Originally Posted by stuartforrest
I climbed VFR through a hole and levelled off at Flight level 80 which was the correct quadrantal and was talking to Scottish Info and had a radar service.
My question is what should my answer have been. Should I have said
I am IFR
I am VFR on-top
I am VFR India Mike Charlie
At F080 using the correct quad you are IFR. If you want to be helpful and the controller's not too busy you could say that you are IFR and 'clear on top'. A radar service (with you operating mode C) suggests that ATC know you are IFR. If Scottish Info asked the question it may have been a gentle reminder to check that your magnetic track and altitude were correct. Do Scottish Info operate a radar service?