January 2022

By far our most popular of all the weekly events, on any given Monday you'll find the famous "J-Curve" between Melbourne and Sydney well serviced by both pilots and ATC.
Not to be confused with out Spilled Milk Run Monday events held on the last Monday of every month, pilots can expect ATC services as you fly between Melbourne and Sydney, or any destination in between (Canberra, Albury etc).
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up around 0800z and peak between 0900-1030z. 
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
YMML-YSSY: ML DOSEL Y59 RIVET TESAT
YMML-YSCB: ML DOSEL Y59 ARRAN POLLI CB
YSSY-YMML: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML
YSSY-YSCB: TESAT WOL H65 RAZZI CB
YSCB-YMML: CB TANTA Q29 LIZZI ML
YSCB-YSSY:  CB TANTA W423 CULIN Y59 RIVET TESAT
 
 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to control a position to control during this event are entitled to log on as a first come first serve basis. Positions that do not have a controller online (i.e. no controller controlling the position) will remain free for all controllers available on the day to control.
*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 authorized.
Login Identifier:
Radio Callsign:
Frequency:
SY_DEL
Sydney Delivery
133.800
SY_GND
Sydney Ground
126.500
SY_TWR
Sydney Tower
120.500
SY_APP
Sydney Approach
124.400
SY-D_APP*
Sydney Director
126.100
SY_DEP*
Sydney Departures
123.000
      ML_DEL
Melbourne Delivery
127.200
ML_GND
Melbourne Ground
121.700
ML_TWR
Melbourne Tower
120.500
ML_APP
Melbourne Approach
132.000
ML_DEP*
Melbourne Departures
118.900
      CB_GND
Canberra Ground
121.700
CB_TWR
Canberra Tower
118.700
CB_APP
Canberra Approach
124.500
      ML-BIK_CTR
Melbourne Centre
129.800
ML-ELW_CTR
Melbourne Centre
123.750
ML-SNO_CTR*
Melbourne Centre
124.000
 
Scenery:
YMML - Melbourne International Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB - Canberra Airport:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YSSY - Sydney International Airport:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 19th January 2022 commences a series of flights following major rivers around the globe.
This weeks flight will follow the river Thames in the UK from Southend (EGMC) to Oxford (EGTK)
Flight created by YMA555
Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot
Aircraft: Capable of 120 kias
Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder
Flight Route: Use plan or follow the river
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying.
Flight Plan:(EGMC-EGTK)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln
BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE


THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS 

Welcome to the first Major Event of the year! Join us as we staff between Brisbane and Adelaide from 0600z to 1000z. 
Event Details:
A City Pair event is where ATC Services is provided between two aerodromes for pilots to fly between. We invite you to fly between Adelaide International Airport (YPAD) and Brisbane Airport (YBBN) from 0600z to 1000z as we attempt to test out our talented controlling team! 
 
Routes:
We recommend using the following routes when flying between Adelaide and Brisbane.
YPAD - YBBN:
DCT AD SEDAN Y465 BN DCT
YBBN - YPAD:
DCT BN H91 SANEG Q210 NBR Q53 WOONA Q60 BLACK H309 AD DCT
 
ATC:
Any controllers interested in providing ATC services during this event are encouraged to apply here. Applications will be open until Wednesday the 18th of January, on which the roster will be released for public viewing. 
Below are the positions being rostered for City Pair: Brisbane and Adelaide. Please keep in mind that slot availability will be dependent on the number of applications, and that any non-standard positions (marked with '*') must be approved by a Staff Member or C3 Controller before being opened.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: AD_DEL Adelaide Delivery 126.100 AD_GND Adelaide Ground 121.700 AD_TWR Adelaide Tower 120.500 AD_APP Adelaide Approach 124.200 AD_DEP* Adelaide Approach 118.200       BN_DEL Brisbane Delivery 118.850 BN_GND Brisbane Ground 121.700 BN-S_GND* Brisbane Ground 122.250 BN-N_GND* Brisbane Ground 124.050 BN_TWR Brisbane Tower 120.500 BN-W_TWR* Brisbane Tower 118.000 BN_APP Brisbane Approach 124.700 BN_DEP* Brisbane Departures 133.450 BN-F_APP* Brisbane Finals 119.250       ML-TBD_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.500 ML-BKE_CTR* Melbourne Centre 128.200 BN-ARL_CTR Brisbane Centre 130.900 BN-INL_CTR Brisbane Centre 134.200  
Scenery:
YBBN - Brisbane Airport
Payware - ORBX (P3D v4.5+)
Payware - ORBX (MSFS)
Freeware - Ray Smith (P3D/FSX)
Freeware - CDG (X-Plane)
YPAD - Adelaide International Airport
Payware - AUscene (P3D / FSX)
Payware - Impulse Simulations (MSFS)
Freeware - AusFS (P3D / FSX)
Freeware - Roger Leupold (P3D / FSX)
Freeware - ISDG (X-Plane)
 
