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The Oceanic Region Online Day - every Friday from 08z - 12z in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

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Special Operations Event: Immerse yourself in a simulated air force academy navigation exercise, a journey into the heart of traditional aviation abilities. This event transcends typical flight simulation, offering a rigorous experience that mirrors the training of military pilots. Abandoning the simplicity of GPS, you will navigate a meticulously crafted scenario, relying on the time-honored techniques of VOR, NDB, and, where applicable, TACAN radio navigation. The challenge unfolds during a simulated short-range flight from Adisucipto Airbase (WAHH) in Yogyakarta to Juanda Airbase (WARR) in Surabaya, Indonesia, demanding precise pre-flight planning and in-flight performace.

Before taking to the virtual skies, you will meticulously plan your route using aeronautical charts, calculating fuel consumption and time en route. A detailed flight log, documenting waypoints, headings, and radio frequencies, will become your essential tool. Airborne, you will navigate using VOR and NDB signals, interpreting radial and bearing information. Timed turns will test your precision, while position fixes using cross-bearings will require accurate location determination. Dead reckoning, estimating position based on heading, airspeed, and time, will demand constant mental calculations and adjustments for wind effects.

Throughout the flight, maintaining situational awareness is paramount. You will monitor instruments, interpret radio signals, and observe visual cues to stay on course. Simulated weather changes and potential radio navigation aid outages will add complexity, requiring quick thinking and decisive action. This is not merely following a line on a screen it is developing confident navigation abilities based on knowledge and abilities.

This exercise enhances your understanding of flight planning, radio navigation, and dead reckoning, fostering critical decision-making abilities. Whether you are an aspiring pilot, an experienced aviator, or an aviation enthusiast, this event offers a unique opportunity to challenge yourself and deepen your appreciation for traditional navigation. You will learn the intricacies of radio navigation and flight planning, as well as the importance of maintaining situational awareness.

Event Master Plan is provided on the HQ-SOD website.
Participant registration is required on the HQ-SOD website.

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Make Your Mark in the Skies of Lebanon.

For Controllers
Take Control - Command any position at any Lebanese airport or airfield.
Minimum Session Maximum Impact - Control for at least 60 minutes to ensure smooth operations.
Earn Recognition - Your dedication is rewarded with the Division Online Day Award.
Join the Elite - Be part of a group upholding excellence in air traffic control.

For Pilots
Take Flight - Complete a flight of at least 60 minutes from or to any Lebanese airport.
Contribute to the Community - Support our controllers and enhance the flying experience.
Achieve Recognition - Earn the Division Online Day Award for your active participation.

Join us. Take control. Take flight and aim for the Division Online Day Award. Let us keep our skies safe and our aviation community thriving.

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This year we will again present our Challenge the HU Staff event. This is an evening where you can test the skills of the management of the Hungarian Division in the field of air traffic control. Thanks to our partnership with HungaroControl, air traffic control in Budapest FIR is performed in a realistic way and our training courses follow this method.

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