r/aviation

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Aircraft, airplanes, aviation, and flying. Helicopters & rotorcraft, airships, balloons, paragliders, and anything that sustains you in the air is acceptable to post here. Please read our rules before posting, and check if there are megathreads active for any topics. Thank you for participating in the r/aviation community.

The community at a glance

r/aviation is a Subreddit for Professions with roughly 2.8M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Professions topic page.

Roughly 196K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Aircraft, Flight, and Looking For A. Product recommendations often mention aviation books and flight school.

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Established 2008
2.8M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +196K members
Growth: +7.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 14K members
  • 2014: 17K members
  • 2015: 15K members
  • 2016: 22K members
  • 2017: 105K members
  • 2018: 155K members
  • 2019: 174K members
  • 2020: 247K members
  • 2021: 151K members
  • 2023: 421K members
  • 2024: 583K members
  • 2025: 736K members
  • 2026: 133K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 22K members
  • Dec: 17K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 11K members
  • Mar: 24K members
  • Apr: 17K members
  • May: 17K members
  • Jun: 18K members
  • Jul: 17K members
  • Aug: 15K members

Topics

  • Aircraft
    92 posts in the past month
    #1
    Aircraft
    92
  • Flight
    64 posts in the past month
    #2
    Flight
    64
  • Looking For A
    49 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    49
  • Plane
    41 posts in the past month
    #4
    Plane
    41
  • Aviation
    36 posts in the past month
    #5
    Aviation
    36

Flair

  • PlaneSpotting
    89 posts in the past month
    1. First ever Airbus A350F exiting the production line in its glorious package-style livery ahead of test flight next month
    2. 100th Anniversary Lufthansa livery A380
    3. DC3 Mosquito Control Plane flying in the Florida Keys 1980's
    #1
    PlaneSpotting
    First ever Airbus A350F exiting the production line in its glorious package-style livery ahead of test flight next month · 100th Anniversary Lufthansa livery A380 · DC3 Mosquito Control Plane flying in the Florida Keys 1980's
    89
  • News
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Bodycam captures a Marine pilot moments after ejecting from an F/A-18 that crashed into a Washington mountainside.
    2. Video from inside of the cabin of VN34 as it departed Munich
    3. Alternate angle from inside the cabin of VN34 taking off from Munich
    #2
    News
    Bodycam captures a Marine pilot moments after ejecting from an F/A-18 that crashed into a Washington mountainside. · Video from inside of the cabin of VN34 as it departed Munich · Alternate angle from inside the cabin of VN34 taking off from Munich
    37
  • Discussion
    25 posts in the past month
    1. First for me: Pilot did a headcount half way to destination, turned out there was an extra passenger on board
    2. Pilots who’ve flown both Airbus and Boeing: which cockpit feels more intuitive, and why?
    3. There's something oddly surreal about seeing small training aircraft in airlines' regular liveries, usually seen on big jets.
    #3
    Discussion
    First for me: Pilot did a headcount half way to destination, turned out there was an extra passenger on board · Pilots who’ve flown both Airbus and Boeing: which cockpit feels more intuitive, and why? · There's something oddly surreal about seeing small training aircraft in airlines' regular liveries, usually seen on big jets.
    25
  • Watch Me Fly
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Racing an A350 across the Atlantic
    2. Some A320FAM flight deck pictures I took in the last years
    3. Had a beautiful landing this morning. Can you guess where?
    #4
    Watch Me Fly
    Racing an A350 across the Atlantic · Some A320FAM flight deck pictures I took in the last years · Had a beautiful landing this morning. Can you guess where?
    15
  • History
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Barbara Harmer and Jo Salter. Pioneers of aviation.
    2. The wing is bent like that because the propeller is thirteen feet four inches across and they had to keep it off the deck. Vought F4U-4 Corsair OE-EAS of the Flying Bulls, Zeltweg 2019 [2600x1733]
    3. American Airlines stewardesses in the 1950s
    #5
    History
    Barbara Harmer and Jo Salter. Pioneers of aviation. · The wing is bent like that because the propeller is thirteen feet four inches across and they had to keep it off the deck. Vought F4U-4 Corsair OE-EAS of the Flying Bulls, Zeltweg 2019 [2600x1733] · American Airlines stewardesses in the 1950s
    14

Product recommendations

  • aviation books
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What are some of the must read books for an aviator? Pls recommend.
    2. What flight schools would you recommend (based on my list)
    3. What aviation books would you recommend to a 3rd year physics student?
    #1
    aviation books
    What are some of the must read books for an aviator? Pls recommend. · What flight schools would you recommend (based on my list) · What aviation books would you recommend to a 3rd year physics student?
    6
  • flight school
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Hi, I`am about to start my aviation life which is my dream but i have no idea which flight school i should choose so, can anyone recommend me a flight school around Mcdonough Ga
    2. What flight schools would you recommend (based on my list)
    3. Guys in Vancouver, Bc, Canada, how much and how many hours does it cost you to finish ppl? Do you recommend any specifc school
    #2
    flight school
    Hi, I`am about to start my aviation life which is my dream but i have no idea which flight school i should choose so, can anyone recommend me a flight school around Mcdonough Ga · What flight schools would you recommend (based on my list) · Guys in Vancouver, Bc, Canada, how much and how many hours does it cost you to finish ppl? Do you recommend any specifc school
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/aviation for?
Best for Professions enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/aviation free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/aviation have?
Roughly 2.8M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/aviation on?
r/aviation runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/aviation cover?
On the Hive Index, r/aviation is organized under Professions.
How do I join r/aviation?
You can join r/aviation by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professions communities like?
Communities for professionals in specific career paths to connect with peers and advance in their field. Covers a range of industries and roles, with LinkedIn groups and dedicated platforms serving executive-track professionals and industry associations hosting member communities.
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