How To File a PIREP!
Channel: Over 50 and Learning To Fly!
Date: 2020-07-04

Filing a PREPS from the air may seem intimidating but it is actually not difficult.  In this program I walk you though the easy process of filing a PIREP.   

Pilots and controllers need PIREPS! Don't be intimidated when it comes to filing PIREPS, they are needed and the give other pilots an accurate and up to date picture of the current weather conditions.  Even when there is clear weather and it is a beautiful day you should let other pilots know. Giving a PIREP is easy call Flight Service in the air or on the ground. They’re more than happy to help and love receiving PIREPS.  ATC uses PIREPs to re-route traffic and forecasters use them to validate weather reports and to issue, cancel, or change sigmets. PIREPs also “fill in the gaps” between ground-based weather reporting stations, providing more accurate information for preflight planning and in-flight decisions.

Have you always wanted to learn how to fly but now you are over 50?  Get out there and start and learn! There are so many people in there 50's and 60's who are just starting to fly so what are you waiting for?