Are these good for watching aircraft?
776199
You could but they are really heavy and would be difficult to hold on target by hand. You'll want some kind of mount like a tripod or a monopod. I've had aircraft fly through my field of view while looking at the stars and was able to follow it along. If you mean looking at them when they are high in the sky, you'll want some kind of parallelogram mount so you can get "under" the binoculars. There are probably binoculars out there that are better suited though. I had no collimation problems with mine.
734210
Absolutely. Great clarity for birdwatching. Only complaint- the end covers do not stay in place.
1191834
I think they are fair in low light conditions not as good as the higher power binoculars but when you considering a compact pair they are fair and for the price to it was worth it not spending alot of money on a pair that might not be that good. Hope that helps answer your question.
265368
If you are an extremely serious birder, they probably aren't the best but, that said, distance viewing is just fine....not spectacular but certainly good enough for identification and observation. Be sure to get the 8.5x21 and not the 6.5x21. BTW, they adjust very quickly from close in viewing to distance viewing....and they are lightweight enough that you don't mind carrying them on a long hike. I love them!
230442
They are not as powerful as a full set of observational binoculars. I use them for viewing in my yard or across the street. You might want to go to a sporting store and just try some out to see what you think.
2133905
These are very good general purpose binoculars. I did several comparisons, and these were the clear price/performance leader. There are better (and more expensive...) choices for specific purposes, depending on your level of interest and expertise. Just this morning I saw several ducks on the pond behind our house, which is over 100 meters from the back of the house. I easily identified a mallard duck family (only one duckling) but had to go to the Cornell ornithology site to identify 2 male hooded mergansers; the latter were quite remarkable, with their large white plumes! Hope this helps. CS
758856
I use them to watch the races at gulfstream park. They are very good at isolating individual horses with very good details. If you are seeking a broader view, go for something with much less magnifying power.
1998194
If you are using them with a recorder that has live audio out, they are a good monitor. They also make a nice spare headphone.
296263
They can. But... I did have issues with double vision, which I guess is hit or miss according to reviews. Nice binoculars for the price otherwise. Good luck.
350547
These binoculars are good for night viewing. As for star viewing, they will do for a beginner. Once you get more into star viewing, you will probably want something more powerful. Amazon has plenty telescopes to choose from.
1545178
Yes! I love them and use them all of the time. They are great and satisfy my needs. I've also found them to be great on an airplane. I can't say that you'll hear no noise, but you'll have no trouble hearing what you are listening to on the Fire.
2133908
I bought them for my 14 year old son, he says they are great for bird watching. I picked the magnification levels based on info from a birding publication as the best for the price. We haven't been disappointed.
347517
Yes, that is advisable. They are powerful binoculars and very difficult to hold still. Therefore, what you see jumps around so the power is offset by a blurry image.
2049640
They are very clear and work well for me hunting and bird watching. Unless you need some very long distance viewing they should be fine.I have some very expensive Zeiss optics and these are just as clear at about 1/4 the the price.
2136161
I believe they are great for a "general purpose" set of binoculars. I have had a few sets in the past and believe these are great. I could not find anything better without spending a LOT more money.
1948225
These would be an excellent choice. I was prepared to spend 3 times as much for a higher quality. I am glad I didn't. P.S. I use them to look at planes too.
177778
The answers to your questions are on Tower Hobbies website: the suitability must be for you to judge, based upon space available and the required wing-loading of your aircraft. I really like these receivers: they are small and light.