Had traffic service from both Solent and Bournemouth the other day. Both were helpful and friendly.
On the return, again clear of Bournemouth but approaching Solent class ‘D’ I gently mooted the thought of a handover and the very cheerful lady on Freq, said ’I’m just on the phone to them now’
I got the handover, and the transit.
Unfortunately when I called Farnborough radar I didn’t get a full handover to the zone controller or whatever their class ‘D’ guys are called (can’t be bothered to check atm) He got grumpy and we had to do an immediate 800ft dive with a turn to the right.
He saved my bacon by making it clear I would bust but the handover in RT made me think I would be cleared. A better pilot than me, was with me and agreed with my expectation.
I’ll be more carefull next time.
