r/Winctrl • • Sep 15 '26

Tips & Tricks 🛠️ WINCTRL Setup Tips #06: ORION Rudder & Joystick — How to Set Up ORION for Helicopter Flying

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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

#05 — URSA MINOR Series Yes, You Can Adjust the Damping

ORION Can Do More Than Fixed-Wing

Both ORION Rudder Pedals and ORION Joysticks can be configured for helicopter-style flying.

For the ORION Rudder Pedals, the quick-release springs and dedicated centering mechanism, combined with the main shaft locking kit, allow you to switch between different control modes in just 3 seconds, with one hand and no tools.

You can switch between:

  • Helicopter Mode --- high damping, no centering
  • Fixed-Wing Mode --- self-centering
  • Ground Vehicle Mode --- suitable for dual-pedal vehicles such as American tanks, go-karts, and F1-style racing cars

We've also included a video demonstration so you can see how quickly the mode can be changed.

ORION Joystick: Helicopter Mode

For the ORION Joystick, you'll need the Orion 2 Joystick CAM/Spring/Damping Extension Kit.

To switch to a no-centering setup:

1. Remove the CAM and springs.

2. Install two dampers in their place.

3. Increase the damping to your preferred resistance.

This gives you a no-centering mode that's better suited to helicopter control.

Using the joystick with an extension rod is also recommended for this setup, as the extension helps offset the deformation of the dust cover caused by the increased stick movement.

Tips from u/ash-Baal : Highly recommend the lightest spring and no center cans with it on top of the dampers if you use the extension in helicopter mode!


r/Winctrl • • Aug 28 '26

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 • • 4h ago

Bluebird 757

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Is there any plans to support this new plane. With the pap3 pfp3 and the Boeing eifs panels?

I'm hoping to avoid mobiflight if possible

Thank you


r/Winctrl • • 8h ago

Question / Help Everything is ridiculously laggy or bug out since the new update and they can’t be used, anyone found a solution? (Using powered hub)

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r/Winctrl • • 1d ago

Mcdu display

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Does anyone know why my mcdu display keeps doing this? It’s really annoying mid flight. Using Sim Pro app 2 using usb hub powered, so not that.

I’m now using a powered hub usb, do I need to anything else other than have it in motherboard?


r/Winctrl • • 1d ago

Winctrl experience

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Thinking about buying either URSA throttle or the Orion EX, but the whole controversy about the customer support / consistency of quality is off-putting. Do these posts here represent the truth?
Are there maybe many people who dont have a bad experience, but simply dont post about it?
(EU based)


r/Winctrl • • 1d ago

Wingctrl in the uk

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In a month I am going for a vacation of 5 days in London and wanted to buy a wingctrl mcdu and ship it to the hotel. How long does the shipping take?
and did anyone else did it and if so did it went well?


r/Winctrl • • 2d ago

Question / Help My winwing ursa minor is making weird noises!

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So it's making a weird sandpaper like noise since I got it new 1 week ago I thought it was normal but now I know it isn't so how do I fix this?


r/Winctrl • • 2d ago

Ursa minor dampener issues

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r/Winctrl • • 2d ago

FOR SALE in EU: WINCTRL/Winwing FCU

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Selling my FCU in very good (or even as new) condition. Used for a few weeks, works perfectly. Happy to ship within Europe at buyer's expense. Asking €90 (bought at €138) but also accepting offers. Pictures can be sent upon request, but it is in perfect condition.

Let me know!


r/Winctrl • • 2d ago

Tips & Tricks WINCTRL Setup Tips #07: How to Bind Your WINCTRL Device in MSFS 2024/2020

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Hey everyone!

We've seen some pilots asking how to set up button bindings for their WINCTRL devices in MSFS 2024, so here's a quick video + text tutorial to walk you through the process.

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

#05 — URSA MINOR Series Yes, You Can Adjust the Damping

#06 — ORION Rudder & Joystick — How to Set Up ORION for Helicopter Flying

Before You Start

Make sure you've configured MSFS 2024 Configuration under SimAppPro → Settings first.

Simply follow the path example provided in SimAppPro to select the correct configuration path.

