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Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 145 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft. Flight plan File as: YTNK YMUY RENR YELL YNCW 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 scenery is available here. Flight details TENNANT CREEK [YTNK] Takeoffelev: 1236 rwy: 07/25 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.55 VOR/DME: TNK 112.9 NDB: TNK 272 THREEWAYS ROADHOUSE overfly - visual along the Stuart Highway MUCKATY [YMUY] T&G - visual along the Stuart Highwayelev: 984 rwy: 10/28 dirt CTAF: 126.7 RENNER SPRINGS ROADHOUSE [RENR] overfly - visual along the Stuart Highway ELLIOTT [YELL] T&G - visual along the Stuart Highwayelev: 722 rwy: 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 NEWCASTLE WATERS [YNCW] Land - visual along the Stuart Highwayelev: 691 rwy: 10/28 dirt CTAF: 126.7 Chart

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 146 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 2500 ft. Flight plan File as: YNCW YELL RENR YHLN YBTU YTNK 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 scenery is available here. Flight details NEWCASTLE WATERS [YNCW] Takeoffelev: 691 rwy: 10/28 dirt CTAF: 126.7 ELLIOTT [YELL] T&G - visual along the Stuart Highwayelev: 722 rwy: 14/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 RENNER SPRINGS ROADHOUSE [RENR] overfly - visual along the Stuart Highway HELEN SPRINGS [YHLN] T&G - visual along the Stuart Highwayelev: 863 rwy: 10/28 16/34 dirt CTAF: 126.7 BOOTU CREEK [YBTU] T&G - visual along the Stuart Highwayelev: 1073 rwy: 12/30 gravel [RH circuit RWY 12 - do not overfly the Bootu Creek Mine] CTAF: 126.7 THREEWAYS ROADHOUSE overfly - visual along the Stuart Highway TENNANT CREEK [YTNK] Land - visual along the Stuart Highwayelev: 1236 rwy: 07/25 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.55 VOR/DME: TNK 112.9 NDB: TNK 272 Chart

This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 12th October 2022 takes us to the Greek island of Crete most famous for the 3,500 year old city of Knossos and King Minos and the Minotaur. We depart from Sitia at the eastern end of the island, follow route 90 to the capital Herklion then south via route 97 across the island to the coastal town of Tympaki (along this leg you will see to the west Crete's highest peak Mt Ida at 2,456m). We follow the coast west to Hora Sfakion then take the road north across the island arriving at Chania, Crete's second Int'l Airport. T&G's at pilot discretion Flight created by YMA555 Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. If you can it would be interesting to fly this tour in partial snow. Aircraft: Capable of 120 kias is recommended Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(Crete)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 5th October2022 is a flight in the Pyrenees near the Spain-France border. Departure from La Seu d'Urgell (LESU) in Catalonia with destination Pamplona (LEPP) in Navarre. Pamplona is where the famous running with the bulls takes place. T&G's at pilot discretion Flight created by YMA555 Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. If you can it would be interesting to fly this tour in partial snow. Aircraft: Capable of 150kias is recommended Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(LESU-LEPP)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 28th September 2022 takes us to Canary Islands, Spain flying from Gran Canaria (GCLP) to Santa Cruz La Palma (GCLA) the Canary Islands capital which is on the island of La Palme. T&G's at pilot discretion Flight created by YMA555 Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. If you can it would be interesting to fly this tour in partial snow. Aircraft: Capable of 150kias Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(GCLP-GCLA)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

