It’s time for another Flight Sim Expo! Starting today in Providence, Rhode Island, FSExpo 2025 kicks off with a day of product showcases and announcements and its bound to have a few surprises along the way so buckle up for continuous updates throughout the afternoon.

Continuous updates through the afternoon start now

I’ll be publishing frequent updates all afternoon as the announcements start coming in from Flight Sim Expo 2025 in Providence, RI. This year, I’ll be reporting virtually and bringing in as much context and information as I can get.

11:34 am EDT – Getting ready to go

Here we go folks with another Flight Sim Expo! I’ve got the stream online and we’re waiting for the event to start. I’ll be updating regularly throughout the afternoon as new information comes in.

You can also watch alongside me this year through the official Flight Sim Association stream. The stream kicks off at 12:50 pm EDT.

12:37 pm – DCS World is at the WINWING booth this year!

From the 27th to the 29th of June, 2025 we will be previewing our upcoming DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum on the WINWING stand at the FightSimExpo! Please remember that you can still take advantage of the -30% pre-purchase discount up until launch. http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modu…

— Eagle Dynamics (@eagledynamics.bsky.social) 2025-06-27T15:12:30.653Z

If you’re on site tomorrow or Sunday, DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum is being previewed by a member of the Eagle Dynamics team at the WINWING booth. That’s cool! And also a good sign that the module is getting close.

1:00 pm – Kicking it off

We’ve got some an ad for iniBuilds Providence airport scenery starting things off. Then, a sizzle reel featuring various creators, virtual aerobatics teams, and more bringing together a beautiful cinematic.

Evan, one of the co-founders of the Flight Sim Association and organizers of the expo, has taken the stage and is welcoming everyone to the event. Talking about Providence (apparently it has the most number of restaurants per square mile anywhere in the US!) and the convention centre.

Evan is mentioning that Parallel 42, one of their top sponsors, has done three cool things. One of those is bringing an actual airplane to the expo. Evan says that they really want to engage with flight schools, airliners, and aircraft manufacturers for future shows – sounds like a great idea!

1:21 pm – Parallel 42

We’ve got Ed Correia from Parallel 42 to to an overview of their products.

• Chase Plane – The utility has a cinematic camera system, unlimited view system with the ability to position anywhere in the world, physics based cameras, and a fly-by-camera which MSFS (surprisingly) doesn’t have.
• Next up for Chase Plane are some refactoring for the code, Tobii Eye Tracker support, named shortcuts, custom cinematic sequences, the ability to import views for a new plane, spot view adjustments for orienting the aircraft in different parts of the screen, and more.
• Scenery – Releases are coming to 2024 including Mexican Mountain and Bush Plane Campout.
• Club 42 – A new loyalty program with discounts and other rewards. You automatically join when spending more than $42.
• Super Patriot – The Super Patriot is in the sim to check out at the expo while sitting under the wing of the real airplane which is on site. Aircraft is still in development.

• FreedomFox – First aircraft released for 2020. Done in partnership with Trent Palmer (bushplane YouTuber). Freedom Fox and Fox 2 will go to 2024 native, not as a complete rebuild but as a significant update. Free update if you own it already.
• Reveal – Trent Palmer’s new airplane, the Legend Cub Nomad, is the next project that the team is taking on! A cool backcountry aircraft for sure.

1:45 pm – Navigraph

Magnus from Navigraph has taken the stage together with members of his team. They are planning to reveal three products today.

• New flight training initiative through Navigraph Academy.
• Review of the year: Released Live Traffic & ATC Networks feature last year. Stability improvements and updates. SimBrief dispatch integrated into MSFS 2020. There was a 2024 release and EFB apps for the 2024 EFB (note to self: I need to check that out!). Scratch pads feature added for writing notes in the app.
• New VFR charts are coming to the system soon.
• New Navigraph powered taxi assistance system with visualized info for taxiway routing. It does routing, it warns you about difficult to taxi places, etc.!

• Planned features include visual and aural warnings. Maximum wingspan information and restricted aircraft (for you A380 flyers!). Max speed info, hold category selection, time predictions, clearances and autoroute/taxiway selector, deicing areas and stand occupation info.
• The system will also have the ability to do routing information with a 3D visualization. It could be used as a nav aid. Traffic can be imported from BeyondATC.

