September 2021

You know it’s the end of the month when Spilled Milk Run Monday is back on the calendar. This week we are taking you to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Tamworth and Williamtown!
Fly between Brisbane (YBBN), Gold Coast (YBCG), Tamworth (YSTW) and Williamtown (YWLM) with full expectations of ATC Services throughout your flight!
Traffic Levels usually begin to pick up between 0830z and peak between 0930z-1030z
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Brisbane, Gold Coast, Tamworth and Williamtown.
YBBN – YSTW: DCT BN H62 HUUGO W128 ALDAR W180 ARM W434 TW DCT
YBBN – YWLM: DCT BN H62 HUUGO W760 GAMBL DCT LOSKU W182 WLM DCT
YBCG – YSTW: DCT CG W214 GAMBL DCT TW DCT
YBCG – YWLM: DCT CG W214 GAMBL H133 LOSKU W182 WLM DCT
YWLM – YBBN: DCT GUTEXT DCT CRAVN H133 GAMBL H66 BLAKA DCT
YWLM – YBCG: DCT LATUT V140 CFS DCT BERNI DCT
YWLM – YSTW: DCT WLM W172 TW
YSTW – YBBN: TW H66 BLAKA
YSTW – YBCG: DCT TW H66 GAMBL W214 CG DCT
YSTW – YWLM: DCT TW W172 WLM
 
Controllers:
Controllers who wish to reserve a position to control during this event are encouraged to apply via https://events.vatpac.org/. After the controller roster is released on Saturday evening, no controllers will be added to the roster. Positions that do not have a nominated controller (i.e. no controller assigned on 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 rostered positions are filled. Please see a member of the Board of Directors, 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:
BN_DEL
Brisbane Delivery
118.850
BN_GND
Brisbane Ground
121.700
BN_TWR
Brisbane Tower
120.500
BN_APP
Brisbane Approach
124.700
BN_DEP*
Brisbane Departures
133.450
      CG_DEL
Gold Coast Delivery
128.750
CG_GND
Gold Coast Ground
121.800
CG_TWR
Gold Coast Tower
118.700
CG_APP
Brisbane Approach
123.500
      WLM_DEL
Willy Delivery
130.350
WLM_GND
Willy Ground
121.800
WLM_TWR
Willy Tower
118.300
WLM_APP
Willy Approach
135.700
      TW_GND
Tamworth Ground
121.900
TW_TWR
Tamworth Tower
119.400
      BN-DOS_CTR
Brisbane Centre
135.600
BN-MDE_CTR
Brisbane Centre
133.000
Scenery:
YBBN – Brisbane Airport:
Payware – ORBX (P3D/FSX)
Payware – ORBX (MSFS)
Freeware – CDG (X-Plane)
Freeware – Ray Smith (FSX)
Freeware – ANTS (FSX) *2nd runway not included*
YBCG – Gold Coast Airport:
Payware – ORBX (P3D/FSX)
Payware – CityScene Gold Coast ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Payware – AXONOS (X-Plane)
Freeware – AVSIM (P3D/FSX)
YSTW – Tamworth Airport:
Freeware – Pryoski (X-Plane)
Payware – ORBX (P3D/FSX)
YWLM – Williamtown:
Payware – ORBX Aus v2 (P3D/FSX)
Freeware – Haydo83 (X-Plane)

This Weeks Flight on 29th Sept 2021 continues a 5 leg flight following the rivers Danube, Main (canal) and Rhine from Budapest Hungary to Lelystad (North of Amsterdam, Holland). The flight is based upon a scenic river cruise completed some years ago by the flight author.
This Leg 4 departs Hassfurt, Germany (EDQT).and follows the Danube river, the River Main and then joins the River Rhine at the city of Mainz and will arrive at Koblenz-Winningen (EDRK).
Flight suggested by Dan McKee YMA555
Scenery Suggested: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot.
Aircraft Suggested: Capable of 150 kias
Comms: Unicom 122.80 unless instructed by ATC
Flight Details LINK
Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable.
Flight Plan:(EDQT-EDRK)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for FSX, P3D and XP11

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: 159 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 80 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110-120 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace after leaving Darwin CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan

File as: YPDN WIKP CHI LAD ADB YMBN YANR YCDO YBAA YJAB
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 here.
 
Flight details
DARWIN [YPDN] Takeoff
elev: 103
rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt
TWR: 133.1
VOR/DME: DN 112.6

Tune DME to Darwin VOR/DME.
  WICKHAM POINT [WIKP] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - H-187° D-5.5 nm
  CHANNEL ISLAND (POWER STATION) [CHI] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - H-179° D-2.8 nm

After crossing Middle Arm inlet, aircraft may climb to not above 2500 ft.
  LAKE DEAN [LAD] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-138° D-13.8 nm
  ADELAIDE RIVER BRIDGE [ADB] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-075° D-19 nm

