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Aircraft spotting or Plane spotting is the enjoyment, observation and photography of aircraft: gliders, powered aircraft, large balloons, airships, helicopters, and microlights.

When spotting planes, observers notice the key attributes of an aircraft. They may notice a distinctive noise from its engine(s) or the number of vapour trails it is leaving against a blue sky. They will assess the size of the plane and the number, type and position of its engines. Another clue is the position of wings relative to the fuselage and the degree to which they are swept rearwards. Are the wings above the fuselage, below it, or fixed at midpoint? Perhaps it is a biplane or triplane. The position of the tailplane relative to the fin(s) and the shape of the fin are also clues to its type. If it is an antique or light aircraft it might have a tail wheel. Some aircraft types have a fixed undercarriage while others have retractable wheels.

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Pieces Aviationsite - Provides photographs and locations of preserved and stored planes in the Netherlands and other countries. Includes aircraft in aviation museums, towns, schools, and airfields.

AcarsTokyo - Aircraft movement logs from Japan.
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Aerpix - Photo gallery, tribute to the Vickers VC-10, Swiss aviation news, list of Swiss commercial fleet with color scheme information, and links.

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Aviation Friends Nurnberg - German commercial aviation fan club. Provides information on meetings, aircraft movement lists, and a photo gallery. [English and German languages.]
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Aviation Society Ireland - Provides organization news, committees, meetings, trips and membership information. Has lists of airports with aircraft movements, the registry of Irish aircraft and calendar of events.
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AviationPage New Zealand - Aviation forums, news and information for New Zealand enthusiasts. Providing live airport schedules, ATIS, weather and airport specifications, as well as spotting guides.
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Jetstar Aviation - Focused on civil aircraft in Europe. Offers photo reports, links, spotting guides, and mailing lists.
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