Frequently Asked Questions - Miscellaneous
Q: Can I download any of your videos to my computer?
A: No.
Q: Do you have your videos on DVD?
A: Yes! Click here to see what you can purchase.
All questions you might have regarding the DVDs can be answered in the link above as well as in the DVD FAQ section.
Q: I want you to attend a particular airshow.
A: By the tone you said that, I'm assuming you're not affiliated with that airshow. Most of the time when I get those e-mails, its for shows that are very far away. One other thing - are you going to cover ALL of my expenses so I can attend that show?
Q: When are you getting a digital camera?
A: I already have one, but will not be taking too many pictures anymore. I have a point & shoot camera but I use that for static pictures and for those times where a camera was needed...
Q: How do I go about getting a ride in a fighter like you have?
A: Your best bet is to join your country's armed forces and apply for a position as a pilot. Go through the necessary courses and training (and pass all of the courses and training and medical details with flying colors, no pun intended) and you'll be in the cockpit of the plane you've always wanted to fly, and you'll be living your dream! Outside of that, it is incredibly difficult to get a ride in any military airplane unless you are in some way connected to media, Hollywood, or professional sports.
I do plan on having a page full of information on how you can get a ride in any particular aircraft. You may have to shell out big bucks, but it is worth every penny.
Q: When do you go aircraft spotting?
A: Lately I have not had the time or ability to go spotting. I would usually spot airliners on weekends and military aircraft during the week. My trips to either Langley AFB or NAS Oceana for either base's airshows usually result in some spotting at Oceana.
Q: Is spotting illegal?
A: No. Aircraft spotting is a hobby, and the activities of which can be as little as just sitting somewhere and watching aircraft to taking pictures/video, logging registrations of aircraft the spotter had seen that day, to listening to operations. None of the said activities are illegal (though law enforcement might want you to think otherwise) and in most cases, regular spotters are actually beneficial. They can act as an additional set of eyes for law enforcement, by helping spot unlawful activity and report incidents (large and small) to the authorities, and in some instances, aid in investigations. For example, aircraft spotters in one country were able to spot an aircraft that was known to be used in smuggling illegal contraband by noting that its registration had been changed illegally. The crew of the aircraft and everyone on board were arrested as a result.
Steve's Airshow World, in conjunction with a handful of other websites, is dedicated to enhancing the public's awareness that aircraft spotting is a legal activity and that spotters are beneficial to the airport and its surrounding communities.
Q: Are you on Facebook?
A: As you can see, there is a Facebook Fan Page for Steve's Airshow World. Use that for news and upcoming items that will appear on Steve's Airshow World.
As far as friend requests go, I may or may not approve them - it's all up to my discretion. Don't be offended if I don't approve a friend request. If you repeatedly send me friend requests and I ignore them, maybe you'll get the point?
Q: What if my question isn't on here?
A: E-mail me! You are also welcome to post questions on the wall of the Facebook Fan Page.
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