Morning chaps,
Was off on a solo navigation flight yesterday afternoon, and once I had passed West of Stratford-upon-Avon I changed frequency to Birmingham Radar to ask for a Flight Information Service. I made the radio call 'Birmingham Radar, G-XXXX, Requesting Flight Infomation Service' and expected to be told to 'Stand By' or 'Pass your message' or something to the affect. Instead, the controller replies 'G-XXXX Flight Information Service you have, 1024'.
Isn't he supposed to ask me to pass my details i.e. TRPACER before he gives me the Flight Information Service? Or could it be that he is familiar with my flying school's aircraft as they pass by on the same route most days and so already knows where i'm going?
If someone could clarify this it would be much appreciated
Cheers,
Ox