Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

pointsixtyfive.com Basics Study Guide supplemental questions > PIREPs > Flashcards

PIREPs Flashcards

1
Q

PIREP?

A

Pilot report

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Pilot report?

A
  1. A report
  2. On meteororlogical phenomena.
  3. Encountered by an aircraft in flight
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Urgent PIREP?

A
  1. Hazardous or
  2. potentially hazardous
  3. weather
  4. reported
  5. by the pilot
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Routine PIREP?

A

All PIREPS other than urgent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Weather Coordinator?

A
  1. En route position
  2. Keeps other sectors up to date
  3. On weather that may affect their areas of responsibility
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the 2 classifications of PIREPs?

A
  1. Urgent

2. Routine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

UUA?

A

Urgent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

UA?

A

Routine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are some weather conditions that would compel a pilot to file an Urgent PIREP?

A
  1. Hail
  2. Severe icing
  3. Tornadoes
  4. Volcanic ash/eruptions
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Under what conditions is ATC required to solicit PIREPs from pilots?

A
  1. When actual/forecast weather is considered hazardous
  2. At or below 5,000’
  3. That reduces visibility to 5SM or less
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the 6 required pieces of info for a PIREP?

A
  1. Position
  2. Time
  3. Altitude
  4. Aircraft Type
  5. Turbulence
  6. Icing
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

When filing a PIREP, what 3 pieces of info are needed regarding turbulence?

A
  1. If it is in cloud or clear air
  2. type
  3. intensity
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

When filing a PIREP, what 3 pieces of info are needed regarding icing?

A
  1. Type (Clear, RIME, mixed)
  2. Intensity
  3. Outside air temp
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the En route ATC responsibility regarding PIREPS?

A

Relay operationally significant PIREPs to the facility weather coordinator.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Where/to whom should a Terminal ATC relay operational significant PIREPs to? (3 points)

A
  1. Servicing AFSS
  2. Relevant ATC facilities
  3. Appropriate intra facility positions
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What 3 types of location can be listed on a PIREP?

A
  1. Nearby Airport
  2. NAVAID
  3. Route Segment
17
Q

“TM” on a PIREP?

18
Q

4 possible altitude/FL entries on a PIREP?

A
  1. Actual altitude
  2. UNKN (unknown)
  3. DURC (during climb)
  4. DURD (during descent)
19
Q

PIREP altitude “UNKN”?

20
Q

PIREP altitude “DURC”?

A

During climb

21
Q

PIREP altitude “DURD”?

A

During decent

22
Q

PIREP “TP”?

A

Aircraft Type

23
Q

If a PIREP is about Icing, what other information must it also include?

A

TP (Aircraft Type)

24
Q

PIREP “SK”?

A

Sky Condition

25
Q

PIREP “WX”?

A

Weather conditions

26
Q

PIREP “FV”?

A

Flight visibility

27
Q

PIREP “TA”?

A

Outside air temperature

28
Q

PIREP “WV”?

29
Q

PIREP “TB”?

A

Turbulence

30
Q

PIREP “IC”?

31
Q

PIREP “RM”?

32
Q

What should go in the PIREP “Remarks” section?

A

Important info which doesn’t belong in the other categories

pointsixtyfive.com Basics Study Guide supplemental questions (30 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions