Books and kit for 737 fans
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it: an airport viewing area and a library card do most of the work.
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Books
- Civil aircraft recognition guides (affiliate link)Handy at the airport fence, alongside our own identification charts.
- Airliner history books (affiliate link)Look for books that cite their sources and say which model a figure refers to.
- Aeroplane books for children (affiliate link)For young aviators aged about 7 to 11.
Spotting
- 8x42 binoculars (affiliate link)A common size for watching aircraft. Try a pair before you buy if you can.
- Airband radios (affiliate link)Rules on listening differ between countries. Check what’s allowed where you live before you buy or use one.
- Waterproof notebooks (affiliate link)For logging in the rain, or print our logbook.
Modelling
- Airliner model kits (affiliate link)Kits come in many scales; check which model and version the box says.
Flying
- Travel neck pillows (affiliate link)For long days of short flights.
- Noise-cancelling headphones (affiliate link)Compare a few and read the reviews.