About FSA
FSA offers resources for those new to flight simulation, and provides experienced simmers with additional ways to pursue their passion. Our organization—supported by enthusiasts, content creators, and developers—works to promote and grow home flight simulation.
If you're new and are looking to get started in home flight simulation, we hope you'll find our guides, learning resources, and one-on-one coaching services valuable.
If you're an experienced simmer, you might enjoy making new connections through our annual convention, local flight sim clubs, and more. Plus, take advantage of year-round discounts across a wide variety of products.
If you're a certificated pilot, or hoping to become one someday, we hope you'll see how this technology can benefit training and proficiency, even if it doesn't have a direct impact on your logbook.
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Industry Partners
Livestreams and Recorded Videos
Exclusive Member Discounts
Conventions Held
Founded
Resources
As the organizers of FlightSimExpo we regularly hear that it's difficult to get started in flight simulation. Answering a basic question like "which simulator is right for me?" might be obvious to an experienced simmer, but is easily overwhelming for newcomers. And even for more advanced simmers, topics such as installing and configuring add-ons, fine-tuning computer performance, and joining an online network aren't straightforward, either.
At FSA, we're creating resources that categorize and distill the great content already out there, helping newcomers find their way, and allowing experienced simmers to further their knowledge. Additionally, we're helping our members make connections with content creators, high-quality developers, and even other nearby simmers.
Examples of this content include:
Over 15 guides that cover a wide variety of flight simulation topics.
5 learning flights that teach the basics of flying, from simple VFR traffic patterns all the way to airline pilot knowledge.
Livestreams and other recorded content that offer in-depth discussion and learning opportunities.
Membership
Most of the resources we offer are available by creating a free account. However, for those who wish to support us, we also offer a simple subscription with additional features. Paid membership isn't for everyone, and we understand that. If you're just looking for information on how to get started in flight simulation, a free account is the way to go. If you think those resources are helpful and want to help us create more, we hope you'll consider subscribing.
Subscription proceeds are re-invested back into the community by showcasing the power of flight simulation as a hobby and aid to pilot training.
Examples of how we've helped build the community include:
Showcasing flight simulation at real-world aviation events like SUN 'n FUN, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and the Quinte International Air Show.
Conducting a study that quantifies how home flight simulation benefits real-world pilot training.
Organizing community meet-ups and engaging with local flight simulation and aviation clubs and chapters.
Our Vision
We are working to build FSA into a place where flight simmers, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts can come together to showcase the power of flight simulation as a hobby and aid to pilot training. Some of that mission already happens once a year at FlightSimExpo, our annual convention. But we can do more:
What if regulators started recognizing home flight simulation as a meaningful real-world training aid?
What if air traffic control organizations used networks like IVAO and VATSIM as a pipeline for recruiting talent?
What if our community played a role in designing aircraft of the future?
We think it's possible, someday, through an independent, simmer-driven organization like FSA.
We welcome anyone to help us build FSA by contributing to the site. We also encourage you to reach out with any thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.
