Last months clinic began a detailed look at the reports we are required to give ATC or FSS during an IFR flight. Specifically, we began looking at the reports other than the position reports required by 14 CFR 91.183(a), which well cover separately. The remaining reports come from three sources: 14 CFR 91.183 (paragraphs b and c), 14 CFR 91.187, and AIM 5-3-3.
IFR pilots are required to make various reports to ATC or FSS, a comprehensive list of which can be remembered using the mnemonic "MARVELOUS VFR 500."
These mandatory reports cover operational events such as missed approaches, significant airspeed changes, reaching/leaving holding or final approach fixes, and changes in assigned or VFR-on-top altitudes.
Pilots must also communicate unexpected conditions including unforecast or hazardous weather, equipment malfunctions (radio/navigation), general safety of flight concerns, and inability to maintain a 500 feet per minute climb or descent rate.
While most reports are always required, some, like estimated time of arrival corrections and final approach fix/outer marker reports, are specifically mandated only when not in radar contact.
Last month’s clinic began a detailed look at the reports we are required to give ATC or FSS during an IFR flight. Specifically, we began looking at the reports other than the position reports required by 14 CFR 91.183(a), which we’ll cover separately. The remaining reports come from three sources: 14 CFR 91.183 (paragraphs b and c), 14 CFR 91.187, and AIM 5-3-3.
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