We are always looking for feedback about our events! Email [email protected] or visit https://helpdesk.vatpac.org

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 152 nm excluding Grampians sightseeing
Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 120-130 kias..
Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 3500 ft. 
Flight plan

File as: YARA YSWL YGMP YVVA YHML YXBH YPOD 
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
 
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery is available for Ararat in OzXP and for other airports.
 
Flight details
ARARAT [YARA] Takeoff
elev: 1008
rwy: 12/30 asphalt
rwy: 04/22 grass
CTAF: 126.7
  STAWELL [YSWL] T&G - visual along the Western Highway
elev: 807
rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt [RH circuits RWY 18 and 29]
CTAF: 119.1
  GRAMPIANS [YGMP] T&G - visual along Grampians Road and North Grampians Road
elev: 764
rwy: 06/24 grass
CTAF: 126.7
  VICTORIA VALLEY [YVVA] T&G - visual along the Henty Highway and Matthew Track
elev: 727
rwy: 08/26 dirt
rwy: 17/35 grass
CTAF: 126.7
  CAVENDISH overfly - visual along Red Rock Road and the Henty Highway
  HAMILTON [YHML] T&G - visual along the Henty Highway and Hensley Park Road
elev: 803
rwy: 17/35 asphalt
rwy: 10/28 gravel
CTAF: 124.2
NDB: HML 203
  HAMILTON GOLF COURSE overfly - visual along Hensley Park Road
  BRANXHOLME TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Henty Highway
  BRANXHOLME [YBXH] T&G - visual along Careys Ranges Road
elev: 482
rwy: 01/19 grass
CTAF: 126.7
  HEYWOOD TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Henty Highway
  POINT DANGER LIGHTHOUSE overfly - the Henty Highway to Portland Township then along the coast
  CAPE NELSON LIGHTOUSE overfly - visual along the coast
  PORTLAND [YPOD] Land - visual along the coast until runway visual
elev: 266
rwy: 08/26 asphalt
rwy: 17/35 gravel
CTAF: 127.95 Chart

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight.
Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations.
If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind.
Distance: 144nm excluding Grampians sightseeing
Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 110-120 kias..
Altitude: Not above 8500 ft. Suggested 2500 ft. 
Flight plan

File as: YPOD YPFA YWBL YCDE YKUW YMPH YNNR YARA 
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF.
Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment.
 
Scenery
Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery is available for Ararat and Warrnambool in OzXP and for other airports.
 
Flight details
PORTLAND [YPOD] Takeoff
elev: 266
rwy: 08/26 asphalt
rwy: 17/35 gravel
CTAF: 127.95
  WHALERS LIGHTHOUSE overfly - visual along Bridgewater Road
  PORT FAIRY [YPFA] T&G - visual along the coast
elev: 7
rwy: 06/24 grass
CTAF: 126.7
  TOWER HILL overfly - visual along the Princes Highway
  WARRNAMBOOL [YWBL] T&G - visual along Koroit Road
elev: 242
rwy: 13/31 asphalt
rwy: 04/22 gravel
CTAF: 126.0
  PANMURE overfly - visual Hopkins Flat Road
  COBDEN [YCDE] T&G - visual along the Princes Highway and Cobden-Terang Road
elev: 460
rwy: 18/36 asphalt [RH circuits RWY 18]
CTAF: 126.7
  COBDEN GOLF COURSE overfly - visual along Camperdown-Cobden Road
  KURWEETON [YKUW] T&G - visual along Grampians Road and North Grampians Road
elev: 525
rwy: 01/19 09/27 grass
CTAF: 126.7
  MOUNT ELEPHANT [YMPH] T&G - visual along Kurweeton Road and Pircarra Lane
elev: 646
rwy: 03/21 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  NERRIN NERRIN [YNNR] T&G - visual along the railway
elev: 768
rwy: 01/19 11/29 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  WESTMERE overfly - visual along the railway
  MAROONA overfly - visual along the railway
  ARARAT [YARA] Land - visual along the railway
elev: 1008
rwy: 12/30 asphalt
rwy: 04/22 grass
CTAF: 126.7 Chart