About
I believe that flight simulation experiences are best shared through visuals. Each setup, aircraft, add-on, and flight is unique, and pictures allow us to capture and share those moments.
Why not a plane spotters hub… for flight simmers?
This was the question that sparked an idea a few years ago. I envisioned a space where the virtual aviation community could come together, and I dedicated countless hours to turning this vision into reality.
Your personal screenshot gallery
Each user has their own profile page, showcasing all of their uploaded screenshots. Sharing screenshots is easy — just send a link, and the images are previewed in most social media platforms and messaging apps.
High-quality content
All submitted images undergo moderation to ensure they meet our quality guidelines. This guarantees that every image is of high quality and contains accurate metadata that aligns with real-world details.
Everyone wins
Both flight sim enthusiasts and developers stand to gain from the platform. Flight simmers can easily discover the add-ons they need, while developers reach a broader audience, gaining recognition.
And for the simmers, the site is more than just a community hub. It’s a source of inspiration for future flights and a way to connect with fellow enthusiasts.
What’s next?
The platform is continuously evolving, with new features in the works. These include an API, advanced search and filtering options, better profile customization, and much more.
Meet the team
ptchtrns, Developer
Hello, my name is Nikolai! I’ve always been fascinated by civil aviation, and this fascination led me to flight simulation. I started with mobile simulators and eventually progressed to full-featured platforms like X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator, flying on VATSIM as well.
I began studying programming formally in 2023 with lots of already existing experience, earned from wide variety of projects. SimPictures is by far my most ambitious project, which pushed me to learn many new things, combining my love for aviation and coding into one project.
Feurum, Screener
Hi, I'm Serafim (aka Feurum). I was born and raised in Moscow, the capital of Russia. As a child, I fell in love with metal birds and spent a lot of my free time watching them from under the fence. Nothing could stop me from spending hours like this. Neither the weather, nor the disapproving looks of friends and acquaintances who did not understand my passion and took me for another concerned fanatic who believed in living airplanes.
Flight simulators occupy a separate chapter in my life. Naturally, like any aviation fanatic, I have thousands of hours of flying in the virtual sky behind me. I have always been interested in flying to a new place, admiring the landscapes opening up from above. Thanks to technology, we can discover our earth virtually - a digital copy of the earth has been recreated 1 to 1 and everyone has the opportunity to study it. Thanks to aviation, I became interested in other things - learning English and photography. That's why I spend so much time after the flight carefully composing the shot in the replay, trying to give it a fresh look and color.
Lisandro, Screener
My passion for aviation has always been there as far as I can remember. I started planespotting in 2008 and started using FS2002. From there on I moved onto FSX, P3Dv4 and v5, XP11, XP12 and MSFS. From not knowing how to properly fly any plane, to flying as professional as I can on VATSIM.
After Graduating in early 2024, I started my apprenticeship to becoming an Aircraft Mechanic, finally getting to work near and on planes. On top of that I still continue to proceed planespotting to this day with updated gear and know how, uploading to JetPhotos, Planespotters and more.
DLFferozz
Hi, I’m Feroz! I’ve been passionate about aviation for as long as I can remember. My love for planes led me to start planespotting in 2017, initially using my phone to capture photos. Over time, my interest grew, and in 2023, I invested in a camera to enhance my skills. Now, I share my photos on JetPhotos, connecting with a global community of aviation enthusiasts.
In 2022, I took my passion for aviation a step further by diving into flight simulation. It’s an amazing way to explore the technical side of flying and fuel my dream of one day becoming a pilot. When I’m not planespotting or simming, I enjoy playing video games to relax and have fun.
My ultimate goal is to travel the world and become a pilot. Aviation is more than just a hobby for me, it’s a lifelong passion and a way to experience the incredible diversity our world has to offer.
xira, Screener
the master of forgor
(he keeps forgetting to reply)
Acknowledgements
SimPictures wouldn’t be what it is today without the support of so many incredible people.
Eugene Solomatin offered valuable design insights. While he didn’t create the full design, his feedback was essential to shaping the look of the site.
A special thank you goes to all the testers who tried early versions of the site, reported bugs, and shared feedback: Feurum, mushd, Enadiy, Eennou, World of Airline, xira, Polar Aviation, JD747 and many others who helped along the way.
Thanks also to the developers of the libraries I’ve used, Font Awesome for their free icons (https://fontawesome.com/license/free ), and OurAirports for their open airport database (https://ourairports.com/ ).