A-17-014
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION, AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE: Update your online pilot weather report (PIREP) course content to include, at a minimum, scenario-based training that uses real-world examples that (1) illustrate the value of both fair-weather and adverse-weather PIREPs, (2) explain how meteorologists use PIREPs to verify and revise aviation weather forecasts and advisory products to improve safety in the National Airspace System, (3) provide guidance on how to assess and describe weather phenomena and report their location accurately, and (4) demonstrate the various ways to submit PIREPs.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Air Safety Institute is asked to update its online pilot weather report course to include scenario-based training with real-world examples that demonstrate the value of PIREPs in all weather, explain how meteorologists use them to improve forecasts and advisories, teach accurate weather assessment and reporting, and show various submission methods.
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Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Dec 21, 2021 |
| NTSB number | DCA15SR001 |
| Addressees | Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Air Safety Institute |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).