# PIREPs (Pilot Reports) A PIREP is a Pilot Report. It contains the information about the flight you flew and submitted via our ACARS software.  # View My PIREPs ## What Is a PIREP? A **PIREP (Pilot Report)** is your official flight record. After completing a flight and submitting it through ACARS, your PIREP becomes a permanent log of that operation. This page allows you to review your flight in detail. --- ## What You’ll See on the PIREP Page [![image.png](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/scaled-1680-/NX1aPAywF92X0uPd-image.png)](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/NX1aPAywF92X0uPd-image.png) Your PIREP page includes a full breakdown of your flight performance and operational data. ### Flight Summary At the top of the page, you’ll see: - Airline and Flight Number - Aircraft and Subfleet - Departure and Arrival Airports - Block Time - Route information - Submission time This confirms the basic details of your flight. --- ### Performance Overview [![image.png](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/scaled-1680-/eJ1TmG5FtpDHoa5y-image.png)](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/eJ1TmG5FtpDHoa5y-image.png) The performance section provides a detailed breakdown of how your flight was evaluated. Depending on the flight data recorded, you may see: - Landing Rate (FPM) - Touchdown G-Force - Sim Rate Usage - Stall Detection - Overspeed Monitoring - Phase tracking (Climb / Cruise / Descent) - Maximum and Average Ground Speed - Maximum Altitude (shown as Flight Level) - Climb and Descent Rates - Time Enroute This gives you insight into how your flight was scored. --- ### AutoPIREP Grade [![image.png](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/scaled-1680-/nbzQxzWcNjqeuIGo-image.png)](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/nbzQxzWcNjqeuIGo-image.png) If AutoPIREP grading is enabled, your PIREP will display: - Numerical score - Letter grade - Decision status (Accepted, Pending, or Rejected) - Points earned Flights that meet grading criteria are automatically accepted. Flights that do not meet criteria may enter **Pending Review**. --- ## Pending Status & Banked Points If your PIREP enters pending status: - It is temporarily locked for review. - Staff cannot immediately modify it. - You may have the option to use **Banked Points** to force-accept the flight. If available, you’ll see a button allowing you to use 150 banked points to accept the PIREP. This system gives pilots flexibility while maintaining operational standards. --- ## Flight Phases & Data Tracking [![image.png](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/scaled-1680-/0H6K9a0OOzaTFjVG-image.png)](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/0H6K9a0OOzaTFjVG-image.png) Your PIREP includes detailed phase tracking: - Climb phase begins once ground speed exceeds operational thresholds. - Cruise phase tracks maximum altitude achieved. - Descent phase tracks descent rates until ground speed drops below taxi thresholds. This ensures realistic phase reporting and accurate performance metrics. --- ## Status Indicators Each PIREP will display one of the following statuses: - Accepted - Pending - Rejected - Cancelled Status determines whether the flight counts toward hours, awards, tours, and career progression. --- ## Why This Page Matters Your PIREP page is more than just a record — it is your performance dashboard. It allows you to: - Monitor your flying quality - Track landing consistency - Improve operational realism - Build toward awards, career levels, and achievements Every flight contributes to your long-term record. # AutoPIREP ## What Is AutoPIREP? AutoPIREP is UVA’s automated flight evaluation system. After you submit a PIREP, the system immediately analyzes your flight data and determines whether it: - Meets operational standards - Requires staff review - Should be rejected This ensures fairness, consistency, and realism across all pilots. --- ## What AutoPIREP Evaluates AutoPIREP analyzes multiple performance factors from your flight data, including: - Landing Rate (FPM) - Touchdown G-Force - Sim Rate Usage - Stall Detection - Flight Phase Tracking - Time Enroute - Ground Speed Monitoring Each metric contributes to your overall score. --- ## Scoring & Grades Each flight receives: - A numerical score - A letter grade - A system decision The decision will be one of the following: ### Accepted Your flight met all required criteria and is automatically approved. ### Pending Your flight did not meet one or more standards and requires review. ### Rejected The flight significantly violated operational limits and was declined. --- ## Pending Status Explained When a flight enters **Pending**: - It is temporarily locked. - Staff cannot immediately modify it. - A waiting period is applied to allow pilot review. This window exists to give pilots control over their own outcome. --- ## Banked Points & Force Accept If your PIREP is placed into Pending status, you may see the option to: **Use 150 Banked Points to Force Accept the Flight** Banked points are earned through normal flight activity. Using points allows you to: - Accept a flight that narrowly missed criteria. - Avoid rejection. - Maintain continuity in tours, events, or career progression. This system balances realism with flexibility. --- ## Why AutoPIREP Exists AutoPIREP ensures: - Consistent grading across all pilots - Reduced manual workload for staff - Transparent evaluation standards - Operational realism - Performance accountability Every pilot is evaluated using the same system logic. --- ## How It Impacts You AutoPIREP affects: - PIREP acceptance - Logged flight hours - Awards eligibility - Career Mode progression - Event credit - Leaderboards and statistics Flying within operational standards will almost always result in automatic acceptance. --- ## Operational Expectations To maintain high scores: - Avoid excessive sim rate usage - Monitor landing rate and touchdown control - Avoid stall conditions - Follow realistic climb and descent profiles - Maintain proper cruise altitude AutoPIREP rewards smooth, realistic flying. # Manual PIREP ## What Is a Manual PIREP? [![image.png](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/scaled-1680-/8VvbobHhiGViDf6n-image.png)](https://docs.flyuva.