{"title":"Wingflex","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop \u003cstrong\u003eWingflex flight simulator hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWingflex flight simulator hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWingflex 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat type of Wingflex hardware should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right product depends on which part of the Airbus cockpit you want to move from the screen to physical hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCockpit function\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA320 FCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutopilot and flight guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePilots who regularly use managed and selected flight modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA320 EFIS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavigation display controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjusting display modes, range and navigation information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA320 MCDU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlight management interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlight planning, performance and route interaction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA320 RMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadio management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated communication and radio control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA320 Overhead Panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAircraft systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore complete Airbus home cockpit builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWingflex A320 FCU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated FCU reduces the need to zoom into the virtual glareshield and makes autopilot interaction much faster during climbs, descents, departures and approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWingflex A320 EFIS controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEFIS 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWingflex A320 MCDU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA physical MCDU is therefore one of the largest steps away from mouse-based cockpit operation for pilots building a dedicated Airbus simulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWingflex A320 RMP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWingflex A320 Overhead Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its size and specialised function, it makes most sense after the primary flight controls, throttle and frequently used glareshield controls are already covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Wingflex panel should you buy first?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStart with the FCU if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want the biggest reduction in mouse interaction during normal Airbus flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdd EFIS if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou regularly adjust navigation display ranges, modes and information during departures, arrivals and instrument procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdd an MCDU if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlight planning and FMS programming are an important part of your simulation experience and you want a dedicated keypad and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdd overhead hardware if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are developing a more complete fixed Airbus cockpit rather than a flexible desktop setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild an Airbus flight simulator setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWingflex panels handle aircraft systems, but you still need primary flight controls. Compare suitable hardware in our \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/yokes-joysticks\"\u003eflight simulator yokes and joysticks\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor engine control, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/throttle-quadrants\"\u003eflight simulator throttle quadrants\u003c\/a\u003e. Additional mounting and cockpit components can be found among our \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/flight-simulator-accessories\"\u003eflight simulator accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow we select Wingflex hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe focus on panels that replace meaningful virtual cockpit interaction and make a flight simulator easier and more realistic to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequency of use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls used repeatedly during a flight generally provide more value than hardware that is only touched once during startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCockpit accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayout, switch placement and operating logic should be recognisable to pilots familiar with the corresponding aircraft cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup progression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Wingflex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Wingflex make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWingflex produces physical flight simulator cockpit panels, with a strong focus on Airbus A320-style controls such as FCU, EFIS, MCDU, radio and overhead hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Wingflex suitable for an Airbus A320 simulator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Much of the Wingflex range is specifically designed around Airbus A320-family cockpit functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Wingflex product should I start with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most Airbus pilots, an FCU is a logical first panel because speed, heading, altitude and vertical modes are adjusted regularly during a flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need a joystick with Wingflex panels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Wingflex system panels do not replace the aircraft's primary pitch, roll and rudder controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an MCDU useful for home flight simulation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find other flight simulator hardware?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/yokes-joysticks\"\u003eyokes and joysticks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/throttle-quadrants\"\u003ethrottle quadrants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/flight-simulator-accessories\"\u003eflight simulator accessories\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/simracerzone.com\/nl\/collections\/wingflex.oembed","provider":"SimRacerZone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}