WINWING Airbus Throttle Hands-On Review - It’s Finally Here (4K)

This is the throttle we've been waiting for. The URSA MINOR 32 Throttle Metal paired with 32 PAC

Metal. Wingwing's most anticipated release of the year. If you fly Airbus in Microsoft Flight

Simulator, this combo is the one that finally gets the detents right. No more guessing,

just precise mechanical clicks. Reverse, idle, CLB, FLX, TOGA, all mapped, calibrated,

and ready to go. But here's the twist: It's not fully metal. And that might actually be

the smartest part of the design. I'll show you why that decision makes more sense than

you think. I first tried early versions at FS Weekend in Netherlands and then again at

Flightsim Expo. The early prototype already felt excellent when I tried it FS Weekend, but the

final retail version is even better, tighter, cleaner, and more refined in every detail.

Today I'm breaking down the full experience, unboxing, setup, mapping, calibration, and the

full real-time flight test. But stay tuned because things get a little intense later on. Let's just

say there was an engine fire on approach and a one engine landing into Ibiza. Could we make it

out alive? Let's get into it. This combo comes in two separate boxes. One for the URSA Minor

32 Throttle metal and the other one for the 32 PAC metal. Let's start with the throttle.

First out, a USB data cable. Then a nano doublesided adhesive dots. Next,

a hex socket tool and set of four engine label stickers for multi-engine setups.

A QA certificate. And finally, the throttle itself. Full length levers, metal housing,

and smooth movement right out of the foam.

It's not quite full scale, but it feels so close. The detents are physical,

solid, and instantly satisfying.

Up next is the expansion that adds Airbus style

flap and speed brake logic. And it's built just as tough. Inside the box,

you get SATA data cable plus extra cables for backup. Full set of screws and hex tools,

QA certificate, two plates, one for speed brake, one for flaps, and of course,

the PAC unit itself with clean detent stops and press down logic that mirrors the real aircraft.

Before mounting anything, you'll need to connect the PAC to the throttle using two screws that

secure the units together. Once that's done, plug in the SATA data cable between them. From there,

the entire combo runs on a single USB cable to your PC thanks to a cascading USB setup. One

connection, less clutter, and no separate power cables. Once assembled, I mounted the throttle

using Wingwing's throttle desk mount 5 with a profile bar one clamped directly to my desk.

The whole setup feels solid and stays exactly where you want it. For better support, I rested

the desk mount on the next level racing chair side plates. Once connected, open SimAppPro and

confirm that both devices are detected. There's a switch that lets you disable detent completely if

you prefer smooth throttle travel, especially if you want to use this throttle outside of Airbus.

And the tension dials allow you to fine-tune how much resistance you want on the thrust levers.

Whether you like it light or stiff, you can dial in to your preference. One more detail I love,

the reverse thrust latch. It works exactly like real Airbus. It stays lifted when in reverse.

means you just can't slide the throttle straight from idle to toga unless the latch is released.

That extra step adds a layer of realism and prevents accidental movement. Speed brake, you

can arm it and just like a real Airbus, you have to press down before adjusting. The same thing for

flaps. They move in Airbus style steps. No jumping from flaps one to four. That logic is built in. I

used to fly with a Thrustmaster Warthog which is now has been retired from my setup. I never

owned the Thrustmaster Airbus throttle. I tested it and frankly it always felt too flimsy to trust.

This combo from Wingwing is in a whole different league. Now, to be clear, this isn't entirely full

metal construction, but what you do get is a smart solid design. While the throttle, speed brake, and

flap levers are plastic, they all use metal cores, frames, and mechanical detents. And all of that is

mounted on a single diecast aluminum base plate. It feels strong. You can tell it's built to last.

Now, let's talk mapping. I chose to map everything manually in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Instead of

explaining every mapping, I'll just show you my exact setup on the screen. Feel free to pause the

video and copy the same bindings if you want to match my configuration. Alternatively, you can use

SimAppPro built-in profile system. Load the Airbus profile and you're good to go. I've linked the

detailed guide from Wingwing in the description. If you're setting this up for the first time,

don't skip this part. In some cases, you might notice that the flap and speed brake axis don't

respond at all in SimApp. Now, that doesn't mean that they aren't working. It just means that they

haven't been calibrated yet. I recommend doing this calibration regardless. It ensures full

analog detection and proper range behavior. Here's how: For speed break, open SimAppPro. Go to the

test page. Select speed brake detent calibration. Move the lever to full, then half, then red.