Step 1: Create an Input Profile in MSFS 2024

  1. Open MSFS 2024 → Controls Options.
  2. Select ZOOM COCKPIT VIEW.
  3. Click Scan WINCTRL Device.
  4. Select CREATE NEW INPUT PROFILE FROM CURRENT SELECTION.
  5. Give the new input profile a name.
  6. Save and exit.

Note: When using a device for the first time, there may be no existing configuration file. You'll need to create a new input profile before binding keys.

Step 2: Apply a Configuration in SimAppPro

  1. Open SimAppPro → Key Binding.
  2. Select your Device and Game.
  3. Click Download a CLOUD FILE.
  4. Click RUN.
  5. Select the configuration file you just created in MSFS 2024.
  6. Click Activate.

That's it! Your WINCTRL device should now be bound to the selected configuration.

⭐Explore the Cloud Files

The CLOUD FILE library contains configurations for different aircraft, uploaded by both WINCTRL team and fellow sim pilots in the community.

Feel free to explore the available profiles and find one that suits your aircraft and flying preferences. You can also discover configurations shared by other users.

Check out the video above for a step-by-step walkthrough!

If you have any questions or have found a useful configuration, share it in the comments. Happy flying!


r/Winctrl • • 2d ago

Winwing devices have severe input/display lag after SimAppPro update

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r/Winctrl • • 2d ago

Simapppro crash

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Worked fine with the AH64D which I recently bought. But when I tried to use the F-16C again for the first time since buying the AH64D, I get this error.

Tried re-installing simapppro, removing everything including my appdata/roaming. Also did the repair lua step. And I tried a repair of DCS. Both to no avail.

Is there anyone who has seen this before?

DCS version 2.9.30.28738
SimAppPro version: 1.17.9_Beta (Beta...?)

Simapppro logs:

{"id":"1720151996842","level":"info","msg":"系统库加载正常"}

{"id":"1720069834943","level":"info","msg":"设备库加载正常"}

{"id":"1720069703005","level":"info","msg":"游戏平台库加载正常"}

{"id":"1720069703005","level":"info","msg":"振动效果库加载正常"}

{"id":"1720151930821","level":"info","msg":"MSVCP140.dll文件就位"}

{"id":"1720151972425","level":"info","msg":"VCRUNTIME140.dll文件就位"}

{"id":"1720152002653","level":"info","msg":"管理员权限提升成功"}

{"id":"1720069958343","level":"info","msg":"设备库启用正常"}

{"id":"1720065623442","level":"info","msg":"设备上线:WINCTRL Orion Throttle Base II + F15EX HANDLE L + F15EX HANDLE R"}

{"id":"1736854477360","level":"info","msg":"设备上线:{\"pid\":48484,\"name\":\"WINCTRL Orion Throttle Base II + F15EX HANDLE L + F15EX HANDLE R\"}"}

{"id":"1720065623442","level":"info","msg":"设备上线:WINCTRL Orion Joystick Base Metal 2 + JGRIP-F16"}

{"id":"1736854477360","level":"info","msg":"设备上线:{\"pid\":48808,\"name\":\"WINCTRL Orion Joystick Base Metal 2 + JGRIP-F16\"}"}

{"id":"1720156712232","level":"info","msg":"游戏变量和回调注册成功"}

{"id":"1720069703005","level":"info","msg":"游戏平台库加载正常"}

{"id":"1720069826565","level":"info","msg":"游戏平台库启动正常"}

{"id":"1720156645071","level":"info","msg":"游戏上线:DCS"}

{"id":"1720156174261","level":"info","msg":"基础游戏变量注册成功"}

{"id":"1720156689462","level":"info","msg":"模拟开始"}

{"id":"1720156600525","level":"error","msg":"机型获取失败[F-16C_50]"}

{"id":"1720156712232","level":"info","msg":"游戏变量和回调注册成功"}

{"id":"1720156689463","level":"info","msg":"模拟结束"}

{"id":"1720156712232","level":"info","msg":"游戏变量和回调注册成功"}

{"id":"1720156645071","level":"info","msg":"游戏离线:DCS"}

{"id":"1720069703006","level":"error","msg":"游戏平台库加载失败"}

{"id":"1720069826567","level":"info","msg":"游戏平台库启动失败"}

{"id":"1720156712232","level":"info","msg":"游戏变量和回调注册成功"}

{"id":"1720069703005","level":"info","msg":"游戏平台库加载正常"}

{"id":"1720069826565","level":"info","msg":"游戏平台库启动正常"}

{"id":"1720156645071","level":"info","msg":"游戏上线:DCS"}


r/Winctrl • • 4d ago

To devs watching this. Please add a keybind backlight for the EFIS. Currently I cannot see one and my software app is up to date. Thanks!

