Top 25 Aviation Forums, Discussions, and Message Boards
Aviation Forums
Here are 25 Best Aviation Forums you should follow in 2023
1. Airliners Forum
Santa Monica, California, US
Airliners.net brings you discussions about factual events happening in the airline and general aviation industries. Talk about commercial aviation, tr...avel, opinions, and more. Discuss about aviation as a hobby, including flight simulation, model collections, memorabilia, collectables, post cards, slides, etc. You can also share about aviation photography, military aviation and more.more
airliners.net/forum
Threads 591K Posts 12M Members 339K 716.4K 127.8K 9 posts / day
Subforums Civil Aviation, Travel, Polls & Preferences, Aviation Hobby, Aviation Photography show more View Recent Threads
2. Airline Pilot Central
US
Airline Pilot Central is one of the best information portals for active and future airline pilots. Other topics include discussion on legislation, nat...ional unions, organizing pilot groups, and more. Talk about flight schools and training, careers in flying like military aviation, aeronautical engineering and aircraft MX, and more.more
airlinepilotforums..
Threads 125K Posts 4M Members 115K 5.2K 678 7 posts / day View Recent Threads
3. Pilots of America
This forum is dedicated to airspace and aviation discussions. Get threads for Pilots in Training and Flight Instructors to ask questions and get answe...rs! Whether you are a new Student Pilot or an advanced commercial pilot training on a new aircraft, and if you've got a training question, this is the place for you.more
pilotsofamerica.co..
Threads 135K Posts 4M Members 38K 6 posts / day View Recent Threads
4. The Airline Pilots
TheAirlinePilots.com is a resource of information to the airline pilots and provides a forum to share knowledge and experience. Discuss about aviation... concepts and procedures, Communication, Navigation & Surveillance, flight safety and more. Learn about the Principles of Flight, Flight Planning, and aircraft performance.more
theairlinepilots.c..
Threads 2K Posts 2K 3.8K 1 post / week
Subforums Airfield / Area Procedures, Incidents & Accidents, Air Law, Boeing 777, Airbus 320 show more View Recent Threads
5. JetPhotos
JetPhotos is a forum that discusses all things related to Airlines and Aviation. Discuss about aviation safety, flight reviews, Military aviation and ...space, and more. Share your aviation photography images, videos and talk about the different types of aircrafts. You can also chat about aviation hobbies like flight simulator and model aircrafts.more
forums.jetphotos.com
Threads 64K Posts 704K Members 27K 188.5K 3 posts / day View Recent Threads
6. PPRuNe Forums
This forum is an aviation website dedicated to airline pilots and those who are considering a career as a commercial pilot. Here you can ask questions... about pilot training and new aviators. Get to know the latest aviation news and rumours, technologies and discuss about accidents and close calls.more
pprune.org/trendin..
655 361 12 posts / day View Recent Threads
7. Aviation24.be Forums
Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium
Aviation24.be is a Belgian website that publishes latest aviation news and breaking stories. It also hosts a popular aviation discussion forum where y...ou can discuss the latest aviation news, airline experiences and trip reports, military aviation and more.more
aviation24.be/forums
Threads 62K Posts 394K Members 24K 212.4K 2.6K 6 posts / day View Recent Threads
8. Jet Careers Forum
Jetcareers is an online community of airline, corporate and professional pilots including air traffic controllers, dispatchers, and mechanics. Ask que...stions to a flight surgeon, aviation attorney, and share pictures from the road here. Get to know about specific pilot careers and find resources if you want to join the aviation industry.more
jetcareers.com/forums
Threads 223K Posts 3M Members 32K 366 1 post / day
Subforums Ask A Flight Surgeon, Ask An Aviation Attorney, Pictures From The Road, Technical Talk, Family Life show more View Recent Threads
9. Forums4airports » Aviation Industry Forum
Forums4airports is a forum for industry professionals and non professionals interested in the aviation industry. Discussions range from aircraft manuf...acturing, airside operations, airport companies through to aircraft in flights entertainment systems reviews, air traffic control and the holiday & inclusive tour business.more
forums4airports.co..
