Interesting PIREP

[TriStar_drvr]

ATC is required to include any "descriptive language" that pilots use in making PIREPS, to better pass along what kind of conditions are out there. I've seen some humorous PIREPs in the past. "Getting bounced around like a basketball" is a favorite.

I remember one when I was flying the canyon. It went something like this: Turbulence moderate. Remarks "The little white bags are being used."

 

[EngineOut]

I worked with a CFI who used to try to make up a funny (but accurate) remark for all his PIREPS and check DUATS as soon as he came back from the flight to see how they put it in there. I've since adopted his technique with my students. Makes learning and giving PIREPS fun! More PIREPS make safer flights for everyone!

 

[BoilerUP]

Same thing up by JAX this weekend. I couldn't see a thing in front of me or to the side, but I could see down. Seemed to vary from mostly 3 to occasionaly 5 vis until DAB, where it slowly got better. It was an interesting experience to fly in min VFR. Past MLB it was very clear.

Jeebus people training in Flordia need to come to the midwest in the summertime to fly...haze like that is a daily thing in IN/OH/KY! Westbound in the evening is even more sporty, still legal but next to zero forward vis. Its a very humbling situation for students to be in and a great learning tool for the CFI that isn't comfortable enough or able to take their primary students into IMC.

 

[Tram]

I'm gonna have to start giving more pireps.