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
To Be Announced

Details for this seminar will be announced shortly.
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

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.