The small, steady principles that guide how we show up in the aviation community.

AIRPERTURE is a private aviation group made up of different generations of enthusiasts. We enjoy the hobby like everyone else — taking photos, sharing notes, following movements — but we place special attention on the values that keep the community safe, respectful, and welcoming for the long run.

Respecting aviation and its people. Aircraft operations involve pilots, ATC, engineers, ground crew and security teams. We aim to be a presence that never interferes with or complicates their work.

Practising mindful spotting habits. Where we stand, how we behave, and what equipment we use matter. Good spotting comes from awareness — of surroundings, of boundaries, and of how our actions appear to others at the airport and in public spaces.

Sharing knowledge that helps, not overwhelms. Aviation is full of details that can feel intimidating. We try to explain things calmly and clearly when someone is new, so the hobby feels a little easier and less closed-off.

Staying firmly within OPSEC and security boundaries. As enthusiasts, we are guests standing outside real aviation operations. We avoid sharing information that could be sensitive, time-critical, security-related, or operationally specific — including restricted locations, specific procedures, or anything that could encourage risky behaviour around airbases or airports.

Avoiding anything that encourages rule-breaking. We do not support entering restricted areas, climbing structures, following vehicles, or spreading imagery that suggests unsafe or inappropriate spotting behaviour. Good aviation culture depends on trust — and trust is built slowly.

Valuing stories and context, not just registries. A sighting is more meaningful when there is a reason behind it — a rare routing, a visiting squadron, an unusual weather approach, or simply something that mattered to the person who saw it.

What we keep in mind

Enjoying aviation does not mean sharing every detail we notice. If something feels like it might touch on security, operations or places that are not meant to be public, our default is simple: we treat it as not ours to post.

These aren’t rules. They’re simply the habits and attitudes we’ve grown into over the years — a quiet way of caring for the hobby, and the people who enjoy it, without drawing attention to ourselves.

As AIRPERTURE gradually publishes more guides and references, these points will shape the tone and direction of what we choose to share with the wider aviation community.