• They say all of these new features are “coming soon” (TM!) with a bit of a wink to there not being a real release date just yet.

2:08 pm – OnAir

• An add for a new OnAir airline manager advertising it as “the most complete airliner experience.”

2:09 pm – Altimeter Motives

The founder of Altimeter Motives is on the stage to talk about this new product.

• These are hardware solutions with options for different instrument panels in a constrained space. The panels are flat and have instrumentation on them that includes six pack, or similar pack with a G5 as well as side panels and other options.
• They also have dual touchscreen for GPS setups.
• On sale on website.

• New product announcement: PA-28 Arrow panel (works well with Just Flight’s aircraft). Custom graphics work for them to look just like they do in the Piper.

• They also have a rare (10 built, 9 left), Baron 58 panel.
• In-case you wanted to know what the prices were… here they are! That’s not that bad if you really want a specific setup.

2:17 pm – Advertisement for the AS 33 Me

Love to see Got Friends and their new AS 33 Me with trailer by Aviation Lads working its way into the advertising mix.

2:21 pm – FliteSim.Com

We’ve got FliteSim.com with their CLS-Series Yokes and other hardware. They say that they have the longest pitch travel, future proof ecosystem, compatibility and profiles for various aircraft (A2A, PMDG, more).

• Company also advertising their console system with FC-50 and FC-100 consoles with controls.
• Also advertising their CLS-Rudder with profiles for real world force feedback for different aircraft.
• All metal construction. Priced to last. Not necessarily cheap.
• The presenter is pretty funny actually “They are actually cheap… if you can afford them!” with laughs from the audience.

• They have some software that helps bind and setup their controls with common sims.
• Pride and joy: RemoteYokeSync with real-time sync over the internet of force feedback yokes. They have shown off a demo of the setup working with remote computers).

2:34 pm – FeelThere Tower Simulator

Next up we’ve got the team from FeelThere. They have ATC simulator software which is where you do the stuff on the ground.

• The team says they want it to be fun but realistic
• Get you into the flow of controlling ATC
• Tower 3 is the latest version. Overhauled the core engine, new multiplayer, custom mission support, PBR lighting, real-time weather pulled from METAR.
• The company is looking to connect with airport scenery creators from other sims.

2:51 pm – Intermission

We’ve got an intermission going on right now. Stretching time!

2:54 pm – VA Systems

Next up we have VA Systems. They were founded in 2017 and are a Platinum Sponsor of the expo. This is our second virtual airline system being showcased in this showcase.

• New “The Panel” with mission and activities apps.
• Flight plan waypoints, operational timing, data for all aircraft, briefing data.
• Support 60 airlines and 40 airports around the world

• The company is now revealing a sister company called VA Hardware
• Mini Flight Data Display (is that the MFDD?)
• Piece of hardware with a display that is USB-C powered, pulls in specific real world flight information. Three colours. Limitless data widgets with different types of information. Can even be configured depending on the phase of flight (i.e. show altitude during landing).
• Designed and handbuilt in UK for £169.99 (about $233 USD).
• Subscription free. Seems to be some sort of ‘buy a credit’ thing for tracking flights.

3:11 pm – Desktop Pilot ad

We’ve got an ad playing right now for Desktop Pilot. G1000 display with instruments and yokes for Cessna 172.

3:12 pm – Say Intentions

Here comes the next presentation with Say Intentions. This is the AI based ATC system for MSFS 2020 and 2024. They have 1,500 pilot voices, injected airplane/aircraft. AI pilot accents match the airline.

Next up they are announcing Launchpad which is an accelerator for creators and indie developers. Marketing support, guidance, funds and financing, AI ecosystem access.

Introducing a new product here called Pocket Sky.

• Flight simming combined with date night is what they are calling it.
• Monitor flight status
• Communicate with ATC, cabin crews, co-pilot.
• Look up airport frequencies, get METARs, ATIS, TAFs
• Receive push notifications
• App is available in Google Play and Apple App Store.

