Metro-03
Meteorology Review
7.
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
a.
ATIS broadcasts are recorded, and the pilot
should notify controllers that he has received
the broadcast by repeating the alphabetical
code word appended to the broadcast. Ex-
ample: "INFORMATION ECHO RECEIVED"
b.
When the pilot acknowledges that he has
received the ATIS broadcast, controllers may
omit those items contained on the broadcast if
they are current
c.
The absence of a sky condition/ceiling and/or
visibility on ATIS indicates a sky condition
ceiling of 5,000 ft or above and visibility of
5 miles or more
B.
Pilot weather reports (PIREPs) 1.1.1.11.3, 1.1.1.11.3.1
Sg 8, fr 5
PIREPs
1.
Issued by pilot to ATC or weather disseminating
agencies (PMSV, EFAS, FSS, etc.)
2.
Reports filed when
a.
Requested
b.
Unusual and unforecast weather is
encountered
c.
Weather conditions on an IFR approach differ
from latest observation
d.
Missed approach is executed due to weather
e.
Hazardous or potentially hazardous weather is
encountered (windshear, microburst, icing,
severe turbulence, etc.)
3.
Relay time-critical information directly to ATC
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