Winwing FCU Review - Pros, Cons, is it for you? 

I’m here in person! The Winwing Hardware is amazing.

My one landed three days ago and it is truly fantastic. However nobody in You Tube land mentioned the software from WinWing might not get into my PC. I was stuck trying everything and I am no software expert. Just in case you have this problem it’s Windows virus not allowing it in I had to right click the prog / preferences to allow it to be unzipped

Yeah I think there’s definitely a value for us who love VR. The size is something to consider but man the price should ape folks to get the whole glare shield when is finally available without breaking the bank.

Great! How’s it Been several days in? Does it live up the expectation?

@@theVRpilot Hi, thanks for asking, overall great, very happy ... only a couple of minor issues, default LED brightness (too bright) but like how they have tied adjustment to the sources in the cockpit ... a nice touch, but it would be even better if the initial brightness could be set in the app maybe? The other issue did not come as any surprise either and relates to the push/pull knobs. Yes, they mimic the actions of those in the cockpit in that when you push or pull, the corresponding knob in the cockpit moves but, and you may have noticed, that as you release the physical knob, the one in the cockpit remains in either the pushed or pulled position. Now, just to be clear, everything works correctly, this is just an animation issue which occurs because for each knob, the corresponding 'release' variable is not currently available. I have experience with various pieces of software which interact with many different types of variables and have already contacted Microsoft, requesting these particular variables be exposed. It's been a few months and I have not heard anything but in the meantime I have been hoping WinWing might be in a better position to influence a favourable decision. Moving on, users will quickly discover the unit definitely needs to be fixed firmly to desk surface or similar prior to use (double-sided stickers supplied are fantastic) otherwise the unit will slide all over the place especially when pushing/pulling the knobs. But, yes, a great addition to any home cockpit ... did you watch WinWing's presentation at FlightSimExpo (2024) ... full set of glare-shield panels available soon for Airbus and matching set for Boeing by 2025 and, best of all everything at amazingly affordable, low prices .... wow, can't wait!

That would be great yes.

LOL, I was strictly only VR simmer but recently I’ve done a few flights with the new rig that has the 55 inch monitor. I need to pair it with some head tracking though.

@@theVRpilot yeah, I have a 55 hdr in the living room, but my rig is downstairs. I saw a great monitor (tv) holder made from pvc. The TV slides into slots cut in the tubes. When I build it. The TV will get moved.

I should! Lol

You can most definitely map it to other aircraft, might take a few steps to ensure you have the right binding/control but yeah I tried that already and it works fine.

Yes, that appears to be a downside and that’s why that the slower shipping might be an issue due to the company size and demand of the unit.

I think that would be a great idea. Time is limited as we approach flight sim expo but I’ll put that down on my list.

Great point, you can absolutely daisy chain the modules. How cool is that. It leaves you with one usb for 5 panels.

Hmm I think so. I have it so I’ll have to check.

Hmm, I can’t recall which version I am not, but once I check I will advise on both the version and the performance/issues if any.

@@theVRpilot I got a response from winwing over night. I guess it's a known bug either with the firmware or the simapp itself. So don't update either for now until the next update comes out or else you'll be having the same issue Edit - update out for SimApp and its working in game again (atleast with the fenix). For whatever reason I can't get all the lights to turn on in the app with the button they have for it still.

I do not think so. No.

Great catch! I think this was due to me opening the SimApp pro software and and hitting ALL LIGHTS ON, as I was recording some Broll and taking some photos. Other than that you can expect it to match what your cockpit shows unless you override and force all lights on and or off and or change the brightness to whatever you want in real time. Also the EXP button I forgot to mention, you will be able to customize it later with a few options which will be nice as it’s currently blank.

Great question! Let me see if I have FS2004… lol

So I do not have it digital, and I do not know where my CD/DVD are for it. Also I dont have a CD/DVD drive anymore. This is a newer piece of hardware and I would hate to say yes while it doesn't work. BUT, the WinWING FCU is not expensive, so you have money left over to upgrade PC hardware. What are your current to flight simulators? Or do you specifically need this to work with FS2004?

What country are you in?

@@theVRpilot United States. I ordered several months back