On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:27:05 -0400, Roy Smith wrote:


Just call up the tower and tell them that you will be orbiting at 1500 (or
whatever altitude you pick), near the north (east, whatever) edge of their
airspace.

I don't think anyone's mentioned it yet, but similar tips can apply to
untowered airports if you're shooting photos or sightseeing near the
pattern.

Announcing your intentions by ANSWERING other aircraft in the pattern
can help everyone's day stay nice.