PRACTICE 01
Pilot report 1
Transcript
- Pilot
Control, Coastal four two fife, moderate turbulence at flight level tree four zero, request flight level tree six zero.
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PIREP Listening: Pilot Weather Reports
Practise PIREP listening with original pilot reports of turbulence, icing and wind shear. Identify the observation, its location and any request.
BRIEFING
How to listen to a pilot weather report
A PIREP is a pilot report of conditions encountered. In each fictional exchange, separate what the crew observed from where it happened and what the crew is asking for. A requested level is not the same as an assigned clearance.
Report what you actually observed and avoid turning an uncertain impression into a fact. Include useful location or level details and explain whether the condition is changing; report formats and operating procedures can vary.
- Listen for the condition and its intensity.
- Note the location or flight level, then the request or action.
- Use the images to distinguish visible evidence from assumptions.
PRACTICE
Work through the exercise
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PRACTICE 02
Pilot report 2
Transcript
- Pilot
Approach, Lakeair six one tree, light icing in cloud at six thousand feet, request descent out of cloud.
PRACTICE 03
Pilot report 3
Transcript
- Pilot
Tower, Skyline two four niner, wind shear on final runway two zero, indicated airspeed varied rapidly, going around.
PRACTICE 04
Pilot report 4
Transcript
- Pilot
Control, Nordair seven tree one, severe turbulence at flight level two niner zero, unable to maintain assigned flight level.
PRACTICE 05
Pilot report 5
Transcript
- Pilot
Control, Fastair two fife six, light turbulence in the climb between flight level one fife zero and one niner zero; smooth above.
PRACTICE 06
Pilot report 6
Transcript
- Pilot
Approach, Coastal one eight fife, icing increasing in cloud at altitude six thousand feet, request vectors away from cloud.
PRACTICE 07
Pilot report 7
Transcript
- Pilot
Departure, Lakeair tree zero seven, wind shear after take-off, airspeed changed rapidly; now climbing normally.
PRACTICE 08
Pilot report 8
Transcript
- Pilot
Control, Skyline eight two fife, moderate turbulence about tree zero miles south of Rolan at flight level tree one zero.
PRACTICE 09
Recover the report detail
Type the missing words or digits. Each item has its own recording.
PRACTICE 10
Report what the picture supports
Look at each image before selecting the observation. Do not infer a severity that cannot be seen.
Check your answers and compare your speaking with the model, then see your practice debrief.
DEBRIEF
Your practice debrief
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FAQ
Common questions
What is a PIREP?
A PIREP is a pilot report describing conditions encountered by an aircraft. In this practice, listen for the condition, location or level, and any action or request.
How do pilots report turbulence or icing?
Describe what was encountered, where it occurred and any relevant change or request. Use clear words and the applicable local reporting procedures; the examples on this page are fictional.
What should I listen for in a wind shear report?
Identify the phase of flight, what the crew observed and what it is doing or needs. A report on final and a report after take-off describe different locations in the flight.
Is a requested flight level an ATC clearance?
No. A request tells the controller what the crew would like. Listen for a separate clearance and confirm it if anything is unclear.
Are these real pilot reports or test recordings?
No. They are original practice scenarios, not real reports or exam items. Assessment formats vary by provider.
