bob@decvax.UUCP (Robert Bismuth) (12/02/84)
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We've all read about the FAA's planned revamping of the FSS system. Already
here in the northeast, Boston FSS has been closed and incorporated into
Bridgeport FSS. Here in New Hampshire, both Concord and Lebanon FSS are due
to be closed and incorporated into Bangor, Maine FSS. This would leave NH
without an FSS.
Currently the Concord Airport Authority is asking for responses from those
who have experienced difficulties with the new "super-FSS" type installations.
It is apparently not too late to change the plans for the northeast and keep
at least one FSS in NH.
I have experienced problems with the Bridgeport FSS. They have been difficult
to reach, lost flight plans and not been as specific about local weather as
I would like. I personally enjoy the smaller "country" FSS approach and it
gives me a lot more confidence when I take to the air after one of their
briefings. A pilot's state of mind is more important than I believe the FAA
realizes. Dropping into the local FSS, or even calling somone within a
half hour's flying time helps a lot.
Does anyone have any comments ?
For those using NH facilities, comments should be sent to Concord airport if
you want to help the cause.
Bob
<----this line may be mangled!---->rogers@teklds.UUCP (Roger Southwick) (12/05/84)
> <---- This line may be mangled ! ----> > > > We've all read about the FAA's planned revamping of the FSS system. Already > here in the northeast, Boston FSS has been closed and incorporated into > Bridgeport FSS. Here in New Hampshire, both Concord and Lebanon FSS are due > to be closed and incorporated into Bangor, Maine FSS. This would leave NH > without an FSS. > > Currently the Concord Airport Authority is asking for responses from those > who have experienced difficulties with the new "super-FSS" type installations. > It is apparently not too late to change the plans for the northeast and keep > at least one FSS in NH. > > I have experienced problems with the Bridgeport FSS. They have been difficult > to reach, lost flight plans and not been as specific about local weather as > I would like. I personally enjoy the smaller "country" FSS approach and it > gives me a lot more confidence when I take to the air after one of their > briefings. A pilot's state of mind is more important than I believe the FAA > realizes. Dropping into the local FSS, or even calling somone within a > half hour's flying time helps a lot. > > Does anyone have any comments ? > > For those using NH facilities, comments should be sent to Concord airport if > you want to help the cause. > > > Bob > <----this line may be mangled!----> Yes... see the latest issue of "AOPA Newletter". (I think it was the latest). Anyway, the new budget for 85 says the FAA cannot close any FSS's without approval of congress (or something like that). If you would like (or the group would like) I'll get the article and post it. The legislation (pushed by AOPA) sortof (well ... maybe not :-) ) will help as it kindof postpones the closures until the Super station hardware is in place (and tested). Now myself, I don't know about these "super FSS" things. I think I would much rather talk to a human (and be able to ask questions, get opinions, etc) than to just look at a print out (although it is detailed). Anyway, it looks like we may have a reprieve here. Roger (tektronix!dadla!rogers)