Although he
does note registrations, a good friend of mine hates being called a spotter. He prefers to be regarded as an aviation historian and photographer. As he vehemently declares, "today's sighting is tomorrow's history". He has a point. How many of you non-spotters (but enthusiasts) enjoy reading aviation publications such as Propliner? If it wasn't for those yesteryear spotters (er...aviation historians) and their records/photos we wouldn't benefit from these great magazine articles now. I spot and photograph too and I'm at an age when I no longer care what people think of me. I know plenty of air traffic controllers and airline pilots who
do note registrations - although many don't openly admit too it
