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PIREP Processing Overview

All submitted are processed automatically. A PIREP may take up to ten (10) minutes to be processed, during the course of which, your PIREP will go through several states.
PIREPs with the status of ‘Reply Needed’ require prompt attention by you. You will not be able to start any new flights until after you respond to these PIREPs.
Leaving a PIREP Comment, whether via Pegasus or vAMSYS, will automatically result in your PIREP being sent for staff review. PIREPs in the Processing or Scoring state need no action from you - you can book your next flight and start flying without waiting for processing or scoring to complete.
Some PIREPs are randomly selected for a manual spot review, even when no issues are detected. This is perfectly normal and part of our routine quality checks. The team usually approves these within 45 minutes.

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PIREP Status Definitions

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Common Reasons for Review

PIREPs may be flagged for review for various reasons, including:
  • Landing fuel outside recommended ranges
  • Improper engine cool-down procedures
  • Excessive flight speed or G-forces
  • Unstable approaches
  • Simulator pausing or time acceleration
  • Disconnections from the tracking system

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Failure Rules

The following table outlines specific conditions that will trigger a PIREP review or automatic action:
New Livery/Airframe and Rejected Livery/Airframe are the rules that most often catch an approved substitute aircraft. If a substitution is why your PIREP was flagged, see Substitute Aircraft for what to put in your comment.

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Flight Scoring System

Landing rate is scored on G-force. See Landing Rates for the full scoring bands and what to aim for.

Learn About Flight Scoring

Understand how flights are tracked and scored in our ACARS system. Learn about performance metrics, validation requirements, and how to maximize your pilot score.

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Need Help?

If you have questions about your PIREP status or the review process, our operations team is available to assist.

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