Originally Posted by
Crosshair
Having to barge in on an area frequency to ask about the weather -- possibly the weather as it concerns VFR flight -- often seems an imposition on others who want to use the frequency. I do it, because I now have to, but I don't like doing it.
Never feel that you are 'imposing' on another pilot's use of Centre. ATC is there just as much for you as it is for any other pilot. Centre is not only for IFR flights, but VFR as well. If you're flying, and you want information from Center (or any other ATS unit, for that matter!), get on the radio and ASK for it! You're only 'imposing' if someone else has declared an emergency.