Thanks everyone for the really useful advice. I'll let you know how I get on!

Is there a spotters telescope 'of choice' for spotters these days? Would be interested to know which you all use.

There's a thin line between looking cool and looking tacky!

That's a shame - probably one of my favourite displays of recent years.

Apologies if already posted in the past. I thoroughly recommend the below podcast which is an interview with an RAF Cold War Phantom pilot - fascinating listening. There are other interesting aviation podcasts on the site as well. http://omegataupodcast.net/172-chasing-bears-with-the-phantom/#t=18:4...

Been using it for about a week now and so far really impressed.

I have many happy memories of spotting on the Queens Building at LHR every Saurday and cycling to Northolt every night after school. Gave up in my early twenties when women and other priorites got in the way. I'm now in my late forties with time on my hands again and have often thought about getting...