Plane Spotting

Plane Spotting or Aircraft Spotting is a hobby of tracking the movement of aircraft, which is often accomplished by photography. Besides monitoring aircraft, aircraft spotting enthusiasts (plane spotters) also record information regarding airports, air traffic control communications and airline routes.

Observar Aviões no Aeroporto da Madeira — Plane Spotting at Madeira Airport

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Flugzeug-Spotting

Spotting de Aviones

飞机发现的照片和视频

Spotters d’Avion

Aviation enthusiasts have been watching airplanes and other aircraft ever since they were invented. However, plane spotting was not considered a distinct hobby until the second half of the 20th century. Air shows usually draw large numbers of spotters as it is a chance to enter airfields and air bases worldwide that are usually closed to the public and to see displayed aircraft at close range.

Observar Aviões

In general, most spotters attempt to see as many aircraft of a given type, a particular airline, or a particular subset of aircraft such as business jets, commercial airliners, military and/or general aviation aircraft. Some spotters attempt to see every airframe and are known as “frame spotters.” Others are keen to see every registration worn by each aircraft.