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From: bob@decvax.UUCP (Robert Bismuth)
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: FSS closures.
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Date: Sun, 2-Dec-84 00:29:29 EST
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Posted: Sun Dec  2 00:29:29 1984
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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
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