Threads 117 Posts 2K 330 1 post / quarter View Recent Threads
10. Piper Forums
PiperForum.com is a vibrant community of Piper owners and pilots. We host technical knowledge of general aviation topics and specific topics on J3-Cub...s, Cherokees, Comanches, Pacers and more. In addition to an instant community of pilots for you, PiperForum.com is a library of technical topics, airplane builds, images, technical manuals, technical documents and more.more
piperforum.com
1 post / day View Recent Threads
11. Airline Forums
The Airline Forum community is dedicated to making your airline traveling cheaper, easier, and more comfortable. Get air travel discussions, airline p...rogram tips & tricks, airline news & help, flying secrets, and more here. Discuss about various US and foreign airlines, your experience, reviews and more.more
airlineforums.com
4 posts / week
Subforums The Water Cooler, Airline News, Aviation Chatter, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines show more View Recent Threads
12. FLYER Forums
FLYER Forums is the UK's best General Aviation magazine. Check out the forum for information on how to learn to fly, getting that first job after ...ATPL, and flight plan for night flying. You can also talk about overhead departure - communications, how much does it cost to get a PPL, and dual instrument.more
forums.flyer.co.uk..
18.2K 8.5K 30 posts / day View Recent Threads
13. Commercial Drone Pilots Forum
Austin, Texas, US
CommericalDronePilots is the leading online community for commercial drone enthusiasts and a member of the DronePilots Network. Also, discuss commerci...al drones, UAVs, UAS Industry, and much more. Share information on drone jobs, drone regulations for your country and Drone Photography.more
commercialdronepil..
Threads 5K Posts 37K Members 6K 695 1.1K 4 posts / day View Recent Threads
14. Rotorcraft Pro » General Helicopter Forum
This section of the forum is a place to discuss anything relating to helicopters! Ask questions related to training, get Vintage Pilot Headset sugges...tions, get advice on flying after knee surgery, and more. Rotorcraft Pro Media Network is for getting breaking news, high-quality photos, feature stories with industry leaders & more.more
helicopterforum.ve..
467K 8.6K 1 post / month View Recent Threads
15. Flightinfo Forum
Flightinfo Forum is an aviation community for pilots or people working in the aviation field. Get assistance with airline pilot hiring, student pilot ...training, private pilot experiences, or professional and career pilot advice. Join the discussion on everything from learning to fly, general aviation, corporate aviation, airline pilots, backcountry flying, kit building, fly-ins, and hanger talk.more
flightinfo.com
Threads 148K Posts 3M Members 25K 1 post / day View Recent Threads
16. X-Pilot.com » Aircraft Development
This section of X-Pliot.com is a place for discussing aircraft development. Discuss about Piaggio P180 Avanti II upgrade, New Mooney M20R Ovation III ...with G1000, QPAC A320 3D Cockpit/3D Upgrade, and how to set auto reverse key. You can also share information related to Asymmetric Plane, SAAB 340 Data refs, L-188 Electra and more.more
forums.x-pilot.com..
Threads 22K Posts 174K Members 75K 1 post / quarter Apr 2009 View Recent Threads
Additional Forumsⓘ
- Youth4Work » Aviation The Aviation Forum is an online discussion forum where youth or even the experienced professionals discuss their queries related to aviation and get answers for their questions from other talented individuals.
- AVCANADA Forums This Forum is a has been developed to discuss aviation related topics. Ask questions related to flight training and maintenance, share aviation videos and photos and learn more about specialty air service.
- City-Data Forum » Aviation This Aviation Forum is a place to discuss everything about aviation. Talk about the latest news and incidents related to flights, ask questions about various airlines, passenger planes and more.
