Jose wrote:

Just ask for a temorary frequency change to flight watch. They will
most likely grant it and say to report back. IN the rare event you call
just as they are about to transfer you to another controller, they may
ask you to wait for the transfer, or tell you to report on the new
frequency.


And for extra fun, go to the AOPA website and take the simple video
course they have for making PIREPS of your own. I did this several
times on my last flights, and FW expressed much gratitude for the extra
information.

However, I only did this out in the middle of nowhere, where I was
pretty sure I wouldn't have a time problem. I'm still a really new
pilot, and give myself all the breaks I can muster.