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Record 1 2012-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A pilot report containing weather information significant to the safety of flight.

OBS

An urgent PIREP includes information on the following: (a) volcanic ash; (b) tornadoes, funnel clouds, waterspouts; (c) severe turbulence; (d) severe icing; (e) hail; (f) low-level wind shear; and (g) any other reported weather phenomena considered to be hazardous or potentially hazardous to flight operations.

OBS

PIREP: pilot weather report.

OBS

urgent PIREP: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Compte rendu de pilote contenant des renseignements météorologiques significatifs pour la sécurité des vols.

OBS

Le PIREP urgent contient des renseignements sur les phénomènes suivants : a) cendres volcaniques; b) tornades, nuages en entonnoir, trombes marines; c) turbulence forte; d) givrage fort; e) grêle; f) cisaillement du vent (WS) à basse altitude; g) tout autre phénomène météorologique jugé dangereux ou potentiellement dangereux pour l'exploitation aérienne.

OBS

PIREP : compte rendu météorologique de pilote.

OBS

PIREP urgent : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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