Skyfarer Academy, an aviation training marketplace connecting pilots with certified flight instructors and flight schools, has partnered with the Flight Simulation Association (FSA) and FlightSimExpo, with the goal of helping flight simmers and aspiring pilots understand how flight simulation and real-world flight training can work together during a pilot’s aviation journey.
As part of the collaboration, Skyfarer and FSA will collaborate on educational content, member benefits, and outreach initiatives that highlight practical pathways from flight simulation into real-world flight training, according to officials, who note that the effort will also focus on flight sims as a training, proficiency, and currency tool for current pilots.
While flight simulation has become an increasingly important tool in aviation training, many simmers and early-stage pilots struggle to understand how — and when — to translate that experience into real-world flight training, according to Skyfarer officials.
Through this partnership, Skyfarer and FSA aim to close that gap by combining simulation education with practical, real-world guidance from experienced instructors.
As part of the collaboration:
- FSA members will gain access to complimentary live online sessions with Skyfarer instructors, focused on translating flight simulation experience into real-world aviation training decisions, such as choosing a flight school or instructor, understanding early training expectations, and planning next steps.
- Skyfarer users will receive a discount to join the Flight Simulation Association as an FSA Captain, unlocking the full range of member benefits, including discounts, educational resources, and access to one-on-one home flight sim coaching.
Skyfarer and FlightSimExpo will also collaborate on educational content and promotions leading into FlightSimExpo 2026, the aviation and flight sim convention coming to Saint Paul on June 12-14, 2026. The event will feature hands-on exhibits, how-to seminars, workshops, and tours, as well as the latest flight sim software.
“Flight simulation is often the first touchpoint into aviation, but many people don’t know how to turn that interest into real-world training,” said Nick Tsang, Co-Founder &and CEO of Skyfarer Academy. “Partnering with Flight Simulation Association and FlightSimExpo allows us to meet people where they are and help them take the next step with clarity and confidence.”
“Our mission has always been to help people get more out of flight simulation,” said Evan Reiter, an airline pilot and Co-Founder of the Flight Simulation Association. “Working with Skyfarer lets us expand that mission into real-world aviation, giving our members practical guidance and access to experienced instructors when they’re ready to move forward.”
For more information: SkyFarerAcademy.com, FlightSimAssociation.com
FlightSimExpo.com
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