aircraft spotting
1Aircraft spotting — or Plane spotting is the observation and logging registration numbers of aircraft: gliders, powered aircraft, large balloons, airships, helicopters, and microlights. When spotting aircraft or planes , observers notice the key attributes of an… …
2Spotting — may refer to:Pastimes: * Train spotting * Aircraft spotting * Bus spotting * Car spottingSports: * Spotting (weight training) * Spotting (climbing) * Spotting (dancing)Other: * Spotting (photography) * Spots (cannabis), a method of smoking… …
3Aircraft — An aircraft is a vehicle which is able to fly through the Earth s atmosphere or through any other atmosphere. Rocket vehicles are not aircraft if they are not supported by the surrounding air. All the human activity which surrounds aircraft is… …
4Spotting scope — A spotting scope is a portable telescope, optimized for the observation of terrestrial objects. The magnification of a spotting scope is typically on the order of 20X to 60X. Other common features include: * somewhat rugged or rubber armoured… …
5fighter aircraft — Aircraft designed primarily to secure control of essential airspace by destroying enemy aircraft in combat. Designed for high speed and maneuverability, they are armed with weapons capable of striking other aircraft in flight. Developed early in… …
6military aircraft — Introduction any type of aircraft that has been adapted for military use. Aircraft have been a fundamental part of military power since the mid 20th century. Generally speaking, all military aircraft fall into one of the following… …
7Ground-attack aircraft — An A 10 Thunderbolt II firing an AGM 65 Ground attack aircraft are military aircraft with primary role of attacking targets on the ground with greater precision than bombers and prepared to face stronger low level air defense …
8Surveillance aircraft — A Raytheon Sentinel of the RAF showing its radar pod. A surveillance aircraft is an aircraft used for surveillance collecting information over time. They are operated by military forces and other government agencies in roles such as intelligence… …
9Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 — infobox Aircraft name =Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 type = Reconnaissance, Bomber manufacturer = Royal Aircraft Factory caption =A Siddeley Deasy built R.E.8 designer = first flight =17 June 1916 introduced = 1916 retired = 1918 status = Retired… …
10Bus spotting — is a pastime in which one seeks to see all buses in a particular fleet or those produced by a particular manufacturer. A person who engages in these activities is known as a bus spotter, bus fan (popular name in Hong Kong) or a bus enthusiast.… …
