 encouraged 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 A
Reservation Time: 0730z-1130zPlease 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.6 AUTHORISATION
This NOTAM is under the authority of the following;- Chris G - 1546444 | Events Manager ([email protected])
7 CANCELLATION
This NOTAM is active unless cancelled by the Director of Events, Division Director or Events Manager.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.
*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]
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Mode A: Daylight Saving Mode
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The above NOTAM has been edited to include ML-HUO_CTR and HB_APP in the list of reserved positions.
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14APR24 | Cross the Land: Asia Pacific
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Cross the Land is expanding! Join us for the inaugural edition of Cross the Land: Asia Pacific. For this event, we will be travelling Northbound, from the East Coast of Australia, to South East Asia. Don't miss out on this premier long haul event!
https://ctl.vatsim.net/
Event Details:
For this event, aircraft can fly from either Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane to Jakarta, Manila or Kota Kinabalu! Enjoy a long haul flight or show off your controlling skills as CTL takes over Australia!
Event Timing:
Cross the Land: Asia Pacific will run from 0200z - 1400z.
The event will have specified slots for each flight, and aircraft are expected to depart within the allocated windows to ensure ATC coverage.
YMML: 0245z - 0645z
YSSY: 0245z - 0645z
YPDN: 0600z - 0930z
Route:
Pilots looking to fly during this event should book via the Cross the Land Booking Website. This will assist ATC and the Events Team with the expected traffic load, and allowing of scaling for this event.
YSSY > WIII: KADOM A576 AS A587 ONOXA G326 BLI T4 FARIZ T6 KURUS
YSSY > WBKK: RIC UH226 ENPAG T74 TN J251 DN M768 BRU
YSSY > RPLL: RIC H530 SURVO R340 AMN R590 COT B472 IBAGO
YMML> WIII: NEVIS H345 AD A585 IPKON
YMML> WBKK: KEPPA UH336 NATYA J19 BHI T25 TNK J30 TN J251 DN M768 BRU
YMML> RPLL: KEPPA UH336 NATYA J19 BHI T25 TNK J30 TN J251 DN A461 AMN R590 COT B472 IBAGO
YPDN> WIII: JULIE UQ320 VIROB UQ200 KILIK A458 KPG W33 WGP W43 AGUNG W34 SBR M766 IMU
YPDN> WBKK: OCTOB UQ61 AVMAN M768 BRU
YPDN> RPLL: CTOB A461 AMN R590 COT B472 IOO TR14 KLO TR19 MINOR B473 LAIYA
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 (11APR24), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. Below is a list of positions that will be opened during this event.
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 follow the requirements set in the Air Traffic Services Policy to open a Non-Standard Position.
A rough schedule for when ATC is needed is shown below. Please note that this is dependant on the number of pilot bookings, and the number of controller applications.
* Black text is the first and last CTOT's for each field
** Red text is when ATC are estimated to be needed from, instead of on the hour.
Scenery:
YSSY – Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport:
Payware – FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
Payware – TaiModels (X-Plane)
Freeware – AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
YMML - Melbourne:
Payware - Orbx (FSX/P3D)
Payware – Orbx (MSFS)
Freeware - Flightsim.to (MSFS)
YPDN - Darwin:
Payware – MFSG (FSX/P3D)
Freeware – AVSIM (FSX)
Note: X-Plane Gateway default scenery is most up to date.