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Lockheed FSS opinions
I it just me, or does it seem like since Lockheed took over the FSS the
briefings have gone from relatively objective to overly conservative? It used to be that you could talk with a briefer and they'd give you the facts and let you make your own decision. Maybe with a "VFR not recommended, would you like to file IFR?" Anymore it seems like when you talk to them they always try to talk you out of a flight unless it's CAVU. Anyone else experienced similar? -Cory -- ************************************************** *********************** * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * ************************************************** *********************** |
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I flew across-the-country in June (PHF-OAK and return) in a C-172 and I
exchanged pleasantries with -many- FSS folks - at least once for each of the 26 hops. 'Tis my impression that they -are- more conservative now, very quick to say "VFR Not Recommended". One even told me that the FAA's guidance was, in effect, to provide such advice. I had to press a few of them to give me specifics, to give me enough information so I could decide for myself. Only once did I get a less than satisfactory response. Having said that, all across the country (northern route) and back (southern route), the support provided by FSSs and ATC (RFF almost every mile) was outstanding, and the attitudes of those on the other end of the radio calls was invariable pleasant and helpful. Only when there were obvious reasons for them to be busy did I not receive more than the minimum level of support. Thanks to all those controllers. george |
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: 'Tis my impression that they -are- more conservative now, very quick to
: say "VFR Not Recommended". One even told me that the FAA's guidance : was, in effect, to provide such advice. : I had to press a few of them to give me specifics, to give me enough : information so I could decide for myself. Only once did I get a less : than satisfactory response. Well, that seems to match my experiences. I haven't been flying quite as much in the past year or so since I've been finishing up my degree, but the few times I have I was dissapointed at the CYA sentiment. Conservative flying should be up to the PILOT, however, and not up to the briefer. As expressed above, it's even difficult to *GET* objective information from a briefer once they've decided that you should take your little Cherokee and go play in the pattern. To me it seems exactly like the icing scAIRMETS during the winter months. They have overplayed the card so much that it has become the briefer who cried ice... nobody even pays attention anymore. Rather unfortunate it seems and less safe for the pilots. -Cory -- ************************************************** *********************** * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * ************************************************** *********************** |
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I recently got a phone briefing that started off with, "Do you have a
storm scope? long pause" |
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wrote in message ... I it just me, or does it seem like since Lockheed took over the FSS the briefings have gone from relatively objective to overly conservative? It used to be that you could talk with a briefer and they'd give you the facts and let you make your own decision. Maybe with a "VFR not recommended, would you like to file IFR?" Anymore it seems like when you talk to them they always try to talk you out of a flight unless it's CAVU. Anyone else experienced similar? -Cory They do seem more conservative and seem to give me more information than before. Personally, I don't need the weather at *every* reporting station along my line of flight, but that seems to be the current trend. Like someone said, it may be a liability thing. KB -- ************************************************** *********************** * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * ************************************************** *********************** |
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I it just me, or does it seem like since Lockheed took over the FSS the
briefings have gone from relatively objective to overly conservative? I haven't noticed that -- but I *have* noticed that they are quicker to answer the phone, and MUCH more pleasant. FSS briefers have always, for the most part, been good folks -- but you could sure tell the disgruntled old-timers. Now, they are just as nice as pie, with few exceptions. (Although I got one this morning who would only give information if asked directly -- nothing was volunteered. After I hung up I wondered if it was because I never said the magic words "I need a standard weather briefing..."?) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Jay Honeck wrote:
: I haven't noticed that -- but I *have* noticed that they are quicker to : answer the phone, and MUCH more pleasant. : FSS briefers have always, for the most part, been good folks -- but you : could sure tell the disgruntled old-timers. Now, they are just as nice : as pie, with few exceptions. : (Although I got one this morning who would only give information if : asked directly -- nothing was volunteered. After I hung up I wondered : if it was because I never said the magic words "I need a standard : weather briefing..."?) I have noticed that the wait on the phone has been better since LM took over... that's true. Seems to be similar with radio FSS enroute... quicker response. The gloom and doom briefings are the problem.... I do suspect it's a liability thing. Also, Jay... I'd be willing to bet that without the magic words "standard weather briefing," they try to tell you as little as possible. The same way that if you ask for one they go right down the list... surface winds at all airports along a 600nm route seem a bit excessive... but that's what you get if you ask for "standard." -Cory -- ************************************************** *********************** * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * ************************************************** *********************** |
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