VATUSA in partnership with VATPAC invites you to Friday Night Ops: Downunder! Join us as we light up the skies between Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane on Friday the 14th of October (Saturday morning Downunder). Event Details: Friday Night Ops is a weekly event run by VATUSA; normally visiting places all around the United States. This time around, Friday Night Ops are coming to the land downunder within the famous 'J-Curve'. Flight Planning: In Australia, flight plans are filed in the ICAO format. SIDs & STARs are not included in the filed flight plan. This will be provided by ATC on contact with clearance delivery (for departures) and with the Centre controller prior to top of descent. Pre-Departure Clearances (PDCs) are used in Australia. Pilots are required to readback PDCs to to the delivery controller. However, when reading back the PDC you do not need to read back everything. Just the SQUAWK, DEPARTURE PROCEDURE, RUNWAY and BAY. [PILOT] "Melbourne Delivery, Qantas 436 with PDC readback." [ML_DEL] "Qantas 436 g'day Melbourne Delivery, go ahead with PDC readback" [PILOT] "Qantas 436 is cleared to Sydney, DOSEL1 departure, runway 27, squawk 4457; bay C3" [ML_DEL] "Qantas 436" or "Qantas 436 contact ground 121.7 for push" If you do not receive a PDC, you can request airways clearance on VHF with the Delivery controller. However, you are required to readback the entire clearance by voice. [PILOT] "Brisbane Delivery, Qantas 535" [BN_DEL] "Qantas 535 g'day Melbourne Delivery, go ahead" [PILOT] "Qantas 535 request clearance" [BN_DEL] "Qantas 535, cleared to Sydney via SANEG flight planned route. SANEG 1 departure runway 01R. Climb via SID 6000(ft). Squawk 4457 departures 133.45" [PILOT] "Cleared to Sydney via SANEG flight planned route. SANEG 1 departure runway 01R. Climb via SID 6000(ft). Squawk 4457 departures 133.45, bay 18 Qantas 535." [BN_DEL] "Qantas 535, when ready for push contact ground 121.7" VATPAC recommends the following routes between Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney: YBBN – YSSY: DCT BN H91 CORKY H12 BOREE DCT YBBN – YMML: DCT BN H91 SANEG Q923 CANTY H119 ML DCT YMML – YBBN: DCT ML H66 LAGOB H185 BN DCT YMML – YSSY: DCT ML H129 DOSEL Y59 TESAT DCT YSSY – YBBN: DCT ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 BN DCT YSSY – YMML: DCT WOL H65 RAZZI Q29 ML DCT Pilots are still welcome to fly other routes, however you must make sure your flight plan is compliant with Flight Planning Requirements. You can use our ATC Assist Tools 'Route Finder' function to find current valid routings. Aerodrome and Departure/Approach charts are available for free within Australia which can be found here. Controller Information: Controllers who wish to participate in this event are encouraged to submit their application here. Applications will remain open until three days prior to the event, after which the roster will be released for viewing. *Non-Standard* positions may be available on the day. Please refer to the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM for more information. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: BN-ARL_CTR Brisbane Centre 130.900 BN-INL_CTR Brisbane Centre 134.200 BN-MLD_CTR* Brisbane Centre 132.350 ML_BIK_CTR Melbourne Centre 129.800 ML-ELW_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.750 ML-BLA_CTR* Melbourne Centre 132.000 ML-WOL_CTR* Melbourne Centre 125.000 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 BN-F_APP* Brisbane Finals 119.250 SY_DEL Sydney Delivery 133.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY-E_GND* Sydney Ground 121.700 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY-E_TWR* Sydney Tower 124.700 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 SY-D_APP* Sydney Director 125.300 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 Recommended Scenery: YBBN - Brisbane Airport: Payware - ORBX (P3D v4.5+) Payware - ORBX (MSFS) Payware - ORBX (X-Plane 11) Freeware - Ray Smith (P3D/FSX) Freeware - CDG (X-Plane) YSSY - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D) Payware – FlyTampa (MSFS) Payware - TaiModels (X-Plane 11) Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D) Freeware - XPFlyer (X-Plane 11) YMML - Melbourne Tullamarine Airport: Payware - ORBX (P3D / FSX) Freeware - Robert Catehrall (P3D / FSX) Freeware - Jan Vogel (X-Plane) We're always on the hunt for feedback on our events! Any comments? Head on over to our Helpdesk to let us know.

