As 2025 comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the year that was for the SimPictures community.
2025 by the Numbers
Community activity remained strong throughout the year. Below is a summary of what we achieved together:
- 1,061 pictures shared – A wide range of perspectives from virtual cockpits and external views
- 2,889 likes – Consistent engagement and feedback on shared content
- 56 new members – Continued growth with new contributors joining the platform
- 18 countries represented – An increasingly international community
Where We Flew & What We Controlled
Several flight simulation platforms were used throughout the year. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 was the most commonly used, accounting for 595 flights, followed by X-Plane 12 with 246 flights, and MSFS 2024 with 162 flights.
Top 3 Hubs
- EFHK – Helsinki-Vantaa
- VHHH – Hong Kong International
- RJTT – Tokyo Haneda
The Boeing 737-800 (B738) was the most-flown aircraft type in 2025 with 108 recorded flights. Cathay Pacific was the most frequently used airline livery during the year.
Hall of Fame: Top 5 Active Members
These members made particularly consistent contributions to the platform in 2025:
- EpicBoeing757 – 152 pictures
- xira – 96 pictures
- DLFferozz – 91 pictures
- polaraviation – 67 pictures
- kailum8866 – 60 pictures
The Best of 2025
Among all submissions, the following three images received the highest number of likes:
- “Eurofighter typhoon doing a high speed pass at mach loop” by badanka
- “Visual approach RWY26” by s1nusoid
- “Working Together” by Soran
Looking Ahead to 2026 🌅
Thank you to everyone who submitted screenshots, interacted with posts and supported SimPictures throughout the year. Your participation continues to shape SimPictures into an active and engaging platform.
Development of the next version is already underway (have a look at the development roadmap here ), and we’re looking forward to seeing new routes, aircraft, and perspectives in the year ahead. Clear skies and happy landings!