And for flaps, go to flat detent calibration as shown on the screen. Move to flap four,

three, two, then one, and finally zero. Calibrate both and you're done. Now you

have proper analog detection across the full range. If you're flying the Fenix Airbus A320,

there's one more step. You want to calibrate inside the aircraft MCDU so that detents align

properly. Go to the config page, then control config. Click calibrate. Move the throttle into

each detent as prompted. Repeat for every position, then click store calibration.

Same thing for flaps. Just flip to the next page and repeat the steps. Once stored, the hardware

and software will be in perfect sync. Now, let's put this setup through a real test. This was the

first live stream I did with URSA Minor 32 setup flying the Vueling A320 from Barcelona

to Ibiza. What you're about to see is exactly how the hardware handled it in real time. ATC:

Vueling 925 push back approved. Face east. Push back. Face east. Vueling 925. Okay,

good. Okay. So, let's release the parking brakes. We're going to use uh the the Winwing

parking brake control. Here we go. Release parking brakes released. Commencing push

starting. Okay. Fantastic. Now, let's start engine one. Starting engine one. Okay. So,

we're going to go to start and then get number one started.

Air 38 alpha Victor. Push and start approved. Push back approved. All right, we're starting

the engines pushing back facing east. We're expecting runway 02. Once again, thanks everybody.

Thank you so much for tuning in. Starting engine two. Okay, so let's get number two.

And of course, you'll hear the PTU bark. Startup mode to normal.

Yeah, let's arm the speed brakes. Let's set takeoff flaps.

Okay, take a flap set tower decimal one train and we're going to quickly just make sure we have the

takeoff config Lima Echo 3 Juliet Lima Sierra Kit the nearest behind you in an emergency lights will

illuminate the aisle the cabin is pressurized if there is a loss of cabin pressure. A panel

will open and oxygen masks will appear. Oh man, this thrust is so nice. Feels so good. Feels so

good. There we go. We're now taxing to runway 02. Thank you so much for tuning in. Cleared.

Takeoff runway confirm. Approach path clear of traffic. Okay, exterior lights are set. Cabin crew

be seated for takeoff. Packs are off. And we're now lining up. 02 departure for Ibiza. Once again,

thanks everybody for tuning in. Thanks for your support. Departure 119 decimal 105.

And let's do the lineup checklist.

Lineup checklist. Takeoff runway. Runway 02 confirmed. Runway 02 confirmed. TCAS TA/RA packs

one and two off. Off. Lineup checklist completed. All right, here we go. Line up and brake.

All right, let's spin up the N1s to 40%. Stable.

Take off. Okay, we'll set it to flex instead of toga

MAN FLX 69 SRS RWY auto thrust blue .. checked. Thrust set. 100 knots checked. V1 rotate

Oh my god, look at that. Rotate.

Positive climb. Gear up. Gear up. Should definitely aborted that takeoff right there.

Oh god. Vueling 925. Contact departure on one niner decimal 105. Departure one niner decimal 5

There we go. Just departed Barcelona. Look at that on the left hand side. Packs are on. And

we're now accelerating to S speed. We're going to retract the flaps shortly. Look

at that. Beautiful Barcelona on the left hand side. And yeah, we need to see the chronos.

All right. It's AP1

and S speed

flaps zero. Speed checked. Zero.

Retracting the flaps. There we go. We're flying to Ibiza. So, very short flight uh to the party

capital of Spain and maybe the world. 1,000 to go. 1,000 to go. Before arrival in Ibiza,

we decided to make it a bit spicy. I triggered the engine on fire. We went through the ECAM

procedures, shut it down, and then fly the approach with single engine. Okay,

there we go. Engine on fire. All right. Ok, thrust lever idle. Let's do that. Confirming engine one

fire and engine one thrust idle. Engine master is off. Confirming engine master one is off.

