PANIC STATIONS DARWIN

Sunday 14th of February

VATPAC Panic Stations is a bi-monthly event where pilots aim to get their wheels down on a nominated runway as close to, but after 1030UTC.

There is a Jet and a Non-Jet winner for each event. Due to larger than normal inbound traffic ATC will be out in full force, issuing holds, speed restrictions, flight path deviations and more.

ATC applications will be open shortly - check out the Panic Stations Website and get prepared for a down pour in Darwin!

Pilots do not need to book as there is only one slot of interest 1030UTC so do your flight planning carefully and see if you have what it takes! 

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 From January 1st, 2010, VATPAC will commence a two month trial, sanctioned by the VATSIM Board of Governors, of two new Upper Information Regions (UIRs) using FSS to provide enroute control services covering continental Australia.

1.2 These super sector positions using FSS will establish an Upper Information Region (UIR) control center above FL245 covering the sectors contained within the FIR. Services are only provided above FL245 (see section 3.4).

1.3 Each UIR Enroute control position will provide an upper enroute control service across multiple standard CTR sectors within YMMM FIR (YMMM_FSS) or YBBB FIR (YBBB_FSS).

1.4 The trial period commences January 1st, 2010, 0000UTC and finishes on February 28th, 2359UTC. An additional NOTAM will be released prior to trial completion.

Note: You will need the Servinfo & VATSPY updates to view the new UIR Regions.

Moodle is VATPACs next generation ATC Training System and is positioned as the primary educational reference for controllers.  Whether you are studying for promotion to that next controller rating, seeking to refresh your knowledge, or simply after a quick reference, Moodle is your first stop.  Packed full of pictures, videos, audio clips and helpful articles, Moodle is a must for every VATPAC controller.