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It's that time of year again! The second edition of 24 Hours of VATSIM starts on October 7th and VATPAC gets to take part in the opening leg! This year the journey starts in Christchurch at 0300z! Join us in your plane or behind your scopes as we join our neighbors, VATNZ, in the opening of 24 Hours of VATSIM! Event Details: In this edition of 24 Hours of VATSIM, we provide control services across the first two legs between Christchurch (NZCH) and Sydney (YSSY), and Darwin (YPDN) and Surabaya (WARR). Show off your controlling skills or by being the calm in the storm as a pilot while various VATSIM divisions provide control services for a full 24 hours! Routes: We highly encourage you follow the event routes provided by VATSIM for this event! NZCH - YSSY: VANDA N750 PLUGA DCT RIKNI N774 MARLN YPDN - WARR: JULIE UQ320 VIROB UQ200 KILIK A458 KPG T19 SOVKA DCT KOLTA Expect delays if not flying VATSIM provided routes. Charts: VATPAC charts are available here: https://vats.im/pac/charts. Air Traffic Control: Controllers interested in controlling the event are encouraged to submit their ATC Applications here. Applications will remain open until three days before the event (04OCT23), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. 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 authorised. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: BN-TSN_FSS BN-ARL_CTR BN-TRT_CTR BN-KIY_CTR* SY_APP SY-D_APP* SY-DE_APP* SY_TWR SY-E_TWR* SY_GND SY-E_GND* DN_APP DN-W_APP DN_TWR DN_GND DN_DEL Brisbane Radio Brisbane Centre Brisbane Centre Brisbane Centre Sydney Approach Sydney Director Sydney Director Sydney Tower Sydney Tower Sydney Ground Sydney Ground Darwin Approach Darwin Approach Darwin Tower Darwin Ground Darwin Delivery 124.650 130.900 133.200 133.400 124.400 126.100 125.300 120.500 124.700 126.500 121.700 125.200 134.100 133.100 121.800 126.800 Scenery: YSSY – Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Payware – FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D) Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS) Payware – TaiModels (X-Plane) Freeware – AVSIM (FSX/P3D) YPDN - Darwin: Payware – MFSG (FSX/P3D) Freeware – AVSIM (FSX) Note: X-Plane Gateway default scenery is most up to date.

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 and third 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 3rd August, 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)

The controller roster for Panic Stations Canberra has been released! All controllers who control for more than one hour during the event will be entered in a raffle to win a $10 discount on any Impulse Simulations product! View the roster here: https://events.vatpac.org/panic-stations-canberra

This May, VATPAC invites you to Canberra for the next edition of Panic Stations! Whether you do a short hop from Sydney or a long haul from San Francisco, make sure you arrive on time to win exclusive prizes (and bragging rights of course)! VATPAC controllers eagerly await your arrival at a fully staffed Canberra (YSCB) between 0700z and 1100z. 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 Canberra at or after one of the arrival times, for your chance to score bragging rights and win a prize! The touchdown times are as follows: 0830z and 1000z Note: Pilots must depart from an aerodrome more than 30 nautical miles from Canberra to be eligible to win any prizes. We recommend you bring some extra fuel as controllers will be busy trying to accommodate the vast amount of pilots while maintaining separation standards. Prize Details This edition, VATPAC has partnered with Impulse Simulations to provide winning pilots with a special prize! You can find Impulse Simulations on Instagram and Facebook. For Pilots: There is one prize available per touchdown time for pilots; one for 0830z and another for 1000z. Make sure to turn around quickly if you miss the first prize to earn the second one! 0830z: Impulse Simulations YSCB and a product of your choice from Impulse Simulations 1000z: Impulse Simulations YSCB For Controllers: All participating controllers, who control for at least one hour during the event, will got into a draw to win a $10 discount on any Impulse Simulations product! Previous Winners We would once again like to congratulate the following pilots who took home the prize during the last Panic Stations, held in Melbourne. 0900z Touchdown | VOZ1373 | Freddy H 1000z Touchdown | JST239 | ShengTang Z Controller | ML_DEP | James L Congratulations to our previous winners who will be giving up their crowns to three more participants. Will you be one of them? ATC Information Any controllers wishing to provide ATC services during this event should apply here. Applications will be open until Thursday the 11th of May, on which the roster will be released. Below are the positions being rostered for Panic Stations Canberra. Non-standard positions are denoted with an (*) and may be opened in accordance with the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM. Positions denoted with a $ must be approved by a Staff Member or C3 before being opened. Login Identifier Radio Callsign Frequency ML-ELW_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.750 ML-YWE_CTR Melbourne Centre 134.325 ML-BIK_CTR Melbourne Centre 129.800 ML-GUN_CTR* Melbourne Centre 128.400 ML-BLA_CTR* Melbourne Centre 132.200 ML-WOL_CTR* Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-FLW_CTR $ N/A N/A CB_APP Canberra Approach 124.500 CB-W_APP Canberra Approach 125.900 CB_TWR Canberra Tower 118.700 CB_GND Canberra Ground 121.700 Scenery Information YSCB - Canberra Payware - Impulse Simulations (MSFS) Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D) Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D) MiscellaneousPayware - 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 The VATPAC Air Traffic Services AIS Department has issued an update for the vatSys dataset. AIRAC 2211 is effective on 03NOV22. 2. AIRAC DETAILS Improves various ENR sector volumes Update the default centre for PIY Add new YTDR and YMCO approach procedures New NFFN Dummy Vector STAR added for WorldFlight New YMML runway modes added for WorldFlight 3. DOWNLOAD LINKS vatSys will update automatically. 4. AUTHORITY Pepijn C - 1567335 | [email protected] 6. CANCELLATION This NOTAM will self cancel on 01DEC22, unless otherwise noted.