November 15, 2025
We look forward to your visit at the
20th FS CONFERENCE
at the Airport Paderborn/Lippstadt
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the 20th installment of FS Conference will take place at the Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport terminal. The largest German event for flight sim fans awaits with news from the industry as well as seminars and presentations around the world of flight simulation, hosted by experts and industry veterans. The latest software and hardware developments by the numerous exhibitors can also be tested directly at their stands.
FS Conference is based on the successful Flugsimulator Konferenz, which was launched by Aerosoft in 2002 and has brought together flight sim enthusiasts and experts at various airports throughout Germany every year. Last year, the event was continued under its new name
The 2024 installment enjoyed great interest by the flight simulation community, welcoming over 400 visitors who were able to test new products by over 20 exhibitors from seven countries, including companies such as Aerosoft, Honeycomb, HomeSim and MobiFlight. The various presentations provided insights for flight sim professionals and interested beginners alike. An eventful day was followed by the traditional Captain’s Dinner, where over 80 participants were able to chat and network in a relaxed atmosphere.
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MobiFlight Workshop
Build a fully operative multi-function device and learn how to get the most out of it with MobiFlight!
Where and when:
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Time: 15:00
- Location: FS Conference Aerosoft, Paderborn
- Duration: 75-90 minutes
What You’ll Learn:
- How to get started with DIY cockpit building
- Using different types of components (switches, displays)
- Basic & advanced MobiFlight configuration techniques
- Assigning functions for MSFS2020
Included:
Your personal device which you can take home with you:
- Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini, incl. USB cable
- MobiFlight prototyping board
- Dual-encoder kit
- LCD display, incl. connection kit
- Buttons, incl. connection kit
- Device enclosure
- Device mountable on Honeycomb and Saitek devices
Free admission
Admission to the FS Conference is free for all visitors.
Airport tours
Where and when:
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 starting at 11:00 (sold out) / 13:00 (sold out) / 15:00
- Location: FS Conference Aerosoft, Paderborn
- Duration: 90 minutes
What awaits you on the tour:
Come along on a discovery tour at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport! From the terminal to security and out onto the apron – the airport tours offer exciting insights behind the scenes. Experience take-offs and landings up close and watch aircraft handling at first hand.
Captain's Dinner
Where and when:
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 18:00
- Location: Airport-Forum, Paderborn
What to expect at dinner:
Spend a cosy evening with developers, influencers, enthusiasts and the Aerosoft family. Good food and refreshing drinks round off the evening and make it a unique experience. It is the crowning finale of the FS Conference.
Schedule
FS Conference 2025
10:00 – Opening
Winfried Diekmann, the CEO of Aerosoft, will open the 20th FS Conference in Paderborn with an opening speech.
11:00 – 1. Airport Tour
This is the first airport tour of the day. You can look forward to gaining an insight into Paderborn Airport’s operations.
13:00 – 2. Airport Tour
The second tour will offer the same behind-the-scenes insights at Paderborn Airport.
15:00 – MobiFlight Workshop
Together with Sebastian, the founder of MobiFlight, you will build your own flight simulation hardware.
15:00 – 3. Airport Tour
The last tour will offer the same behind-the-scenes insights at Paderborn Airport.
17:00 – Ending
This is the official ending of the show. Thank you for attending. Take a little rest before the evening schedule begins.
18:00 – Captain’s Dinner
This is the highlight of the FS conference for years! The famous Captain’s Dinner, where you can enjoy a relaxed conversation.
Presentations
11:00 – MobiFlight
MobiFlight and Open Source Cockpit Building.
12:00 – Flugsimulator Rostock
How to build a flightsimulator.
13:00 – Tobii
Head & Eye Tracking for Situational Awareness and Workload Reduction in Flight Simulation.
14:00 – IVAO
IVAO, the multiplayer network for flightsimmers.
15:00 – SayIntentions.AI
AI in Flight Simulation – Part 2 (continued from last year)
16:00 – Dr. Michael Offermann
1. The absolute usefulness of simulator training, even for non-professional pilots & 2. The example: the pilots of Flying Hope e.V.
16:55 – WINWING
A showcase of WINWING, with the chance to win a brand new ECAM or AGP module. To be eligible to win, you must attend in person.
Captain's Dinner
Of course, the Captain’s Dinner is a must at an FS Conference. For this reason, the popular dinner will take place this year again in the evening at the nearby Paderborn Airport Forum. Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with other developers over dinner and share the latest information from the flight simulation community with other interested parties.
Exhibitors
We would like to thank all the partners of last year’s edition and look forward to FS Conference 2025. You can find all exhibitors and sponsors that have been confirmed so far below. Click on their logos for more information. See you in November!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Exhibitors
Media Partner
Register for 2025 now
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