Definitions

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  • noun The observation and logging of the registration numbers of aircraft as a hobby.

Etymologies

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plane +‎ spotting

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Examples

  • I tried to get around Cologne/Bonn Airport on my Mountain Bike to maybe find a nice spot for Illucinated and possibly try myself at planespotting.

    I'm not a planespotter (more hardships) 2008

  • If you want to go planespotting on CGN, go by car.

    Archive 2008-08-01 2008

  • I tried to get around Cologne/Bonn Airport on my Mountain Bike to maybe find a nice spot for Illucinated and possibly try myself at planespotting.

    Archive 2008-08-01 2008

  • If you want to go planespotting on CGN, go by car.

    I'm not a planespotter (more hardships) 2008

  • BruceMan 1 September 2011 2:16PM planespotting 1 September 2011 2:18PM

    The Guardian World News Dan Martin 2011

  • India charges British duo over planespotting in New Delhi

    News Agence France Presse 2010

  • India charges British duo over planespotting in New Delhi

    News Agence France Presse 2010

  • Citing police sources, the channel said that no links to terrorist activity had been established and the men had told officials the equipment was meant for planespotting.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • India charges British duo over planespotting NEW DELHI, Feb 22, 2010 (AFP) - Two British planespotters detained in New Delhi last week have been charged with illegally intercepting communications between pilots and airport authorities, police said Monday.

    Arab Times Kuwait English Daily SuperUser Account 2010

  • Citing police sources, the channel said that no links to terrorist activity had been established and the men had told officials the equipment was meant for planespotting.

    My Sinchew - dominicpll 2010

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