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DUATS vs FlightSafety International Training

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DUATS

Aviation

FAA Direct User Access Terminal System for flight briefings

From
$9.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FlightSafety International Training logo

FlightSafety International Training

Aviation

Advanced flight crew training and certification

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DUATS service has been discontinued as of May 2018; FlightSafety International Training flightSafety International gates training course pricing behind a Full-Service customer agreement; its own FAQ states courses are offered at no charge or a reduced fee only to customers under such an agreement, with pricing not published for others.
  • They diverge on capability: DUATS covers Flight briefings, FlightSafety International Training covers Flight training.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DUATS and FlightSafety International Training actually diverge.

Attributes where DUATS and FlightSafety International Training differ
AttributeDUATSFlightSafety International Training
Starting price$9.95/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidOn-site
Founded19901951

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DUATS

  • Flight briefings
  • Weather data
  • Flight planning
  • Flight filing
  • NOTAMs
  • FAA systems
  • Weather services
  • Chart databases

Only in FlightSafety International Training

  • Flight training
  • Type ratings
  • Recurrent training
  • Simulator time
  • Certification
  • Airlines
  • Operators
  • Regulatory bodies

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DUATS

  • Flight briefingnot FlightSafety International Training
  • Flight planningnot FlightSafety International Training
  • Flight filingnot FlightSafety International Training
  • Weather briefingnot FlightSafety International Training

FlightSafety International Training

  • Type ratingnot DUATS
  • Recurrent trainingnot DUATS
  • Upgrade trainingnot DUATS
  • Initial trainingnot DUATS

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DUATS

  • Service has been discontinued as of May 2018
  • No longer available for flight planning or briefing

FlightSafety International Training

  • FlightSafety International gates training course pricing behind a Full-Service customer agreement; its own FAQ states courses are offered at no charge or a reduced fee only to customers under such an agreement, with pricing not published for others.

Pricing, plan by plan

DUATS

$9.95/month
  • Basic$9.95/month
    • Flight briefings
    • Weather data
    • Flight planning
  • Premium$29.95/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced weather
    • Priority briefings

FlightSafety International Training

On request
  • Type Rating TrainingFree
    • Professional training
    • Simulators
    • Certification
  • Recurrent TrainingFree
    • Ongoing training
    • Currency maintenance
    • Checkrides

Which should you pick?

Choose DUATS if

  • You need flight briefings.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want weather data.
DUATS review

Choose FlightSafety International Training if

  • You need flight training.
  • You work on On-site.
  • You also want type ratings.
FlightSafety International Training review

Questions people ask

Is DUATS or FlightSafety International Training better?
Neither clearly leads. DUATS starts at $9.95/month and FlightSafety International Training at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DUATS or FlightSafety International Training?
DUATS starts at $9.95/month and FlightSafety International Training at On request.
Does DUATS or FlightSafety International Training run on more platforms?
DUATS runs on Web, Ios, Android. FlightSafety International Training runs on On-site.
What is DUATS best used for?
DUATS is most often used for flight briefing, flight planning, flight filing, weather briefing. Of those, flight briefing and flight planning are not what FlightSafety International Training is typically brought in for.
What can DUATS do that FlightSafety International Training cannot?
DUATS covers Flight briefings, Weather data, Flight planning, Flight filing. FlightSafety International Training covers Flight training, Type ratings, Recurrent training, Simulator time.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DUATS: Is DUATS still available?

No. The FAA discontinued the Direct User Access Terminal Service (DUATS II) on May 16, 2018.

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FlightSafety International Training: Where can I find FlightSafety training pricing?

Pricing is not displayed on the homepage. You can find pricing for specific courses by accessing the course search page to make a reservation request, or by contacting FlightSafety directly through their contact page.

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DUATS: Did DUATS cost money?

No. DUATS was free to all registered U.S. pilots and student pilots holding a current medical certificate.

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FlightSafety International Training: Can I enroll directly online or do I need to contact sales?

You can either enroll through an online enrollment link or make a reservation request through the course search tool. Existing customers can sign into their accounts directly.

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DUATS: What replaced DUATS?

Pilots now access internet-based weather, aeronautical information, and flight plan filing through the FAA flight service website at no charge.

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FlightSafety International Training: Does FlightSafety offer a free trial or sample training?

The homepage does not mention a free trial or introductory offer. Pricing and course details are available through the course search and reservation request process.

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