The problem this solves

If you fly the Fenix A320, FBW A32NX, or Toliss A321 in a serious home cockpit setup, you already know what the problem is.

Your primary monitor is doing too much work. PFD, ND, ECAM upper, ECAM lower — four instruments that need to be visible simultaneously, all competing for screen real estate you don't have. The typical workarounds — popout windows crowding your main display, a spare monitor held together with VESA mounts and wishful thinking, or simply flying without proper instrument visibility — are all compromises.

The Rowsfire A108 V2 is a dedicated secondary instrument panel that takes all four of those displays off your primary screen and puts them on a single slim 12.3'' panel that sits at your desk, looks purposeful, and works exactly the way a real instrument cluster should: always on, always visible, never in the way.

Hardware & display features in depth

Everything that matters about the A108 V2, without the marketing language.

Build quality — aluminum vs plastic

Most display panels in this category are housed in ABS plastic. The A108 V2 is not.

The frame is CNC-machined aluminum alloy with an acrylic front panel — the same material combination you find in professional monitor enclosures and high-end sim hardware. The difference in hand-feel is immediate: no flex, no creak, no lightweight hollow sound when you tap the frame. At 350g it sits firmly on your desk without needing adhesive or clamps.

Why build quality matters for a display panel

A secondary instrument display is something you look at constantly during a flight — it's in your peripheral vision every time you cross-check instruments, every time you scan the ECAM on climb, every time you verify ND distance on approach. A panel that looks cheap undermines the immersion you spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars building.

The A108's aluminum frame gives it a presence on the desk that matches the rest of a serious sim setup. It doesn't look like an accessory. It looks like part of the instrument panel.

Full compatibility breakdown

Before you buy any secondary display panel, compatibility is the only question that matters. Here is every relevant combination, clearly stated.

Setup & configuration guide

The A108 V2 is a one-time configuration device. The process below covers initial setup from unboxing to first flight.

• Connect the cables

  Plug in the video signal cable from your GPU to the A108, the Type-C power cable to a USB port or charger, and the Type-C touch cable to a USB port if you want touch input. Some systems with Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 can run all three functions through a single Type-C cable — check your GPU and motherboard documentation.

• Set the A108 as an extended display in Windows

  Open Windows Display Settings → identify the A108 as the secondary display → set to "Extend" mode. Position it logically relative to your primary monitor (typically below or to the side) so instrument windows snap to the correct screen.

• Configure popout windows in your sim

  Launch MSFS or X-Plane and load your aircraft. Use your add-on's built-in popout function (right-click on instrument → "Pop out" in most Airbus add-ons) to separate PFD, ND, ECAM upper and lower into individual floating windows. Drag each window to the A108 screen.

• Automate with Popout Panel Manager (MSFS)

  Install Popout Panel Manager (free utility) and save the window layout profile for your aircraft. On every subsequent flight, PPM will automatically restore all instrument windows to their saved positions on the A108 — no manual arrangement required.

• Enable touch input (optional)

  If your add-on supports touch (Fenix and FBW both do), Windows will recognise the A108 as a touch display automatically once the touch cable is connected. No driver installation required. Test by tapping an ECAM button in-sim.

vs. the competition

The A108 V2 is not the only dedicated flight sim display panel on the market. Here is how it stacks up against the closest alternative.

The resolution advantage is significant: 720px height versus 515px means noticeably more vertical detail on your PFD altitude tape and ND range rings. Combined with the aluminum build quality, the A108 V2 justifies its price point purely on hardware before you consider the software compatibility and community backing.

Customer Q&A — real questions answered

These are actual questions from customers who enquired about the A108 before launch, answered directly.

Pre-order details & early bird pricing

The A108 V2 is available for pre-order now. The early bird price expires April 1 — after that, the price returns to $299.99.

Still have questions?

Join the Rowsfire Facebook group (3,000+ members) or the Discord server where other pilots running the same sim and add-on combinations can answer setup questions from direct experience.