What FlyInside does

FlyInside Inc. is a Troy, United States-based private company founded in 2016 that develops virtual reality flight simulation software. The company operates two product lines: (1) free VR enhancement add-ons for third-party simulators (Microsoft Flight Simulator X, Prepar3D, and X-Plane) that enable VR headset support for these legacy platforms, and (2) FlyInside Flight Simulator, a proprietary VR-native 64-bit flight simulator built on a custom engine designed for modern multi-core CPUs and GPUs, supporting 90fps at supersampled VR resolutions on headsets such as the Vive Pro. The core simulator includes 10 stock aircraft sourced from content partners MilViz and TFDi Design, a multi-source scenery engine, a virtual windowing system for in-VR menu interaction, and support for multiple input methods including mouse, Leap Motion hand tracking, and motion controllers (Oculus Touch, Vive wands). The company additionally offers FlyInside Helicopters as a separate sub-brand and a scripting SDK for third-party add-on development.

Revenue is generated exclusively through a one-time purchase of the core flight simulator on Steam, where the product is sold in Early Access. The free VR add-ons are not monetized; they serve as a product-led growth mechanism to build awareness in the VR flight simulation community. Distribution is global via Steam and the company's website (flyinside-fsx.com), and customer support is handled via email. The customer base consists of individual VR hardware owners and flight simulation enthusiasts, with no enterprise or B2B channel. The company has no disclosed funding, no executive bios, and no headcount beyond the "1–10 employees" designation, indicating a bootstrapped founder-led operation. Partnerships with MilViz and TFDi Design provide content depth but represent operational dependencies rather than distribution or capital support.

Name

FlyInside

Legal name

FlyInside Inc.

Website

https://flyinside-fsx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FlyInside Inc. is a privately held Troy, US-based software company that develops VR flight simulation products, including a proprietary VR-native flight simulator sold on Steam and free VR add-ons for FSX, Prepar3D, and X-Plane, serving individual VR headset owners and flight simulation enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

VR Flight Simulation Software

akta.pro primary industry

VR/AR/XR Game Studios (MPAFAAAE)

Keywords

• VR flight simulation
• Virtual reality software
• Flight simulator add-ons
• VR gaming experiences
• Helicopter simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. FlyInside Flight Simulator Sales: FlyInside Flight Simulator is sold as a one-time purchase product through Steam (previously through direct website sales). The product is in Early Access, indicating ongoing development with updates included in the purchase.
2. VR Add-Ons for Third-Party Simulators: VR add-ons for Microsoft FSX, Prepar3D, and X-Plane are offered completely free. These serve as a product-led growth tool to build brand awareness and user base rather than direct revenue generators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FlyInside develops virtual reality flight simulation software, centered on FlyInside Flight Simulator, a VR-native 64-bit engine-based simulator sold via Steam in Early Access with ten included aircraft. The company also distributes free VR enhancement add-ons that enable Oculus Rift and HTC Vive support for third-party simulators Microsoft Flight Simulator X, Prepar3D, and X-Plane, along with a separate FlyInside Helicopters product for VR helicopter experiences across MSFS, X-Plane, and Prepar3D.

Product overview

FlyInside is a VR flight simulation company offering two main product lines: a proprietary VR-native flight simulator (FlyInside Flight Simulator) available via Steam in Early Access, and free VR enhancement add-ons for third-party simulators (FlyInside FSX Pro for Flight Simulator X, FlyInside P3D4 Pro and P3D Pro for Prepar3D, and FlyInside XP Pro for X-Plane). The company also offers a separate FlyInside Helicopters product for helicopter simulation. FlyInside Helicopters provides VR helicopter experiences across MSFS, X-Plane, and Prepar3D. A scripting SDK is available for third-party developers to create add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlyInside Flight Simulator: A modern flight simulator built for virtual reality, featuring cutting-edge VR support, a 64-bit engine designed for modern GPUs and multi-core systems, ten high-quality stock aircraft, and an innovative scenery system.
• FlyInside Helicopters

Products and services

• FlyInside Flight Simulator A VR-native flight simulator built on a custom 64-bit engine designed for modern multi-core CPUs and GPUs, featuring ten bundled aircraft (from MilViz and TFDI Design), a proprietary scenery system combining photoscenery and CGI, a virtual windowing system for in-VR menu access, and support for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Leap Motion. Sold as a one-time purchase via Steam in Early Access.
• FlyInside Helicopters

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 90fps at supersampled VR resolution on Vive Pro
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MilVizcoreOthersMilViz provides multiple aircraft for FlyInside Flight Simulator, including B-55, 310R, T-50, DHC-3, 737, T-38A, B-407, MD-530, and CH-47D helicopters. These aircraft feature complex systems, realistic flight models, detailed interiors, and a variety of liveries included with the simulator.
• TFDi DesigncoreOthersTFDi Design provides the 717 aircraft for FlyInside Flight Simulator, featuring complex systems, realistic flight model, detailed interior, and multiple liveries included with the simulator.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Pimax / Bigscreen Beyond (VR headset makers): VR hardware manufacturers like Pimax (or Bigscreen Beyond, Valve Index) produce the headsets that FlyInside's software is optimized for. They are infrastructure/enabling peers — FlyInside's product value derives directly from the consumer adoption and capability of these headsets.
• Orbx Simulation Systems: Orbx is a leading publisher of high-quality scenery and airport add-ons for FSX, Prepar3D, X-Plane, and MSFS. As an ecosystem/content provider in the same simulation platforms FlyInside targets, Orbx represents the kind of third-party developer FlyInside aims to attract via its open SDK, and is comparable as a content-side peer.
• MilViz: MilViz is a well-known third-party aircraft developer for flight simulation platforms and is already a content partner of FlyInside, supplying many of the 10 included aircraft. MilViz is comparable as an adjacent content/developer peer that operates in the same flight-sim ecosystem.
• Thrustmaster / Honeycomb Aeronautical: Thrustmaster and Honeycomb are leading makers of HOTAS, yokes, and rudder peripherals for desktop flight simulation. FlyInside's VR interaction system supports these traditional controllers; they are enabling hardware peers whose installed base defines FlyInside's reachable user pool.

Direct peers

• Laminar Research (X-Plane): Laminar Research develops X-Plane, a professional-grade flight simulator with strong enthusiast following and integrated VR support. FlyInside historically offered VR add-ons for X-Plane versions and now competes directly with X-Plane's own native VR capabilities for the same desktop/VR hobbyist segment.
• IPACS Aerofly FS: Aerofly FS is a consumer/prosumer flight simulator available across PC, mobile, and VR with quality graphics. It targets a similar enthusiast-aspirational-but-accessible niche as FlyInside Flight Simulator and competes directly on price, platform support, and visual fidelity.
• Lockheed Martin Prepar3D: Prepar3D is Lockheed Martin's professional flight simulation platform — a descendant of Microsoft ESP used for commercial training. FlyInside offered free VR add-ons across Prepar3D v3 and v4, making it a direct enhancement/competitor hybrid for professional-grade PC flight simulation users.
• Eagle Dynamics (DCS World): DCS World is a combat flight simulation platform with native VR support and a deep ecosystem of paid third-party modules. It overlaps with FlyInside's enthusiast/prosumer customer base, particularly for the military/helicopter content in FlyInside's library, and competes for VR flight-sim dollars.
• Microsoft Flight Simulator (Asobo Studio): Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is the dominant modern flight simulation platform with built-in native VR support, real-world scenery, and a massive content ecosystem. It directly competes with FlyInside's paid simulator for the same VR-capable enthusiast wallet and supersedes the legacy FSX/P3D platforms that FlyInside's free add-ons support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FlyInsideFSX

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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