The private pilot from a nontowered airport intended to fly to a towered airport to work on his radio skills while performing takeoffs and landings. At 10 nm out, he listened to the airport’s ATIS, noted the information for winds and runway in use, and set the altimeter. When he was approximately 6 nm out and over a VFR reporting point, he called the tower to request entry for touch and go.
“Cannot accommodate you at this time. Steer clear of the (insert name of airport) Class Delta airspace.” was the reply.
