Planespotters, riddle me this

Planespotters, riddle me this

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crofty1984

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Thursday 29th September 2011
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Whenever there's an accident or something unusual that happens, there's usually a clip on youtube of it, that someone must have taken.

Do people sit by runways regularly recording normal goings on?
Is the plan to spot something unusual as a payoff for a lot of patient waiting of dissapointing planes/landings, or is it all about crossing off "Airframe xyz" on the tickbook and something like an emergency landing (with everyone unhurt) is a happy accident?

Not having a go at anyone's hobby, knock yourself out. Just was wondering where the clips came from. You can't KNOW there's going to be a kerfuffle and run out with your tripod ahead of time can you?

crofty1984

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15,962 posts

206 months

Friday 30th September 2011
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Eric Mc said:
I think any hobby that encourages people to be curious and knowledgeable is a good thing.
Oh, I'm not against it at all. I was just wondering.