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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 Melbourne and Christchurch! Join us as we unite with our New Zealand friends and cross between the Tasman!
Fly between Melbourne (YMML) and Christchurch (NZCH) with the expectation of full ATC services throughout your flight!
To accommodate for the time zone differences between Australia and New Zealand, this weeks Spilled Milk Run Monday has been moved between 0630-1030z.
 
Flying in Oceanic Airspace:
Normal ATC throughout Australia (Brisbane Centre, Melbourne Centre, Sydney Approach, etc.) rely on radar to determine where an aircraft is in the air.
Over the ocean, there is no radar. This non-radar airspace is controlled by oceanic ATC.
All Oceanic Controlled Airspace in Australia is controlled from Brisbane, so all oceanic controllers in Australia are called "Brisbane Radio".
One of the significant differences between radar and Oceanic flying is the need for position reports. 

Position reports are how ATC can determine where you are. Position reports contain estimates for waypoints, speeds, altitudes and any other information. Because there is no radar over the ocean, ATC relies on time-based separation and reports from the pilots. ATC has no way of determining where you are unless you specifically tell them.
The standard format is:
Current/Previous waypoint name and the time which you crossed that point. Current flight level. Mach number if assigned by ATC. Your next waypoint and estimate for that point. The waypoint after that. For example: "Qantas 123 is position PLUGA at time 0523, flight level 380, estimating VELKU at 0750, SASRO next."
You can use the Oceanic Reporting Tool to help construct oceanic position reports.  
Find more information here.
 
Routes:
We recommend the following routes between Melbourne and Christchurch.
YMML – NZCH: ML Y260 ECKHO L508 KABIN
NZCH – YMML: KABIN L508 MILLA P753 WAREN W687 ML

Christchurch Departure and Approach Charts can be found here.
 
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. 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. Please review the 'Activation of Non-Standard Positions' NOTAM for information regarding the activation of approved non-standard positions.
Login Identifier: 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       ML-ELW_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.750 ML-WON_CTR* Melbourne Centre 135.300       BN-TSN_FSS Brisbane Radio 124.650 Scenery:
YMML – Melbourne Airport:
Payware – ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Freeware – AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware – Flightsim (MSFS)
X-Plane users are recommended to use the default scenery. The default scenery is more up to date than available packages*
NZCH – Christchurch Airport:
Payware – ORBX (FSX/P3D)
Payware – Godzone (FSX/P3D)
Freeware – ConvexScenery (X-Plane)
Freeware – Flightsim (MSFS)

This Weeks Flight on 27th October 2021 is a flight from Kupang (WATT) which is the capital of Indonesian Timor to Dili (WPDL) the capital of Timor Leste. It includes a T&G at Oecusse which is an enclave within the borders of Indonesian Timor however which is a special administrative region of independent Timor Leste. The politics are very complicated in this region.
Flight suggested by the usual suspects
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:(WATT-WPDL)< 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: 126 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100-110 kias.
Altitude: See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan

File as: YCBG BOWB CHOC MGL YKPN YBEL YDEL DEL YCRF CIK HSP YMLT
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
Cambridge is controlled from Hobart (YMHB). It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures.
HOBART CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Takeoff
elev: 67
rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.1
VOR/DME: Hobart HB 112.7

Tune DME to Hobart VOR/DME.
  BOWEN BRIDGE [BOWB] overfly not 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-258° D-7.4 nm
  CHOCOLATE FACTORY [CHOC] overfly not 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-296° D-4.7 nm
  BREAKWATER BRIDGE overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the River Derwent
  BRIGHTON RACECOURSE overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along Brighton Road
  MANGALORE [MGL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Midland Highway
  KEMPTON [YKPN] T&G - visual along the Midland Highway
elev: 683
rwy: 14/32 dirt
CTAF: 126.7

Not above 3500 ft within 25 DME HB.
Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB.
  MELTON MOWBRAY overfly not above  4500 ft - visual along the Midland Highway

Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB. 
  BOTHWELL [YBEL] T&G - visual along Highland Lakes Road
elev: 1488
rwy: 10/28 grass
CTAF: 126.7

Not above 8500 ft within 50 DME HB.
Not above FL125 beyond 50 DME HB.
  STEPPE overfly - visual along Highland Lakes Road
  MILENA DAM overfly - visual along Highland Lakes Road
  DOCTORS POINT overfly - visual along the west shore of Great Lake
  GOLDEN VALLEY overfly - visual along Highland Lakes Road
  DELORAINE [YDEL] T&G - visual along Highland Lakes Road
elev: 927
rwy: 14/32 grass
CTAF: 126.7
  DELORAINE [DEL] overfly - H-105° D-1.7 nm
  WESTBURY RACECOURSE overfly - visual along the Bass Highway
  WESTBURY/CROFTON FARM [YCRF] T&G - visual along Birralee Road
elev: 570
rwy: 14/32 grass [RH circuits RWY 32]
CTAF: 126.7
  CARRICK [CIK] overfly not above 1500 ft - visual along Meander Valley Way
*** Inbound reporting point ***

If Launceston TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
  HADSPEN [HSP] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along Meander Valley Way
  LAUNCESTON [YMLT] Land - H-093° D-7.3 nm
elev: 562
rwy: 14R/32L asphalt
rwy: 14L/32R 18/36 grass
TWR/CTAF: 118.7
VOR/DME LT 112.6
NDB: LT 242 Charts

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: 132 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 min
Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100-110 kias.
Altitude: See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan

File as: YMLT SYP CJN CLLN YCAE YSWA YTUA YLAG DLY SORL YCBG
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
Cambridge is controlled from Hobart (YMHB). It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures.
LAUNCESTON [YMLT] Takeoff
elev: 562
rwy: 14R/32L asphalt
rwy: 14L/32R 18/36 grass
TWR/CTAF: 118.7
VOR/DME LT 112.6
NDB: LT 242

Tune DME to Launceston VOR/DME.
  SYMMONS PLAINS (RACEWAY) [SYP] overfly not 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-152° D-7 nm or as directed by ATC

Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME LT.
Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME LT.
Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME LT.
  CONARA JUNCTION [CJN] overfly not above 3500 ft - visual along the Midland Highway

Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME LT.
Not above 6500 ft within 30 DME LT.
  CAMPBELLTOWN [CLLN] overfly not above 6500 ft - visual along the Midland Highway
  CAMPBELL TOWN [YCAE] T&G - H-127° D-2.7 nm
elev: 710
rwy: 18/36 dirt
CTAF: 126.7

Not above 8500 ft after 30 DME LT.
  SWANSEA [YSWA] T&G - visual along Lake Leake Road
elev: 20
rwy: 04/22 grass
CTAF: 126.7

Tune DME to Hobart VOR/DME (HB 112.7).
  LITTLE SWANPORT overly - visual along the Tasman Highway

Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB.
Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB.
  TRIABUNNA [YTUA] T&G - visual along the Tasman Highway
elev: 35
rwy: 05/23 14/32 grass
CTAF: 126.7

Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME HB.
  POINT HOME LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 3500 ft - H-118° D-3.3 nm
  CAPE FREDERICK HENDRICK overfly not above 3500 ft - H-157° D-8.3 nm
  LAGOON BAY [YLAG] T&G - H-191° D-1.5 nm
elev: 8
rwy: 05/23 grass
CTAF: 126.7

Not above 2500 ft within 16 DME HB.
  DUNALLEY [DLY] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-252° D-6.2 nm
*** Inbound reporting point ***
  COPPIN overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Arthur Highway

Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME HB or as directed by ATC.
If ATC is active, do not proceed into Hobart CTR until given circuit instructions.
  FORCETT overfly - visual along the Arthur Highway
  SORELL [SORL] overfly - visual along the Arthur Highway
  HOBART CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - visual along the Tasman Highway or as directed by ATC
elev: 67
rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.1
VOR/DME: Hobart HB 112.7 Charts