FlightPanel™ FLEX is the ultimate small profile instrument panel for any home flight simulator!

An incredibly flexible flight simulator instrument panel that can actually fit on your desk!

Whether you fly behind steam gauges or digital instrumentation, the intelligent FlightPanel™ FLEX has you covered! Create unlimited airplane instrument panels using a dash that easily fits on your desk! FlightPanel™ FLEX supports any instrumentation software, such as Air Manager and PanelBuilder, and any flight simulator such as XPlane, P3D, MSFS, etc. FLEX offers dozens of possible configurations from a mix of screens, iPads, and avionics!

Fully supported by X Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and any flight simulator that can take keystrokes as inputs!

• The FlightPanel™ FLEX Instrument Panel is appropriately sized for your desk.

  Most desktop flight simulator panels are so tall that you have to look upward in order to see over them. This is very unnatural and does not replicate the experience of flying at all. FlightPanel™ FLEX stands only 10.5" tall! Yet this low profile flight instrument panel is packed with functionality to help you get the most realistic flight experience!
  
  

• FlightPanel™ FLEX is Intelligent

  At the heart of the FlightPanel™ FLEX is a dedicated microcontroller running our custom software. This allows FLEX to respond intelligently to your inputs on the switches, knobs, and pushbuttons. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of our industry unique SwitchSync™, IntelliSpin™, and IntelliPress™ features.

   

• FlightPanel™ FLEX includes IntelliSpin™ Automatic Knob Acceleration.

  You've probably experienced the incredibly slow movement of dials and needles with traditional rotary encoders. With IntelliSpin™ you will never have that problem again! IntelliSpin™ automatically accelerates knob rotation when you provide a short, quick twist. Once IntelliSpin™ is active, you can keep the dial moving rapidly with steady unhurried movement on the knob. To stop the accelerated action simply quit rotating the knob, or give it a single step in the opposite direction. You will love this feature, which requires NO PLUGINS!

   

• FlightPanel™ FLEX includes IntelliPress™ Command Repetition.

  The pushbuttons on FlightPanel™ FLEX can deliver continuously repeating commands simply by holding the button. This opens up an incredible number of options in addition to the Rotary Panel! Radio tuning, dial rotation, flap adjustments and much more can easily be driven by the pushbuttons!

   

• FlightPanel™ FLEX includes SwitchSync™ Aircraft Harmonization.

  SwitchSync™ is an amazing feature that enables the FLEX™ instrument panel to automatically harmonize the position of each physical switch on the panel with those in the virtual airplane. This happens automatically each time you move the Mode Switch, and allows you to instantly reconfigure the virtual airplane so it matches all of the physical switch positions. This is especially useful when first launching a new flight or switching airplanes in the sim.

   

• FlightPanel™ FLEX can control up to 41 functions with switches, knobs and buttons.

  FLEX™ flight instrument panels offer multiple control inputs to make flight simulation as realistic as possible: 9 toggle switches and 10 dual-mode pushbuttons are included on every unit. An optional Rotary Panel adds 6 dual-mode rotary encoder knobs with acceleration detection and pushbutton support. Thanks to our unique Mode Switch, all of the knobs and pushbuttons can be assigned two distinct roles. This takes the number of functions you can control in the flight simulator to 12 rotary functions, 26 pushbutton functions, and 9 toggle switches (toggle switches are not affected by the Mode Switch). A flashing LED alerts you when the Mode switch is active.

   

• FlightPanel™ FLEX works with any flight simulator and requires no programming!

  Yes, you read that correctly. Because FLEX emulates a keyboard, there are no complicated plugins or third-party programs needed. Simply utilize the keyboard mapping features already provided by your favorite flight simulator: X-Plane 11, Microsoft Flight Simulator, or any other (some older flight simulators might require a 3rd party software such as FSUIPC in order to map keystrokes to some functions). The bottom line is: If you can assign a keystroke to a function in your flight sim, then you can easily use FlightPanel™ FLEX!

   

• Precision Machined Slots and Mounting Brackets for Flight Components and GPS Systems.

  The FlightPanel™ FLEX flight simulator instrument dash is precision cut using world class CNC machinery and provides perfect mounting options for a wide variety of 3rd party components. Use our visual configurator below to mix and match your favorite combination of screens, iPads, radios, autopilot, switch panel, and GPS systems! You can order most of these items from us to have them preinstalled in your FlightPanel™ FLEX instrument dash, or you can easily install them yourself.

