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Flight Simulation Association
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Flight simulation community & organizer of FlightSimExpo, North America's community-driven flight sim conference.
#FSExpo 2026 attendees will get access to the exhibit hall on Friday for the first time in our show's 7-year history!

We’re also planning to offer new, single-day ticket options for FlightSimExpo 2026.

Details at flightsimexpo.com/news/2026-friday
November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In this seminar, we dive into the secret sauce that makes simulated airplanes feel like the real thing. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/x22TltJPHf0

This video is the last of our 2025 seminar series, meaning you can now see everything that happened on stage at #FSExpo in Providence.
November 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This week on YouTube, we revisit changes to how the MSFS SDK is progressing from a user's perspective.

Watch: youtu.be/5kd_s21Mlo4
November 8, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Live from #FSExpo, SayIntentions Founder & CEO Brian Shellabarger explores the current capabilities of AI and the changes expected in the next 2-3 years for the flight simulation world.

youtube.com/watch?v=fvww3TiIgqg&list=PLtRfm2POpr9uNYqayhKWtPJsjqHEyINhs&index=12
November 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
From now until October 31, FSA Members save 10% the Pimax Crystal Light and Crystal Super.

If you're looking for a new VR headset, join our Discord and check the #announcements channel for the purchase link:
flightsimassociation.com/discord
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Whether experienced in real-world aviation or passionate about simulation, this #FSExpo 2025 panel discussion was designed to connect like-minded veterans.

Watch the recording from this #FSExpo panel discussion here: youtu.be/pZFwNW-kJ84
October 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Kea Skies creates immersive, story-driven flight experiences for MSFS —narrated by real human voices, not AI.

If you're an FSA Member, you'll get 30% off their new 90-minute Auckland Narrated Scenic Tour!

Sign up free at bit.ly/48wnWoI
October 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our friend, Slant Alpha Adventures, presents a look at some of the most common myths that persist about VATSIM
...and hopes to dispel some of the apprehension that sim enthusiasts hold.

Watch the recording from this #FSExpo panel discussion here: youtu.be/tihX2bSMFGs
October 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
This week on our YouTube, real and virtual air traffic controllers and pilots dissect all that VATSIM has to offer and how it can springboard a career in aviation.

Watch the recording from this #FSExpo panel discussion here: youtu.be/su7S_UorIcw
October 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
From private to commercial, instruments and beyond: what you need, how to get the most out of it, and how to take the next step and certify your home sim to log time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvp3...
October 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This week on YouTube, watch Mike from flightsimcoach talk through what separates a basic flight sim from a truly immersive one. The presentation reveals some overlooked ways to create an ultra-realistic flying experience, without breaking the bank.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D4o...
September 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If you're an X-Plane pilot looking for affordable navdata, Keyvan Aviation’s SIMDATA solution offers worldwide navdata.

Get the annual subscription, built specifically for X-Plane, for just US$27/year.

Discount code and details here: flightsimassociation.com/discounts/ke...
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September 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Each Friday, we share recordings from the #FSExpo 2025 Community Stage.

This week, Marko from X-Crafts takes you through a day in the life of a flight sim developer and explores what truly determines whether a company finishes a project or disappears.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BKS...
September 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
All FSA Members save 5% on FlightsimWebshop orders, which include free shipping on orders above $150.

You can also save 25% on the MSFS 2024 Premium Deluxe Steelbook Edition until the end of the year.

See all the FSA Member benefits at flightsimassociation.com/discounts
September 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
ProDeskSim.com is the home of realistic hardware and addons for your existing flight sim hardware and flight controls.

Now, FSA Captains receive 10% off all ProDeskSim products!

Get your discount code here: flightsimassociation.com/discounts/pr...
September 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Starting today and every Friday, we're sharing recordings from the #FSExpo 2025 Community Stage.

This week, see how @flightchops.bsky.social built his simulator to match the actual avionics of the RV-14, and how he uses it for training: youtu.be/lUid124xHDE
September 6, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Following our biggest-ever FlightSimExpo back in June, we're excited to welcome the community to Saint Paul, Minnesota in 2026!

You can book our FlightSimExpo hotel rate now and get discounted flights at flightsimexpo.com.

Attendee registration opens in December.
September 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Hangar Studios 713 has created the Super Decathlon, Ascendance ATEA, and Navion for MSFS, and more. Keep an eye out for their American Champion Scout, coming soon.

FSA Captains save 10% on all Hangar Studios 713 Products: flightsimassociation.com/discounts/hangarstudios713
August 24, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The SPAD.neXt software utility provides almost unlimited options to configure panels for use with flight sim software. The software is available starting from €19 for FSA Captains for a lifetime license with 1 year of free updates. Get your 25% off code here: flightsimassociation.com/discounts/sp...
August 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
With hardware designed to bridge the gap between simulation and reality, Cockpit Crafters makes virtual flying more immersive, intuitive, and rewarding.

FSA Captains save 10% on all CockpitCrafters products: flightsimassociation.com/discounts/co...
August 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
On August 19, we celebrate #NationalAviationDay, established in 1939 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the anniversary of Orville Wright's birthday.

It's a great day to visit a local airport for a discovery day, check out an aviation museum, or go flying!
August 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The photos from #FSExpo 2025 are up! Did our photographers find you anywhere at the show?

bit.ly/46fyY0l

Thanks to Jon Galed and McKeown Imaging for joining us in Providence and capturing some amazing moments from the show.

See you in MSP!
July 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
At 5pm ET (2100 UTC), we go live on YouTube to share initial 2025 survey results and answer YOUR questions about #FSExpo.

Join us live at youtube.com/watch?v=mcAsBZUl8UA.
July 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
If you attended FlightSimExpo 2025, check your inbox for a link to our Survey (search ""FSExpo 2025"").

Whether or not you joined us in-person at the event, feel free to join our 2025 Event Debrief, where we'll walk through survey results and answer your questions. Live on YouTube this Friday.
July 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
June 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM