Lockheed FSS opinions

wrote:
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

I spoke to one controller who said they got lots of new training on
T-Storms right after Scott Crossfield was killed. I'm not sure if that
happened nationwide or more specifically in the DC area as he lived here
and his accident was frequently discussed (and I'm sure there will be a
number of investigations). His funeral is at Arlington this coming
Tuesday at 1:00.

Margy