Aeronautical Terms beginning with P

Pilot Briefing

A service provided by a Flight Service Station (FSS) or other FAA-approved provider that can assist pilots with flight planning. Briefing items may include weather information, Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), military activities, flow control information, and other items, as requested.

Pilot Weather Report (PIREP)

A report from a pilot of meteorological phenomena usually transmitted in a prescribed format. The letters “UA” identify the message as a routine PIREP while the letters “UUA” identify an urgent PIREP.