Is This the Best Airbus FCU for Flight Simulator?

Is This the Best Airbus FCU for Flight Simulator? | Winwing FCU Detailed Review

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In this video, we're diving into an in-depth review of the newly released Winwing FCU, a must-have for any Airbus flight simulator setup. This pre-production unit was kindly sent to me by Winwing, and I've tested it extensively with the most stable version of the Sim and Fenix A320.
Unboxing and First Impressions:
We'll start with an unboxing of the Winwing FCU, where I'll show you everything that comes in the box, from the USB-C data cable to the quality control certificate and mounting brackets. The FCU itself feels incredibly solid and looks exactly like a real Airbus A320 unit.
Comparison with MiniFCU:
I'll be comparing the Winwing FCU with the MiniFCU, discussing the differences in price, build quality, and features. Despite the MiniFCU being more compact, the Winwing FCU stands out with its sturdier build and superior integration.
Flight Test:
Join me as I put the Winwing FCU to the test in a realistic flight scenario using the Fenix A320 V2. From cold and dark setup in Ottawa to managed VNAV climbs, I'll show you how the FCU performs in various phases of flight. You'll see how responsive the unit is, how well it replicates real Airbus FCU behavior, and the unique features it offers, such as the annunciator light test.
Live Stream Workflow:
I'll also demonstrate a typical workflow I use with the FCU during busy live streams on VATSIM Air Traffic Control. This part will give you a glimpse of how the FCU can enhance your flight sim experience during real-time ATC interactions.
Flight Sim Expo 2024 Sneak Peek:
Stay tuned till the end for exclusive footage from Flight Sim Expo 2024, where you'll see new products and EFIS extensions announced by Winwing.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Winwing FCU is a fantastic piece of hardware that is well worth the investment for any Airbus simmer. Its solid build, realistic response, and competitive price make it a top choice for flight sim pilots.
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Key Takeaways:
- Unboxing and first impressions of the Winwing FCU.
- Comparison with MiniFCU.
- Detailed flight test with Fenix A320 V2.
- Typical workflow with FCU on live streams.
- Sneak peek at new products from Flight Sim Expo 2024.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Unboxing the Winwing FCU
01:16 - First Impressions
01:42 - Comparison with MiniFCU
03:02 - Flight Test with Fenix A320 V2
04:54 - Live Stream Workflow
07:47 - Flight Sim Expo 2024 Sneak Peek
09:10 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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@staurydelrosario747 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review man, now I will buy it with absolutely confidence 💪🏽

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Fantastic! I’m glad that you found it useful! :)

@aviaspotter725 25 күн бұрын

Very nice review

@user-of7jr1et1b Ай бұрын

Must have for home cockpit! Thanks for such a detailed review!

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Thanks Eugene! More is coming :)

@Lucaswingz Ай бұрын

Great comparaison my dude! 🐸 Winwing hardware is super promising for the years to come 🔥

@airbornewithmicah Ай бұрын

Super impressive! Great review 👏🏻very well done.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Thanks Micah! 😀

@personagoldy6003 Ай бұрын

Thank you for showing us the upcoming winwing products. Hopefully we can preorder it soon.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

You can order FCU now and EFIS/MCDU , as well as 737 MCP will be available to pre-order soon

@alwatt9367 Ай бұрын

@@flightstreamer As said above wish, WinWing or somebody they would do a mounting case for Honeycomb or Logitech units.

@jungleboy1 Ай бұрын

@@flightstreamer i cant see the efis/mcdu for pre order?

@zempwyd8098 Ай бұрын

Looks very well done cant wait for there MCDU And FMC.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Likewise!!! 😃

@stephenjones8928 Ай бұрын

Hi. This is really nice; especially for the price point. I've been flight simming since 1986 starting with FS II and have to say that this is the best value for buck on any flight sim hardware I've ever seen.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Oh 100%! it is amazing that it will be a wakeup call for many others to bring us better products. It was interesting to see how far we advanced in Flight Sim Expo. Community is growing more than ever!

@robbingenderenvan4544 14 күн бұрын

These products look good and affordable. Once msfs2024 is out I will start simming again after 20+ years. I will need a Boeing and a Airbus setup, I can hardly wait.

@xenonrxsexenon8761 Ай бұрын

Can't wait to receive my FCU. Still awaiting it. Nice video cap.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Oh you will love it! Makes complex Vatsim approaches so much better

@Zakk900 8 күн бұрын

Still awaiting it? Is that even a sentence?

@xenonrxsexenon8761 8 күн бұрын

Yes, it is. Awaiting means to wait for something. Gather you did English?

