Flight Sim Affiliate Program — Earn Money Sharing SimInstructor.AI

SimInstructor.AI is an AI-powered flight instructor that sits in the right seat during Microsoft Flight Simulator, DCS World, and X-Plane sessions. It watches the instruments, listens via voice, and coaches pilots through procedures in real time. If you create flight sim content, run a community, or write about aviation simulation, our affiliate program lets you earn commission by sharing it with your audience.

Why Flight Sim Creators Love This Program

Unlike generic software affiliate programs, SimInstructor is built specifically for the flight simulation community. Your audience already wants to fly better — you're connecting them with a tool that helps them do exactly that. Whether your viewers fly the A320neo on VATSIM, practice DCS carrier landings, or learn bush flying in X-Plane, SimInstructor has aircraft-specific training for them.

Commission Structure

20% on One-Time Purchases

Every time someone uses your link to buy an individual aircraft training pack (Cessna 172, Boeing 737, F/A-18C Hornet, and more), you earn 20% of the sale. No caps, no limits. Aircraft packs range from single GA trainers to complex airliners and military jets.

10% Recurring on Subscriptions

When a referral subscribes to SimInstructor (monthly or annual), you earn 10% of every recurring payment for the lifetime of that subscription. This is passive income that grows as your referred subscribers stay active.

30-Day Cookie Window

Your referral cookie lasts 30 days. If someone clicks your link and makes a purchase anytime within that window, you get credit — even if they visit the site multiple times before buying.

How It Works

  1. Apply — Fill out the application form on this page. We review every application and respond within a few business days.
  2. Get Your Link — Once approved, you receive a custom referral link (like siminstructor.net/ref/yourname) and access to the Creator Dashboard in your Pilot Portal.
  3. Share & Earn — Drop your link in YouTube descriptions, Twitch panels, blog posts, Discord servers, forum signatures — wherever your flight sim audience hangs out.
  4. Track & Get Paid — Monitor clicks, conversions, and earnings in your real-time Creator Dashboard. Choose your payout method: PayPal, Venmo, or bank transfer.

Who This Is For

MSFS, DCS & X-Plane YouTubers

Aircraft review videos, cockpit tutorials, and "first flight" content convert extremely well. Drop your affiliate link in the description and pin a comment. Viewers watching a 737 tutorial are exactly the audience that wants a 737 AI instructor.

Flight Sim Streamers (Twitch, YouTube Live)

Live viewers see SimInstructor in action during your stream. Add your link to your Twitch panels, chat commands, and stream overlays. VATSIM sessions with SimInstructor coaching ATC calls in real time are particularly engaging.

Bloggers & Guide Writers

Write aircraft reviews, startup guides, or "best addons" lists? SimInstructor fits naturally into flight sim content. Add affiliate links to existing and new posts for long-term passive traffic.

Discord & Community Leaders

Virtual airlines, flight sim Discord servers, Facebook groups, and forum communities — if you have an audience of pilots who want to improve, your referral link gives them a direct path to better flying.

What Makes SimInstructor Different

SimInstructor isn't a generic AI chatbot. It connects directly to the simulator via SimConnect, reads every instrument in real time, and provides aircraft-specific instruction based on actual documentation. It supports interactive checklists, VATSIM/IVAO ATC coaching, SimBrief flight plan integration, and voice conversation — all while the pilot flies. That's a product demo that practically sells itself in a YouTube video or Twitch stream.

Supported Aircraft Examples

SimInstructor has dedicated, documentation-trained AI models for popular aircraft including the Cessna 172, Cessna Citation CJ4, Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Airbus A320neo, Fenix A320, PMDG 777, FlyByWire A32NX, DCS F/A-18C Hornet, DCS F-16C Viper, and more. The aircraft library grows regularly, giving you fresh content to promote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a SimInstructor customer to be an affiliate?

No - you do not need to own or subscribe to SimInstructor.AI to join the affiliate program. That said, having hands-on experience with the product makes it much easier to create authentic, compelling content that converts.

How much can I earn as a flight sim affiliate?

You earn a competitive commission on every one-time aircraft purchase, plus recurring commission on subscription payments for the lifetime of the subscription. There is no cap on earnings. Exact rates are shared when you join the program.

How long does the referral cookie last?

Your referral cookie is valid for 30 days.

How do I get paid?

You can set your preferred payout method (PayPal, Venmo, etc.) in your Creator Dashboard.

Can I promote SimInstructor on YouTube?

Absolutely. YouTube is one of the best channels for flight sim affiliate marketing. Aircraft reviews, tutorial walkthroughs, and "first look" videos work especially well. MSFS, DCS World, and X-Plane content creators see strong conversion rates.

What marketing materials do you provide?

Once approved, you get access to your custom referral link, banners, talking points, and your real-time Creator Dashboard.

What simulators does SimInstructor support?

SimInstructor works with Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020 and 2024), DCS World, and X-Plane. Your audience likely already uses one of these platforms.

What if someone I referred requests a refund?

If a purchase is refunded, the associated commission is reversed.

Apply Now

Ready to earn commission sharing SimInstructor with your flight sim audience? Fill out the application on this page and we'll get back to you within a few business days.

Apply to the Affiliate Program