At the beginning of their flying careers, most pilots quickly learn the value of PIREPS – “pilot reports” of actual inflight weather conditions that are provided by pilots, for other pilots. These near real-time weather reports help pilots anticipate inflight conditions, verify forecasts, and fill in the weather picture while en route.
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