Thread: Why Did You Quit Using FSS?

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crewdawg , 09-16-2011 08:29 AM
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I stopped using this service after it contracted it out. I gave it a few months and it was terrible. My wait time went out the roof and, like as been said, the total loss of local knowledge was less than ideal.

I now use DUAT (not DUATs) and I love it. The first link on the left hand side "Graphical TFR." I even was looking at it while it updated and took down a TFR at it's expiration. I like this because I can quickly and accurately see where all the TFRs are along my route of flight. I don't have to sit and listen to the briefer explain where they all are (some unknown location). If I want more info, I just click on the individual TFR and it pops up with all the info and a picture of a sectional with the TFR rings depicted on it. I can quickly log in, select only the products I want/need and can even file right there. I can also pull up airport info, approach plates, etc... For me it's all about convenience and efficiency.
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