nicely put,Alex….to be fair,in my experience,most owners/operators of aircraft(and indeed airfields) are sympathetic to the desires of the spotter,and where possible do try to accomodate them.
Sadly,though,there are some spotters out there who seem to think airfields and aircraft are there solely for their benefit.
As an enthusiast as well as a spotter,I always pop into the clubhouse to announce my presence and ask permission before I do anything else.Buying a cuppa and a bacon sarnie(and maybe a club T-shirt or something) usually helps.When out and about on the airfield I always keep a good lookout and am polite and courteous,and also show an interest in the aircraft,often chatting to the owner if he/she should be present.
My point is that my attitude/actions when committing aviation have done no harm to anybody,and,quite the opposite,has encouraged the airfield/aircraft owner to grant special favours,showing me aircraft not normally viewable etc.This obviously enhances the enjoyment/satisfaction of my visit and maybe,if other spotters were to adopt this practise………..
eternal thanks and best wishes to aircraft/airfield owners and operatoers everywhere
Colin
Oxfordshire Aviation Group

http://www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/oag

Abingdon Fayre Air & Country Show

http://www.abingdonfayre.com

Colin,

We all should know the perfect protocol when visiting airfields, but what relevance has this got to do with aircraft placed on static display at air shows?