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Introduction and my plane spotting research project

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FlyingDutchman
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Introduction and my plane spotting research project

Post by FlyingDutchman » Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:04 pm

Hi,

My name’s Phil – I’m a master’s student at a university in London. As part of a methodology course that I’m taking I’m conducting a study on the experiences of plane spotters at London Heathrow Airport. Specifically, I’m hoping to explore the following:

• The changing nature and practices of plane spotting (flight apps etc)
• The social and community aspects e.g. enjoying the hobby with others and sharing images and videos online
• The ostracization of plane spotters following an increase in security and surveillance at airports and the closure of observation decks (particularly since 9/11 and anti-Heathrow expansion incidents)

you can read more about it here: http://www.civilianaviation.co.uk/forum ... 36&t=29570

My email is p20@live.co.uk or I can be contacted on here.

Thanks

Phil

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Re: Introduction and my plane spotting research project

Post by andygolfer » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:30 am

Hi Phil, I trimmed this version of your message and re-titled it to avoid having 2 topics exactly the same in different places, I have added a link to your original message which remains in the Heathrow section. Hopefully that will get all your responses re your project in one place, I trust that is okay.

welcome to the forum and I wish you success with the project

andy
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Re: Introduction and my plane spotting research project

Post by FlyingDutchman » Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:45 pm

Thanks, Andy. Much appreciated.

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