Aviation Subreddits
1. Reddit » Aviation
San Francisco, California, US
A place for anybody fascinated with flight to post and discuss links to news, events, tech, specs, pics, history, etc. Here you can share and talk about anything related to aircraft, airplanes, aviation and flying. Helicopters & rotorcraft, airships, balloons, paragliders, winged suits and anything that sustains you in the air.
reddit.com/r/aviation
1.7M ⋅ 1.2M ⋅ 22 posts / day ⋅ Apr 2008 View Latest Posts ⋅ Get Email Contact
2. Reddit » Flying
San Francisco, California, US
This community is for discussion among pilots, students, instructors and aviation professionals. Share what is in your flight instructor backpack, ask questions about being grounded for vision related treatments, and student pilot aircraft rental and instructor information.
reddit.com/r/flying
1.7M ⋅ 70.5K ⋅ 30 posts / day ⋅ Sep 2008 View Latest Posts ⋅ Get Email Contact
Aviation Subforums
| Forum Name | Subforum Name | Subforum Description | Also in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airliners Forum | Civil Aviation | ||
| Travel, Polls & Preferences | |||
| Aviation Hobby | |||
| Aviation Photography | |||
| Trip Reports | |||
| Military Aviation & Space Flight | Military Forums | ||
| Airline Pilot Forums | Major | ||
| Regional | |||
| Charter | |||
| Fractional | |||
| Foreign | |||
| Corporate | |||
| Part 135 | |||
| Part 91 and Low Time | |||
| Union Talk | |||
| Flight Schools and Training | |||
| Military | Military Forums | ||
| Technical | |||
| Engineers & Technicians | |||
| Hiring News | |||
| Career Questions | Career Forums | ||
| Interview Gouge | |||
| Hangar Talk | |||
| Safety | |||
| Aviation Technology | |||
| The Boneyard | |||
| Aviation Law | |||
| Money Talk | |||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | |||
| Pilot Health | |||
| Layover | |||
| Pilots Of America Forum | Flight Following | Got a general question to ask or aviation topic to discuss? Establish contact here! | |
| Pilot Training | A conference for Pilots in Training and Flight Instructors to ask questions and get answers! Whether you are a new Student Pilot or an advanced commercial pilot training on a new aircraft, if... | ||
| Cleared for the Approach | IFR Pilots and IFR Students will find topics of special interest to them here! | ||
| Maintenance Bay | Looking for a good mechanic? Got a question about changing a landing light or installing a new radio? Any mechanical questions you've got, someone here probably has an answer for you! | ||
| Avionics and Upgrades | This forum is for discussion about avionics and upgrades for your aircraft. | ||
| Aerobatics | Whether you're an aerobatic pilot or just interested in it, you can find all the loops, rolls, and other maneuvers inside! | ||
| Cool Places to Fly | Looking for a great $100 hamburger or overnight trip? Got a tale to tell about a recent fly in? Just think a particular airport is neat? Talk about it here! | ||
| Home Builders and Sport Pilots | Got questions about building your own? Fly something a little lighter? Pop in here and see what your fellow enthusiasts are talking about. | ||
| Aviation Mishaps | A forum for discussion about aviation incidents and accidents. Please include the date location, and aircraft type in the title to avoid duplicate threads. | ||
| Hangar Talk | Open forum for discussion of any topic you like, aviation related or otherwise.Virtually all topics in this forum are permitted - so long as they are discussed in a civil manner.NOTE:... | ||
| Technical Corner | Having a technical issue not directly related to the site? Post in this forum and be assured that computer geeks everywhere (well, at least those that visit these forums) will see your problem... | ||
| The Classifieds | Got something to buy? Sell? Trade? You can post a note about it here and maybe make the bargain of the century!Non-aviation items for sale must have [NA] as the first words in the thread's... | ||
| Jet Photos Forum | Aviation Discussion Forum | Discuss anything aviation related, such as airline news, specific aviation questions, etc. | |
