Welcome to FlightSimExpo!

A guide for first-time attendees

We’re pleased to welcome flight simmers, aviation enthusiasts, professionals, students, and more to Saint Paul this June. This page has quick steps and actions for those joining us for the first time—and especially for those new to flight simulation.

Get Excited!

FlightSimExpo is

33

Days Away!

Join our Discord

The Networking App for FlightSimExpo

Discord is a free communication platform used across the flight simulation community, accessible on both desktop and mobile. After creating a Discord account, you can join “servers” like ours, where you’ll meet other FlightSimExpo attendees and enthusiasts.

We recommend all FlightSimExpo attendees join our Discord prior to the event. Use it to:

  • Get announcements and updates about the event
  • Meet, collaborate, and learn from other attendees
  • Access seminar live chat and Q&A
  • Access special perks and giveaways
Join the FlightSimExpo Discord
The FlightSimExpo Discord server.

Plan Out Your Weekend

Think About Where to Be and When

Review the following materials and think about what you'd like to see and do. Most exhibit booths are "walk up and try" and can generally be visited at any point, but seminars take place at specific dates and times.

The Schedule lists the various activities taking place throughout the show. The seminar schedule will be added in early June. Familiarize yourself with what's taking place on the days you're attending.

The Exhibitor List shows which organizations will have a presence at the show. It is categorized by each organization's type for your convenience.

The Floorplan, available in early June, provides the "lay of the land" for the entire show. Use it to understand the location of attendee check-in, seminar stages, exhibit booths, the concessions stand, and more.

The MSFS booth at FlightSimExpo 2024.

View Exhibit Hall Sign-Ups

Optional Addons in the Exhibit Hall

FlightSimExpo is very accessible: there are are 60+ free exhibits at the show, plus educational seminars all available as "walk up and try" activities.

However, there are also a few optional addons you can sign up for in advance. Review and register for anything that piques your interest:

View Exhibit Hall Sign-Ups

We specifically recommend the FSExpo Show Floor Tour for all first-time attendees.

FSExpo Show Floor Tour

Become an FSA Member

The Organization Behind FlightSimExpo

FlightSimExpo is produced by Flight Simulation Association, a free-to-join community that provides guides, resources, and discounts for flight simmers. Between our in-person events, FSA hosts webinars and other community meet-ups throughout the year.

If you’re getting started in flight sim, review our Setting Up a Home Simulator Guide prior to attending FlightSimExpo. It will help inform which booths to visit, which questions to ask, and what else to be looking for at the show.

And if you're a prospective or student pilot, read our Flight Training Study to learn how this technology can save you money, while accelerating your training.

The Flight Simulation Association Logo