17SEP23 | First Wings - Canberra & Brisbane

[Joshua M - 1342084]

Have you made a VATSIM account, but feel intimidated every time you try to speak on the frequency? Or have you yet to make an account in fear that you haven't got what it takes yet? Then this is the event for you!

At busy airports, or events, it can be a little tricky to learn and get used to the pace. To help overcome that VATSIM created the First Wings events, dedicated to helping pilots get used to the phraseology, the procedures, and what is expected of them.

For this edition, we will be flying in Australia. Flying from Brisbane (YBBN) to Canberra (YSCB), departing both airports from 0700-0900z.

Both before and during the event experienced and patient controllers and pilots will be on the VATSIM Discord to help answer any questions you have. You may join the discord through https://community.vatsim.net/. If you do not use Discord, VATSIM Supervisors will be on hand during the events, and can at any time be reached via a .wallop command in vPilot/xPilot.

These events will from now on be held on a regular basis, with one edition occurring on the second weekend of each month. To allow everyone to participate, regardless of their timezone, the location of the event rotates every month, passing through all corners of the World.

 

Event Details:

• Newbie pilots who want to learn and gain confidence flying on the VATSIM network with live ATC.
• Experienced controllers who are patient and willing to help newbie pilots on the network.

The event commences at 0700z with ATC requested/available until around 1100z.

It is recommended you book a slot using the VATSIM booking system, although it is not mandatory. Please be aware that you may experience delays if you fly an event route without a slot. Slots will be available from 0700-0900z on 17 September 2023. Departures after 09z may not recieve full ATC services.

 

Routes:
We recommend using the following routes which are suitable for aircraft such as a Boeing 737, Airbus A320 or business jet.

YBBN - YSCB:
ROUTE: DCT BN H91 ADMAR Q78 OLTIN W180 TESAT H65 CB DCT

YSCB - YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT AVBEG W184 MUDGI H66 BLAKA DCT

 

Charts:
If you do not have charts they 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 (14SEP22), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing. Please keep in mind that slot availability will be dependent on the number of applications.

Logon Identifier:	Radio Callsign:	Frequency:
BN_DEL	Brisbane Delivery	118.850
BN_GND	Brisbane Ground	121.700
BN_TWR	Brisbane Tower	120.500
BN_APP	Brisbane Approach	124.700
CB_GND	Canberra Ground	121.700
CB_TWR	Canberra Tower	118.700
CB_APP	Canberra Approach	124.500
BN-INL_CTR	Brisbane Center	134.200
BN-ARL_CTR	Brisbane Center	130.900
ML-BIK_CTR	Melbourne Center	129.800

 

Scenery:
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - Impulse Simulations (MSFS)
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)

YBBN – Brisbane Airport:
Payware - ORBX (P3D v4.5+)
Payware - ORBX (MSFS)
Payware - ORBX (XPlane)
Freeware - Ray Smith (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - CDG (X-Plane)