After 30 DME DN, aircraft may climb to not above 6500 ft.
After 40 DME DN, aircraft may climb to not above 8500 ft.
  MOUNT BUNDEY MINE [YMBN] T&G - visual along the Arnhem Highway
elev: 82
rwy: 04/22 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  ANABURROO [YANR] T&G - visual along the Arnhem Highway
elev: 61
rwy: 02/20 grass
CTAF: 126.7
  SOUTH ALLIGATOR RIVER BRIDGE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Arnhem Highway

Remain north of the Arnhem Highway. Do not overfly the Mount Bundey military training area.
  COOINDA [YCOO] T&G - visual along the South Alligator River
elev: 43
rwy: 09/27 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  BAROALBA [YBAA] T&G - visual along the Kakadu Highway
elev: 128
rwy: 09/27 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  JABIRU GOLF COURSE overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the Kakadu Highway
  JABIRU [YJAB] Land - visual along the Arnhem Highway
elev: 85
rwy: 09/27 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 27. Do not overfly the Ranger Uranium Mine.]
CTAF: 126.7 Charts

 

It's the day of the National Rugby League Grand Final, which for the first time ever will be held in Brisbane. We invite members of the VATSIM Network to fly virtual football fans into Brisbane (YBBN) from 0300z – 0700z!
 
Event Details:
The aim of the Grand Final-Fly In is to transport virtual football fans to Brisbane in time for the game (which starts at 0830Z).
 
Routes:
We recommend using the following routes for bringing fans from different locations around Australia. 
YSSY – YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT TESAT H185 ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 GOMOL DCT
YSCB – YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT CB W137 MUDGI H66 BLAKA DCT
YMML – YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT ML H66 BLAKA DCT
YWLM – YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT WLM W183 NICLA DCT BANDA H185 GOMOL DCT
YBTL – YBBN:
ROUTE: DCT WALTA Y177 SMOKA DCT 
 
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 (30SEP21), after which the roster will be released and available for viewing.
Login Identifier:
Radio Callsign:
Frequency:
ML-SNO_CTR
Melbourne Centre
124.000
ML-WOL_CTR
Melbourne Centre
125.000
BN-MDE_CTR
Brisbane Centre
133.000
BN-DOS_CTR
Brisbane Centre
135.600
BN-TBP_CTR
Brisbane Centre
120.550
 
 
 
BN_APP
Brisbane Approach
124.700
BN_TWR
Brisbane Tower
120.500
BN_GND
Brisbane Ground
121.700
Scenery:
YBBN – Brisbane:
Payware – ORBX (P3Dv4)
Payware – ORBX (MSFS)
Freeware – CDG (X-Plane)
Freeware – Ray Smith (FSX)
YSSY – Sydney:
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D)
Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)
YSCB – Canberra:
Payware - ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - FlyAwaySimulations (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - tdg (xPlane)
YMML – Melbourne:
Payware – ORBX (P3D/FSX)
Payware – ORBX (MSFS)
Freeware – AVSIM (P3D/FSX)
X-Plane users are recommended to use the latest Gateway scenery for YMML. The Gateway scenery is more up to date than available packages*
YWLM – Williamtown:
Payware – FlyAwaySimulations (P3D/FSX)
Freeware – Haydo83 (X-Plane)
Freeware - Tag21 (MSFS)
YBTL – Townsville:
Payware – ORBX Aus v2 (P3D/FSX)
Freeware – TBTX (X-Plane)
Freeware - Tag21 (MSFS)

Note new event time due to start of daylight savings.
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: 163 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 80 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110-120 kias.
Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace until Darwin CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan

File as: YJAB YMKV YOEN YWNR LFS CTT JAC LPT YPDN
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 here.
 
Flight details
JABIRU [YJAB] Takeoff
elev: 85
rwy: 09/27 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7

Tune DME to Darwin VOR/DME (DN 112.6).
  MIKINJ VALLEY [YMKV] T&G - H-041° D-14.9 nm
elev: 66
rwy: 10/28 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  OENPELLI [YOEN] T&G - H-335° D-10.1 nm
elev: 30
rwy: 12/30 asphalt [RH circuit RWY 30]
CTAF: 126.7
  EAST ALLIGATOR RIVER MOUTH overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along East Alligator River
  WEST ALLIGATOR HEAD overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast
  POINT STUART overfly not above 8500 ft - visual along the coast

Not above 6500 ft within 40 DME DN.
  WOOLNER [YWNR] T&G - H-248° D-27 nm
elev: 32
rwy: 09/27 13/31 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  LAKE FINNISS [LFS] overfly not above 6500 ft - complete circuit at Woolner then track south of the lake
*** Inbound reporting point ***

Not above 2500 ft within 30 DME DN.
  CASTLE POINT [CTT] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-276° D-11.9 nm

Not above 1000 ft within 15 DME DN or as directed by ATC.
  JACKOS JUNCTION [JAC] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - H-288° D-14.9 nm

If ATC is active, do not proceed into Darwin Military CTR until given circuit instructions.
  LEE POINT [LPT] overfly not above 1000 ft or as directed by ATC - H-240° D-9.6 nm
  DARWIN [YPDN] Land - track as directed by ATC
elev: 103
rwy: 11/29 18/36 asphalt
TWR: 133.1
VOR/DME: DN 112.6 Charts