squak 2650,
good to hear that Solent have been helpful clearing people through at 2000ft.
I tried to go through at 2000ft early Sunday morning on my way to Sandown. Solent radar were helpful, but then handed me to "Solent Military" who were very unhelpful, just told me that transit of the TRA was not approved and to find another route. Nothing else was going on, no mil traffic in the area. I complained that people had been assured by the CAA and the airspace manager that they would do their best to allow transit through at 2000ft, but they werent having any of it.
So back to Solent radar for a transit around through their zone.
I put in an official complaint later, perhaps thats a small part of the reason they are now being more helpful.
Hopefully it will be better this weekend for anyone going to the IOW or people flying that route to get to PFA FFF. It will still be closed for two hours Sat and Sun for the air display though