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 176 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Beechcraft Baron or similar aircraft capable of 160 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Albury CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YBNS YHOT YPOK CHN LOGI YMAY 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 scenery is available here. Flight details BAIRNSDALE [YBNS] Takeoff elev: 165 rwy: 04/22 13/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Tune DME to East Sale TACAN (ESL 108.1) Not above 4000 ft within 50 DME ESL. BAIRNSDALE TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along Forge Creek Road BRUTHEN overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road ENSAY overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road SWIFTS CREEK overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road OMEO TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road MOUNT HOTHAM [YHOT] T&G - visual along the Great Alpine Roadelev: 4260 rwy: 11/29 asphalt CTAF: 126.75 MOUTH HOTHAM VILLAGE overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road ST BERNARD HOSPICE overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road HARRIETVILLE overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road FREEBURGH overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road GERMANTOWN overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road POREPUNKAH [YPOK] T&G - visual along the Great Alpine Roadelev: 935 rwy: 18/36 grass CTAF: 126.0 OVENS overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road Tune DME to Albury VOR/DME (AY 115.6). MYRTLEFORD overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road EVERTON overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road TARRAWINGEE GOLF COURSE overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road BOWSER INTERCHANGE overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road and Hume Highway SPRINGHURST overfly - visual along the Hume Highway CHILTERN [CHN] overfly - visual along the Hume Highway *** Inbound reporting point *** Not above 2500 ft within16 DME AY. LOGIC CENTRE [LOGI] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hume Highway Not above 2000 ft within 11 DME AY. If Albury TWR is active, do not proceed beyond 8 DME AY until given circuit instructions. ALBURY [YMAY] Land - visual along Forge Creek Roadelev: 539 rwy: 07/25 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 123.25 VOR/DME: AY 115.6 Charts

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 132 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110-120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Albury CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YMAY HWW BNG YITT YBNS 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 scenery is available here. Flight details ALBURY [YMAY] Takeoffelev: 539 rwy: 07/25 asphalt TWR/CTAF: 123.25 VOR/DME: AY 115.6 Tune DME to Albury VOR/DME. Not above 2000 ft within 11 DME AY or as directed by ATC. HUME WEIR [HWW] overfly not above 2000 ft - H-117° D-4.2 nm BONEGILLA [BNG] overfly not above 2000 ft - visual along Bonegilla Road Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME AY. HUON overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Murray Valley Highway Not above 8500 ft beyond 16 DME AY. TALLANDOON overfly - visual along Lockhart Gap Road ESKDALE overfly - visual along the Omeo Highway MITTA MITTA [YITT] T&G - visual along the Omeo Highwayelev: 820 rwy: 14/32 gravel CTAF: 126.7 SNOWY CREEK overfly - visual along the Omeo Highway GLEN WILLS overfly - visual along the Omeo Highway GLEN VALLEY overfly - visual along the Omeo Highway ANGLERS REEF overfly - visual along the Omeo Highway BINGO GAP overfly - visual along the Omeo Highway OMEO TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Omeo Highway Tune DME to East Sale TACAN (ESL 108.1) Not above 4000 ft within 50 DME ESL. SWIFTS CREEK overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road ENSAY overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road BRUTHEN overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road BAIRNSDALE TOWNSHIP overfly - visual along the Great Alpine Road BAIRNSDALE [YBNS] Land - visual along Forge Creek Road elev: 165 rwy: 04/22 13/32 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 Charts

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 Hobart, Launceston and Sydney! Fly between Hobart (YMHB), Launceston (YMLT) and Sydney (YSSY) 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 Hobart, Launceston and Canberra. YSSY – YMHB: DCT TESAT H65 WOL H20 MOTRA W407 TASUM DCT YSSY – YMLT: DCT TESAT H65 WOL H20 OTKED J22 LT DCT YMHB – YMLT: DCT TASUM H111 LT DCT YMHB – YSSY: DCT TASUM H111 LT W218 NOLAN UY327 MAKRL J163 CB W423 CULIN Y59 TESAT DCT YMLT – YMHB: DCT LT DCT MORGO V33 TASUM DCT YMLT – YSSY: DCT LT W218 NOLAN UY327 MAKRL J163 CB W423 CULIN Y59 TESAT DCT 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: HB_GND Hobart Ground 121.700 HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 HB_APP Hobart Approach 125.550 LT_TWR Launy Tower 118.700 LT_APP Launy Approach 123.800 SY_GND Sydney Ground 126.500 SY_TWR Sydney Tower 120.500 SY_APP Sydney Approach 124.400 ML-TAS_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.800 ML-ELW_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.750 ML-BIK_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.400 Scenery: YMHB – Hobart Airport: Freeware – AVSIM Library (FSX/P3D) Payware – NZA Simulations (MSFS) Freeware – Ascensic Designs (X-Plane) YMLT – Launceston Airport: Freeware – ORBX (FSX/P3D) Freeware – Flightsim.to (MSFS) Freeware – CDG (X-Plane) YSSY - Sydney International Airport: Payware - FlyTampa v2 (FSX/P3D) Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D) Freeware - ISDG (xPlane)

