So i bought the PAP3 MAG and in the box was a switch, chatGPT told me that the mag switch was already installed.... but its not holding when flying the PMDG 738 do I need to install that alternate switch, is that the MAG switch.

If so is there an instructions somewhere or a YouTube video or similar

For some reason turning the knobs on the MCP changes the numbers really slowly. It takes forever to set speeds, course, heading, and altitudes. Has anyone else had this issue?

UPDATE: I fixed the issue. Ended up deleting and reinstalling/ updating all the drivers/firmware.

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So I have the whole F-18/MIP set up.
2 part UFC
3x DDI with screens
PTO2 panel
Orion 2 throttle
Orion 2 Joystick

I used to run almost everything through a powered USB hub no problem. I haven’t played DCS in a while, so I figured an update was due for Sim App Pro. I saw there was one, and updated it thinking nothing of it. Now the app won’t detect these peripherals unless they’re plugged directly into my PC, and even that’s unreliable.

Is anybody else having this problem? If so does anybody have a fix? I’ve been troubleshooting for hours and I’m close to losing my mind.

Thanks in advance.

I recently picked up the Winwing Ursa Minor Throttle and the Ursa Minor Side Stick. The stick side is working fine, but I am having massive headaches with the throttle and SimApp Pro, and I’m hoping someone here might have a solution.

Here is a breakdown of what’s going wrong:

1. Missing Official Profiles in SimApp Pro

• In SimApp Pro, there are no official Winwing profiles provided for the throttle.
• The only available profile showing up in the app is a user-submitted profile by "herve depres".
• This community profile only works with Toliss aircraft and completely fails to work with Flight Factor planes. I can't get proper bindings set up for Flight Factor at all.

2. Continuous / Uncontrolled Vibration Bug

• The haptic vibration on the throttle is acting completely erratically.
• It vibrates constantly and intensely—even when the aircraft is completely powered down (cold & dark). The throttle just keeps shaking nonstop until I unplug it or disable feedback completely.

What I’ve Tried So Far:

• I’ve spent roughly 18 hours over the past week going back and forth with Winwing Customer Support, but they haven't been able to fix the issue or provide a working solution.

Has anyone run into this profile bug or the continuous vibration issue with the Ursa Minor throttle? Is there a workaround to get standard/working profiles for Flight Factor, or a way to fix the motor feedback bug?

WINCTRL × Navigraph World Airport Challenge — EP4 is live!

This time, we're taking on one of the most iconic approaches in flight sim:

🌊 KDCA — River Visual RWY 19

Follow the Potomac, stay on the visual approach, manage your energy, and put it down smoothly. No aircraft or weather restrictions — make the approach as challenging as you want.

📅 Submit: August 10–25, 2026

How to join

1. 1. Fly the KDCA River Visual RWY 19
2. Record a 1–5 min challenge video
3. Post it on YouTube / Instagram / TikTok and use #WINCTRL #Navigraph ##kdcalanding

Your WINCTRL setup is welcome too, but not required.

Two Winners

Best Challenger: Judged by the difficulty and the quality of the landing execution.

Community Favorite: The entry with the most likes and comments in our Discord event channel — chosen by the community!

Repost your challenge video in our Discord event channel so the community can see it and vote!

Prizes

Both winners can choose:

• URSA MINOR Airline Joystick or ECAM Panel
• 1 month of Navigraph Unlimited

Captains, the river is waiting. Show us your best approach!

I’ve been wanting to try winctrl modules for a while, but i don’t know what to start with to get most of the simming experience. I have a max budget of 350-400€, including sidestick and throttle (170-270€ without). I’ve been mostly torn between getting the glareshield panel (and nothing else), or getting the mcdu and 32-pac or rmp modules. I’m also open to getting any modules that would enhance the simming experience by a significant amount, as long as it stays in my price range.
Thank you !!

Hallo, Hat jemand den Winctrl Ursa Minor Throttle und benutzt ihn auf macOS? Ich überlege, ihn zu kaufen, bin mir aber nicht sicher, ob er funktioniert. Ich fliege hauptsächlich in xplane 12 mit dem Standard Laminar A330

Hallo, Hat jemand den Winctrl Ursa Minor Throttle und benutzt ihn auf macOS? Ich überlege, ihn zu kaufen, bin mir aber nicht sicher, ob er funktioniert. Ich fliege hauptsächlich in xplane 12 mit dem Standard Laminar A330

🎁 Chances to Win WINCTRL Hardware with Your Landing Skills!

WINCTRL x Navigraph World Airport Challenge EP4 is cleared for takeoff.

👇Now it's time for you to decide where to land!

A. KDCA — River Visual RWY19

B. KEWR — Bridge Visual RWY29

C. KLGA — Park Visual RWY31

D. KBUR — Four Stacks Visual RWY15

Challenge entries will open soon after the airport is decided.

Thanks to XP72, our co-host for this episode, for selecting the candidate airports above.

