From a20e160cf4014bbc34e001525b93ad7a961e35ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 12:57:22 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 01/12] Create index1.md --- docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) create mode 100644 docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..bc1b5194 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +# Purpose From 906c07d7d4159042476b104e6957744cb7081c70 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 12:57:38 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 02/12] Delete docs/Pilot's Corner/index directory --- docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) delete mode 100644 docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md deleted file mode 100644 index bc1b5194..00000000 --- a/docs/Pilot's Corner/index/index1.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -# Purpose From 2bc44b136249d0743117bdd346af3253552c205f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 12:58:12 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 03/12] Create index1.md --- docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) create mode 100644 docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cbf543e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +# Pilot's Corner From 09e46e8429c3fd00ca0233c7e2cd7d2138b4fec1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 12:58:37 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 04/12] Update index1.md --- docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md index cbf543e0..0461d191 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md @@ -1 +1,6 @@ # Pilot's Corner + +Welcome to VATSIM! + +## Purpose +This page is intended to boost the knowledge of pilots, making it easier for our approved controllers and for you to understand the flying side of the network. This covers tools used by pilots, things that are expected by VATSIM and controllers, as well as pilot briefings to help you with local procedures. From 8f29faa9b1ef65347d13ead33402fc76dc42d039 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 12:58:59 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 05/12] Delete docs/Pilot's Corner/00index directory --- docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md | 6 ------ 1 file changed, 6 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md deleted file mode 100644 index 0461d191..00000000 --- a/docs/Pilot's Corner/00index/index1.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,6 +0,0 @@ -# Pilot's Corner - -Welcome to VATSIM! - -## Purpose -This page is intended to boost the knowledge of pilots, making it easier for our approved controllers and for you to understand the flying side of the network. This covers tools used by pilots, things that are expected by VATSIM and controllers, as well as pilot briefings to help you with local procedures. From 69ed45586b84ceead157a4ccebe52e8f81a01296 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 23:19:16 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 06/12] Create Sao Vincente briefing page Added a briefing page for Sao Vincente Cesaria Evora Airport. --- .../Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d7868511 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +# Sao Vincente Cesaria Evora Airport + +*Pilots taking part in events that depart from or arrive at FNLU should make themselves familiar with this briefing page as well as with all existing charts.* From 69701a0fed5354e58a0c91f9a90bbf66e6a84259 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 23:29:45 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/12] Update Sao Vincente (GVSV).md --- .../Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md | 23 ++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md index d7868511..97a24af0 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md @@ -1,3 +1,24 @@ # Sao Vincente Cesaria Evora Airport -*Pilots taking part in events that depart from or arrive at FNLU should make themselves familiar with this briefing page as well as with all existing charts.* +*Pilots taking part in events that depart from or arrive at GVSV should make themselves familiar with this briefing page as well as with all existing charts.* + +## Overview + +- Sao Vincente Cesaria Evora airport is located on the island of Sao Vincente. The island is located in the northwest of the archipelago. + +- The airport has runways 06 / 24. + + ## Charts + +- GVSV does have publicly available charts located on chartfox. + +## Frequencies + +| Position | Callsign | Frequency (MHz) | Remarks | +|-------------|--------------------|-----------------|---------| +| GVSV_ATIS | Sao Vincente ATIS | 127.500 | - | +| GVSC_DEL | Sal Delivery | 122.100 | Event use only, When online covers all airports in the FIR | +| FNLU_TWR | Sao Vincente Tower | 118.400 | - | +| GVSC_APP | Sal Approach | 126.400 | - | +| GVSC_APP | Sal Approach | 128.300 | - | +| GVSC_CTR | Sal Control/Oceanic | 127.100 | - | From e731dce7894be4d287922a9d1febdc322ab91e69 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 23:31:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 08/12] Update Sao Vincente (GVSV).md --- .../Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md index 97a24af0..df36dd42 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md @@ -22,3 +22,10 @@ | GVSC_APP | Sal Approach | 126.400 | - | | GVSC_APP | Sal Approach | 128.300 | - | | GVSC_CTR | Sal Control/Oceanic | 127.100 | - | + +## Clearance Delivery + +- GVSV_TWR will be responsible for Clearance Delivery unless GVSC_DEL is online. +- Expect departure from runway 06. Please comply with initial climb altitudes and departure procedures. + +- Oceanic Clearances are not required at Sal Oceanic. From 8d8cebe8ea0b8e2286bbc9766615a255d4d02f41 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 23:33:23 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 09/12] Update Sao Vincente (GVSV).md --- .../Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md index df36dd42..71c7f981 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md @@ -29,3 +29,11 @@ - Expect departure from runway 06. Please comply with initial climb altitudes and departure procedures. - Oceanic Clearances are not required at Sal Oceanic. + +## Ground operations + +GVSV_TWR will be the Position responsible for providing push-back and taxiing instructions. +Remember to squawk Mode C before taxiing. +If told to monitor a frequency, you're expected to tune in the frequency but not to contact the controller. He will contact you when able. +When approaching the runway, you'll be asked to report fully ready for departure. That means that when given line-up or take-off clearance, you're expected to be ready to do so without delay. If you need more time, please advise the tower. + From 171542b5ca3c57c9fb65cfaa3fd0f757ca4673d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 23:33:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 10/12] Update Sao Vincente (GVSV).md --- .../Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md