3:19 pm – Honeycomb advertisement

There’s a short ad for Honeycomb and their new Honeycomb Lite hardware. This company seemed to be almost dead a few years ago but they seem to be back!

3:20 pm – Flightsim Studio AG

Here we go with Flightsim Studio (FSS).

• The first part is about their 727 product (I’ve been meaning to check it out)
• Dispelling some myths like it being too complex to operate (it has a crew manager to help out).
• There’s an Aviation Lads video showing off the process of flying the 727 in for a landing.
• Freighter and passenger available.
• New product reveal is the Super 27 (modernized version) with trailer.

• This is an add-on pack to the original 727 released last year. Now with EFIS, modern avionics and features.

• Now were talking about the E-Jets
• This is encouraging as the road has been long for this product. They are showing us the FMC setting up an approach to KBOS.
• It looks like the FMC is now much more functional than it was before.
• VNAV not quite working yet they say but the display is so you can line up your descent manually.
• In development for now, not available just yet.
• New custom FMS is under testing with a FSS001 build. Once testers say there are ok, they will launch. The FSS002 has custom FMS plus the LNAV + VNAV autopilot will then kick off testing.

• New versions of the Tecnam fleet.
• P2012 integrated into MSFS 2024.
• P2006T is an overhaul with new model and textures.

3:39 pm – MOZA time

MOZA has a new add for their MCLS force feedback system. Yokes, joysticks, throttles, and more.

3:40 pm – SoFly

We’ve got Calum (from FSElite) on the stage now. Showing off a new Kennedy Space Centre scenery pack.

• SoFly has 70+ products on their website.
• New products to show off (we like new stuff!)
• SoFly Ultimate Bundle at the show with (most? all?) of their products packaged in plus some doodads like a keychain.
• Cabin Announcement Pro – No subscription. Worldwide airlines. Custom panel. Release date is Q1 2026.
• Company did EDDV Hannover before. Now doing Bristol airport.

3:50 pm – Stream Deck ad with various aircraft control schemes

This looks neat. Its from FlightPanels and it has Streamdeck profiles for a variety of airliners.

3:52 pm – Bernoulli

• New AI flight instructor that speaks in plain language.
• Is able to take control of the aircraft. Give back control. Lets the player learn from mistakes.

• Their fly with pro AI.
• Pilots pay once.
• Unlimited usage to reach training goals.
• Compatible with X-Plane 11, 12 on Windows. MSFS, Prepar3D and Mac coming soon.

4:01 pm – Orbx

We’ve got an ad from Orbx about DCS: Kola. Neat, we have Kola ads!

Perth airport and Western Australia (I think that’s for MSFS?) is also coming soon.

4:02 pm – Contrail

We’re on with Contrail now. Took a moment to figure out who they were but we’re going now.

• IM Scenery – RAF Mildenhall EGUN is being used as a showcase
• There’s a video playing now with a focus on the Contrail App

• They are showing off how you can buy from either Contrail or from the third party directly (if they have a sale on for example)
• They are advertising quality, top-tier devs, verified reviews
• Now they are showing off a new airplane…

• A Falcon 5 has just been revealed
• Classic business jet
• The project is coming in 2025
• 3,075 nm range, mach 0.76
• For MSFS 2020 and 2024
• Price is TBD
• Custom avionics with GNS-XLS
• Apollo MX20 display
• Collins 86C EFIS
• Autopilot

4:12 pm – iniBuilds reveals products

• Announcements are kicking off with Echo 19 being a partner with iniBuilds (making a splash in a bunch of places including MSFS and DCS).
• Now we’ve got Doha Hamad airport scenery coming in together with Doha city scenery. Some of the lighting effects for the city are really cool looking.
• Then its on to the A350 with the ULR update. New features include some of the recently announced stuff plus new scenarios like an unwell passenger. Also Cabin Packs for specific airlines. They mention this as an add-on so I’m not sure if this is a separately priced thing. We’ll get into that later.
• A220 time! Advertising systems, sounds, visuals with a fancy trailer. (Sidenote: LOT just ordered 40 plus 40 more options, the aircraft is getting lots of attention in the real world).

Here’s all of the trailers:

4:23 pm – Airland ad

Here’s an interesting one. Airland powered by Unreal with worldwide model of the world with ground and air travel. Check that out over here.

