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VFR flight to Meridian Key Field, Meridian MS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRrAtUkYtqg

Pop up VFR flight following requested. ATC and intercom
communications included in whole video..

Thought it was strange that KMEI tower would ask me to report 3 mile
left base when they had radar coverage. I was about set up for a
straight in approach (30 degree heading off centerline)

SNS does this as a matter of course. I figure, at worst, it's to help
the controller not forget you're there if things get busy. Might have
something to do with SNS being a controller training facility.