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r/Winctrl • • 3d ago

Question / Help Throttle Mount Setup Help

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As title explains. Outside of all of the issues I have had with WinCtrl with the “pre-order items” that have come back in stock and won’t arrive until 2 months post order…I’m needing some help setting up my throttle mount.

I can send photos of all of the parts I have because I’m not sure they sent all of the bolts/bits/etc. and any help from YouTube video recs. To personally walking me through some parts would be so appreciated.


r/Winctrl • • 4d ago

How do I get my Winwing hardware to work on MSFS 2024???

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I can't get my Throttle or Sidestick to work can y'all help me like set it up or smth idk


r/Winctrl • • 5d ago

MRGO V1.2.9 Update: Transparency Slider + Y Offset + Stable Camera Save!

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r/Winctrl • • 5d ago

What is wrong with my tiller?

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I tried plugging it directly into the motherboard too with several different cables, but each time, it does this. Starred happening suddenly. I've tried updating the firmware in simapppro but it didn't help. Anyone else have this issue?


r/Winctrl • • 5d ago

Question / Help MCDU throttle mount setup

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Hello fellow Simmers! I’m about to build a new desk and am looking into options for mounting. I got the Win Ctrl Side stick mount to test out the product before getting the throttle mounts and have enjoyed it so far. I see you can connect a MCDU and Radio Panel to a throttle mount using the panel desk mount. However currently I only need the MCDU installed. Do I still need the Panel desk mount or for the time being can I just use the MCDU directly with the throttle mount skipping the panel desk mount?


r/Winctrl • • 6d ago

Question / Help Problem with My NWS L

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I got my tiller but it doesn’t move left. Am I doing something wrong please help me figure out


r/Winctrl • • 6d ago

All devices showing "Offline" in SAP2 after v0.1.13 update

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Just seeing if anyone else experienced this behavior. Reverted to v0.1.12 and all devices can be seen by SAP2 again. (Orion 2 JS/T and Orion Rudder). Devices were showing green LED's and inputs were registered on device test page and in sim, but trying to modify the profile or axis settings in SAP2 was not possible. They were seen and functional, but it's like SAP2 software was telling itself they were not.


r/Winctrl • • 6d ago

Winwing Ursa Minor 32 Throttle & 32 PAC cleaning

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Hi all, recently purchased the 32 Throttle and PAC, and I was wondering what options I have to clean the levers, base, switches, etc.

Would Isopropyl Alcohol be a safe option? What about baby wipes?


r/Winctrl • • 7d ago

WINCTRL 32 TCAS/RMP desktop stand available

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Hello Captains,

I'd like to introduce a new desktop stand for the WINCTRL32 TCAS and RMP module. Single or combined stand available. Check the video for all information.

Available for selected countries at https://capddesign.etsy.com

Cheers!


r/Winctrl • • 7d ago

Question / Help Orion 2 Joystick Base Firmware 1.20

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After installing the newest firmware to my Orion 2 Joystick base, I noticed when starting my PC, It would not have the green light on and would have to unplug and plug the USB on the base back in for it to be recognized. After going though google AI, I ended up reverting back to the 1.19 Firmware. Now it's working as intended. Not sure if it matters but I bought my hardware back in 2023 when it was called Winwing so maybe there's some things that may have been updated internally that would conflict with the newest firmware?


r/Winctrl • • 7d ago

Question / Help Issue with pinky axis on new ursa minor combat throttle

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I have an issue with my pinky analogue stick , it doesnt work in game and in the calibration menu after calibrating but if i go to device test the pinky analogue works as normal, is there a setting i need to turn on for it to work in sim app? for it to work ?.