20MAY22 | Panic Stations Gold Coast

[Charlie M - 1353356]

This May, VATPAC invites you to the Gold Coast for the next rendition of the Panic Stations series! Whether you decide to shoot a coastal visual approach or fly the scenic route via the stunning Gold Coast cityscape, it doesn't matter; all that matters is you make it on time to win the bragging rights! Queensland awaits this rendition of Panic Stations, with expectations of a fully staffed Gold Coast (YBCG) between 0700z – 1100z  (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 the Gold Coast at or after the arrival time, for your chance to score bragging rights!

Note: pilots must depart from an aerodrome more than 30 Nautical miles from the Gold Coast to be eligible to win the panic station award.

This time around the touchdown time is: 1000z
(8pm AEST : 7:30pm ACST : 6pm AWST)

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.

 

Routes:

We recommend using the following routes when arriving into the Gold Coast 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 -> YBCG:
DCT TESAT H185 ENTRA H133 MATLA Y43 GOMOL DCT

YMML -> YBCG:
DCT ML H66 TW Y23 BERNI Y43 GREAV GOMOL DCT

YBCS-> YBCG:
DCT CS Y177 GOMOL DCT

YSCB -> YBCG:
DCT CB W137 MUDGI H66 TW Y23 BERNI Y43 GOMOL DCT

YPAD -> YBCG:
DCT AD SEDAN UBDIB Y23 BERNI Y43 GOMOL DCT

YPDN -> YBCG:
DCT DN J251 TN A464 SCOTT Q47 GOMOL DCT

YBTL -> YBCG:
DCT TL W258 JEMMA DCT COCKA Y177 GOMOL DCT

YWLM -> YBCG:
DCT WLM W182 NICLA BANDA Y43 GOMOL DCT 

 

ATC:

Any controllers interested in providing ATC services during this event are encouraged to apply here. Applications will be open until Wednesday the 17th of May, on which the roster will be released for public viewing. 

Below are the positions being rostered for Panic Stations: Gold Coast. Please keep in mind the number of controller positions rostered will ultimately be dependant on the number of controller applications received.

Login Identifier:	Radio Callsign:	Frequency:
CG_GND	Gold Coast Ground	121.800
CG_TWR	Gold Coast Tower	118.700
CG_APP	Brisbane Approach	123.500
BN-IVL_CTR	Brisbane Centre	134.200
BN-DOS_CTR*	Brisbane Centre	135.600
BN-FLW_CTR*	N/A	N/A

 

Scenery:

YBCG - Gold Coast
Payware - ORBX (P3D / FSX)    
Payware - Axonos (X-Plane)
Freeware - Zero Dollar Payware (X Plane)
Freeware - SimEnthusiast (MSFS)

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)

YBCS - Cairns
Payware - ORBX (P3D/FSX)  
Freeware - Craig Scott (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - fsclips (X-Plane)

YPDN - Darwin
Payware - MFSG (P3D / FSX)
Freeware - Roger Leupold (P3D / FSX)
Freeware - WorldWideXP (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)

YBTL - Townsville
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulation (FSX / P3D)
Freeware - TBTX (X Plane)
Freeware - Tag21 (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)

[Joshua M - 1342084]

The roster of Panic Stations Gold Coast on Friday has been released!

We are still looking to fill the following positions with appropriatly rated controllers. If you are available to control, let us know in the Coordination Channel in the VATPAC Discord, or by emailing [email protected]

• BN-DOS_CTR
• BN-FLW_CTR

You can view the roster here!

[Joshua M - 1342084]

Thank you for everyone who came out yesterday to support Panic Stations Gold Coast!

We are looking for feedback on what you thought about yesterday's event, this will take a matter of minutes and be of great assistance to the Events Team.

Feedback Link - https://forms.gle/L2AVNPTYjjzNzy419