New ways to improve pilot reports-Pireps, including their collection, dissemination and use-is the topic of a two-day forum the NTSB announced in early June. Entitled PIREPs: Pay it Forward...Because Weather for One is Weather for None, the forum is expected to draw other federal agencies, air carrier organizations, aviation associations and academics. Panel-discussion topics are set to include the use and significance of Pirep information to weather services, air traffic controllers, pilots and researchers; the lifecycle of a Pirep; Pirep training, education and operations; and future improvements and emerging technologies for Pireps, the NTSB said.
The NTSB announced a forum in June 2016 to discuss improving pilot reports (PIREPs), focusing on their collection, dissemination, use, and future technologies to enhance pilot weather awareness.
The 2016 presidential election is expected to generate numerous Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) across the U.S., imposing significant operational restrictions on general aviation. Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently.
The operating procedures for the EAA AirVenture fly-in at Oshkosh, Wisconsin (KOSH), for July 22 - August 1, 2016, have been published, detailing VFR and IFR arrival/departure procedures and changes for the year.
New ways to improve pilot reports—Pireps, including their collection, dissemination and use—is the topic of a two-day forum the NTSB announced in early June. Entitled “PIREPs: Pay it Forward…Because Weather for One is Weather for None,” the forum is expected to draw other federal agencies, air carrier organizations, aviation associations and academics.
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