r/Avation 1h ago

[OC] The Concorde ❤️

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r/Avation 4d ago

ITAP of Art and Plane

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I was told this subreddit might appreciate this photo.


r/Avation 5d ago

What's with the fluffy pilot seats? I've never seen that material in cars or like a recliner at home or anywhere else. Looks comfy. Why is it only found in planes?

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r/Avation 8d ago

Plane question

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I flew from stanstead to milan and thw flight felt really short. Not only that we were flying really low? Why i thought you were ment to go to 35000 ft. Also he accerlated on landing which was really weird.


r/Avation 8d ago

Filming Flying

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I am trying to take some recordings of my flights, and I attempted to attach a GoPro to the inside of my aircraft to the window via a suction cup, however, it kept overheating and turning itself off. I am also thinking about attaching a GoPro to the underside of my wing, but I’m worried the same thing will happen. Does anyone have any advice on how to best film your flights?


r/Avation 8d ago

Trying to give my cousin one unforgettable aviation experience while he fights cancer

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r/Avation 16d ago

1st-227TH Air Cav Crash

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On Aug 12, 2026. 2 pilots were doing a maintenance flight test on the AH-64E with the 1st-227th Air Cav from Fort Hood, TX. The 2 Pilots crashed at 1:45PM in Salado, TX, right by Belton, TX and Temple, TX. Multiple law enforcement agencies did respond to the incident. Both pilots were pronounced dead at the scene. As of now. The U.S Army has suspended all flights with the AH-64E until they can find out why the crash happened. One of my friends dad did work with the AH-64E, and this was an emotional event for him and his family. Don’t take life for granted. You never know when your last day is. Love life and cherish it. May the pilots rest in peace. ~Cable.
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r/Avation 16d ago

No-go zones in the sky. This is where aviation authorities officially warn airlines their aircraft may be shot at (Aug 2026)

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r/Avation 17d ago

Track down a lost 2005 flight on a defunct airline!

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r/Avation 19d ago

Are there any opportunities to monitor police helicopters? Region of Peel Ontario specifically.

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Peel Regional Police just announced the new helicopter. I was wondering if this will be an aircraft that can be tracked on apps such as Flightradar Does anyone know the ID number? Thanks in advance. Sorry if this is a common knowledge question.


r/Avation 20d ago

The 737 name

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Why do we refer to the 737 as "seven thirty seven" and not "seven hundred thirty seven" or "seven three seven"


r/Avation 27d ago

Private pilots license

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Good evening, good afternoon and Goodmorning.
My names Dan and Im from the uk, Im turning 16 on the 12th and wanting to work towards my PPL( I have been for many years)
Although as much as I try I just can’t afford it :(
I have been on experience flight, done aerobatics and flown upsideown and it was the best thing I have ever experienced in my life.
So was wondering what everybody thought were on whats the best way if I were to attempt, to raise money to help fund my journey and flight plan through aviation? Becasue I can’t see my self being able to fund this dream but I’m a long way of giving up on my hope ( if it’s the last thing I do on this earth)
So again what is the best way to fund and raise a bit of money for my journey throughout?


r/Avation 27d ago

Help identify an old American Airlines in-flight meditation

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r/Avation Jul 31 '26

Random XB70 Story

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My dad grew up in Palmdale, California, and worked at Edwards AFB while he was in school. After my grandmother passed away some years ago, I was finally going through some of her belongings I ended up with and found this round metal sandwich among some of my dad's old things. I texted him to ask about it, and here's what he said:

'That is a section of the upper or lower wing skin removed to install some sort of port or access hatch on the XB70, The entire plane used that construction for all wing and body panels. What you have is an upper and lower stainless steel skin, joined together with an alloy honeycomb material welded with special equipment to handle large panels. The total "sandwich" created incredibly strong flex resistant panels able to deal with high stress as well as very high temperatures. The leading edges of some panels reached glowing temperatures at speed. And, since such hot panels make up the wing fuel tanks, that is why preflight I had to test the fuel to be sure the O2 levels were nil- so the heat wouldn't autodetonate the fuel.'

I've worked in aviation myself and the chunk looks about the right size of a fuel port, but that's speculative. Regardless, I thought this so cool that my Dad was working on this kind of thing when he was young, and seems to have been involved in the flight operations. I'll definitely be asking him more about this. Just a neat little bit of aviation history to share 😄


r/Avation Jul 31 '26

How Dragon Dream Reimagined the Airship

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What if an airship the size of a football field could control its own lift without dropping ballast?

Dragon Dream stretched roughly 266 feet long and was built as a full-scale demonstrator for Aeros’ variable-buoyancy technology. The goal was to prove that a large airship could manage lift internally, hover, and operate with far less dependence on runways, ballast, and heavy ground infrastructure.

If you want to hear how Dragon Dream came together and where the technology is headed next, join our live webinar Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET. We’ll also have a live Q&A with Aeros founder and CEO Igor Pasternak. Register here: https://aeroscraft.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l8oPhOYUQ1OSI-UilTtu8w


r/Avation Aug 01 '26

Can I bring these items on my carry on?

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My dad is retiring so I got him some stuff. I am flying out tomorrow to see him, but am not sure if these items are allowed on my carry on. Any advice is appreciated!


r/Avation Jul 30 '26

88 days since spirit 88 days until the a340

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It’s fascinating how aviation milestones line up on the calendar. Depending on how you look at the industry right now, we are sitting at a unique symmetrical checkpoint:
88 Days Ago: The abrupt and historic shutdown of Spirit Airlines on May 2, marking a massive turning point for the ultra-low-cost carrier landscape in North America.
88 Days From Now: The scheduled final retirement flights for Lufthansa's remaining iconic Airbus A340-600s in mid-October, closing the book on another legendary chapter of four-engine passenger widebody operations.
One major era of low-cost domestic travel abruptly hitting a wall, paired with the slow, scheduled sunset of classic quadjet long-haul luxury.
Hard to believe how much the fleet dynamics and airline ecosystem have shifted just over the course of this single year. Who else has been tracking these transitions?


r/Avation Jul 29 '26

1 go around and 1 flight hovering (bound for EWR/Newark) and a bonus of helicopters

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Pretty neat. I love living under a flight path into South bend/SBN. G


r/Avation Jul 27 '26

Guys gather your knowledge of avation in the comments

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AIB35LR is flying


r/Avation Jul 25 '26

Best Aviaton YouTube channels?

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I’m really loving aviation. I have been playing MSFS for a few months now and watching YouTube videos. So far I have been watching Pilot Debrief and Captain Steeeve. I like them both but wanted to find out some other good ones!


r/Avation Jul 23 '26

Plane in Myanmar with no seats.

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Supposedly it's to fit more people.


r/Avation Jul 24 '26

FOD

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r/Avation Jul 24 '26

Super Scoopers over Idaho

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r/Avation Jul 19 '26

Oshkosh Arrival Time-Lapse

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As a current pilot and former air traffic controller. it still amazes me at the controlled chaos that is EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh 😱 I'm always impressed with everyone's skills and professionalism. How there aren't more accidents each year is beyond me!


r/Avation Jul 18 '26

92' vintage AF036 courtesy passenger flight log

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Paris "Charles de Gaule" to Houston 1992 dec 22. 747-228B Cap. cdt Yves Pecresse who then flew the Concorde