@skyboundaero Ай бұрын

♥️just super quality wingwing

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

I gotta admit, Winwing - stars of Flight Sim Expo 2024

@JCV183 Ай бұрын

Awesome video Captain! 👏🏻👏🏻 One question- at the expo, what is the table mounting or the cockpit stand where the FCU is mounted ? Thanks in advance! ✈️

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! :) Appreciate the question: I actually got curious as well, so I asked Winwing folks… apparently this is custom made, for FSExpo. I told them to consider selling it. I think I will also need one rail for my desk.

@AntonioSilva-es8tb Ай бұрын

thank you

@notam.sky81 Ай бұрын

it is just wow!!i mean its amazing i would love to have it!!flight experience is going up 10000% grat video Cap!!

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Oh yes!! 😎 so much more efficient

@alwatt9367 Ай бұрын

I just got mine a few days ago...Most impressed with it and Winwing a company I did not know.. I think its such a shame they did not make the unit able to fit a Honeycomb Alpha/Bravo or a Logitech unit.. Perhaps its something they should consider doing a add on mounting case? If I knew how to do 3d printing I am sure it would sell if reasonably priced? I was interested in how they mounted the combined unit for the Expo Demo... Great video thank you.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Awesome! Yeah, at the Expo they used a custom-built frame (with specific rails), which was actually quite nice! For now I've used their stickers, mounting on the table, but I might get an interchangeable rail to switch them for Boeing MCP once it comes out.

@4wheels4fun17 Ай бұрын

This all feels very costly for me but I want this thing so bad the FCU is so real 😍

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

it's actually VERY cheap, comparing to others. You can buy it now for $99.95 USD from their site.

@AviationCentral224 Ай бұрын

Sweet

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Thanks Ben!

@ChazmillsADLT 25 күн бұрын

I’ve got 8000 hours plus on airbus and that looks amazing. I’m even thinking of getting one for my souvenir cabinet with all my memorabilia. Wow!

@Zakk900 8 күн бұрын

You've got to be fucking kidding me. What a douche bag

@Airbusoli Ай бұрын

cool how did u get it shiped to u

@xstingrayx 10 күн бұрын

When showing sounds, check music off

@flightstreamer 10 күн бұрын

noted

@davescott5807 Ай бұрын

i have mine on pre order i cannot wait to take delivery, i will alos be purchasing the rest of the A320 items :), just out of interest i dont suppose you know what frame the were using to mount these items as i am looking to build a little bit of a sim rig

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Fantastic! Hope you enjoyed the review. Great question, I’m actually was wondering the same, asked winwing, and they said that it is what they built themselves specifically for the show. I’d get it if they were to sell it.

@rogercurtiss3768 Ай бұрын

Still waiting for WinWing to have full software for X-Plane Tollis. They had projected it would be out in June...

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

their software for MSFS is soo good. They will release it for sure!

@sparklab_za 22 күн бұрын

will the knobs/button/display map/or will it work with other aircraft as well? ie for 737 or generic HDG/ALT/SPD/VSPD knobs on other aircraft at least?

@flightstreamer 21 күн бұрын

I didn’t map it to other types yet, but I assume it is possible

@az-rule84 Ай бұрын

its so precious , so much so we have to touch it with glove

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

100% 😂 white glove unboxing - my thing haha

@hpharold23 Ай бұрын

Winwing FCU is great for its price

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

100% :)

@geolau4936 Ай бұрын

Do u know when Winwing will release their EFIS, as it will be logical to hv both FCU and EFIS in the same brand to avoid and communication problem😊

@geolau4936 Ай бұрын

btw, thumbs up! very condense, informative and great vid indeed.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

thanks so much for the feedback! :)

@zephirusvideos Ай бұрын

Did you tried the MCDU? How does it feels? It seems that the keys are rubber right?

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

MCDU feels nice! But yep, keys are rubber, unlike the real aircraft.

@zephirusvideos Ай бұрын

@@flightstreamer Maybe is not a big deal being rubber

@TheJack4000111 18 күн бұрын

Holy cow dude - What were you smoking when deciding on your music 🔬.

@flightstreamer 18 күн бұрын

you are the only one saying that. what’s the problem with the music?

@clovenwizard 27 күн бұрын

I'd like to know how you buy one, I've been on back order forever

@flightstreamer 27 күн бұрын

hmm.. 🤔 FCU? when did you order?

@mushib6405 29 күн бұрын

I was just wondering if this unit is compatible with Thrustmaster Airbus edition joy stick and throttles quadrant ?

@flightstreamer 29 күн бұрын

yep! it is, as it is completely independent

@mushib6405 28 күн бұрын

@@flightstreamer cool , I will get it than…

@jip5873 Ай бұрын

Pre-ordered 3 months ago. Delivery's being delayed repeatedly: First 6 june , then 17 june . Now it's > 45 days. ☹

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

oh no… I hope you get it soon!!

