A report indicating severe turbulence must be relayed in how much time?

The requirement to relay a report indicating severe turbulence "as quickly as possible" is essential for maintaining safety in aviation operations. Severe turbulence can pose significant risks to aircraft operations, including potential loss of control and passenger discomfort or injury. Timely communication of such conditions ensures that pilots and air traffic controllers are made aware of the hazardous environment as soon as possible, allowing them to take necessary precautions or change flight paths to avoid the turbulence.

Delaying the report, such as within 24 hours or only during flight planning sessions, does not provide pilots with the immediate information they need while in flight. Similarly, waiting until after the flight concludes would not assist the crew or subsequent flights in adapting to real-time weather conditions. Thus, ensuring that reports are communicated quickly contributes to overall flight safety and helps in making informed decisions.