Readback: September 2017

I submitted a PIREP yesterday that didnt get disseminated properly. Not only did it not show up during the 1.7 hours left in the flight, it wasnt listed when I checked after landing on the aviationweather.gov/adds web site for PIREPs in the previous eight hours. However, after submitting an inquiry about this to Lockheed Martin, it showed up the next morning (about 20 hours after the flight).

Key Takeaways:

• Pilots are experiencing issues with PIREP dissemination delays and unexpected GPS jamming, raising concerns about aviation system reliability and potential safety implications as traditional ground-based navigation aids are decommissioned.
• Clarifications regarding BasicMed emphasize restrictions on aircraft seating capacity and the requirement for country-specific authorization for international flights, with a suggestion for AMEs to continue performing BasicMed exams.
• The FAA's long-term plan for navigation is shifting towards GPS/RNAV, meaning older IFR aircraft without GPS capability will eventually need upgrades as ground-based approaches become less common.

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