HI there. Some of you may know that im a plane spotter. I am and have been touring quite a few of the airshows. I already film all the major aircraft at each show i attend but i would also like to know how i legally stand in recording the serial numbers of the aircraft there (both static and flying). The reason im asking is because ive been told at some airshows its not allowed but at some it is. I want to be able to do this as any spotter would but i dont want to land myself in prison
2007-08-09 10:36:08 · 5 answers · asked by silk101 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
It would be hard to find the ID plate with the serial number, if you don't know where to look, and impossible if the aircraft is in flight. I would just record the tail number(registration) and go online and try to find the make and model. Don't know where to look in UK, but in US it is:
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/interactive_aircraft_inquiry/
2007-08-09 11:01:46 · answer #1 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get the tail number or registration of an aircraft, you can always find the serial number of the airframe. It's usually included in the database.
It shouldn't be a problem at all. Registrations are meant to be seen. No worries, copy all you want.
2007-08-10 14:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by grumpy geezer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tail numbers are used to keep track of aircraft. So you shouldn't have a problem. Like the answers here before mine, go to a database and look them up.
2007-08-13 00:58:20 · answer #3 · answered by smittybo20 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean the tail codes, then no problem...serial number on military aircraft are usually okay...you can see tons of them on www.airliners.net and www.jetphotos.net
2007-08-09 21:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not? It's right there on the side of the A/C for all to see.
Altho' maybe someone from the UK can shed some more light on this in case I'm off base
2007-08-09 17:42:47 · answer #5 · answered by walt554 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