T-45A UJPT & E2-C2 INav-02
Introduction to INav and Voice Procedures
G. Automated Flight Service Station (FSS)
1.1.1.9.6
1.
Most states will have only one FSS. Only a
few will have two or more
2.
Primary purpose is to provide services to
the civilian aviation community; however,
military pilots can utilize many valuable
services
3.
All FSSs
a.
Provide pilot weather and NOTAM
briefings (but not "forecast")
b.
Receive and process IFR/VFR flight
plans
c.
Relay IFR clearances
d.
Relay communications between
ARTCC and aircraft when
communication difficulties are
encountered
e.
Assist aircraft in lost and emergency
situations (practice steering available
on request)
NOTE: Most automated FSS have
direction-finding (DF) steering
capabilities.
f.
Assist VFR search and rescue
operations
(1) Initiated 30 minutes after filed ETA
if VFR Flight Plan not closed
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