How to recognize a true aviation enthusiast: Do you fit these

characteristics?

Aircraft spotting, theme trips, aviation trivia – these characteristics are the hallmarks
of an aviation enthusiast. Do you or your friends match the description?
Friends of aviation share a bunch of slightly unusual hobbies and interests. We
compiled a list of characteristics that help in identifying a true aviation fanatic.

1. You are thrilled to bits to visit an airport

Whenever you visit an airport your heart flickers with joy, even if it’s
part of your job to travel and even if it’s your fortieth time at the
airport that year.

2. You are a member of aviation fan clubs and Facebook groups

You follow related blogs and Instagram accounts, debate and share
memes with thousands of other aviation enthusiasts in Facebook
groups devoted to the theme. You may even subscribe to an aviation
magazine.

3. There is a photo of you posing with an airplane or part of one

On your time off you find your way to places where you can touch
and feel aircrafts or their components.

4. You are an aircraft spotter

You’re familiar with the best places to spot planes that are landing or
taking off

5. At the airport, you hang out by the window, not at duty free

You would never miss a chance to enjoy a view overlooking the

runway.

6. Your social media accounts are filled with photos of aircraft

wings
At check-in you secure a window seat in order to get the best shots
of the view throughout the flight.

7. You own a collection of model aircraft

You have put them together yourself or bought them ready-made. All
the same, you have already had to acquire a new display case to fit
all of them.

8. You travel abroad for aviation events

You showcase the models you’ve made at international competitions,

go to air shows, and scour the local aviation museums and network
with other aficionados.

9. You have visited the cockpit

You’re either part of the generation that was still able to make an in-
flight visit to the cockpit of an airplane, or you’ve stuck around in the
cabin after landing to convince the co-pilot to show you around.

10. You know the pre-flight safety demonstration by heart

You’re also familiar with aviation jargon. If asked, you can spout all
in-flight announcements from memory. Moreover, you know what it
means when the cabin crew is asked to “arm doors and cross check.”

11. Your choice of holiday destination, route and schedule are

based on the type of aircraft at use

You know what your favorite plane type is, and on the other hand,
your aim is to tick all possible aircraft types off your list. Your friends
can neither tell the difference between a Boeing and an Airbus nor
understand why the plane type would make a difference as long as
you reach your destination safely.

12. Whenever you see a plane flying in the sky, you immediately
recognize the carrier and the plane type

You can’t help but check where the plane is headed.

13. You have downloaded apps in your smart phone for
monitoring the air space above your home

And you’ve memorized the schedules of regular flights.

14. You have at least considered getting a pilot’s license

When your birthday or any other special day is drawing near, you’re
filled with eager anticipation: will this be the year you unwrap a gift
certificate to pilot school?