All right. And PB is push

push. And agent one after

two one. Okay. Agent discharge .... will be arriving at our destination shortly. If you are

making a connection to another flight discharge this flight or video monitors inside the terminal

for connecting gate information flight attendants will now walk through the cabin to secure it for

landing. We'll be collecting alli papers and other items you wish to discard or may not be taking off

the aircraft with you. Okay. No imbalance. Good. TCAS mode selected - TA. TCAS mode selected - TA.

Items. Please use caution when opening overhead bins as items. All right. Lovers move. Please

stow your tray table. So return your seats to their upright position and check the security

of your seat belts. We will be landing shortly. Thank you. The auto thrust is limited. Okay. Land

ASAP. Vlueling 925 You're squawking 7700. What is your emergency? Vueling 925, we have uh engine

number one fire. We just extinguish it. Uh we have the complete engine failure and we'll just need to

land ASAP in Ibiza. Vueling 925, Roger. Declared emergency acknowledged. Descend altitude 3,000 ft.

Expect ILS runway 24 approach. Advise when ready for vectors or any assistance. Descent 3000 would

like vectors while 24 approach Vueling 925. Yeah, this this one has the idle idler reverse

detent. So we should be okay. So we'll we're not going to use the full reverse. We'll use

idle reverse. That's what's recommended so that we don't have isometric reverse. So we'll use

idle, not full. Ibiza tower, good morning. Vueling 925, mayday, engine failure inbound

runway ILS 24. Vueling 925 tower, roger. Continue approach. Runway 24 cleared to land. Emergency

services notified. Attention all aircraft. Inbound emergency aircraft on final approach to runway 24.

flaps one and we're emergency aircraft inbound to land. And then flaps two.

Flaps two. Check speed. Yeah, we're definitely going to need to slow down.

Radar altimeter alive. Check.

Vlueling 47 Mike Alpha contact departure on 134 decimal plate to 5

and then gear down. Gear down

flaps uh flaps two. Flaps two. Speed checked.

Flaps 2. Now slow down further.

Flaps three. Flaps three. Sync rate. Bravo kilo.

Execute missed approach procedure. Contact approach on 134 decimal 825.

Contact ground on 121 decimal 93. Landing checklist above. Check. Landing. No blue.

Landing checklist completed. Minimum. Minimums. Continue. Continue. Check.

There we go. The landing with one engine config 3.. 500.

Just a bit of an asymmetric thrust

spoilers reverse green

70 knots. All

right, there it is. There you go. The landing with one engine. And

we're just going to exit right on high speed.

Ibiza tower, Vueling 925 vacated on echo 7. Waiting for emergency services. Vueling 925 Ibiza

tower. Emergency vehicles are on their way. Stay put. All right, here we go. There's the emergency

services are on their way. Hold position. Here we go. There they are. There we go. We landed safely

in Ibiza and ready to party. The hardware held up beautifully even in high stress situations like

these. Now, let's talk pricing because that part of what makes this combo so compelling.

You're getting this throttle combo together for a price that seriously undercuts a lot of

competitors in the space because you're getting the premium level hardware without the premium

level pricing. And this is where Wingwing truly shines. Now, to summarize all this,

the throttle combo nails the feel, lets me stop second guessing and start flying by the feel.

The Airbus Logic works the way it should and smooth detents make the sim flying feel real

again. Compared to my old Thrustmaster setup, it's a massive leap forward. And no, it's not full

scale. But unless you're building a full cockpit, you won't need more than this. For the price and

functionality, it hits the absolute sweet spot. Let's admit it, you won't get the same quality

for the price anywhere else. If you fly Airbus in any sim and want a serious Airbus throttle

setup without building a full home cockpit, this is it. And if you're frustrated with soft detents

or wobbly reverse thrust on lower-end hardware, this combo fixes all that. It's rock solid and

feels fantastic. But if you're after full metal and scale dimensions or certified training gear,

you'll want to look elsewhere. This is designed for majority of simmers and not training centers.

Let me know what throttle you're currently using and what matters most to you in a setup like this.

I'd love to hear what you think. All links are in the description. And if you found this helpful,

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