{"id":7449,"date":"2026-07-11T18:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7449"},"modified":"2026-09-04T12:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T10:16:37","slug":"wingflex-dap-500","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/shop\/wingflex-dap-500\/","title":{"rendered":"WINGFLEX DAP 500"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WINGFLEX DAP 500<\/p>\n<p>Product name: WINGFLEX DAP 500 (Digital autopilot panel)<\/p>\n<p>Title: WINGFLEX Digital Autopilot Panel for PC Flight Simulator, Professional General Aviation Control, Ideal for Home Cockpits and Desktop Setups \u2013 Authentic Flight Feel, Easy Installation, Aluminium Alloy Mount Included<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Five key strengths:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Faithful replica of the plane<\/strong>\u00a0Designed with a scaled layout and authentic cockpit details, the DAP offers a realistic general aviation autopilot experience, thanks to ergonomic controls and precise tactile feedback, for simulation as close to reality as possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Automatic ambient lighting\u00a0<\/strong>The panel's built-in backlighting improves visibility and immersion, particularly during night flights or in low-light conditions. The automatic brightness adapts to your simulation environment without requiring complex setup, allowing you to stay focused on the flight.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Easy installation<\/strong>\u00a0Simply plug the panel in via USB to use it. All buttons are fully configurable. It is compatible with most popular aircraft thanks to our Bridge software, for a simpler and faster setup.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Standard HID game controller<\/strong>\u00a0Functions as a standard HID device, enabling smooth in-game key configuration and flexible customisation across a wide range of flight simulation platforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>High-end aluminium alloy stand included<\/strong>\u00a0Supplied with a bespoke aluminium stand that turns your DAP into a decorative object. Mounting holes on the rear allow for easy installation in the cockpit.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022<strong> Instrument flight experience IFR<\/strong>\u00a0Offers aviation enthusiasts comprehensive IFR autopilot capabilities, including heading control, altitude hold, vertical speed management, navigation mode selection and approach preparation.<\/p>\n<p>16-position rotary switches<br \/>Vertical speed \/ Pitch rate (24 detents)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Button functions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IAS \u2013 Indicated airspeed<\/p>\n<p>AP \u2013 Autopilot<\/p>\n<p>Flight Director<\/p>\n<p>YD \u2013 Yaw damper<\/p>\n<p>LVL \u2013 Level<\/p>\n<p>VS \u2013 Vertical speed<\/p>\n<p>ALT \u2013 Altitude<\/p>\n<p>VNAV \u2013 Vertical navigation<\/p>\n<p>LNAV \u2013 Lateral Navigation<\/p>\n<p>Product overview<\/p>\n<p>Digital Auto Pilot panel<\/p>\n<p>The digital autopilot panel is designed exclusively for general aviation flight simulation.<\/p>\n<p>List of functions<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Equipped with 12 push-buttons, 2 rotary encoders and 1 scroll wheel.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Fully customisable key mapping.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Automatic configuration via the proprietary WingFlex\u00a9 Bridge* software.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Adjustable backlight with ambient light sensor, fully customisable by the user**.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 OTA firmware update supported via the Bridge software.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Compatible with future DAP series auxiliary panels. Compatible platforms\u221a<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 X-Plane 11 \/ 12<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 \/ 2024<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Prepar3D V5 \/ V6<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Other simulators compatible with HID controllers<br \/>* : Automatic adaptation available for certain devices on mainstream platforms only. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">** : Automatic backlight activation\/deactivation option in the WingFlex\u00a9 Bridge software.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">System requirements<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p>\u2022 Required equipment: PC only<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Required operating systems: Windows 7 \/ 8 \/ 10 \/ 11<\/p>\n<p>Contents of the packaging<\/p>\n<p>1 main DAP panel, 1 mounting bracket, 2 M4 socket head screws, 1 hex key, 1 Type-C USB cable, user manual.<\/p>\n<p>Important safety instructions<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Do not expose the appliance to rain or moisture to avoid any risk of fire or electric shock.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Avoid all use in direct sunlight. \u2022 Recommended ambient operating temperature: 5 \u00b0C to 30 \u00b0C for indoor use.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Not suitable for children under 6 years old; small accessories present a choking hazard if swallowed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Any unauthorised dismantling voids the warranty.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Keep away from direct sources of heat.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Unplug the USB power cable when the product is not in use for an extended period.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Cease use immediately and contact official WINGFLEX support in the event of an anomaly.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Follow the official WINGFLEX website and social media channels for the latest product updates.<\/p>\n<p>Warranty conditions \u221a The main DAP unit comes with a 12-month limited warranty from the original date of purchase. Excluded from the one-year free warranty are the outer casing, user manual, screws, tools and original packaging; a paid repair service is available for these items.<\/p>\n<p>Exclusions from the free warranty (paid repair available as an option)<\/p>\n<p>Warranty expired. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Lack of proof of purchase or valid guarantee certificate (unless valid proof of guarantee is provided).<\/p>\n<p>3. Damage caused by dismantling or modification carried out by unauthorised personnel.<\/p>\n<p>4. Damage resulting from a case of force majeure.<\/p>\n<p>5. Damage resulting from use, maintenance or storage not in accordance with the instructions in the user manual.<\/p>\n<p>The warranty period may vary depending on the components and local regulations. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WINGFLEX DAP 500 Nom du produit\u00a0: WINGFLEX DAP 500 (Panneau de pilotage automatique num\u00e9rique) Titre\u00a0: Panneau de pilotage automatique num\u00e9rique WINGFLEX pour simulateur de vol PC, commande professionnelle pour l&rsquo;aviation g\u00e9n\u00e9rale, id\u00e9al pour les cockpits domestiques et les configurations de bureau &#8211; Sensations authentiques en vol, installation facile, support en alliage d&rsquo;aluminium inclus Cinq points [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7539,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[122,123],"product_cat":[72,70],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-7449","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-fsimgear","product_brand-wingflex","product_cat-aviation-generale","product_cat-flightsim","first","instock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7449"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7449"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7449"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingflexshop.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7449"}],"curies":[{"name":"WP","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}