DFC,
I don't know of any controller who would require a VFR flight to fly past the airport and make a 180 degree turn to come back to almost where they were in the first place before turning base.
Excuse me - are you implying that I'm making this up ?
Bothe situations require clarification rather than blind obedience.
I can assure you I'm not the sort to "blindly obey" anyone - and that includes those who abusively pontificate on forums such as this. My intention in asking the question was to see if I have any gaps in my knowledge before I discuss this with the (extremely professional) ATCOs at this field.
Being able to write constructively without implied criticism is a skill which some have obviously yet to learn ....
FF
