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. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Professions communities list.

Roughly 224K 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: +224K members
Growth: +8.8% / 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: 120K 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: 2K 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
    88 posts in the past month
    1. Filmed this today in Corsica
    2. B-52 Bouncing it into EAA AirVenture
    3. British Airways A380 on approach to Heathrow
    #1
    PlaneSpotting
    Filmed this today in Corsica · B-52 Bouncing it into EAA AirVenture · British Airways A380 on approach to Heathrow
    88
  • News
    35 posts in the past month
    1. A350-1000ULR has landed after a flight time of 24 hours and 23 minutes from Melbourne to Toulouse. Does a flypast before touching down at Toulouse.
    2. French Army A400M did its very first operational firefighting mission
    3. Australian Army Taipans laying dismantled in a warehouse awaiting burial
    #2
    News
    A350-1000ULR has landed after a flight time of 24 hours and 23 minutes from Melbourne to Toulouse. Does a flypast before touching down at Toulouse. · French Army A400M did its very first operational firefighting mission · Australian Army Taipans laying dismantled in a warehouse awaiting burial
    35
  • Discussion
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Trying to remember a passenger-plane/jet where its engine are in the big wings (not hanging below)
    2. The first Airbus A350-1000 ULR is en route back to Toulouse from Melbourne travelling east. Crossing the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans non-stop.
    3. Flaps extended while parked
    #3
    Discussion
    Trying to remember a passenger-plane/jet where its engine are in the big wings (not hanging below) · The first Airbus A350-1000 ULR is en route back to Toulouse from Melbourne travelling east. Crossing the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans non-stop. · Flaps extended while parked
    21
  • History
    16 posts in the past month
    1. A rare occurrence..
    2. some footage I found in my collection from December 2001 in Stuttgart
    3. C-2 relieving the watch to the CMV-22
    #4
    History
    A rare occurrence.. · some footage I found in my collection from December 2001 in Stuttgart · C-2 relieving the watch to the CMV-22
    16
  • Question
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Avionics bay door paint miss match
    2. How does a Boeing 777 fly with only one engine?
    3. What Are The Zig-Zag Parts On The Top Of An F-22 Raptor?
    #5
    Question
    Avionics bay door paint miss match · How does a Boeing 777 fly with only one engine? · What Are The Zig-Zag Parts On The Top Of An F-22 Raptor?
    16

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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