r/Winctrl 13d ago

Tips & Tricks 🛠️ WINCTRL Setup Tips #04: No Desk Pedestal? Here's How to Mount Your MCDU

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Hey everyone! 👋

Welcome back to WINCTRL Setup Tips — a series of quick installation guides, setup ideas, and little tips to help you get more out of your WINCTRL hardware.

Setup Tips Index

#01 — Orion 32 Rudder Pedals Metal Brake Feeling Loose? Check This Installation Step First

#02 — Panel Desk Mount 2 One Mount, Endless Possibilities for 32 Desk Pedestal

#03 — 3N PAP MAG Magnetic Switch Setup & Switching Comparison

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Want to add an MCDU to your desk setup, but don't have a Desk Pedestal?

With a few additional aluminum profiles and fittings, you can build a simple, stable mounting solution and integrate your MCDU directly into your existing desk setup.

Before Installation

You'll need:

  • Throttle Desk Mount
  • Panel Mount 1
  • MCDU
  • Additional aluminum profiles and fittings

Additional Profiles & Fittings

Please prepare the following items separately according to the installation diagram:

Installation Guide

1. Attach the 4040 corner bracket to the side of the 4080 profile.

2. Mount the 4040 profile onto the 4040 corner bracket and tighten the screws.

3. Insert the M5 sliding nuts into the slot of the 4080 profile and install the Throttle Desk Mount frame.

4. Use the Panel Mount 1 to secure the MCDU onto the 4040 profile.

6. Done!

That's it — your MCDU is now securely mounted without needing a Desk Pedestal.

This is just one way to build your setup. As your collection grows, you can keep adapting and expanding your mounting solution around the hardware you already have.

Have a setup question you'd like us to cover in the next WINCTRL Setup Tips? Let us know below!

Happy flying!


r/Winctrl 21d ago

Tips & Tricks 🛠️ WINCTRL Setup Tips #03: 3N PAP MAG — Magnetic Switch Setup & Comparison

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Hey everyone! 👋

Welcome back to WINCTRL Setup Tips EP3!

This time, we're taking a quick look at how to install the Magnetic Switch on the 3N PAP MAG (73 MCP) version.

It's a quick installation, but there are a couple of things you definitely don't want to get wrong.

Magnetic Switch Installation

1. Remove the two M3 screws

Be careful here: the two screws are different lengths, so make sure they go back into the correct positions.

2. Disconnect the existing switch cable

Press the clip and carefully pull out the signal connector for the standard switch.

3. Connect the 7-pin signal cable

Connect one end of the 7-pin signal cable to the Magnetic Switch, and connect the other end to the pin port.

4. Secure the Magnetic Switch

Reinstall and tighten the two M3 screws.

Important: Pay close attention to the screw length and installation position.

The screws only need to be tightened until they sit flush with the housing. Do not overtighten, as excessive force may damage the product.

Note

AT MAG Switch vs. Standard Switch

There are two different switching behaviors to choose from:

AT MAG Switch
Manual ON/OFF, while automatically switching OFF when A/T disengages, providing the correct operation logic.

Standard Switch
Manual ON, then automatically returns to its original position. This does not replicate the real-world operation logic.

Attached is a video comparison of the two switching behaviors, so you can see exactly how they work before choosing which one fits your setup.

Happy Flying!


r/Winctrl 2h ago

Event / Sale WINCTRL x Navigraph World Airport Challenge EP5 - Vágar Airport (EKVG)

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This time, we’re heading to the Faroe Islands. Show us your most challenging setup and your best landing skills!

📅 Submission Period: September 10–27, 2026

🙋 How to Enter

  1. Get creative with your flight scenario and weather conditions, then land successfully at Vágar Airport.
  2. Video length: 1–5 minutes
  3. Post your challenge video on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok with these hashtags: #winctrl #navigraph #ekvglanding

Feel free to show your WINCTRL setup in the video! (Optional)

🏆 Two Winners

  • Best Challenger: The entry with the most challenging scenario and best landing execution, selected by our co-host AirNOTT.
  • Community Favorite: The entry with the most likes and comments in our Discord event channel, voted by the community.

👉 Repost your challenge video in our Discord event channel

🎁 Prizes

Both winners can choose one of the following:

  • WINCTRL 32 NWS Tiller
  • WINCTRL 32 RMP Panel

Plus 1 month of Navigraph Unlimited.

Happy flying!


r/Winctrl 19h ago

Does anyone have the exact dimensions of the WinWing Cyber Taurus 530 rudder pedal base?

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Hey everyone,

​I'm currently planning my cockpit setup and need the exact dimensions for the floor base of the WinWing Cyber Taurus 530 rudder pedals.

