who uses FSS?

"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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"Roger Tracy" wrote in message
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I look at ADDS and WeatherTap. Then I get a DUATS briefing
and print it out. That takes care of the legal requirement. And DUATS is
a
good reference. If I need to file (IFR or VFR) I file it on DUATS. Other
than a bit after 9/11 while things were in turmoil .. I seldome talk to
FSS.

It's still in turmoil. You're well advised to continue to overburden the
system
by calling up to see if there are any new TFR's frequently to cover your
ass.



Concur. I also prefer not having to slog through 25 pages of TFRs looking
for changes.

Also, it costs about one hour of Avgas (single engine, 10gph) to have an
AOPA panel attorney for a year should you have to "phone a friend." Not an
ad, just my perspective. IIRC, the magic words when reaching the FSS
specialist are "standard briefing".