Key Takeaways

Flight Information Service /strong> provides information to support your safe operation in uncontrolled airspace, but does not issue mandatory control instructions.

Position reports are transmitted in a standard five-element format: callsign position, altitude, type, estimate.

Transponder squawk 7000 is the VFR conspicuity code in Europe; squawk assigned codes are read back as four single digits.

Radar service is information provided by radar-equipped facilities to improve your awareness and safety.

Frequency changes must be acknowledged and executed at appropriate moments; always make initial contact on the new frequency

Transiting controlled airspace requires ATC contact before entry and compliance with all ATC altitude and instruction assignments.

Flight plans by radio are filed element-by-element with confirmation; always close your flight plan after landing.

Radio equipment is indicated in your flight plan using standard ICAO codes VFR aircraft with single VHF radio are code "B".