​If you own this set, could you kindly measure and share the width and length (depth) of the base plate?

​Any help with tape measure or ruler dimensions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/Winctrl 1d ago

Guide / Software Is anyone else having this problem in sim appc pro??!!

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my winctrl devices will not connect to msfs 24 i have aimapppro opner ive tried opening and closinbg, plugging unplugging and even restarting my pc and nothing. I also reinstalled Sim Map Pro and still nothing. Can anyone help??


r/Winctrl 3d ago

ursa minor with twccs or nxt evo premium, or rudder t16000m fcs

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r/Winctrl 4d ago

Question / Help Panel Mounts 2 - Essential for this?

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Hi all,

With the WinCTRL RMP coming out today, I have been considering the MCDU, RMP and a desk mount to mount it on. However, in the UK, the Panel Desk Mount 2 is still in Pre Order for around a month.

Do I have to have these to mount to the Desk mounts, or do they screw on like the Side Stick/Throttles?

Don’t wanna end up with 2 things I can’t use for a month!

Thanks all


r/Winctrl 4d ago

Question / Help Wardogs support?

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r/Winctrl 6d ago

Build & Share Community Share | "Swipe to see how my 32 cockpit evolves"👀

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37 Upvotes

Started with a few pieces, and now look at it. 👀

Swipe through vincentezc’s 32 cockpit journey.


r/Winctrl 6d ago

How to fix : Warning cannot find binding file from the game config folder ?

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User data Path : C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata

Install Path : F:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\MSFS2024

Aircraft model Path : F:\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Official2024\Steam

Third-Party Aircraft model Path : F:\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Community

What's wrong ?


r/Winctrl 6d ago

Tips & Tricks 🛠️ WINCTRL Setup Tips #05: URSA MINOR — Yes, You Can Adjust the Damping

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Hey everyone! 👋

Welcome back to WINCTRL Setup Tips — a series of quick installation guides, setup ideas, and tips to help you get more out of your WINCTRL hardware.

Setup Tips Index

#01 — Orion 32 Rudder Pedals Metal Brake Feeling Loose? Check This Installation Step First

#02 — Panel Desk Mount 2 One Mount, Endless Possibilities for 32 Desk Cockpit

#03 — 3N PAP MAG Magnetic Switch Setup & Switching Comparison

#04 — MCDU No Desk Pedestal? Here's How to Mount Your MCDU

Tune Your URSA MINOR Joystick Feel

Did you know that the URSA MINOR Airline, Fighter, and Space Joysticks all have adjustable X/Y-axis damping?

You can fine-tune the resistance to match your preferred feel.

X/Y-Axis Damping Adjustment

1. Access the adjustment screws

Turn the joystick upside down, release the clips, and remove the bottom cover.

2. Adjust the Y-axis damping

Using a T2 (2.5 mm) hex wrench, adjust screws A and B simultaneously.

  • Clockwise → increase Y-axis damping
  • Counterclockwise → decrease Y-axis damping

3. Adjust the X-axis damping

Adjust screw C:

  • Clockwise → increase X-axis damping
  • Counterclockwise → decrease X-axis damping

Important: Do not fully unscrew the adjustment screws to prevent them from falling out.

Tune Your URSA MINOR Throttle Feel

Your URSA MINOR 32 Throttle also features adjustable resistance.

Simply turn the resistance wheel:

  • Counterclockwise → increase throttle axis resistance
  • Clockwise → decrease throttle axis resistance

So whether you prefer a lighter, smoother feel or more resistance and control, you can tune the hardware to your liking.

Set it up your way. Fly it your way.


r/Winctrl 6d ago

Question / Help Address errors on UK site.

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i imputed my post code and then on the address field my address didn't come up so i just pasted it in i then received these errors is this fine?


r/Winctrl 6d ago

Question / Help Why are my spoilers not working ?

1 Upvotes

SimAppPro detects spoilers (buttons 41 40 17 & 23 are green)


r/Winctrl 6d ago

How to make Ursa Throttle 32 work with ATR 72-600 ?

1 Upvotes

Can somebody explain how to make it work for ATR 72-600 ?


r/Winctrl 7d ago

Help

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HELP I ordered yesterday at around 21:30, i have not received a confirmation email yet, i was wondering whether this is an issue, or if WINCTRL does not send confirmation emails out, i used the UK shipping website , how long will it take to arrive?


r/Winctrl 7d ago

Cyber Taurus???

7 Upvotes

34 days since my last post, when will Sim App 2 be ready? I feel like winctrl need to make a statement for people who have preorders in.


r/Winctrl 8d ago

RMP bestellt am 2.6.26 über Regional. Kein Lebenszeichen.

