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.
The article details various mandatory IFR reports required by regulations and the AIM, summarized by the mnemonic "MARVELOUS VFR 500." These reports cover changes in position (e.g., altitude, holding fixes, approach fixes), necessary corrections (e.g., airspeed, ETA), and critical problems (e.g., missed approach, unforecast weather, equipment malfunctions, safety of flight issues).
While most reports are required at all times, specific ones such as ETA corrections or reporting the Final Approach Fix/Outer Marker are only mandatory when not in radar contact.
Pilots are encouraged to use judgment for reporting unforecast weather or general safety of flight issues, underscoring their crucial role in informing ATC and fellow aviators for system safety.
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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