| Aviation Safety Discussion Forum | Use this forum to discuss aviation safety related incidents, accidents, and other aspects of aviation safety. | ||
| Military Aviation & Space Forum | Discuss any and all things related to military aviation and spaceflight. | Military Forums | |
| Aviation Videography Forum | |||
| Flight Simulator Discussion | Post tips, stories, questions, or screenshots related to Flight Simulation software. | ||
| Model Aircraft Discussion | Discuss that new Dragon Wings release, custom-built models, show pictures, etc. | ||
| Misc. Aviation Hobbies | Discuss aviation hobbies which aren't covered in the two forums above, such as Safety Card collecting, memorabilia, etc. | ||
| PPRune Forum | Rumours & News | ||
| Tech Log | |||
| Accidents and Close Calls | |||
| Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies) | |||
| Interviews, jobs & sponsorship | |||
| Cabin Crew Wannabes | |||
| South Asia and Far East Wannabes | |||
| Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific | |||
| The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions | |||
| Fragrant Harbour | |||
| African Aviation | |||
| Canada | Canada Forums | ||
| North America | |||
| Middle East | |||
| South Asia and the Far East | |||
| The Caribbean and Latin America | |||
| Nordic Forum | |||
| French Forum | |||
| Spanish Forum | |||
| Italian Forum | |||
| Freight Dogs | |||
| Rotorheads | |||
| Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc. | |||
| Military Aviation | |||
| Flying Instructors & Examiners | |||
| Cabin Crew | |||
| Flight Testing | |||
| ATC Issues | |||
| Engineers & Technicians | |||
| Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch | |||
| Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning | |||
| Medical & Health | |||
| Questions | |||
| Private Flying | |||
| Space Flight and Operations | |||
| Airlines, Airports & Routes | |||
| Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner) | |||
| Aviation History and Nostalgia | |||
| Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight) | |||
| Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting | |||
| PPRuNe Problems or Queries | |||
| Aviation24 | Latest aviation news | ||
| Airline experiences and trip reports | |||
| Civil aviation / General aviation | |||
| Military aviation | Military Forums | ||
| Plane spotting - Belgium | |||
| Plane spotting - Rest of the world | |||
| Contrail spotting | |||
| Flight simulation | Flight Simulator Forums | ||
| Jet Careers Forum | Ask A Flight Surgeon | Get your aeromedical questions answered by our very own AME, Dr. Aaron Florkowski, MD! | |
| Ask An Aviation Attorney | |||
| Pictures From The Road | Share your interesting pictures from your travels | ||
| Technical Talk | Seriously, you're not a geek. Most of us have the same question but didn't have the cajones to ask. | ||
| Family Life | It's a little more than a profession, it's a lifestyle. Discuss that here. | ||
| Health and Fitness | |||
| Investment and Retirement Planning | |||
| Airline Pilots | |||
| Freight Pilots/ | Boxes don't "complain", do they? 🙂 All things freight right here. | ||
| Military Pilots | Forum dedicated to military aviation. Acronym city! 🙂 | ||
| Flight Control/Dispatch | Flight Control and Dispatch professionals! | ||
| Corporate/Fractional/Charter Aviation | Corporate pilots, Fraction and Charter Pilots forum | ||
| The MX Hangar (A&P/AMT) | MEL's, CDL's, AMT's, "Ops Check Good, RTS" | ||
| Jobs Available | If you know of anyone hiring, please let us know! | ||
| Flight Dispatch Jobs | |||
| Time Building | Share and discuss time building | ||
| CFI Corner | |||
| Forums 4 Airports | Airline Forum | Airline Forum for Airlines News from throughout the world. All the latest Airline News and discussions about Airline Routes through to New Airline news... | |
| Aerospace Industry News | News section for the Aerospace Industry | ||
