"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
nk.net...
PIREPs are assumed to be accurate.

That doesn't mean ATC can rely on them to KNOW something.

Besides, even a PIREP does not imply IFR conditions in the exact spot the
target is flying. The PIREP is valid for a specific point in space at a
specific point in time. Assuming there was no collision, obviously the
target aircraft was not in that specific point in space at that specific
point in time.

It's pretty funny, actually, the way you can't help yourself and insist on
arguing even when someone is supporting the point you're trying to make.
Thanks for the good laugh...

Pete