Note new start time due to the 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. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 211 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna Caravan or similar aircraft capable of 180 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YMEK YBYA YTHR YNWN 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 scenery is available for Newman and for other airports (this includes Kumarina which is not in default X-Plane). Flight details MEEKATHARRA [YMEK] Takeoffelev: 1713 rwy: 09/27 asphalt rwy: 15/33 gravel CTAF: 126.55 VOR/DME: MEK 112.9 NDB: MEK 251 BRYAH [YBYA] T&G - visual along the Great Northern Highway and Peak Hill-Three Rivers Roadelev: 1750 rwy: 05/23 10/28 17/35 dirt CTAF: 126.7 THREE RIVERS HS [YTHR] T&G - visual along Peak Hill-Three Rivers Roadelev: 1719 rwy: 06/24 15/33 dirt CTAF: 126.7 KUMARINA ROADHOUSE T&G - visual along and Peak Hill-Three Rivers Road and the Great Northern Highway Note: Kumarina Roadhouse does not have an ICAO or local code but is identified in the flight plan as YKUMAelev: 2014 rwy: 09/27 17/35 dirt CTAF: 126.7 NEWMAN [YNWN] Land - visual along the Great Northern Highwayelev: 1724 rwy: 05/23 asphalt CTAF: 122.0 VOR/DME: NWN 117.2 NDB: NWN 233 Chart

Note new start time due to the 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. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 222 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 80 min Aircraft: Cessna Caravan or similar aircraft capable of 180 kias. Altitude: Not above FL125. Suggested 3500 ft. Flight plan File as: YNWN YKWA YPLU YDGU YMEK 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 scenery is available for Newman and for other airports (this includes Karlawinda, Kumarina and Degrussa which are not in default X-Plane 11, Karlawinda and Kumarina are not in default X-Plane 12). Flight details NEWMAN [YNWN] Takeoffelev: 1724 rwy: 05/23 asphalt CTAF: 122.0 VOR/DME: NWN 117.2 NDB: NWN 233 KARLAWINDA MINE [YKWA] T&G - H-138° D-28 nmelev: 1928 rwy: 01/19 asphalt CTAF: 122.0 ILGARARI overfly - visual along Jigalong Mission Road KUMARINA ROADHOUSE T&G - visual along the Great Northern Highway Note: Kumarina Roadhouse does not have an ICAO or local code but is identified in the flight plan as YKUMAelev: 2014 rwy: 09/27 17/35 dirt CTAF: 126.7 PLUTONIC [YPLU] T&G - visual along the Great Northern Highwayelev: 1896 rwy: 08/26 dirt CTAF: 126.7 DEGRUSSA [YDGU] T&G - visual along the Great Northern Highwayelev: 1823 rwy: 09/27 asphalt CTAF: 126.7 MEEKATHARRA [YMEK] Land - visual along the Great Northern Highwayelev: 1713 rwy: 09/27 asphalt rwy: 15/33 gravel CTAF: 126.55 VOR/DME: MEK 112.9 NDB: MEK 251 Chart

This Weeks Flight for Wednesday 21st September 2022 is a flight for seaplanes in Canada BC from Coal Harbour to Campbell River with a few stops/T&G's on route at pilot discretion. NB: Aircraft with floats mandatory The bases have different ICAO depending on which sim is being used. Refer Flight Route Details hereunder in need. T&G's at pilot discretion Flight created by YMA555 Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. If you can it would be interesting to fly this tour in partial snow. Aircraft: Capable of 120kias is recommended using amphibious aircraft. C172, Twotter, Beaver... Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(Coal Harbour to Campbell River)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

