General Information
Important details regarding automated PIREP processing and status workflows.
Automated Processing
All PIREPs submitted are processed automatically. A PIREP may take up to ten (10) minutes to process, cycling through several states.
Immediate Re-booking
PIREPs in the Processing or Scoring state need no action from you—you can book your next flight and start flying immediately.
Action & Staff Review
PIREPs marked 'Reply Needed' require prompt attention before starting new flights. Leaving a PIREP Comment sends it automatically for staff review.
PIREP Status Guide
Status definitions and required pilot interventions.
| Status | Description | Your Action |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted | PIREP has been reviewed and accepted by the team. Hours and points are awarded. | None. Book another flight and fly. |
| Complete | PIREP completed automated processing and no red flags were detected. Hours and points are awarded. | None. Book another flight and fly. |
| Rejected | Team has reviewed the PIREP and it was rejected. Hours are awarded, but points are not. | None. Book another flight and fly. |
| Invalidated | Team has reviewed the PIREP and it was invalidated. No hours and no points are awarded. | None. Book another flight and fly. |
| Awaiting Review | PIREP has satisfied one of the failure conditions and is now awaiting review by the team. | None. Book another flight and fly. |
| Reply Needed | PIREP needs your urgent input before it can be reviewed by the team. | Look into the PIREP as soon as possible. |
| Processing | PIREP is undergoing automated processing phase. | None. Book another flight and fly. |
| Scoring | PIREP is undergoing automated scoring phase. | None. Book another flight and fly. |
Failure Rules
Conditions that automatically trigger rejections or staff interventions.
| Rule Name | Condition | PIREP Action | Your Intervention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Acceleration | Time acceleration was detected | Rejected | - |
| Mid-air Refueling | Fuel increase detected mid-flight | Rejected | - |
| Diversion | Landed not at the destination airport | Sent for Staff Review | Required |
| Gear Up Landing | Landed with gear in up position | Rejected | - |
Scoring Rules
Points are awarded based on various operational aspects of your flight.
General Bonuses
Network Connectivity
Social Bonuses
Engine Handling
Flaps Configuration
SOP & Speed Limits
Flight Length & Preparation
Landing Evaluation
Landing evaluation is calculated directly based on vertical speed (FPM) at touchdown.
| Evaluation | FPM From | FPM To | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Hard | ∞ | -500 | -50 | - |
| Hard | -499 | -350 | -10 | - |
| Fair | -250 | -190 | +10 | - |
| Good (Heavy) | -190 | -165 | +35 | -1 point per FPM away from -165 in heavier direction |
| Perfect | -164 | -136 | +40 | - |
| Good (Light) | -135 | -110 | +35 | -1 point per FPM away from -135 in lighter direction |
| Soft | -100 | 0 | -10 | - |