spotter in volkel afb height scale jet's photography ?

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spotter in volkel afb height scale jet's photography ?

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hello everyone I come in to do Volkel oto, even Tiger Meet. I was told before takeoff that there is an area where the plane waits before going to the track. I recommend a scale, I have a 2-step scale whereas incoming air dall'italy, scale, since last step, I'd be in a position to take pictures, about 2.15 meters high. I wanted to know is good or are too low, and is likely to photograph the fence,
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Re: spotter in volkel afb height scale jet's photography ?

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Hmm, after reading your question twice I think you want to know if you have to bring a ladder to photograph over the fence, and if so how many steps it has to be?

Depends on wich side of Volkel AB you are. At the 06-side you definitly need a stepladder of 4 steps. At the 24-side you only need a 2 step at the place where the F16´s line up to do cockpitchecks. If they taxi to the runway to start, you can use the spottershill. No steps needed, but you have the sun in front of you ... For more info check Scramble´s airfieldguide.
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I mean the area is:
24L or 24R
in zona taxi, just a ladder two stories high, should I dobve position. Then if I go down to the landing hill, and go in the sun is behind me, I'm seeing the map to scramble through sorry my english
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Re: spotter in volkel afb height scale jet's photography ?

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The best you do, is take a step like this one.
Always high enough!
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This is just an example for the height. This type is NOT recommended because it is not safe.
Check Marskramer or Blokker shops for approved types.
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I arrive by plane(rayanair) scale is cumbersome, I've got one like yours, and an average two smaller steps do you recommend? I measured with the step ladder to a height of 2.16 meters fits or little?
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