Just a few weeks back, WinWing announced a new product line-up with four separate flight computing panels. These units faithfully represent an MCDU, which can be found in several Airbus models, as well as FMS units used by Boeing 737, 747 and 777 models.
All panels will be accurate replicas, both physically and in use, and the panels will have plug-and-play support for Fenix and PMDG products out of the box, which has been confirmed by various people who received early production copies. The panels will also feature backlit buttons and annunciators, and they will utilize light sensors which can automatically adjust the screen brightness based on ambient light. And as icing on the cake, the units fully operate on just one included USB-C cable, that provides power and display data.
The panels will also come with various mounting options, which allow you to either have the panel on a desk laying down or up-right or clamped to a desk on a swivel mount. However, You can also easily fit the units into custom cockpit builds, using the six mounting holes, should you wish to do so.
The panels include:
- PFP 3N, which replicates a modern Boeing 737 FMS, as found in some 737NG and 737MAX models
- PFP 4, which replicates a Boeing 747-8 FMS
- PFP 7, which replicates a Boeing 777 FMS
- MCDU, which replicates Airbus style MCDU’s
Although WinWing hasn’t given a clear statement on simulator compatibility yet, we can at least expect compatibility with Microsoft Flight Simulator, since there will be support for Fenix and PMDG products. Compatibility with X-Plane however, is yet to be determined. It’s also been said by product testers that the panels can be used interchangeably, for example a 737 panel for the 777, but that some buttons and functions may not match actual functions.
The units cost $129.95 USD each, which does not include shipping or tax. Manuals for each unit can also be found on each of their individual store pages.
Features
- Full-scale structure for maximum authenticity
- 28.5mm panel thickness
- Fully backlit with adjustment across multiple panels and game sync support
- Realistic light sensors in response to the cockpit’s lighting environment
- One USB cable only with zero latency, no GPU performance impact, no need for HDMI or other cables
- SimAppPro plug and play with manual position switching between captain, co-pilot, and observer roles
- Designed for multiple scenarios with six fully drilled mounting holes reserved for authentic cockpit builds
