luvflyin
Touchdown! Greaser!
The sun did not shine
It was too wet to spot planes
So we sat in the hangar
All that cold, cold, wet day
The sun did not shine
Wouldn't they all have to be blindfolded?Boeing org chart?
...you’re humoring us with nonsense.
There was one salty call out, but it got nuked.
We need some screenshots next time, lol.
I’m not going down for your viewing pleasure!
He asked for an explanation of the hobby. I don't see a problem with that.We all like to watch planes take off and land, what’s wrong with it? Seems like you judge more often than you don’t, and if you don’t judge others, you’re humoring us with nonsense. Please, some of these people may just enjoy it as a hobby. Leave them be.
Cool story!Like tracking Great Whites, some like to examine the differences in aircraft over the years. The Brits are well known for it. Sometimes an extra set of eyes can help.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zo...ilot-after-altering-him-to-malfunctioning-jet
My late favorite cousin was an avid model railroader, and his favorite real-life steam locomotive was Southern Pacific 4449. I enjoyed driving him to see it in person where it was based in Portland, OR. He enjoyed talking with the people who were there working on it. Finding the entrance to the rail yard was a challenge!Just like railroad buffs, traveling to famous railroad landmarks to watch the trains
It's actually been a pretty interesting thread. Thanks to @SixPapaCharlie for starting it.How many pages of explanation does sixpapachino need???
Trash-talking chess matches are the best.If that amazes you, wait until you learn that there are people who watch chess matches.
Exactly!! I was in Houston a couple of months ago and one of the guys working at the museum knew that I was an aviation photographer. He told a couple of the volunteers and they came over to show me some of their photos. They had pics of the Houston Rockets jet (based there), the newest Southwest 737 that is painted like the American flag, etc. While not something I would want to do, I liked their passion and they had some cool pics. It's almost like a game with them, showing each other their photos.
They need full-contact chess.Trash-talking chess matches are the best.
They need full-contact chess.
They usually keep it at Houston Hobby, parked next to the 1940 Air Terminal Museum.I was parked close to the Houston Rockets jet a few weeks ago. Yes, I took some shots while preflighting. The jet served as a nice counterpoint to a nearby Air Tractor, which was being ferried from Pennsylvania to Brazil. I've also parked near the planes of Roman Abramovich and Lewis Hamilton (before he gave his up, of course). Again, nice opportunities, nice pictures and nice memories.
Chess boxing is a thing.They need full-contact chess.
Chess boxing is a thing.
Nauga,
who ain't waitin' in line
I'm imagining Mike Tyson biting the head off of my queen.
So a bit more info. This particular group run a livestream from DFW
They like planes!Lots of dudes with cameras, zoom lenses, laptops, video cameras.
What is it exactly that they are doing? They snap photos of every plane landing and taking off.
Oh, this is Founder's Plaza viewing area at DFW
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I understand plane spotting. I couldn't listen to that stream for more than 15 seconds. the guy said "yonder approacheth....", that was it for me.
Lots of dudes with cameras, zoom lenses, laptops, video cameras.
What is it exactly that they are doing? They snap photos of every plane landing and taking off.
Oh, this is Founder's Plaza viewing area at DFW
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Chopped. I'm hooked - great, simple premise, and it's filed a lot of my technique voids. .https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/world-chess-championship-2023.142376/chess
I admit I enjoy competition cooking shows. Ironically, I got addicted when I couldn't eat by mouth for an extended period.
Saw these guys at Rough River this past weekend. Very suspect.
In my area, if someone is taking pictures at the airport it usually the Department of Taxation, trying to drum up more money.
That's always been the case. The very best aircraft encyclopedias, especially those that include general aviation, always seem to have come from Britain. The annual, pocket-sized Observers' Book of Aircraft by William Green was something I looked forward to every year. The best aviation television documentary also came from Britain -- the BBC's 12-hour epic Reaching for The Skies (1988).Hah! There you go.
It also seems to be a more common thing outside the US, for whatever reason.
My late favorite cousin was an avid model railroader, and his favorite real-life steam locomotive was Southern Pacific 4449. I enjoyed driving him to see it in person where it was based in Portland, OR. He enjoyed talking with the people who were there working on it. Finding the entrance to the rail yard was a challenge!
That's always been the case. The very best aircraft encyclopedias, especially those that include general aviation, always seem to have come from Britain. The annual, pocket-sized Observers' Book of Aircraft by William Green was something I looked forward to every year. The best aviation television documentary also came from Britain -- the BBC's 12-hour epic Reaching for The Skies (1988).
My WAG is that where there is less opportunity to engage in the actual flying (e.g., expense, onerous regulation, etc.), enthusiasts turn to spotting, photography or other peripheral aviation activities.