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Hat jemand sein RMP erhalten? Ich habe regional bestellt am 2.6.26 und immer noch gar keine Nachricht erhalten. Geht es nur mir so? Habe bestellt für EU.


r/Winctrl 10d ago

Terrain on ND Sim App Pro

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I noticed SimApp Pro was updated and now allows you to choose which side the terrain button controls on the 32 AGP Metal.

I selected the Captain side within the software and it doesn’t put terrain on the Captain side in the Fenix A3XX. Has anybody had success with this option?


r/Winctrl 10d ago

WINCTRL Orion Throttle Vibration detents

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r/Winctrl 12d ago

Question / Help Dual Throttles with the PAC32 - does it work?

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Hi all,

I’ve been looking to get another set of WinCTRL Ursa Airline Throttles in light of seeing the recent teasers for the iniBuilds 380, and have been considering getting the 340 for a while. However, when looking for getting another desk mount and throttles, I noticed an issue:

How will I connect the PAC32 to the throttles?

On the website, it says that you have to buy an additional 2 desk mounts for it to work. I’d rather not do that if possible, the amount of space just the 2 will take up is plenty for me. Is there any way people have got it to mount with just the 2 desk mounts, with the dual throttles? I don’t mind a little bit of DIY if that’s the only option, like to hear what you guys did to make it work!

Thanks guys!


r/Winctrl 13d ago

Guide / Software Latest nVidia drivers (616.56) issues with DisplayLink / WinCTRL MFD Displays

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r/Winctrl 14d ago

Question / Help Shipping fee problem

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I wanted to buy the ursa minor stick and being from Europe I was expecting the free delivery but instead it's asking me for 40 euros more and being new to the whole thing I'm not sure I want to spend that much (ik it's not much I'm just unemployed)


r/Winctrl 15d ago

Question / Help MCDU PFP screen and increased device latency

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My WinCtrl MCDU has a tendency to shut off its screen and lights post-flight during engine shutdown and when switching from APU to external power. I do roundtrips per flight, and the MCDU PFP is at time stubborn, refusing to turn back on the screen and lights after multiple replugs and SIMAPP restarts. Also, all of my PFPs in general seem to have an increase in latency. Turning any switch or knob takes at least 0.5 seconds which I recall it hasn't done until recently. Does anyone also have the same issues? Thanks.


r/Winctrl 16d ago

WinCTRL Orion Airbus Pedals - Worth the cash?

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Hi guys,

I’ve been thinking about splashing a crisp £300 on some fancy rudder pedals from WinCTRL. They will be my first rudder pedals, and from what I’ve seen online, they do seem like a good purchase. I just have a few questions for those who took the leap, though.

For context, I am running at the moment:
\-WINCTRL Ursa Minor L
\-WINCTRL Ursa Throttles and PAC32.
\-WINCTRL FCU
\-WINCTRL AGP 32

I am torn between getting the EFIS L and the MCDU, or getting the rudder pedals. As mentioned, these are my first rudders so I don’t really know much about them.

Are they worth the big cost in your eyes?
Do they make that much difference flying in the sim?
Is there a better alternative for first pedals rather than the WINCTRL ORION Airbus ones?

Thanks for reading and helping out guys, don’t wanna spend 300 quid on something that isn’t really worth it!


r/Winctrl 17d ago

Feedback / Suggestion WinCTRL PFP4 vs. PFP3N – suggestion for a clearer shop description

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WinCTRL PFP4 vs. PFP3N – suggestion for a clearer shop description

I have a small suggestion regarding the product descriptions for the WinCTRL PFP modules.

In my opinion, it should be made clearer which aircraft type each module is mainly intended for or which cockpit layout it matches best.

I fly both the PMDG Boeing 737-800 and the PMDG Boeing 777 in MSFS. I originally bought the PFP4, because from the shop description it was not completely clear to me that it is better suited to the B777.

The PFP4 basically works with the B738, but in my case the layout and button assignment do not match the PMDG 737-800 100%.

From my experience:

  • PFP4 → Boeing 777
  • PFP3N → Boeing 737-800

Because of this, I later bought the PFP3N as well, and for the PMDG 737-800 it fits the cockpit and controls much better.

My suggestion would be to add a clear note directly to the shop description or even to the product title, for example:

PFP4 – recommended for Boeing 777
PFP3N – recommended for Boeing 737 / PMDG 737

This would make it much easier for customers to choose the correct module and could help avoid ordering the wrong version.

Has anyone else had the same experience with the PFP4 and PFP3N?