There is a good chance that once EASA harmonisation of European flight crew licensing takes place, the IMC rating (currently a UK only rating) could disappear. This would be a bad thing for Private Pilots, for the flight training industry and also for safety in general. A petition has been started to which you might like to add your name.
Students are recommended to start their initial call to an ATC unit with the word "Student". This will ensure that ATCOs and FISOs recognise the lower experience level of the calling pilot and adjust their procedures accordingly. This AIC has full details.
Don't forget to squawk 7366 mode C when within 5 miles of the TMA boundary and monitoring 118.575MHz. Click on the parrot for more information.
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