527 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (59%).
r/RCPlanes Traffic & Engagement r/RCPlanes Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/RCPlanes Most Active Times When r/RCPlanes Is Most Active
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r/RCPlanes Flair Performance r/RCPlanes Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/RCPlanes Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/RCPlanes
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| plane | 67 (12.7%) | 27 | 16 |
| help | 35 (6.6%) | 7 | 11 |
| first | 30 (5.7%) | 21 | 15 |
| wing | 25 (4.7%) | 6 | 6 |
| good | 18 (3.4%) | 20 | 12 |
| build | 18 (3.4%) | 31 | 16 |
| planes | 16 (3.0%) | 11 | 14 |
| fly | 16 (3.0%) | 12 | 11 |
| flight | 16 (3.0%) | 21 | 9 |
| anyone | 15 (2.9%) | 6 | 9 |
r/RCPlanes Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/RCPlanes
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 11 | 8 |
| open.substack.com | 4 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 4 |
r/RCPlanes Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/RCPlanes
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Look what showed up!
Handed my transmitter and my Crack Yak XL to one of the 15-year olds at my field!
Designing an autonomous glider that returns from the STRATOSPHERE
Just wanted to share this 3D-printed landing gear I've been working on
You guys ever have a full sized, general avaition plane land on your runway?
She flies! Kinda...
The hype is real
What’s up with the faa drone zone and do I need to register this 😅 (kinda new to flying)
Flies like a gem!
Finally realizing my childhood dreams
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Look what showed up! | 321 | 31 | image | Jul 4 |
| Handed my transmitter and my Crack Yak XL to one of the 15-year olds at my field! | 318 | 32 | image | Jul 28 |
| Designing an autonomous glider that returns from the STRATOSPHERE | 295 | 98 | image | Jul 8 |
| Just wanted to share this 3D-printed landing gear I've been working on | 288 | 28 | image | Jul 19 |
| You guys ever have a full sized, general avaition plane land on your runway? | 263 | 72 | image | Jul 2 |
| She flies! Kinda... | 219 | 54 | image | Jul 12 |
| The hype is real | 218 | 19 | image | Jul 17 |
| What’s up with the faa drone zone and do I need to register this 😅 (kinda new to flying) | 167 | 42 | image | Jul 6 |
| Flies like a gem! | 161 | 9 | image | Jul 26 |
| Finally realizing my childhood dreams | 152 | 31 | image | Jul 15 |
r/RCPlanes Audience Overlap r/RCPlanes Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/RCPlanes FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/RCPlanes
What's the best time to post on r/RCPlanes?
Based on posting volume, r/RCPlanes is most active on Sundays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/RCPlanes?
r/RCPlanes averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/RCPlanes get?
Posts on r/RCPlanes average about 20 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/RCPlanes get most?
On r/RCPlanes, most posts are image posts (59%)