FAQs about FlightPanel™ FLEX Flight Simulator Instrument Panels:

• Do I have to do any wiring or programming to make this work?
  Not at all! The FLEX Instrument Panel comes prewired. You simply need to plug a single USB cable between the microcontroller and the computer.
  
  
• Does it really work with all Flight Simulators?
  Indeed it does! If you can assign a keystroke on your keyboard to a function in your Flight Sim, then you can use the FLEX Instrument Panel to control those functions with knobs, buttons, and switches, just as you would in a real airplane.

Specs:

• Dimensions: The FlightPanel™ FLEX Instrument Dash measures 30"W x 10.5"H x 3"D.
• Mounting Options: The FlightPanel™ FLEX fits easily on top of any table or desk, even small desks. No special mounting hardware is needed.
• Clean professional look: You've likely seen the "rats nest" of wires that typically accompany amateur-built flight simulator instrument panels. We have placed a strong focus on delivering a clean, professional product. Machined from 1/4" ABS plastic and assembled with high quality hardware, the FlightPanel™ FLEX Flight Simulator Instrument Panel will not disappoint.
• The Mode Switch: Our unique Mode switch doubles the functionality of all knobs and push buttons. The Mode Switch works like a modifier key allowing each knob and button to perform two different functions. A blinking LED alerts you when the Mode Switch is active. The silver toggle switches are not affected by the Mode Switch.
• 9 Silver Toggle Switches: 9 high quality silver switches are installed along the bottom-left side to control things like the MASTER, AVIONICS, PITOT HEAT, FUEL PUMP, LANDING LIGHTS, GEAR, etc. The red Mode Switch is also located here. Included on all FlightPanel™ FLEX Instrument Panels.
• 10 Dual-Mode Push Buttons with IntelliPress™: 10 dual-mode push buttons deliver amazing control over your flight simulator airplane and avionics. These buttons are mounted horizontally along the bottom-right side. These buttons will IntelliPress™ when you "press-and-hold", so they can even be used to tune radios, set transponder codes, and turn dials! Since each button can serve two roles, that's a total of 20 push button functions! Included on all FlightPanel™ FLEX Instrument Panels.
• OPTIONAL UPGRADE ROTARIES: 6 Dual-Mode Knobs (Rotaries) with Acceleration Detection, PushButton Support, and IntelliPress™: Our optional Rotary Panel provides 6 dual mode knobs installed in the center of the instrument panel. Our unique IntelliSpin™ software allows you to turn dials and instruments much faster than traditional rotary encoder systems via simulated acceleration. Use these knobs to control airplane functions such as Altimeter Setting, Heading Bug, OBS Rotation, Radio Tuning, Altitude Preselect, etc. All 6 knobs also provide push button functionality with IntelliPress™. Since each knob can serve two roles this upgrade adds a total of 12 rotary functions and 12 pushbutton functions!
• Labels: Easily create custom labels for each switch, knob, and button assignment! Simply open the link to our free template (shared via Google Drive), fill in the assignments for your custom setup, and print the labels. They can easily be cut to size and inserted into your FlightPanel™ FLEX behind the included acrylic lenses!
• Easily Configured in Any Flight Simulator: Since all flight simulators allow the assignment of keystrokes to airplane functions, you can use the FlightPanel™ FLEX with any flight simulator software. No programming skills are necessary! Simply identify the function you want to control, and then press the button or turn the knob to submit the keystroke. FlightPanel™ FLEX works with all flight simulators: Xplane, P3D, FSX, and FS2020! Older flight simulators may require FSUIPC in order to map keystrokes.
• Rear Connections: Rear openings provide easy access for power cords, USB, and HDMI ports inside the panel.
• Up to 41 Flight Simulation Controls: Get rid of the keyboard and mouse and fly your simulator with FlightPanel™ FLEX!
• Save space on your desk, and use regular monitors: The FlightPanel™ FLEX instrument panel will fit comfortably on any desk, and does not require massive monitors to scale properly. A pair of modestly sized monitors in the 21"-24" range work great with the FlightPanel™ FLEX with only a few inches of elevation!