IRFP-01
Metro Review
e. Hazardous or potentially hazardous weather is encountered
(wind shear, microburst, icing, severe turbulence, etc.)
particularly on arrival or departure
3. Relay time-critical information directly to ATC
4. All PIREPs can be given to Metro, Flight Watch, or other weather
dissemination agencies on the frequency of the outlet closest to
the aircraft position. See your Flight Information Handbook.
5. Format (also available in FLIP Flight Information Handbook)
a. Aircraft location or area of occurrence
b. Time (UTC)
c.
Altitude (MSL)
d. Type aircraft
e. Sky cover (bases, tops, amount)
f.
Temperature
g. Wind
h. Turbulence (see turbulence tables in FIH)
i.
Icing (see icing tables in FIH)
j.
Remarks
NOTE: Pilots should use standardized terminology as
indicated in the FLIP Flight Information Handbook when
making a pilot report (e.g., “trace,” “light,” “moderate,” or
“heavy icing”). Also, use “frequency” table as appropriate.
VIII. Flight Weather Packet 21.1.1.11.4
NOTE: OPNAV 3710.7 encourages the use of flight weather packets for
extended flights.
A. Should be requested at least 2 hours prior to the weather brief,
preferably 24 to 48 hours prior
1. Can be prepared in less than 2 hours, but probably will not be as
complete
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