Chilli Monster - CAP413 says that the initial call for a service from a LARS unit should be
XXXX Radar, G-ABCD, request Lower Airspace Radar Service.
followed when requested by the full message; so the phrase is used. Personally I don't (I'd just say 'XXXX Radar, G-ABCD request RIS') but it is in the book...
Keygrip - I was taught to make position reports after turning, establishing on new heading, settling myself down, &c. (aviate - navigate - communicate) and if necessary (especially on a busy frequency) to report 'G-ABCD was at Blanksbury time 21' &c. if the time has already passed. Was this correct, then? It must be more useful (and accurate) than 'G-ABCD is ... err ... about 3 miles NW of Blanksbury, time 24...', surely?
Tim