# 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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## 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.