Please excuse a thick (ex ATPL - now PPL) pilot coming on to the ATC forum, but I have a couple of questions having watched the CD (and got 70%!!) and read CAP 774 and being still confused.
I am VFR. I am approaching the FIR after talking to Deauville who provided me with "Transit" of and above their Class D airspace. (Effectively RIS although they never actually use the phrase)
I call London Info with an ETA of the FIR boundary at position SITET. What do I ask for? BASIC?
I then cross the coast and change to Farnborough. Again what do I ask for? Not BASIC surely? DECONFLICTION? Farnborough are a very good LARS that has recently been expanded. It is no longer Military, although Military aircraft use their excellent service. All I want is what they give me before the changeover. RIS and FIS.
Advise much appreciated.