What is a PIREP?
A PIREP (Pilot Report) is the official record of a completed flight. It is automatically generated by vmsACARS when you fly and contains all the data about your flight.
PIREP Contents
- Route — Departure and arrival airports, route flown
- Times — Block off/on, takeoff/landing, total flight time
- Fuel — Block fuel loaded, fuel used, fuel remaining
- Flight path — GPS track of your entire flight
- Events log — All ACARS events (engine starts, light changes, speed violations, etc.)
- Landing rate — Your touchdown vertical speed in feet per minute
PIREP States
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| In Progress | Flight is currently active — you are flying |
| Pending | Flight completed, awaiting review |
| Accepted | Flight approved — hours and pay credited |
| Rejected | Flight rejected by administration |