Spotting is Back in Session
Photo: Air France 695 lines up for takeoff at Runway 8R during the Sunday, Nov. 17 session of planespotting. Winter time at MIA is one of the best, and most bonafide times of the year to spot planes. While admittedly, the days are shorter, the difference in the diurnal cycle between summer and winter is insignificant compared to many other parts of the world due to the low latitude here in South Florida (truly a three hour difference), and the lighting is much better. Also, the weather is drier offering days of better sunlight. I started the "Spotting Sunday" tradition with famed "Miami Spotter" Carlos L. in the Winter 2011 aviation season (October 2011-March 2012). It was a fun season with lots of great spotting days, favorable (and unfavorable weather) and the development of both our video and photo skills. Summer was a hiatus in 2012, but I still sneaked out (Very Few) times. I picked up the spotting slate again in September with Carlos at the Holes, my f...