index 71c7f981..877bdd54 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md @@ -32,8 +32,8 @@ ## Ground operations -GVSV_TWR will be the Position responsible for providing push-back and taxiing instructions. -Remember to squawk Mode C before taxiing. -If told to monitor a frequency, you're expected to tune in the frequency but not to contact the controller. He will contact you when able. -When approaching the runway, you'll be asked to report fully ready for departure. That means that when given line-up or take-off clearance, you're expected to be ready to do so without delay. If you need more time, please advise the tower. +- GVSV_TWR will be the Position responsible for providing push-back and taxiing instructions. +- Remember to squawk Mode C before taxiing. +- If told to monitor a frequency, you're expected to tune in the frequency but not to contact the controller. He will contact you when able. +- When approaching the runway, you'll be asked to report fully ready for departure. That means that when given line-up or take-off clearance, you're expected to be ready to do so without delay. If you need more time, please advise the tower. From 2e6f139668452ce4609e4e7ac95a07bcfac64d6e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 23:39:57 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 11/12] Update Sao Vincente (GVSV).md --- .../Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md | 16 +++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md index 877bdd54..4544e573 100644 --- a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Sao Vincente (GVSV).md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ |-------------|--------------------|-----------------|---------| | GVSV_ATIS | Sao Vincente ATIS | 127.500 | - | | GVSC_DEL | Sal Delivery | 122.100 | Event use only, When online covers all airports in the FIR | -| FNLU_TWR | Sao Vincente Tower | 118.400 | - | +| GVSV_TWR | Sao Vincente Tower | 118.400 | - | | GVSC_APP | Sal Approach | 126.400 | - | | GVSC_APP | Sal Approach | 128.300 | - | | GVSC_CTR | Sal Control/Oceanic | 127.100 | - | @@ -37,3 +37,17 @@ - If told to monitor a frequency, you're expected to tune in the frequency but not to contact the controller. He will contact you when able. - When approaching the runway, you'll be asked to report fully ready for departure. That means that when given line-up or take-off clearance, you're expected to be ready to do so without delay. If you need more time, please advise the tower. +## Departure timelines + +- For Cross Africa, your slot time is represented as a CTOT (Calculated Take off Time). You'll be expected to push-back at TOBT (Target Off Block Time) between 15 and 20 minutes before CTOT (depending on how the traffic is flowing at that time). +- As far as Clearance is concerned, you can request it at any time before TOBT, as long as you'll be ready for push-back at TOBT. We suggest you request your clearance at least 15 minutes before TOBT. +- You should not need to connect to the network more than 60 minutes before your CTOT. + +## Arrival Briefing + +- As your flight is approaching GVSV, please make yourself familiar with the arrival and approach procedures for Sao Vincente. +- All pilots expect Runway 06 for landing up to 10 kts of tailwind. + +## Parking operations + +- Please vacate the runway when possible. Tower will provide taxi instructions to the aprons. During high traffic events, after parking on stand, please disconnect so we can continue to instruct aircraft to stands. From 7a5aecd6e38801853e0ab5d205d6bd616fd467e8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TopPilot8362 <97037818+TopPilot8362@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2026 19:56:45 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 12/12] Create Praia (GVNP).md --- .../Cape Verde/Praia (GVNP).md | 52 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Praia (GVNP).md diff --git a/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Praia (GVNP).md b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Praia (GVNP).md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c3c7f0c7 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Pilot's Corner/Pilot Briefings/Cape Verde/Praia (GVNP).md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +# Nelson Mandela International Airport (GVNP) + +*Pilots taking part in events that depart from or arrive at FNLU should make themselves familiar with this briefing page as well as with all existing charts.* + +## Overview + +- Nelson Mandela International Airport is the capital airport of Cape Verde. It is located on the south-eastern island of Santiago. + +- The airport has runways 03/21. + +## Charts + +- FNLU does have charts publicly available on chartfox. + +## Frequencies + +| Position | Callsign | Frequency (MHz) | Remarks | +|-------------|--------------------|-----------------|---------| +| GVNP_ATIS | Sao Vincente ATIS | 127.700 | - | +| GVSC_DEL | Sal Delivery | 122.100 | Event use only, When online covers all airports in the FIR | +| GVNP_TWR | Sao Vincente Tower | 118.200 | - | +| GVSC_APP | Sal Approach | 126.400 | - | +| GVSC_U_APP | Sal Approach | 128.300 | - | +| GVSC_CTR | Sal Control/Oceanic | 127.100 | - | + +## Clearance Delivery + +- GVNP_TWR will be responsible for Clearance Delivery unless GVSC_DEL is online. +- Expect departure from runway 03. Please comply with initial climb altitudes and departure procedures. +- Oceanic Clearances are not required at Sal Oceanic. + + ## Ground operations + +- GVNP_TWR will be the Position responsible for providing push-back and taxiing instructions. +- Remember to squawk Mode C before taxiing. +- If told to monitor a frequency, you're expected to tune in the frequency but not to contact the controller. He will contact you when able. +- When approaching the runway, you'll be asked to report fully ready for departure. That means that when given line-up or take-off clearance, you're expected to be ready to do so without delay. If you need more time, please advise the tower. + +## Departure timelines + +- For Cross Africa, your slot time is represented as a CTOT (Calculated Take off Time). You'll be expected to push-back at TOBT (Target Off Block Time) between 15 and 20 minutes before CTOT (depending on how the traffic is flowing at that time). +- As far as Clearance is concerned, you can request it at any time before TOBT, as long as you'll be ready for push-back at TOBT. We suggest you request your clearance at least 15 minutes before TOBT. +- You should not need to connect to the network more than 60 minutes before your CTOT. + +## Arrival Briefing + +- As your flight is approaching GVNP, please make yourself familiar with the arrival and approach procedures for Praia. +- All pilots expect Runway 03 for landing up to 10 kts of tailwind. + +## Parking operations + +- Please vacate the runway when possible. Tower will provide taxi instructions to the aprons. During high traffic events, after parking on stand, please disconnect so we can continue to instruct aircraft to stands.