Originally Posted by wes wall
Why would the Captain do this? A question to those still flying.
Some companies require a position report sent manually to Ops, every so often(e.g. every 3-4 hours), in addition to ATC positon reporting. Fixed format, with spaces for wind/temps, and toggle-able WX condition:
SKY: CLEAR/SCATTERED/BROKEN/OVERCAST/UNDERCAST/IMC
TURBULENCE: SMOOTH/LIGHT/MODERATE/SEVERE
If this was their practice, then it wouldn't be execptional, just routine....