Event Briefing�PER-JFK SAT OCT 09*�Operation Antipodes

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Project Firmament Global Operations Center (EGOC)�

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BASIC INFO

• The Perth, WA – New York, NY event (“Operation Antipodes”) is scheduled for this weekend (Oct. 9) between ~0630z-26z(+1). This is an ultra long-haul transpacific/transcontinental route.
• Arrival is on Oct. 10 (in UTC).
• Pilots should aim to be online before UTC Saturday 06z and ensure pushback and engine start by 0630z.
• You will need real-world weather depiction to operate this flight.
• You can always join our discord to get the latest updates, discuss the events, and for questions and assistance.

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TOC

ToC

• Basic Event Info
• Operational Goals and Constraints
• Routing
• Procedures
• Meteorology
• ATC
• Appendix: Event Outlook
• Appendix: Version Archive
• Appendix: Index to Charts

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Operational Goals and Constraints

Operational Goals

• Circumnavigating half an earth (~10,400 nmi) in 19-20 hours while following real-world aircraft performance and fuel planning requirements
• Safe, efficient operation conforming to all real-world oceanic routing rules

Constraints

• Enroute Time
• Not a major constraint after route optimization reduced flight time.
• Ultra Long-Haul Flight
• Fuel Capacity. Aircraft types capable of the full flight duration nonstop: B777-200LR and A350-900ULR
• You will likely have to utilize re-dispatch to reduce the legal contingency fuel requirement.
• Manage takeoff weight and performance at Perth.

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Routing�

ATC FPL RTE

AMANA2 AMANA Y31 KARAB Y69 BOSLI Y67 KG J141 LEC Y94 PARRY Y195 BN B578 TEBUR B602 ATPEN B599 NN B581 FICKY C1177 ROSIN C1177 SXC PDZ RUSTT J128 TBC J64 ALBRT J18 JOT J146 GIJ J554 JHW J70 LVZ LENDY6

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Highlights

Kalgoorlie Gold Mine

The Super Pit gold mine

(Orbx AU v2)

Lake Torrens

Dry lakes of Australian outback

(Orbx AU v2)

Tokelau

Remote atolls of South Pacific

(Freeware scenery by Diaphenous)

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Highlights (America)

Santa Catalina

It’s called one of the “Channel Islands” but there is no “channel”.

Grand Canyon

Do I really have to put up an intro for every highlight?

Cities

LA, Inland Empire, Chicago, Detroit, and of course NYC

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Procedures – YPPH DEP

• Departure – YPPH
• We will be departing from Terminal 1 (Gate 143 Thru 156) at PER.
• Expect the AMANA 2 departure
• Pilots should aim to be online before 06z and ensure pushback and engine start by 0630z.
• Expecting southerly winds/Runway 21. No wx impacts.

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Procedures - ENR, ETOPS

• Enroute
• Speed control for ETA: pilots should plan for fuel consumption at M.84 or greater throughout the flight, including additional fuel for delays and holding. A higher speed must be flown if departure is delayed beyond 1100z.
• Pilots should actively attempt to use the most optimal levels based on current wind and weight.

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• ETOPS
• The preferred ETOPS Adequate Airports include:
• (First ETOPS segment:)
• YPPH
• YPWR Woomera (RAAF)
• (Second ETOPS segment:)
• NSTU Pago Pago
• PHTO Hilo
• KLAX Los Angeles
• The maximum diversion distance on the route with these aerodromes is 1,127 nmi (between NSTU/PHTO).
• See Aerodrome Weather for weather availability and Impacts.

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Procedures – KJFK ARR

• Expect the LENDY 6 Arrival
• JFK configured for Runway 4R arrival
• Expecting no wx impacts.

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METEOROLOGY - TAF Overview

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METEOROLOGY - DEPARTURE

Project Firmament Global Ops Ctr

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METEOROLOGY - ENROUTE

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METEOROLOGY - ARRIVAL

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synoptic scale patterns

Appendix: Event Outlook

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Appendix: Archive

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