Hardware manufacturer Rowsfire has opened pre-orders for a brand-new line of 1:1-scale Airbus cockpit panels, aimed at home-cockpit builders looking to add authentic tactile control to their Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 setup.
The new collection features four key pedestal modules: the A111, A112, A113, and A109, each replicating real-world A320 flight deck components. Early-bird batches for the A111, A112, and A113 sold out within 48 hours, prompting Rowsfire to open additional production slots for those who missed the initial wave.
At the heart of the release is the A111 panel, a faithful reproduction of the A320’s Radio Management Panel (RMP) and Audio Control Panel (ACP) assembly, positioned beneath the MCDU on both the captain and first officer’s sides. This unit allows you to tune COM, NAV, ADF, and ILS frequencies, adjust individual audio channels, select transmitters, and manage all voice-communication tasks through proper tactile controls.
On the left-hand side of the pedestal, the A112 panel integrates several lighting and avionics functions into a single compact module. This includes cockpit and flood lighting controls, audio routing dials, and weather radar adjustments such as mode, gain, and tilt—tools used throughout all phases of instrument flying. Its counterpart, the A113 panel, sits on the right and focuses on operational and monitoring systems. This panel houses ATC transponder controls, including squawk code entry and mode selection, as well as DFDR event triggers, AIDS maintenance switches, and additional lighting controls. Together, the A112 and A113 recreate the immersion of managing both environmental and avionics subsystems from the real aircraft pedestal.
Completing the lineup is the A109 Switching Panel, mounted at the top of the centre pedestal. This module replicates the Airbus source-selection system, allowing pilots to switch between alternate attitude, heading, and air-data sources, as well as transfer ECAM/ND displays between sides in the event of instrument failure. It is a key training and redundancy component for handling abnormal procedures, making it particularly valuable for more advanced simmers.
All modules interface with Microsoft Flight Simulator through Rowsfire’s custom integration layer and are sized to fit into existing cockpit shells without modification. More information, including pre-order pricing and availability, can be found on Rowsfire’s official website.
