rarity
How unusual an aircraft is at a given place, and the main thing that makes a spot noteworthy.
Also written
rare catch
Rarity is contextual rather than absolute: an Airbus A320 is unremarkable almost everywhere and notable at a field that never sees one. TailzIN's planned rarity score is derived from how many distinct spotters have logged an airframe, which is a measure of scarcity the data already supports rather than an editorial judgement.
Nearby in Slang
- nose-on — A photograph taken from close to the aircraft's centreline, looking straight at the nose.
- prop — A propeller, and by extension a propeller-driven aircraft.
- scanner — A radio receiver used to listen to air traffic control and airport frequencies.
- spotter — Someone who watches, logs or photographs aircraft as a hobby.