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In collaboration with Singapore VACC, Indonesia VACC, and VATSEA; VATPAC is delighted to invite you to the Perth -> Singapore Shuttle! Fly from Perth Airport to Singapore Changi Airport with full ATC from 0800z-1600z on the 17th of April 2021!
 
What is a 'Shuttle' Event?
A shuttle event is where we invite pilots and controllers to fly from the defined departure airport, to the defined arrival airport with the expectation of full ATC along the way! 
We invite you to depart from Perth Airport (YPPH) between 0800Z-1000z on the 17th of April 2021, inbound to Singapore Changi Airport (WSSS), as we attempt to test out our talented controlling team! Below you will find the recommended route between the two airfields, as well as information for your departure and arrival! 
 
Route:
VATPAC, VATSEA, Indonesia VACC and Singapore VACC recommend the following route when flying between Perth and Singapore. 
YPPH -> WSSS:
ROUTE: PH AVNEX N752 PLB G579 REPOV SIN
DEPARTURE: AVNEX3 (ALL RUNWAYS)
ARRIVAL: Expect REPOV1A or REPOV1B
Remember the departure slot for YPPH is between 0800z- 1000z! 
 
Departure From Perth:
Pilots departing from Perth Airport (YPPH), can expect to depart from either RWY 03 or RWY 21, depending on wind direction and traffic levels. 

Click here to find all charts for YPPH.
 
Arrival Into Singapore:
Upon Arrival into Singapore Changi Airport (WSSS), pilots can expect either the REPOV1A or REPOV1B followed by a choice of RNAV, VOR, ILS, or Visual approach (Weather Permitting) into either Runways 02(L/C) or 20R. ATC will assign the approach type nominated in the ATIS, but you may request a different approach type if you are up for the challenge. 
We ask that you are familiar with the approach type you select. If you are unfamiliar with these operations you can request vectors from the Approach controller to ensure you capture the localiser.
Click here to find all charts for WSSS. 
 
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", there is no "Melbourne Radio", so ML-IND_FSS is 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.
 
ATC:
ATC within VATPAC airspace for this event will be rostered according to the positions nominated below. Applications are now open, click here to apply.
Login Identifier: Radio Callsign: Frequency: PH_DEL Perth Delivery 118.550 PH_GND Perth Ground 121.700 PH_TWR Perth Tower 127.400       PH_APP Perth Approach 123.600       ML-ESP_CTR Melbourne Centre 123.950 ML-ORE_CTR Melbourne Centre 127.000       ML-IND_FSS Brisbane Radio 122.400  
Scenery:
Perth Airport (YPPH)
Payware - MFSG (P3D/FSX)
Payware - Axonos (X-Plane 11)
Freeware - Rasho (X-Plane)
Singapore Changi Airport (WSSS)
Payware - Imaginesim (P3D)
Payware - Cloudsurf (X-Plane)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
 
We are always looking for feedback about our events! Email [email protected] or visit https://feedback.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: 136 nm.
Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 100 to 120 kias.
Altitude: Remain in class G airspace until Hobart CTR. See waypoint notes and charts below.
 
Flight plan
File as: YSTH YFMA YTAV YVAF YCAE YTUN YJCO YKPN CBV CPA RCH YCBG
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along roads. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
 
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
ST HELENS [YSTH] Takeoff
elev: 158
rwy: 08/26 gravel
CTAF: 119.1
  MALAHIDE [YFMA] T&G - H-206° D-20 nm
elev: 800
rwy: 09/27 grass
CTAF: 122.8
  AVOCA [YTAV] T&G - H-204° D-17.1 nm
elev: 725
rwy: 18/36 grass
CTAF: 122.8

Tune DME to Launceston VOR/DME (LT 112.6).
  VALLEY FIELD [YVAF/AU84] T&G - H-256° D-20 nm
elev: 532
rwy: 01/19 14/32 grass
CTAF: 126.5

Not above 6500 ft within 30 DME LT.
Not above 4500 ft within 25 DME LT.
Not above 3500 ft within 20 DME LT.
  CAMPBELL TOWN [YCAE] T&G - H-118° D-14.4 nm
elev: 708
rwy: 18/36 dirt
CTAF: 126.7

Not above 8500 ft.
Tune DME to Hobart VOR/DME (HB 112.7)
  TUNBRIDGE [YTUN] T&G - H-205° D-11.4 nm
elev: 735
rwy: 14/32 grass
CTAF: 126.7

Not above 6500 ft within 35 DME HB.
  JERICHO [YJCO] T&G - H-170° D-15.2 nm
elev: 1389
rwy: 01/10 grass
CTAF: 126.7

Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME HB.
  KEMPTON [YKPN] T&G - H-196° D-11.9 nm
elev: 683
rwy: 14/32 dirt
CTAF: 122.8
  CRAIGBORNE RESERVOIR [CBV] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-084° D-7.9 nm

Follow VICTOR NORTHWEST VFR route.
  CAMPANIA [CPA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual west of the Colebrook/Richmond Road
** Inbound reporting point **
If Hobart TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions.
  RICHMOND [RCH] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual west of the Colebrook/Richmond Road
  CAMBRIDGE [YCBG] Land - visual west of the Richmond/Cambridge Road or as directed by ATC
Cambridge is controlled from Hobart [YMHB]. It is recommended that pilots read Tips for Flying at Cambridge to understand procedures.
elev: 67
rwy: 09/27 12/30 14/32 asphalt
Hobart GND: 121.7
Hobart TWR/CTAF: 118.1
VOR/DME: HB 112.7 Charts
High resolution charts are included with the GPS flight plan package.

