Great pictures MEA. When did you take them? You were very lucky to get the flashing beacon on that Turkish -800, I’ve managed to do it 3 times in all the photo’s I’ve taken (Twice on an Aurigny Saab 340, and once on a PIA 747). It’s just a matter of luck really, unless you have a DSLR where you can take about 30 shots at a time!

I think that’s just gonna p!ss her off! There’s playing hard to get, but then there’s being an arse! Txt her, ask her what she’s upto, anything much, haven’t seen you in a while, how about we meet up at some point?

I’m always listening to my Scanner for all the flights coming into STN, I’ve noticed there’s been an increasing number of female pilots on both Ryanair and Easyjet, particularly Easyjet. Maybe as many as 1 in 5.

Ahh crap I forgot! This is what happens when I have an empty house all week, forget your birthday sometimes! Oh well, happy easter!

And finally spot 3. In my opinion the best of the bunch, aslong as they’re on RWY05.

And that’s it! Now if this thread ever gets deleted, I’ll cry! Taken me bloody ages! I’ll show a few pics below from the different spots….

Spot 1

Spotting Spot 3-Approx Distance from terminal=2.4Miles

Although this is the same distance from the terminal as the first spot, the walk is more interesting as you pass several things on the way, including the control tower (tallest in the UK) and the FLS Diamond Hangar (where my dad works! 😀 ) Security rarely bother you here, but do occasionally stop to make sure you’re not doing anything illegal. DONT touch the fence! I dont understand what their problem is, but if you touch the fence you’ll almost certainly have security on your back.

What it’s best for: Very good for RWY05 arrivals. Planes fly over very low and you can watch them touch down as you look down onto the runway. It can also be used to watch departures on RWY23, and they will be retracting their gear at the point they fly over.

How to get there: Out of the terminal turn right, and you will soon see a bridge that goes across the railway line, and leads to the staff carparks. Go across the bridge but try not too stop for too long when you’re walking across. Once onto the other side, follow the road down in the direction of the control tower. You will soon pass the tower, and continue along the same road. After a while you will reach a junction wih a set of traffic lights, turn right here and follow the road round as can be seen on the map. After a while you will pass the FLS hangar, and a bit further along the road you should start to see some activity (whether it be planes arriving, or aircraft holding for the runway). A bit further along and you will find yourself almost under the flight path, climb up the bank and enjoy!