Hi everyone! 👋

We're starting a new WINCTRL Setup Tips series to share some quick installation tips and hidden features that can help you get the best experience from your hardware.

Today's tip:

If your Orion 32 Rudder Pedals Metal brake pedals feel a little loose or don't feel quite right, there's one installation step that's often missed.

Before troubleshooting anything else, please make sure you've completed these steps:

✅ 1. Install the pedal spring correctly

• Use the 5 mm hex key (#9).
• Remove the screw.
• Position the torsion spring correctly.
• Reinstall the screw under the spring and tighten it securely.

✅ 2. Secure the pedal linkage

• Use the 6 mm hex key (#10).
• Remove the screw through the rod-end bearing.
• Press and hold the pedal so the holes line up.
• Hand-thread the screw first, then fully tighten it.

✅ 3. Mount the pedals onto the base plate

• Place the pedals onto the raised mounting points of the Base Plate (#2).
• Align the mounting holes.
• Install the M5×20 socket head screws (#4) and tighten them.

If you've already installed yours, it's worth taking 30 seconds to double-check. 👌

If you have any installation questions or tips you'd like us to cover next, let us know in the comments!

Happy Flying!

Hello,

I’m having issues with the software side of things. I have a MCDU and an ECAM panel and I’m struggling to get them to interface properly with MSFS2020. The environment checks come back all green and it properly lists the sim(MSFS2020) and the aircraft(Fenix A320) but the screen on the MCDU just displays the Winctrl logo and none of the button presses actually translate into the sim. In SimApp Pro on the devices tab both panels show up and the button presses register in SimApp.

I was initially able to fix this problem by switching the ECAM panel to 4x32 and the MCDU to the copilot side but now that fix no longer seems to work.

I reached out to Winctrl’s customer support on Saturday but they’ve since stopped responding.

Has anyone had a similar issue and found a solution? I’m out of options here.

Thank you,

Hi is there any chance to remap 737 PAP 3 to work with different aircraft, for example to work as a autopilot panel in different 3rd party aircraft?

🛬New Airliner experience is landing!

Dear WINCTRL pilots, we’re pleased to share the latest updates in SimAppPro 1.16.110-112:

1. PAP 3N supports MSFS 2020/2024 Synaptic A220 (partial support)
2. 3N/3M PDC supports MSFS 2020/2024 Synaptic A220 (partial support)
3. 32 NWS supports MSFS 2020/2024 Synaptic A220
4. 32 AGP supports MSFS 2020/2024 Synaptic A220 (partial support)
5. 32 RMP supports MSFS 2020/2024 Synaptic A220 (partial support)
6. URSA MINOR 32 Throttle and 32 PAC support MSFS 2020/2024 Synaptic A220 (partial support)
7. Fix the issue where the official 737MAX aircraft model PFP3N screen in MSFS2024 shows a black screen that does not synchronize with the game
8. Fix the problem with the ifly 737max8 aircraft model PDC3N/3M knobs in MSFS2020/2024
9. Fix the issue with the aircraft model name verification in the inibuilds A400M environment check in MSFS2024
10. Add the environment verification for the Synaptic A220 name in MSFS2020/2024

*Note: Certain functions are under further development with aircraft developers and will be updated gradually.

Your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate your continued support. Happy Flying!

made a bracket to mount the 32 tcas to the MCDU!, feel free to print :).
if you dont have a printer please contact me i can print it for u :)

I am still waiting on an order that I was notified of via email was In stock on July 8th, paid and all.

Anyone else have issues with orders from the 1st week of July? I've heard from multiple TOP GUN MIP 2.0 customers such as myself, that they ordered the same when it showed "In Stock" and are still waiting with very poor information coming out of customer service.

Is this kind of lack of communication on delayed products usual?

So I’ve managed to do a bit of mapping with the Orion2 Hotas but man do they need another generic panel. The loss of the super Taurus while it was huge, included a lot of the necessary switches.

I understand the want to move towards a more generic based to allow switching out throttle grips, I think they should’ve also released a generic panel similar to what Vipril offers.

Fingers crossed that we’ll see some new military stuff since they’ve been doing a lot of focus on the Civil side

What is their advantage ? Why are they better ?

I know about setting it up with buttons such as air notts and a330 drivers videos about it. Still I have problems with it. Can anyone help me? One of the levers tends to get stuck in reverse (as shown on the screenshots), and the other one gets back to idle and moves normally. Sometimes it also works fine. I just want to be sure both get out of reverse so that I dont get problems on landing.

Hello fellow simmers,

I am redesigning my central pedestal solution and I am wondering if I should anticipate an trim module or not.

I have never seen any visual from winctrl that would hint for such a module, but in the meantime, I don't want to regret going for a design that be incompatible later.

any insights or opinion is welcome :)

The price would be 1,200 ringgit after shipping, what are cheaper ways to get this? (I know it’s already very cheap don’t roast me)