Pireps And More

I read with interest the article NTSB Takes on Pireps (June 2017). What was not mentioned, and my primary reason to not submit Pireps, is the removal of Flight Watch and its common frequency, 122.0 MHz. Requiring the pilot to search for the flight service station within radio range makes it less likely a report is even started, and fragments the consolidation into the NAS. To me, the elimination of Flight Watch is going backward.

Key Takeaways:

• The removal of Flight Watch (122.0 MHz) is criticized for making pilot report (Pirep) submission more difficult and less likely.
• Experimental aircraft builders are warned against using uncertified hardware-store pop rivets for airbox construction or repair due to significant safety risks.
• An accident during touch-and-go practice with passengers highlighted the dangers of potential aircraft overloading and performing practice maneuvers with non-essential persons onboard.

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