What started as a small Belfast-based studio in 2023 has quickly grown into one of the most recognisable names in the Microsoft Flight Simulator community. Flight Panels, founded in Northern Ireland, has now surpassed 10,000 customers worldwide, a milestone that reflects the team’s meteoric rise and its impact on how simmers interact with their virtual cockpits.
By transforming Elgato’s Stream Deck hardware into fully functional cockpit control panels, Flight Panels allows users to take hands-on command of their aircraft like never before. Each profile replicates real-world dials, switches, and knobs mapped seamlessly to the Stream Deck’s physical buttons, rotary dials, and touchscreen surfaces.
Speaking on the success of the company, Richard from the team told us that this has been a hugely profound experience. “This is an absolutely incredible milestone that we’re deeply proud of and profoundly grateful for.” Richard continued, “We truly love what we do and it’s because of our customers’ support that we can continue to grow, do more faster and invest more time in developing new and existing products.”
Why FlightPanels?
With over 80 individual aircraft profiles now available, covering models from PMDG, Fenix Simulations, iniBuilds, Aerosoft, FlyByWire, and Asobo, Flight Panels has cemented itself as the largest developer of Stream Deck profiles for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Each package includes more than 800 pre-programmed and fully synchronised controls, allowing simmers to handle everything from lighting and autopilot to radios and flight management with authentic precision.
For those used to juggling keyboard shortcuts or clicking endlessly through virtual cockpits, Flight Panels’ profiles provide a level of realism that changes how you fly. Whether you’re adjusting the altitude knob during climb-out or flicking the beacon lights before pushback, there’s something uniquely satisfying about controlling the aircraft through physical hardware.
It’s this sense of tactile immersion that keeps the company’s growing community engaged. For streamers and serious hobbyists alike, it’s a more natural, efficient, and enjoyable way to experience flight simulation. And with compatibility across the Stream Deck XL, MK.2, Stream Deck +, Stream Deck Mobile (iOS/Android), and even the new Corsair Xeneon Edge, there’s an option for nearly every setup.
Fenix A3XX Milestone
One major milestone that Flight Panels recently hit was the release of its Fenix A3XX, its most comprehensive product to date. Designed for Fenix Simulations’ acclaimed Airbus series, this collection offers complete control over the A319, A320, and A321 flight decks.
Every dial, button, and switch on the Stream Deck mirrors its in-sim counterpart, from the FCU autopilot panel to electrical and hydraulic systems. The inclusion of Flight Panels’ Profile Switcher lets pilots quickly jump between flight phases or aircraft variants, while the AeroLens overlay provides a sleek on-screen display for quick reference.
Newest Product: iniBuilds A340 Autopilot
Not taking any time to rest, Flight Panels has also released the iniBuilds A340 Autopilot Panel, a purpose-built profile for the Stream Deck +. This comes hot off the heels of the A340-300 from iniBuilds that hit the market just last week. It replicates the Airbus A340’s flight control, EFIS, and autopilot systems, giving pilots real-time control of key parameters like heading, altitude, and vertical speed via tactile dials and digital displays.
Additional panels manage communication radios, navigation aids, and even external lighting—allowing pilots to handle major cockpit functions without ever taking their eyes off the runway or instruments. For long-haul flyers, it’s a major quality-of-life enhancement, offering fluid control during the most critical phases of flight.
As Flight Panels continues to expand its catalogue and refine its tools, the company remains focused on one goal: making simulation more immersive and more human. The team says the next two years will see even more innovation. “This has been an exceptional year for Flight Panels and our roadmap for 2025 and 2026 is incredibly exciting,” the company added.
Buy One, Get One Free Limited Time Offer
To mark the occasion, Flight Panels is running a Buy One, Get One Free promotion until October 22nd 2025, 2025, available exclusively via flightpanels.io. The offer includes their newest profiles—the Fenix A3XX (2025 Edition), FlightFX Cessna Citation X, and the iniBuilds Airbus A350. Learn more here.
From humble beginnings to a global customer base of over 10,000 simmers, Flight Panels’ rise is a testament to how thoughtful design and community focus can reshape the way we fly. If you’ve ever been eyeing up any of their products, now is the perfect time to jump in and try a product from their massive collection.
