We visited the FSS on the field in preparation to return. We got the usual
full briefing - over the counter, in person. We settled on going
northeast, then north. Just as the door to the FSS was closing behind us,
the briefer called after us - reported he had been advised that
thunderstorms had increased in intensity on our route and advised that we
should consider going north then northeast. Whew. We changed the route
of flight, climbed through scattered to 10500, watched the activity east
of us, and landed at DWF before dark.

Those 'old days' were 'good'.

Thanks for sharing your recollections. It's amazing how much EVERYTHING has
changed in just 40 years.

Personally, I like having the live satellite and radar on my computer before
launching, as opposed to a system of weather observers scattered around the
country. True, it's not as personal, but I can gather more pertinent data
from a glance at the live radar than I can from a five minute briefing. In
this case, a picture truly IS worth a thousand words, IMHO.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"