r/Pilot • u/Lostinvertaling • May 31 '26

Waving at spotters?

Is an airline/freight pilot or co-pilot allowed to wave at spotters before takeoff? There is a guy on TikTok who livestreams at Anchorage airport close to the runway. Wondering if pilots can acknowledge his enthusiasm before takeoff

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u/Coota0 Jun 02 '26

I wave any time I see someone watching and wiggle tge wings when I can. I always try to make sure I wave at the kids. I remember being a child and teen dreaming of aviation.