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Every PIREP filed is processed and usually automatically reviewed to determine how many points and hours should be awarded for a flight.

Scoring Manual

Scoring Manual for Dual Engine Aircraft

ConditionDetailsPoints
Engines
Engines Started In SequenceTime Between Engine Starts ≤ 00:00:055
Engines Shutdown10
Engines – Wear and Tear
Engines Cooled DownTime ≥ 00:05:0015
Engines Warmed UpTime ≥ 00:05:0015
Flaps
Flaps not retracted before Parking-10
Flaps retracted before Parking5
Flaps not set before TakeoffMin Level: 1-10
Flaps set before TakeoffMin Level: 15
Flight Length
Less than 1 hour0
Between 1 and 2 hours20
Between 2 and 3 hours40
Between 3 and 4 hours60
Between 4 and 5 hours80
Between 5 and 6 hours100
Between 6 and 7 hours120
More than 7 hours150
Preparation TimeBetween 00:00:00 and 00:25:0025
Fuel – Landing
Landing with too little fuelLess Than: 2,500 kg-20
Landing – Distance
Landed away from destinationPoints reduced based on % of distanceVariable
Landing – Evaluation
SoftFPM ∞ to 0-10
PerfectFPM -1 to -20050
GoodFPM -200 to -27525
FirmFPM -275 to -35010
HardFPM -350 to -500-10
Very HardFPM -500 to ∞-50
Deviation-1 point per FPM away from idealVariable
Network Connectivity
Connected to network (VATSIM or IVAO)15
Social
Flown with Friends20
Shared Cockpit50
ConditionDetailsPoints
Engines
Engine Start SequenceTime Between Engine Starts ≤ 00:00:0010
Engines Shutdown10
Engines – Taxi
Correct Engines Used For Taxi (Arrival)Engines On: 1,4; Time Between Engines: 00:01:2515
Engines – Wear and Tear
Engines Cooled DownTime ≥ 00:05:0015
Engines Warmed UpTime ≥ 00:05:0015
Flaps
Flaps not retracted before Parking-10
Flaps retracted before Parking5
Flaps not set before TakeoffMin Level: 1-10
Flaps set before TakeoffMin Level: 15
Flight Length
Less than 1 hour0
Between 1 and 2 hours20
Between 2 and 3 hours40
Between 3 and 4 hours60
Between 4 and 5 hours80
Between 5 and 6 hours100
Between 6 and 7 hours120
More than 7 hours150
Preparation TimeBetween 00:00:00 and 00:25:0025
Fuel – Landing
Landing with too little fuelLess than 2,500 kg-20
Landing – Distance
Landed Away from DestinationPoints reduced based on % of distance completedVariable
Landing – Evaluation
Soft∞ to 0 FPM-10
Perfect-1 to -200 FPM50
Good-200 to -275 FPM25
Firm-275 to -350 FPM10
Hard-350 to -500 FPM-10
Very Hard-500 to ∞ FPM-50
Deviation Penalty±1 point per FPM away from ideal (9999)Variable
Network Connectivity
Connected to network (VATSIM or IVAO)15
Social
Flown with Friends20
Shared Cockpit50

Auto Reject Rules

This table outlines conditions that will send send trigger automatic action or send your PIREP for manual review. This also outlines some common reasons for your PIREP being sent for review.
Rule NameConditionPIREP ActionYour Intervention
Random PIREP ReviewApplicable to All PIREPsSent for Staff Review
Time AccelerationTime Acceleration was DetectedInvalidated
Mid-air RefuelingFuel Increase Detected Mid-FlightInvalidated
Longer than anticipated Flight LengthFlight took longer than average time by more than 01:15:00 or 50%Sent for Staff ReviewRequired
Diversion DetectedLanded not at the Destination AirportSent for Staff ReviewRequired
Multiple Landings or Bounce DetectedMultiple Landings or Bounces DetectedSent for Staff ReviewRequired
New Livery/AirframeNew Livery DetectedSent for Staff Review
Negative PointsAwarded Points is less than 0Invalidated
Mandatory PIREP ReviewApplicable to All Transfer FlightsSent for Staff Review