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Why is a PIREP a uniquely valuable weather product?
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✓ It is the only direct observation of actual conditions aloftcorrect
A PIREP comes from a pilot in flight, giving real observations of tops, turbulence, and icing.
It forecasts conditions 30 hours ahead
A PIREP is an observation, not a forecast.
It replaces the need for a weather briefing
A PIREP supplements, but does not replace, a full briefing.
It is issued only by the National Weather Service
PIREPs are filed by pilots in flight.
Why
A PIREP is the only direct source of actual conditions aloft such as cloud tops, turbulence, and icing, which is why it confirms or corrects forecasts.
FAA source: FAA-H-8083-28 (PIREP)browse the reference library →
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