FSExplorer
About
FSExplorer is a community platform for structured, multi-leg flight challenges. Pick a route, submit each completed leg for review, and earn badges when the whole tour is complete.
What's new
Release notes
Updates and changes to FSExplorer.
v.0.0.9 NEW
- Added "Active Tour Progress" in the Profile page
- Profile visitors can see the new "Active Tour Progress" by default if the profile is public, this can be changed in "Edit Profile"
- Added "Report a Bug" function in footer
v.0.0.8
- VATSIM auto-validation: Tour administrators can now configure up to 60 minutes of total missing tracking
- Small fixes in tour editor for admins
- Award notification: Newly issued awards appear in a centered prompt, with the image below “New award issued”
v.0.0.7
- Changed the Vatsim-autovalidation logic
- Autovalidation now supports simrate, it can be specified for each tour
- You can now sort in the Hall of Fame and new stats are added
- Newly issued awards get a "New" -label in the profile page
- The Vatsim and IVAO hours sync is now optimized and will update once per day at 4am UTC
v.0.0.6
- Added online hours sync for VATSIM & IVAO
- If enabled an when a VATSIM CID or IVAO ID was entered in the profile settings, online hours from the corresponding networks will be shown. It will replace tour hours calculated from the leg duration
- Award description is not shown in the preview anymore
- Validator name shows in the leg submission history in Admin
- Pilot ranks are explained in "About"
v.0.0.5
- First tour "STARTER'S TOUR" released
- The tour system is still WiP, so handle with caution
- A few adjustments are already planned for v.0.0.6, but they should not affect tours
v.0.0.4
- Added a Vatsim-autovalidate function
- Users can submit their Vatsim flights (under specific conditions) for auto approval and the backend will check their flight
- Smaller fixes
v.0.0.3
- Added a Pilot rank that is shown to every pilot, based on their number of awards
- If a new award is issued, a notification will be in the "Profile" navigation item
- If a tour is expired, the user will have 7 days until he cannot fly anymore. The tour will then be placed under "Expired tours" in the Dashboard
- Smaller fixes
v.0.0.2
- Added "Pilots" section with a friends system & hall of fame
- Users can set up their profile visibility for other pilots and the hall of fame under "Edit profile". Default is "Private"
- A username is now required. The display name is optional
- Small fixes in the registration process
v0.0.1
- Added release notes section
- Started versioning
Updated 15/10/2026
Community and platform
This is a virtual-aviation community service. Flights, routes, achievements and badges have no real-world aviation, monetary or commercial value.
VATSIM, IVAO and Volanta are independent services. Their names and services are used only to identify compatible pilot networks or tracker links; FSExplorer is not affiliated with or endorsed by them unless stated otherwise.
How tours work
- Pick a tour and start it from the tour detail page.
- The tour becomes active immediately after starting.
- Submit the next flown leg with the relevant tracker link.
- Wait for an admin to review the submission.
- Complete every leg and receive approval to finish the tour and unlock its badge.
Pilot ranks
Your rank is based on the tour awards you currently hold. Complete tours and earn awards to reach the next rank. Flown hours, including VATSIM and IVAO hours, do not affect your rank.
- Unranked Pilot
- 0 awards
- Bronze Pilot
- 1–4 awards
- Gold Pilot
- 5–19 awards
- Diamond Pilot
- 20–49 awards
- Master Pilot
- 50+ awards
Tour rules
- Each pilot must use their own account and complete tours individually.
- Legs should be flown in order. You can submit the next leg while earlier submissions are still awaiting review. Rejected legs must be resubmitted before you submit further new legs.
- Submit accurate tracker links and information that relates to your own flight. Do not submit flights for another person.
- Admins may reject a submission that is incomplete, inaccurate, suspicious or does not meet the route requirements. You may submit a corrected flight where the tour permits it.
- Suspicious activity may lead to rejection or reset of progress for affected tours, or to account restrictions where necessary to protect the community.
Your account and profile
Keep your account access confidential and update your information in Profile Settings when it changes. You can choose which optional pilot details will appear on your profile. Do not publish information that you do not want other users to see.
You can request correction, download information where available, or delete your account in Profile Settings. Further privacy details are available in the Privacy Notice.
FAQ
When is a tour considered complete?
A tour is complete only when every submitted leg has been approved by an admin.
Can I have multiple active tours?
Yes. You can book and run multiple tours at the same time, then progress each at your own pace.
How do badges get awarded?
As soon as all legs in a tour are approved, the system marks the tour as completed and awards the related badge.
Do I need to complete legs in one session?
No. Progress is saved per leg, so you can continue whenever you want.