Hi,
My name’s Phil – I’m a master’s student at a university in London. As part of a methodology course that I’m taking I’m conducting a study on the experiences of plane spotters/aviation enthusiasts at London Heathrow Airport. Specifically, I’m hoping to explore the following:
• The changing nature and practices of plane spotting (flight apps etc)
• The social and community aspects e.g. enjoying the hobby with others and sharing images and videos online
If anyone is interested in my study (I can provide more info) and would like to share their knowledge, stories and experiences of plane spotting, I’d be delighted to hear from you. I’m happy to meet in person at the plane spotting locations or over tea/coffee somewhere first.
My email is [email]p20@live.co.uk[/email] or I can be contacted on here.
Thanks
Phil
By: AlanR - 14th January 2018 at 11:42
I think that’s the case at Stanstead.
By: TonyT - 12th January 2018 at 23:09
Some airfields are actually starting to embrace them as they see them as an added level of security, they recognise your average spotter may spot something out of the norm around the perimeter so it makes sense to avail themselves of the facility.
By: FlyingDutchman3 - 12th January 2018 at 18:50
Thanks Tom and Alan. Same for me re Queens Building! Shame the deck closed.
By: AlanR - 25th December 2017 at 19:46
Or as those in ATC affectionately call them, swivels.
The one and only time I went spotting at Heathrow, was when you could go on the roof of the Queen’s building.
By: TomcatViP - 25th December 2017 at 16:17
Are the plane spotters now to be… spotted? Howdy guys, raise your colors!
All my best wishes for this endeavor, Phil.
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December 19, 2017 at 7:53 pm