SH.I.C.K2a
KnowledgeAcceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as:
Airport Observations (METAR, SPECI, AWOS, ASOS) and Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs)
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- Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Aviation Weather Reports › Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs)
Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) PIREPs provide valuable information regarding the conditions as they actually exist in the air, which cannot be gathered from any other source. Pilots can confirm the height of bases and tops of clouds, locations of wind ... below 5,000 feet, or visibility is at or below five miles, ATC facilities are required to solicit PIREPs from pilots in the area. When unexpected weather conditions are encountered, pilots are encouraged to make a report…
- Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Observations › Surface Aviation Weather Observations
Observations The data gathered from surface and upper altitude observations form the basis of all weather forecasts, advisories, and briefings. There are four types of weather observations: surface, upper air, radar, and satellite. Surface Aviation Weather Observations Surface aviation weather ... observations (METARs) are a compilation of elements of the current weather at individual ground stations across the United States. The network is made up of government and privately contracted facilities that provide continuous up-to-date weather information. Automated weather…
- Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Aviation Weather Reports › Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR)
Aviation Weather Reports Aviation weather reports are designed to give accurate depictions of current weather conditions. Each report provides current information that is updated at different times. Some typical reports are METARs and PIREPs. Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR ... METAR is an observation of current surface weather reported in a standard international format. While the METAR code has been adopted worldwide, each country is allowed to make modifications to the code. Normally, these differences are minor but necessary…
- 24 Observations › 24.5 Aircraft Observations and Reports › 24.5.1 Pilot Weather Reports (PIREP)
maintenance indicator ($) is coded when an automated system detects that maintenance is needed on the system. 24.5 Aircraft Observations and Reports There are three kinds of aircraft observations: Pilot Weather Reports (PIREP), Aircraft Reports (AIREP), and Volcanic Activity Reports ... Both PIREPs and AIREPS have two types: • Routine PIREPs and Urgent PIREPs. • Routine AIREPs and Special AIREPs. PIREPs are reported by the pilot (or aircrew), while AIREPs can either be reported by the pilot or generated from sensors onboard…
- 3 Overview of Aviation Weather Information › 3.3 Obtaining Weather Information › 3.3.1 Weather Briefings
Additional Use Information Details on the use of both government and commercial aviation weather information are discussed in the AIM, Chapter 7, Section 1, Paragraph 7-1-3, Use of Aviation Weather Products. Items discussed include: • Approved sources for aviation ... weather information, • The development of new products through the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Aviation Weather Research Program (AWRP), • The use of new products to meet regulatory requirements, and • The use of weather services and products provided…
- Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 1. Meteorology › 7-1-18. Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs)
ARTCC uses the reports to expedite the flow of en route traffic, to determine most favorable altitudes, and to issue hazardous weather information within the center’s area. 4. The NWS uses the reports to verify or amend conditions contained ... aviation forecast and advisories. In some cases, pilot reports of hazardous conditions are the triggering mechanism for the issuance of advisories. They also use the reports for pilot weather briefings. 5. The NWS, other government organizations, the military, and private…