<<,why not add the "student" prefix when you call Farnborough so they handle you that little bit more gently? >>
I did this regularly on my solo nav-ex's but am I 'allowed' to do this as a qualified PPL??? Talking on the radio doesn't bother/scare me - busting CAS does!!! (even if I don't always use the proper R/T terminology in the heat of the moment, I've found most services just correct you or ask for repeat if you get it wrong)
<<AnyFlyer, PM or email me and I will send you a copy of the latest Pilots Information Package for Fairoaks. >>
Another_CFI, you have an email, thanks.
HD - I'll be sure to watch the CTR like a hawk!
If you use Google Earth, download this:
http://www.nwhgpc.org.uk/ukairspace.php
(it's a google earth KMZ file that depicts airspace. It may be out of date / old / whatever so don't rely on it for planning but it does give you an idea of just what you might have to avoid / get permission to cross!)