| Aerospace Industry Forum | Aerospace Industry Forum for professionals and non professionals interested in the aerospace and aviation industry. Discussions range from Aircraft... | ||
| Piper Forum | Planes for Sale | This section is for the selling of planes. | |
| Parts for Sale | This section is for the sale of plane parts. | ||
| General Piper Discussion | Any discussion not relevant to any other forums. | ||
| Cherokee | Anything PA-28 and PA-32 Related | ||
| Cubs | All models of Piper Cubs | ||
| Comanche | PA-24 | ||
| Twins | PA-23, PA-34, etc.. | ||
| Avionics | Avionics Q&A | ||
| Maintenance | Keep your Piper running smooth. | ||
| Training | Questions about pilot training in Pipers. | ||
| Airline Forums | The Water Cooler | General Discussion and Chat Area. | |
| Airline News | Airline News & Air Travel News | ||
| Aviation Chatter | Aviation General Discussion Area | ||
| American Airlines | American Airlines Forum - Discuss American Airlines Related topics in here. (American Airlines Help, American Airlines Tips) (This forum now covers all US... | ||
| Delta Air Lines | Delta Air Lines Forum - Discuss Delta Air Lines Related topics in here. (Delta Air Lines Help, Delta Air Lines Tips) | ||
| jetBlue | jetBlue Forum - Discuss jetBlue Related topics in here. (jetBlue Help, jetBlue Tips) | ||
| Southwest Airlines/Airtran Airways | Southwest Airlines Forum - Discuss Southwest Airlines Related topics in here. (Southwest Airlines Help, Southwest Airlines Tips) | ||
| United Airlines | United Airlines Forum - Discuss United Airlines Related topics in here. (United Airlines Help, United Airlines Tips) | ||
| US Airways | American Airlines Forum - Discuss American Airlines Related topics in here. (American Airlines Help, American Airlines Tips) (This forum now covers all US... | ||
| Regional & National Airlines | Discuss the various Regional & National Airlines in here. (Regional Airline Forum) | ||
| Freight Carriers | Discuss Freight Carrier Airlines in here. (Freight Carrier Forums) | ||
| Foreign Airlines | Discuss the various Foreign Airlines in here. (Foreign Airline Forums) | ||
| FlightInfo | Regionals | Regionals and related discussions. | |
| Cargo | General discussion about all aspects of Cargo Aviation. | ||
| Charter | Topics related to charter. | ||
| Training & Instruction | Whether you are a young pilot working on your Private or an experienced pilot working on your ATP or Type Rating, this is the place for your questions and... | ||
| Medicals and Aviation Doctors | Questions and answers to all your Aviation Medical needs. | ||
| AV Canada | Flight Training | ||
| Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service | |||
| Maintenance | |||
| ATS Question Forum | |||
| Aviation Videos & Photos | |||
| Corporate | |||
| Helicopter Forum | |||
| Employment Forum | |||
| Crash Pads | |||
| Aviation Software & Devices | |||
| Drones & UAS | Drone Forums | ||
| Health & Fitness | |||
| Helicopter Forum | General Helicopter Forum | Post messages about ANYTHING relating to helicopters! | |
| Helicopter Flight Training - School Reviews | A great resource for the person thinking about flying helicopters. Also great for the students who are learning to fly, and for the instructors who teach them. | ||
| Utility/Offshore | Fire fighting, longline, offshore, remote ops, christmas trees, shakes, powerline construction, or any other topic regarding utility flying. | ||
| General Military Helicopter Discussions | For the Military Helicopter Crews | ||
| Axis History Forum | Aircraft | ||
| War Relics | Aviation history | ||
| Aviation Delight Forum | Aviation History | ||
| Wings Over New Zealand | New Zealand's Civil Aviation | ||
| Scale Model Addict | AIRCRAFT | Da plane boss! Da plane! | |
| What If Modellers | Aircraft | For Aircraft related builds and completed models | |
| Thailand 247 | In the air | Anything for flights or in the air. | |
| Pattaya Talk | Airline Discussion | Airline questions, deals and specials. | |
| Ski Forum | Flights | Airline discount alerts, baggage allowance, airport policy questions.. the business of getting there. |