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Auto PIREP

Purpose

The AutoPIREP & Points System is designed to streamline PIREP processing by automatically evaluating flights, rewarding good flying practices, and reducing the need for manual staff intervention—while still allowing flexibility for pilots when needed.

How AutoPIREP Works

AutoPIREP automatically evaluates SmartCARS PIREPs on a recurring basis to determine their outcome based on flight behavior and performance data.

  • Flights are submitted normally via SmartCARS
  • All newly submitted PIREPs initially appear as Pending
  • AutoPIREP evaluates new SmartCARS PIREPs every 5 minutes
  • Based on the evaluation, a PIREP will:
    • Auto-Accept — Clean, well-flown flights
    • Auto-Reject — Crashes, slewing, or extreme landing events
    • Remain Pending — Borderline cases or sim-rate usage
  • You do not need to wait for evaluation before starting your next flight

Manual & Offline PIREPs

Manual or offline PIREPs are excluded from automatic evaluation and require staff review.

  • Manual or offline PIREPs are not auto-evaluated
  • These PIREPs will remain Pending until reviewed by staff

Points System Overview

Each flight is scored using a simple points-based system that reflects overall flight quality and behavior.

  • Every flight begins with a base score of 100
  • Your score may increase or decrease based on how you fly
  • Factors include:
    • Landing quality
    • Sim-rate usage
    • Stall events
    • General flight behavior
  • Your final score determines:
    • How many points you earn
    • The PIREP’s final outcome

Using Points to Force-Accept a PIREP

When eligible, pilots may use accumulated points to immediately approve a PIREP.

  • A “Use Points to Accept” button appears on eligible PIREPs
  • The button is only visible when eligibility requirements are met
  • Point Costs:
    • Pending PIREP — 150 points
    • Auto-Rejected PIREP — 500 points
  • Using points immediately approves the PIREP
  • All point usage is logged for auditing purposes

Pending PIREPs & Review Window

Pending PIREPs provide a short review window before staff action is taken.

  • Pending PIREPs may remain pending for up to 48 hours
  • This allows pilots time to decide whether to use points
  • After 48 hours, staff may review and finalize the PIREP if no action was taken

Final Notes

  • Pending does not indicate an error or problem
  • Auto-Rejected PIREPs are clearly labeled
  • Staff intervention is only required for:
    • Pending flights
    • Appeals
    • Manual reviews
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