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AngelFuree · May 2nd, 2008, 14:49

From my limited experience flying, around here you don't have to specify your location to the FSS. Usually, FSS is just for getting some sort of updated briefing or opening up flight plans. I've never been asked my location. All I say is, "Good afternoon Princeton Radio, callsign, transmitting on 123.6, listening 116.2"

They'll come back and say, "callsign, Princeton Radio, go ahead." At that point, you can just give them your request.

I've only dealt with Grand Forks FSS and Princeton FSS, and well....Rancho Murieta FSS, once. They're all pretty much the same. You'll notice there really isn't any "standard", per se, for the FSS. For the most part, they're helpful and relaxed.

May 2nd, 2008, 14:49	#17
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,096	Re: who to call, how to find out? From my limited experience flying, around here you don't have to specify your location to the FSS. Usually, FSS is just for getting some sort of updated briefing or opening up flight plans. I've never been asked my location. All I say is, "Good afternoon Princeton Radio, callsign, transmitting on 123.6, listening 116.2" They'll come back and say, "callsign, Princeton Radio, go ahead." At that point, you can just give them your request. I've only dealt with Grand Forks FSS and Princeton FSS, and well....Rancho Murieta FSS, once. They're all pretty much the same. You'll notice there really isn't any "standard", per se, for the FSS. For the most part, they're helpful and relaxed.