FS10 Series: Perfect cockpit panel for flight simulator fans or just a display with a bezel?

Kickstarter is a popular platform for funding new projects. That also means interesting products debut on that platform occasionally, such as a robot vacuum with gamepad controls or a smartwatch with built-in headphones. Now a French developer is also trying to fund their latest project, namely a hardware module for flight simulators that’s designed to replicate a cockpit instrument panel right on a desk.

Features, pros and cons

The device sports two integrated 11.6-inch HD displays (LCD, 1920 x 1080) for showing flight instruments such as the Primary Flight Display (PFD) or Multi Function Display (MFD). The developer also emphasizes the magnetic front panels, which can mimic the layouts of different aircraft models from Airbus and Boeing. The product further has a mount for the Elgato Stream Deck Mini. This makes the device fundamentally different from popular competitors such as those from Saitek/Logitech, which often have rigid housings and low-resolution displays and offer hardly any customization options for different aircraft types.

On the other hand, the FS10 Series also looks like a DIY project. The creator comes from the 3D printing community, and the transition to professional mass production (such as injection molding) is often difficult. Another point of criticism is that what’s being sold is essentially just monitors in a nice-looking frame, so no rotary knobs or switches are included.

Early backers can reserve a C-Panel as part of a super early bird offer for around $330 plus shipping and potential import fees depending on the buyer’s location. The product is scheduled to ship in June 2026. As is usual with Kickstarter campaigns, caution is advised before investing. Since this is a crowdfunding project, backers do not officially buy this product and delivery is not guaranteed. Lastly, the technical specifications of the final product may differ from what's currently advertised.