Community Stage Schedule

• 9:30am - 10:15am
• Community Stage
9:30am
10:15am
Building a Veterans Flight Simulation Community Panel Discussion

This panel will discuss the creation of a dedicated online space for veterans who are passionate about flight simulation.
Community Stage
• 10:30am - 11:15am
• Community Stage
10:30am
11:15am
VATSIM MythDebunkers New Simmers
Rob Shearman
A look at how to get past common misconceptions about VATSIM and start flying online.
Community Stage
• 11:30am - 12:00pm
• Community Stage
11:30am
12:00pm
Virtual Wings, Real Feel: How Modeling & Control Systems Shape Flight Sim Realism
Vaibhav "Billy" Kumar
Learn how modeling real aircraft control systems makes simulated airplanes feel like the real thing.
Community Stage
• 1:00pm - 1:45pm
• Community Stage
1:00pm
1:45pm
How AI is Transforming Flight Simulation Developer
Brian Shellabarger
Delve into the many artificial intelligence (AI) technologies now available for flight simulation. 
Community Stage
• 2:00pm - 2:45pm
• Community Stage
2:00pm
2:45pm
The Immersive Cockpit: Blur the Line Between Sim and Reality
Mike Catalfamo
A discussion of simple ways to create an ultra-realistic flying experience, without breaking the bank. 
Community Stage
• 3:00pm - 3:45pm
• Community Stage
3:00pm
3:45pm
VATSIM: Where Worlds Collide (But Planes Don’t) New Simmers
Brandon Wening
Learn how to take full advantage of flying online with virtual aviation communities like VATSIM.
Community Stage
• 4:00pm - 4:45pm
• Community Stage
4:00pm
4:45pm
Why Do Most Flight Sim Businesses Fail? Developer
Marko Mamula
Hear directly from a developer about the challenges of creating addons for flight simulation.
Community Stage

FSElite Exhibit Hall Stage Schedule

The FSElite Stage will be hosting demos, Q&As, and smaller panels with developers throughout the weekend. A detailed schedule will be available closer to the event.

Community Stage Seminar Schedule

• 9:15am - 9:45am
• Community Stage
9:15am
9:45am
Using Home Simulation as an Adjunct to Professional Flight Training
Rick Miller
Take the next step and certify your home sim to log time. 
Community Stage
• 10:00am - 10:45am
• Community Stage
10:00am
10:45am
Navigating the Stars: A Guide to Celestial Navigation in Flight Simulation
Arash Ahmadi
Take a step back in time and learn the timeless art of celestial navigation.
Community Stage
• 11:00am - 11:45am
• Community Stage
11:00am
11:45am
Simconnect - A User's View of the SDK
Les OReilly
Community Stage
• 1:00pm - 1:45pm
• Community Stage
1:00pm
1:45pm
Can Flight Simulators Really Help You Learn to Fly? Panel Discussion
Randall Huck, Mike Catalfamo, Fabian Lim, and Rick Miller
Hear panelists give their take on if, and how, home flight simulators can enhance pilot training.
Community Stage
• 2:30pm - 3:00pm
• Community Stage
2:30pm
3:00pm
Thank You & FlightSimExpo 2026

 Event organizers reveal the dates and location for FlightSimExpo 2026. 
Community Stage

FSElite Exhibit Hall Stage Schedule

The FSElite Stage will be hosting demos, Q&As, and smaller panels with developers throughout the weekend. A detailed schedule will be available closer to the event.