The platform connects to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 through the FlightSimBuilder Hub, recording flights and giving pilots a place to revisit their routes, compare progress and share their experiences.
That landing you were particularly proud of now has somewhere to live. So does the one you would prefer the passengers forgot.
Automatic Flight Logging Through the Hub
FlightSim Social uses the free FlightSimBuilder Hub for Windows to capture flights automatically.
Pilots create an account, generate a pairing code through the website’s settings and enter it in the Hub. After selecting their simulator version, they can fly normally and have completed flights appear in their logbook and community feed.
Recorded information includes the route, flight time, altitude, speed, fuel usage and landing rate. Pilots can add screenshots and a YouTube video afterward, turning the recorded data into a more personal account of the flight.
The setup guide identifies MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 as the available simulator selections. It does not currently provide X-Plane connection instructions.
FlightSimBuilder Hardware Is Not Required
Although FlightSim Social comes from a flight-simulation hardware company, participation does not require purchasing its equipment.
The connection guide specifically states that the Hub can track flights without any FlightSimBuilder devices attached.
Existing hardware customers may already have the application installed. Other pilots can download it and use its flight-logging functionality independently.
That opens the community to simmers with a wide range of setups, from a simple desktop controller to a cockpit that has gradually taken over an entire room.
Readers can follow the installation and pairing process through the official Hub connection guide.
A Shared Logbook With a Social Side
The website’s public feed displays completed flights with aircraft details and operating statistics, allowing visitors to see where members have been flying.
The platform also advertises pilot-following features, airport ratings and reviews, personal milestones and a record of visited destinations.
Its central idea is to give flights a life beyond the shutdown checklist. A short training circuit, scenic trip or airline sector becomes something pilots can revisit and discuss with others.
For those seeking fresh destinations, browsing another member’s route could provide the inspiration for an evening’s flying.
The FlightSim Social introduction explains how flight history, maps and community connections fit together.
Flying Clubs Bring Groups Together
A dedicated clubs section supports flying clubs, virtual airlines, teams and other organizations.
The website describes shared feeds, member lists and club leaderboards, providing a group space within the wider community.
For smaller groups, that could offer a convenient way to keep track of members’ flying without requiring everyone to be online at the same time.
Pilots can explore existing groups through the flying clubs directory.
Community Discussions and Early Development
FlightSim Social also includes discussion areas for flying, home cockpits, simulator software, help, screenshots and videos.
At the time of writing, the community contains active feedback requests and member questions about the platform. That reflects a service still finding its feet, with users helping identify improvements and priorities.
The discussion space complements the logbook: flight records show what happened, while conversations give pilots somewhere to explain the experience, ask questions and exchange ideas.
Founding Pilot Badges Available
The homepage is promoting a limited run of 100 numbered Founding Pilot badges.
According to the website, qualifying pilots must register, log a flight lasting at least ten minutes and add three screenshots while places remain available.
The number of remaining badges can change, so visitors should check the current availability directly.
Pilots can create a free account and explore the platform at FlightSimSocial.com.
For anyone whose virtual flying history currently disappears when the simulator closes, FlightSim Social offers a place to keep the journey—and find other people who understand why a particularly good approach deserves a screenshot.