4:24 pm – Meridian GMT

We’re talking about hardware again. Meridian GMT presentation telling us that we deserve better hardware.

• They are advertising a modular system that you can grow
• GA and airliner throttle quadrant with multiple airliners supported all in the same package. Can be setup as a Boeing or Airbus.
• Catridge system that you pop in with the detents built into it.

• Also announced is a new yoke system with 50% more travel than typical, hall effect.
• Presentation got cut for time so there was something else but alas we’ll have to learn about it later.

4:50 pm – Tobii ad

Stepped away for a bit of a break but there was a Tobii Eyetracker ad while I was gone. If you’re thinking of buying, Stormbirds is an Affiliate!

4:52 pm – WINWING

And were back after an intermission with a presentation by WINWING.

• Cyber Tarus is the company’s force feedback yoke with two models of different options for level of force feedback movement.
• Company is working on their production facility so they can produce more quickly.
• Company is adding on new panels for airliners. They say that these are true to scale of the real thing on the real aircraft. Plug and play for all panels. The three new panels are between $75 and $150ish.

• New landing gear level system as well with a full and compact version.

• New ECAM panel too for $77 USD.
• New nose wheel tiller system revealed too at about $88.
• All in one design with the ability to use WINWING’s mounting solution.
• New civil aviation Rudder Pedal with $328 price also with force feedback versions.
• Low pressure $499, $599 pricing

• Full size yoke system with force feedback. Also true to life.
• Pricing TBA.

• On to the new combat flight sim stuff.
• WINWING is working with ED with exclusive integration.
• Metal framework with MiG-29 grip and throttle grip. (I tried to get screenshots but they were up for just seconds – future reporting needed).
• They have having a dogfight competition and some airliner stuff going on all weekend too. Sounds great! ED is there (as reported earlier) so if you’re on site it’s a great way to check out the MiG-29.

5:06 pm – Grinneli Designs F-100D

We’ve got a combat flight sim developer ad! Always good to see Grinneli’s work on the screen.

5:07 pm – Fly Shirley

Next up we’ve got Fly Shirley. This is another AI based interactive training system. It’s right here if you want to see more about it!

(I have to step away for a bit so my cat doesn’t plot my demise due to lack of food.)

5:22 pm – Southwest Virtual Airlines ad

Training, virtual type ratings, and realistic ACARS with PMDG and other products. For those of you into virtual airlines.

5:23 pm – Laminar Research and X-Plane

We’re reaching the end of the day and Laminar Research is the last act (as far as I know). We’ve got four presenters from the X-Plane team with graphics, art, marketing and systems covered.

• 12.2.0 is out now with fixes for dark cockpits, new lighting, new atmospheric rendering, aircraft brakes, ground airport texture enhancements, and stability improvements.
• Now they are going through new Gateway items. New airport lighting systems, new graphics for airport ground materials, there are new hangars
• New Swiss heliport is coming
• New weather radar system (they say its the most advanced) with WXR API and Weather API
• GPU based on the clouds that its already rendering in 3D
• Fully working radar controls with radar tilt, scan, vertical and horizontal
• All of the default planes, those with weather radars, have the system out of the box and there are third party APIs available now too.
• We’ve got G1000 upgrades to the avionics package (its by far the most used GA system) and its finally picking up some more features like the flight path.
• The A330 is getting an update with attention to materials, dirt and weathering, livery issues, improved the glareshield, break fire effects, new decal effects too.
• New backlighting effects, new panel lighting, extra spill effects
• New FMC update for Citation and Airbus. Includes ability to get departure clearance.

• New features coming up include…
• Multi-core rendering running faster
• Improved CPU time by 30%
• More GPU optimizations for weather, night lighting, and VRAM usage
• Now they are talking about the X-Plane Store (we’ve been waiting for a while for that!). Expecting that for later this year.
• 12.2.1 public beta comes next Friday

5:49 pm – That’s a wrap

Well folks, that’s a wrap on day one of FS Expo. I’m not going to be doing the same level of extensive reporting tomorrow but I will be picking some sessions to do a bit of recaping on so look for that to show up tomorrow.