18SEP22 | Panic Stations Melbourne

[Chris G - 1546444]

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 DCT

YPAD - YMML:
JET: DCT AD V255 BENDO Y12 ARBEY H119 ML DCT
NON-JET: DCT AD V255 BENDO V211 PUBAP W291 WENDY V279 ML DCT

YBBN - YMML:
DCT BN H91 SANEG Q923 CANTY H119 ML DCT

YSCB - YMML:
DCT CB UQ215 TANTA Q29 ML DCT

YMHB - YMML:
DCT TASUM H111 LT H215 WAREN W687 ML DCT

YMLT - YMML:
DCT LT H215 WAREN W687 ML DCT

YMAY - YMML:
DCT AY V147 TEMIS V169 ML DCT

YBCG - YMML:
DCT GOMOL Q53 ISKIM Q923 CANTY H119 ML DCT

 

ATC:

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)

[Joshua M - 1342084]

NOTICE: Awards Eligibility Information - Panic Stations Melbourne

 

Hello Everyone,

To improve the fairness of how awards are distributed for this event, please see below the information for the eligibility criteria and method of selection for both Pilot & Controller awards..

 

Pilots:
Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be the first aircraft to arrive (touch down) at or after the target arrival time (In UTC Time);
2. The winning aircraft must make a full stop landing on the active or designated runway at the target airport, having complied with the VATSIM Code of Conduct, Code of Regulations and User Agreement at all times during the event. Aircraft who conduct a go-around will not be considered the winner;
3. Touch down times will be assessed based on the controller client display showing the aircraft to have arrived on the active runway, with an altitude equal to the airport elevation and a groundspeed suggesting that aircraft has landed;
4. The pilot departed from an airport which was at least 30NM from the target airport;
5. The pilot is not a VATPAC Director, and is not involved in the assessment process for the awards;

Chris G will contact pilots who reach all of these requirements over the network with instructions about how to redeem their reward.

 

Controllers:
Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to receive an award for this event, controllers must meet all of the following:

1. The controller is not a VATPAC Director, and is not involved in the assessment process for the awards;
2. The controller is listed on the controller roster to provide ATC services for the event.
3. Remained on their controller position for the duration of their shift unless sufficient notice (15 Minutes) is provided about a controllers inability to stay on their position;

Eligible controllers will be assigned a random number from 1 to (number of controllers eligible.) A random draw will be conducted. The controller will be contacted by Chris G with instructions about how to redeem their reward.

 

Assessment Process

• All winners will be assessed by Chris G (Events Manager), and Alex M (Event Coordinator) who will be observing via a supported radar client during the event;
• Disputes regarding the decision of awards should be directed to the VATPAC Division Director. Video Evidence will be available for the Division Director to adequately respond to any disputes.

 

Queries can be sent to [email protected] - Enjoy Panic Stations Melbourne!

[Chris G - 1546444]

Thank you for everyone who flew today to support Panic Stations Melbourne!

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