Whirly, great write up.
Lots of useful information for the average ppl that occasionally venture further than their homefield.
The average ppl is not a professional pilot, he flies for fun, his knowledge of foreign airspace and operating procedures is sketchy, so all information is valuable, especially other peoples accounts of errors and problems.
2D is an extremly experienced and very current pilot, very close to private flying, so further comments from him can only improve furthermore the learning curve.
AE