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What is a PIREP and why is it valuable to a remote pilot?
- A.A pilot report of actual in-flight weather, which can confirm or correct forecast conditions
- B.A forecast issued by a computer model twice a day
- C.A required form filed after every Part 107 flight
Correct answer
A. A pilot report of actual in-flight weather, which can confirm or correct forecast conditions
Why
PIREPs are reports from pilots who have actually encountered the weather, including turbulence, icing, and cloud heights. Because they describe real conditions, they can reveal hazards that a forecast missed.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-035).