[FedCom] ROSS 096 - Phila

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 CParris2@compuserve.com writes:

> I've always believed that they used these callsigns as an indication to the
>  air traffic controllers that they are on mission and may have special
>  requirements without having to explain it over the ATC channels.

It seems that way to me too.  I hear ROSS ### come up on freq and advise they 
are "following I-95 Northward at 500-1000 feet," for example, and the ATC 
knows he has a surveillance mission.  Of course everyone else listening knows 
too.  ;--).

AL STERN  Stellite Beach FL