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.
EVENT TIME CHANGE!!! Milk Run Monday now begins at 0800z and finishes at 1200z (Due to Daylight Savings Time ending this month!)
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 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-WOL_CTR Melbourne Centre 125.000 ML-SNO_CTR Melbourne Centre 124.000 ML-ELW_CTR* Melbourne Centre 123.750  
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)

Spotlight Series: ORBX YBBNv2 for Prepar3D v4+ | 20APR21 (0800z-1200z)
Who are ORBX?
For those who don't know ORBX by now, they are leaders in flight simulation since 2006. Having published over 350 products, ORBX is known for high quality, modern and realistic sceneries including the likes of Cairns, Melbourne and Broome. Employing over 30 staff from Australia, UK and numerous other countries. ORBX have continued to maintain their Australian roots with one of their offices and CEO being based in Essendon field. Developing sceneries for FSX, P3D, Aerofly FS2, X-Plane 11 and MSFS; ORBX has created a wide range of products from airports to Autogen addons. Without ORBX, flight simulation in Australia would be extremely different without the 30+ product oceanic library ORBX has to offer.
Brisbane Airport is the work of the Havant based ORBX team who have overhauled the airport effectively rebuilding the airport from scratch. Built using current modelling techniques, Physically Based Rendering (PBR) complements highly detailed textures. Custom SODE jetways, including T-style jetways, and VDGS integration (requires the SODE VDGS pack) ensure an immersive and accurate experience from gate to gate.
Available now from ORBX Direct
 
Event Details
We recommend the following routes for you to fly during this event; however, you are more than welcome to fly to different airports within the coverage area.
YSSY -> YBBN:
TESAT H185 ENTRA Y245 BANDA H185 BN 
YBBN -> YSSY:
BN H91 CORKY H12 TESAT

ATC
This event is not rostered. Controllers who wish to control during this event should log on early to secure a spot.


Scenery
Brisbane International Airport (YBBN):
Payware - ORBX (P3Dv4+)
Freeware - Ants (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - CDG (X-Plane)
Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY):
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (P3Dv4+)
Payware - FlyTampa v2 (MSFS)
Freeware - AVSIM (FSX/P3D)
Freeware - ISDG (X-Plane)
MISC - Miscellaneous Items:
Payware - AUSv2 (FSX/P3D) *Recommended by ORBX Airports*
Payware - Sydney Cityscape (MSFS)
Payware - Brisbane Landmarks (MSFS)

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: 167 nm
Est Flight Time: approx 75 mins
Aircraft: Any GA aircraft capable of 130 to 150 kias.
Altitude: Remain in class G airspace after leaving Alice Springs CTR. See waypoint notes below.
Flight plan
File as: YBAS AS SSG KNO YABU YMPK YNWT YMWE YYND
GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap.
Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually along Tanami Road. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation.
Communications
Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients.
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
 
ALICE SPRINGS [YBAS] Takeoff
elev: 1789
rwy: 12/30 17/35 asphalt
TWR/CTAF: 118.3
VOR/DME: AS 115.9
NDB: AS 335
  SIMPSONS GAP [SSG] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-303° D-11.2 DME from AS VOR
  ABEAM KUNOTH [KNO] overfly not above 6500 ft - H-308° D-12.3 nm

Not above 6500 ft until 35 DME AS, then not above FL115.
  AMBURLA HOMESTEAD [YABU] T&G - H-296° D-24 nm
elev: 2063
rwy: 13/31 dirt
CTAF: 120.5
  MILTON PARK [YMPK] T&G - H-259° D-9.3 nm
elev: 2080
rwy: 11/29 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  NARWIETOOMA [YNWT] T&G - H-287° D-22 nm
elev: 1916
rwy: 07/25 10/28 13/31 16/34 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  TILMOUTH [AU20] T&G - H-353° D-25 nm
elev: 1875
rwy: 12/30 dirt
CTAF: 122.8
  MOUNT WEDGE [YMWE] T&G - H-267° D-25 nm
elev: 1854
rwy: 16/34 dirt
CTAF: 126.7
  YUENDUMU [YYND] Land - H-321° D-36 nm
elev: 2205
rwy: 12/30 asphalt
CTAF: 126.7
  Charts