tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510895126408960571.post5909581850162249071..comments2023-11-10T05:21:02.149-05:00Comments on N631S: Ask for What You Need! (cont'd)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510895126408960571.post-33001642508347235442012-08-22T09:26:44.154-04:002012-08-22T09:26:44.154-04:00That's a good point, Craig...about my familiar...That's a good point, Craig...about my familiarity with the route being an advantage (tho', I'd question the 'at least as well as...ATC' part).<br /><br />But I recall some trips in the early days where the process at work was similar. My first suggestion may not have been practical, but I asked for help early and expressed a willingness to deviate as needed...and ATC did their job on my behalf.<br /><br />Really, all that's changed is the efficiency of the process.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting,<br /><br />FrankFrank Van Hastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821687850881538546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510895126408960571.post-49727652476535181982012-08-22T09:06:36.184-04:002012-08-22T09:06:36.184-04:00Excellent post, Frank. Your point is excellent and...Excellent post, Frank. Your point is excellent and another proof of the value of staying well ahead of the situation. The good folks at ATC are willing to help and knowing what you want is certainly better than having to holler, "Get me out of this weather!" You have at least one distinct advantage in that you know your route and the likely options at least as well as do the ATC folks. Happy landings,<br />-C.Cedarglenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468497492189762095noreply@blogger.com