I agree with you, Michael. It's much faster to phone FSS compared to Duats.
I usually do it on my cell while driving to the airport, so zero time added.
I usually check Intellicast Nexrad on the computer before I call to get the
big picture.
"Michael 182" wrote in message
. net...
I use them before every flight. I find a 5-7 minute phone call (including
filing IFR) faster than using the net. If there is significant weather
enroute I'll get on line to complete the picture. My only problem is the
hold time before I get to talk to a briefer.

Michael


"McGregor" wrote in message
link.net...

Then I call flight service and listen to the guy/girl give me this
wildly
generalized briefing that usually doesn't tell me very much.