I have had requests for some seaplane flights so this weeks flight for Wednesday 14th September 2022 is a flight for seaplanes from Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base (CYHC) to Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base (CAC8) with two sea plane base stops/T&G's on route. NB: Aircraft with floats mandatory Destination seaplane base (Nanaimo) has different ICAO depending on simulator. Xplane shows as XC000U and MSFS2020 shows as CAC8 Refer Flight Route details link hereunder. T&G's at pilot discretion Flight created by YMA555 Scenery: Due to the plethora of flight sim programs now in use scenery is at the discretion of each pilot. If you can it would be interesting to fly this tour in partial snow. Aircraft: Capable of 120kias is recommended using amphibious aircraft. C172, Twotter, Beaver.. Comms: Tune Radio to 122.80MHz - Unless Advised by ATC or further detailed hereunder Flight Route: Details Weather: Real time weather, fair weather if conditions are not suitable for VFR Flying. Flight Plan:(Vancouver to Nanaimo)< Just click on this link for Flight Plan for .fms and .pln BELOW: MAP OF ROUTE THANKS FOR FLYING VATPAC WORLD DISCOVERY FLIGHTS

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 0830z and peak between 0930-1100z. 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 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 here 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)

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 0830z and peak between 0930-1100z. 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 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 here 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)

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 0830z and peak between 0930-1100z. 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 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 here 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)

Welcome to the next installment of Newbie Night. This event offers the chance for inexperienced members to join experienced aviators and controllers and take to the virtual skies. Whether you're completely new to flight simulation or you've been flying for years but never connected to the VATSIM network, this is the night for you with plenty of people available to help on the VATPAC Discord. To Join the Discord visit this link. Event Details: Fly between Melbourne (YMML), Launceston (YMLT) and Hobart (YMHB) to experience Class C and enroute airspace, with a bit of time to relax in cruise and enjoy the scenery. This flight is for: 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. Experienced pilots who are patient and willing to assist newbie pilots through the VATPAC Discord. Flights will depart from 0900z (1800 AEDT) with ATC requested/available until 1300z (2200 AEDT). We recommend planning to depart before 1130z (2030 AEDT) to complete your flight with full ATC. Tutorials: This site has tutorials (see Help > Tutorials in the menu) which give an overview of flight and ATC procedures. An example of procedures between Class C airports in a radar environment can be found here: https://vatpac.org/help/pilot-tutorials/ifr-melbourne-to-sydney/ Routes: We recommend using the following routes which are suitable for a jet such as an Airbus A320, Boeing 737, regional jet or business jet, or a turboprop such as a Dash-8 or Saab 340. Please note: Launceston and Hobart cannot accommodate heavy jets such as an Airbus A330, Boeing 787 or larger. YMML-YMLT: DCT ML H169 IRSOM W105 LT DCT YMML-YMHB: DCT ML H169 IRSOM V33 TASUM DCT YMLT-YMML: DCT LT H215 WAREN W687 ML DCT YMLT-YMHB: DCT LT W203 MORGO V33 TASUM DCT YMHB-YMML: DCT TASUM H111 LT H215 WAREN W687 ML DCT YMHB-YMLT: DCT TASUM H111 LT 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 (15JUN22), 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. Non-standard positions (marked with *) can be opened in accordance with the Activation of Non-Standard Positions NOTAM. Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: 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 LT_TWR Launy Tower 118.700 LT_APP Launy Approach 123.700 HB_GND Hobart Ground 121.700 HB_TWR Hobart Tower 118.100 HB_APP Hobart Approach 125.550 ML-ELW_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.750 ML-HUO_CTR Melbourne Centre 122.600 Scenery: YPAD - Melbourne: Payware - Orbx (P3D/FSX) Freeware - Flightsim.to (MSFS) Freeware - Gateway (X-Plane) YMLT – Launceston Airport: Freeware – ORBX (FSX/P3D) Freeware – Flightsim.to (MSFS) Freeware – CDG (X-Plane) YMHB – Hobart Airport: Payware – Orbx (MSFS) Freeware - Flightsim.io (MSFS) Freeware – AVSIM Library (FSX/P3D)