I was told to say I was a student but felt "confident" enough in my RT skills to not use it in a flight although I would have said so if I had been in any sort of trouble.
That said, when I did my solo QXC, the airports I was flying to were contacted in advance by my instructor to say I was coming, so they knew who I was and why I was there by my call sign without me having to say anything. I noticed they were far more easy going on me than when I did it with the instructor sat next to me.
Made the flight more enjoyable and boosted my confidence - thanks guys.