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/8VvbobHhiGViDf6n-image.png) A Manual PIREP is a flight report submitted without using smartCARS. At UVA, manual PIREPs are **not the standard method** of tracking flights. They exist strictly as a backup option when technical issues prevent smartCARS from functioning properly. --- ## When Manual PIREPs Are Allowed Manual PIREPs may only be submitted when: - smartCARS fails to connect - smartCARS crashes during the flight - A technical issue prevents ACARS tracking - A system outage occurs Manual PIREPs are **not** to be used for convenience or preference. If smartCARS is functioning properly, it must be used for all flight tracking. --- ## Required Proof of Flight If you submit a Manual PIREP, you must provide verifiable proof of the flight. Accepted proof includes: - A direct link to your flight on VATSIM - A link to another recognized flight tracking network - Valid ACARS log evidence - Screenshot evidence showing full flight completion data If proof is not provided, the Manual PIREP will be rejected. --- ## Why Proof Is Required Manual submissions do not contain the full telemetry data that smartCARS provides. Requiring proof ensures: - Fairness across all pilots - Integrity of logged hours - Accurate tracking of flight performance - Protection against inaccurate reporting --- ## Manual PIREP Review Process All Manual PIREPs are: - Reviewed by staff - Verified against provided proof - Subject to acceptance or rejection Manual PIREPs are never automatically accepted. --- ## Important Policy Reminder smartCARS is the official and required flight tracking system at UVA. Manual PIREPs are a contingency option — not a primary method of logging flights. Repeated misuse of Manual PIREPs may result in rejection or further review. # AutoPIREP Approval Criteria ## How the Scoring System Works Every PIREP submitted through smartCARS is evaluated using UVA’s AutoPIREP scoring engine. Each flight begins with a **base score**. As the system analyzes your flight data, points are: - Deducted for operational violations - Maintained for compliant behavior - Awarded toward your final earned points Your final score determines: - Numerical grade - Letter grade - System decision (Accepted / Pending / Rejected) - Points earned --- ## Starting Score Each flight begins with a **base score of 100 points**. This represents a perfect operational flight. Deductions are applied based on performance metrics recorded during the flight. --- ## Performance Categories & Point Adjustments ### 1. Landing Rate (FPM) Landing rate is one of the most significant scoring factors. Typical evaluation tiers: - -1 to -200 FPM → No penalty - -201 to -400 FPM → Minor deduction - -401 to -600 FPM → Moderate deduction - Greater than -600 FPM → Major deduction Excessively hard landings significantly reduce your score. --- ### 2. Touchdown G-Force High G-force touchdowns result in additional deductions. Smooth landings preserve your score. --- ### 3. Sim Rate Monitoring AutoPIREP monitors sim rate usage. - Standard 1x rate → No penalty - Moderate increase → Minor deduction - Excessive sim rate usage → Larger deduction Sim rate abuse directly impacts realism scoring. --- ### 4. Stall Detection Each recorded stall event reduces your score. Multiple stall detections may result in automatic Pending or Rejection status depending on severity. --- ### 5. Overspeed / Flight Envelope Violations If the aircraft exceeds safe operational limits: - Point deductions apply - Severe violations may trigger Pending review --- ### 6. Phase Integrity Your flight is analyzed across: - Climb phase - Cruise phase - Descent phase Unrealistic profiles (extreme climb rates, unrealistic descent rates, abnormal cruise behavior) may result in deductions. --- ## Grade Calculation Once all deductions are applied: Your final numerical score is calculated. The system then assigns: - A Letter Grade (A, B, C, etc.) - A Decision Status Higher scores result in automatic acceptance. Lower scores may trigger Pending status. Severely low scores may result in rejection. --- ## Decision Thresholds While exact internal thresholds may be adjusted over time, general logic is: - High Score → Automatically Accepted - Mid-Range Score → Pending Review - Low Score → Rejected Flights that enter Pending status allow the pilot to review their performance before final determination. --- ## Points Earned In addition to scoring, flights may award operational points. Points earned are based on: - Successful completion - Grade achieved - Compliance with system rules These points contribute to: - Banked Points - Awards eligibility - Career progression - Leaderboards --- ## Pending Status & Force Acceptance If your score places you into Pending: - The flight is temporarily locked - Staff cannot immediately override it - You may use 150 Banked Points to force accept the PIREP This system provides flexibility while maintaining standards. --- ## What Causes Rejection Flights may be rejected if: - Severe landing violations occur - Multiple stall events are recorded - Excessive sim rate abuse is detected - Unrealistic or invalid flight data is submitted - Required operational criteria are not met Rejection removes the flight from accepted hours. --- ## Why We Publish This Transparency matters. AutoPIREP exists to ensure: - Fair evaluation across all pilots - Consistent operational standards - Objective grading - Realistic flight behavior Every pilot is evaluated using the same scoring logic.