@heavyweather4893 Ай бұрын

It happend to me, first 6 june , then 17 june , but after they wrote 45 days Winwing sent it to me last week so i did not wait for 45 days just about 5 days, it is a great piece of hardware and you can use it with many planes.

@Itarrow-xq5ne Ай бұрын

ciao, quando io entro nel gioco le luci dei tasti li trovo già accesi, come è possibile avere tutto in cool and dark ?

@flightstreamer 29 күн бұрын

when it is cold and dark, FCU lights will be off!

@mahk2hig244 21 күн бұрын

What kind of frame is used at the expo?

@flightstreamer 21 күн бұрын

I asked Winwing, they said that it was custom made for the Expo

@mahk2hig244 20 күн бұрын

@@flightstreamer oh nice! Thanks for getting back to me!

@mdemati8604 Ай бұрын

why it doesnt have an expedite button

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

It is interchangeable with LOC button

@arturchuprikov2304 Ай бұрын

Hello. Could you count how many clicks every FCU knob has (1 turn)? Should be 32 clicks

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

hmm 🤔 will do!

@arturchuprikov2304 Ай бұрын

@@flightstreamer ?

@flightstreamer 18 күн бұрын

20 clicks on Winwing FCU and 32 clicks on miniFCU

@arturchuprikov2304 18 күн бұрын

@@flightstreamer Thank you.

@poorks Ай бұрын

did you _buy_ both?

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

Winwing FCU - got from Winwing for the review. MiniFCU - bought as an early backer.

@dodgedoby Ай бұрын

is it compatible with XBOX flight sim ?

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

great question.. I doubt it, but I will ask.

@stevecarter529 Күн бұрын

I have had on pre order nothing from WinWing for nearly 6 months. Be dead by the I get it.

@flightstreamer Күн бұрын

hmm 🤔 did you try contacting them?

@salazarbernardo Ай бұрын

I don't understand how can these people make a profit. Awesome price tag for value. Really disruptive.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

100%! A disruptor indeed, and making flight simulation more accessible. I will review their budget airbus flightstick next - and wow , for the $$ it is a game changer. TM better take notes.. They did have a good run with Warthog series, but their new base is not great at all..

@zk9058 Ай бұрын

I’m guessing volume. I own the cockpit sim fms for the 737 and the WeFly mcdu for the a320….paid approx $700 for each of them. Winwing introduces the same hardware for $150? It seems like fantasyland….unless they can hit economies of scale. But can u do that within our hobby? It’s not a big deal market to begin with. So who knows?

@salazarbernardo Ай бұрын

@@zk9058 I see your point hehehe it really does seems like they're using some sort of sorcery to reach this king of price but hey... Who am I to complain if it works fine on the long run

@Miajaxms30 19 күн бұрын

@@flightstreamerWould you recommend the winwing flightsick more? Like is it worth waiting 30days ?

@TDTRANCE Ай бұрын

Yeah if you could get one haha

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

You can! Just have to wait a bit 😀 they will send!

@TDTRANCE Ай бұрын

The trance dj likes that comment

@MikeyD142 24 күн бұрын

You’d be surprise of how cheap these are to make… it’s sad we have gotten use to really high prices, then when something that’s less comes around we get a bit apprehensive, when the reality is. The only reason these were so expensive to begin with is because the lack of competition and not because the products are hard or expensive to make, but then the heaven sent winwing to us

@flightstreamer 23 күн бұрын

100% agreed! Winwing coming to the hobby is a revolutionary game changer!

@Zakk900 8 күн бұрын

Like I needed you to tell me how the market works.

@seeum2098 Күн бұрын

@@Zakk900Lmaoo. He right though a lot of other people don’t realize this

@Zakk900 8 күн бұрын

Where is the fucking expedite button?

@flightstreamer 8 күн бұрын

calm down there.. it’s a pre-production unit. New ones come with expedited button

@micstatic Ай бұрын

The best is the skalarki.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

well.. for the price that is. Skalarki is pro-grade

@Thoddy398 Ай бұрын

Looks and feels supercheap compared to Quickmade which is of course much more expansive.

@flightstreamer Ай бұрын

You just can’t beat the price.. For the price it is simply the BEST and does the job very well.

@pinguinsudpol5120 29 күн бұрын

What a cheap comment. What is expansive? You mean expensive?! Ok. Bye, troll.

@Zakk900 8 күн бұрын

In your case, u were on FATsim.

@flightstreamer 8 күн бұрын

huh?

@Baleen2407 29 күн бұрын

Does this only work on the Fenix or does it work on the FBW?

@flightstreamer 29 күн бұрын

Works with all Airbus variants: inibuilds, default asobo, a32nx and fenix

@Baleen2407 29 күн бұрын

@@flightstreamer thanks for the quick response, mine will be here later this week and I’m so excited! ❤️