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1. Who is called a spotter ?
A lot of people are attracted to aviation. Travelling from
one place to another using a plane is special. Taking off and
landing is the most exciting part of a trip by plane. For most
of us however, after de-boarding the plane the thrill is over.
Daily life continues.
But not for all of us! Some people, mostly men, go the airport
not for travelling purposes but to watch planes. People who
visit airports to watch planes for a hobby are called 'spotters'.
These aviation enthusiasts can be seen near runways and at observation
decks at airports all around the world.
Interests in aviation are different from spotter to spotter.
Some are interested in military aviation only and never visit
an airport, some are only interested in civil aviation and won't
visit a military airfield. And some spotters are interested
in both civil and military aviation.
Most spotters are not just watching planes at an airport. They
photograph interesting aircraft and often record the registrations
of the aircraft they see. Each aircraft has a unique number
painted on it, called the registration of the plane. These numbers
are not randomly issued. An international aviation organization
has assigned a unique code to every country in the world. This
unique code, together with a code given by the aviation authorities
in a country, makes the registration. The registration of a
French plane always starts with F -, a plane's registration
registered in the United States starts with an N. This unique
number is interesting to spotters.
Most spotters collect registrations, perhaps with the goal of
logging them all. Some spotters want to see all planes of a
particular type and the registration is their proof.
Not all spotters are interested simply in registrations. A
photo or slide is also proof an aircraft has been seen. So,
cameras and spotters go together well. A collection of several
thousand aircraft photos taken by one spotter is not uncommon.
Slides and photos are exchanged during spotters' conventions
where spotters meet and talk about their hobby.
2. How to become a spotter at CDG ?
You only need a camera (a reflex 24x36 with a zoom 100-300mm
is the best combinaison) and a lot of... patience ! By the way,
you'll have to wait for a long time to make the BEST pictures.
As regards the film, I advise Kodak Gold 200 ASA which is the
best combination between speed and sensibility.
Spotting at CDG is not very easy because the DICCILEC (the
Police Immigration) is very present on the site. You'll be certainly
disturbed by a control if you stay at the same place for more
than 30 minutes. However, there are some places with a quite
good perspective to make good pictures.
Want special information, architectural plans or pictures ?
You are numerous to contact us for having special documention
on CDG. However, we are NOT an official site and we do not have
all plans or docs. If you want to try to get the information
you are seeking, please contact directly Paris Airports Authority
:
ADP - Service de la communication
291, boulevard RASPAIL
75005 PARIS
Webmaster@adp.fr
