By the community, for the community
MobiFlight is a free, open-source project built by a passionate team and supported by an active global community of flight sim enthusiasts.
From DIY solution to universal controller ecosystem
MobiFlight was originally created as a small tool by the founder, Sebastian, to help him build a custom flight simulator cockpit.
It quickly gained popularity among flight simulation enthusiasts, allowing users to build self-built cockpit panels and controllers in an inexpensive way., and integrate them into simulators without special expertise.
Over time, it evolved into something bigger: a flexible, user-friendly control center for all kinds of flight sim controllers, backed by an active community with thousands of users worldwide and a strong open-source mindset.
In 2026, MobiFlight won the Flight Sim Award for best DIY hardware and tooling.
The people behind it
A dedicated team with a shared passion
MobiFlight is led by its founder Sebastian, full-time, supported by a group of dedicated moderators and code contributors. We are all people who care deeply about flight simulation and believe great tooling should be free and open.
See contributors on GitHubA community of 14,000 and growing
The community is what makes MobiFlight extraordinary. Members share presets and hardware builds, answer questions, file bug reports, and help newcomers get their first controller working within hours.
Join the Discord serverThe numbers tell the story
MobiFlight is a well-established, thriving open-source project. Many thousands of users are benefiting from its features and active community. A great number also contributes back in the form of presets, shared knowledge, software development, and direct support.
How YOU can get involved!
Every contribution matters. Open source is powered by people — and there is no single right way to contribute. Every member of the community finds their own path, and every contribution moves the project forward.
Write code
Developers contribute to the app, connector libraries, and the websites that power the MobiFlight ecosystem.
Report bugs
Documenting an issue and helping reproduce it is how problems get fixed. Every bug report makes MobiFlight more reliable.
Create presets on HubHop
Sharing your aircraft and controller presets on HubHop means thousands of others can benefit from your work immediately.
Suggest new features
Great ideas come from real users. Filing a feature request on GitHub shapes what MobiFlight becomes next.
Help others on Discord
Answering questions, sharing your experience, and welcoming newcomers keeps the community strong and growing.
Share your project
Build logs, 3D models, wiring plans, and best practices shared with the community inspire others and move the hobby forward.
Why people trust the project
Trust comes from openness, helpful community members, and a project that keeps getting better with every release.
Free to use and open source
You can see how the project evolves, follow releases, and benefit from a platform that is not locked away behind one vendor.
A huge helpful community
Support, presets, shared knowledge, and real build experience make the ecosystem much easier to grow into.
Built around real users
The project grew from real cockpit-building needs, and provides solutions that are practical, flexible, and valuable for every flight simmer.
