Shop Wingflex flight simulator hardware for Airbus-style home cockpits and dedicated airliner simulator setups. Wingflex focuses on physical cockpit panels such as FCU, EFIS, radio, overhead and MCDU controls, helping replace virtual cockpit interaction with dedicated hardware.
Wingflex flight simulator hardware
Wingflex is aimed primarily at sim pilots who want to move beyond a basic joystick-and-throttle setup and build a cockpit around dedicated aircraft systems. The range is especially relevant for Airbus A320-family simulation.
Instead of controlling autopilot, radio or flight-management functions through a mouse, Wingflex panels bring these controls onto physical hardware positioned in front of the pilot.
What type of Wingflex hardware should you choose?
The right product depends on which part of the Airbus cockpit you want to move from the screen to physical hardware.
| Product type | Cockpit function | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| A320 FCU | Autopilot and flight guidance | Pilots who regularly use managed and selected flight modes |
| A320 EFIS | Navigation display controls | Adjusting display modes, range and navigation information |
| A320 MCDU | Flight management interface | Flight planning, performance and route interaction |
| A320 RMP | Radio management | Dedicated communication and radio control |
| A320 Overhead Panel | Aircraft systems | More complete Airbus home cockpit builds |
Wingflex A320 FCU
The FCU is one of the most useful upgrades for pilots who frequently fly Airbus aircraft because altitude, speed, heading and vertical guidance are adjusted throughout almost every flight.
A dedicated FCU reduces the need to zoom into the virtual glareshield and makes autopilot interaction much faster during climbs, descents, departures and approaches.
Wingflex A320 EFIS controls
EFIS controls are used to configure information shown on the navigation and primary flight displays. A physical panel is especially useful during instrument procedures where range and display modes are changed repeatedly.
For an Airbus-focused cockpit, EFIS and FCU hardware naturally complement each other because both are located around the glareshield and are frequently used during normal operations.
Wingflex A320 MCDU
The MCDU is central to Airbus flight management. It is used for route entry, performance data, departure and arrival configuration and many other FMS-related tasks.
A physical MCDU is therefore one of the largest steps away from mouse-based cockpit operation for pilots building a dedicated Airbus simulator.
Wingflex A320 RMP
The Radio Management Panel provides dedicated controls for communication and radio functions. It becomes more valuable as your cockpit grows because it moves another frequently accessed system away from the virtual cockpit.
Wingflex A320 Overhead Panel
An overhead panel is aimed at more advanced cockpit builders. It adds access to aircraft systems that are normally only manipulated during particular phases of the flight rather than continuously.
Because of its size and specialised function, it makes most sense after the primary flight controls, throttle and frequently used glareshield controls are already covered.
Which Wingflex panel should you buy first?
For most Airbus sim pilots, the FCU is the most logical starting point because it is used throughout the flight and directly affects everyday autopilot operation.
Start with the FCU if
You want the biggest reduction in mouse interaction during normal Airbus flying.
Add EFIS if
You regularly adjust navigation display ranges, modes and information during departures, arrivals and instrument procedures.
Add an MCDU if
Flight planning and FMS programming are an important part of your simulation experience and you want a dedicated keypad and display.
Add overhead hardware if
You are developing a more complete fixed Airbus cockpit rather than a flexible desktop setup.
Build an Airbus flight simulator setup
Wingflex panels handle aircraft systems, but you still need primary flight controls. Compare suitable hardware in our flight simulator yokes and joysticks collection.
For engine control, browse our flight simulator throttle quadrants. Additional mounting and cockpit components can be found among our flight simulator accessories.
How we select Wingflex hardware
We focus on panels that replace meaningful virtual cockpit interaction and make a flight simulator easier and more realistic to operate.
Frequency of use
Controls used repeatedly during a flight generally provide more value than hardware that is only touched once during startup.
Cockpit accuracy
Layout, switch placement and operating logic should be recognisable to pilots familiar with the corresponding aircraft cockpit.
Setup progression
We consider whether a panel makes sense for a first upgrade or is better suited to a simulator that already has primary flight controls and engine controls in place.
Frequently asked questions about Wingflex
What does Wingflex make?
Wingflex produces physical flight simulator cockpit panels, with a strong focus on Airbus A320-style controls such as FCU, EFIS, MCDU, radio and overhead hardware.
Is Wingflex suitable for an Airbus A320 simulator?
Yes. Much of the Wingflex range is specifically designed around Airbus A320-family cockpit functions.
Which Wingflex product should I start with?
For most Airbus pilots, an FCU is a logical first panel because speed, heading, altitude and vertical modes are adjusted regularly during a flight.
Do I still need a joystick with Wingflex panels?
Yes. Wingflex system panels do not replace the aircraft's primary pitch, roll and rudder controls.
Is an MCDU useful for home flight simulation?
It is particularly useful if you regularly program routes, performance data and departures or arrivals and want to avoid operating the virtual MCDU with a mouse.
Where can I find other flight simulator hardware?
Browse our yokes and joysticks, throttle quadrants and flight simulator accessories to complete your setup.
