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 cited as a major deterrent for pilots submitting Pireps, making the process more cumbersome despite other submission options.
• Experimental aircraft builders are strongly advised against using uncertified hardware-store pop rivets for airbox repairs due to their weakness and high risk of failure from vibration, recommending welding or certified aircraft rivets instead.
• Pilots are cautioned against practicing complex maneuvers like touch-and-goes with passengers, particularly if the aircraft is potentially overloaded, as this significantly increases accident risk and endangers those on board.

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