A Compact A320 Overhead for Real Home Setups

The A107 Pro is not presented as a strict full-size reproduction of the complete Airbus overhead. Instead, its control sizing and layout draw from the A320 cockpit while the 405 × 270 × 60 mm enclosure keeps the unit manageable for a desk-based simulator.

Flightnews24 treated that smaller footprint as an advantage. Users can add physical overhead procedures without first committing to a complete cockpit shell. Rear VESA 100 × 100 mm mounting points allow the panel to sit above a monitor using the Rowsfire stand or another compatible mounting solution.

Where the Review Was Most Convincing: Setup

For flight simulation hardware, software can determine whether a product becomes an everyday tool or a time-consuming project. This was the area in which the A107 Pro impressed the reviewer most.

After installing the Rowsfire App and connecting the supplied USB cable, the software recognized supported simulator installations on the test computer. Flightnews24 then documented successful automatic recognition of the Fenix A320 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and the ToLiss A320 in X-Plane 12.

“Install, connect and start flying.”Flightnews24’s summary of the setup experience, translated from German

No individual switch mapping was required for those tested configurations. The review also noted that the Rowsfire App does not require account registration, reducing the number of steps before the first flight.

Airbus-Style Switch Feel

Flightnews24 found that the toggle switches offered clearly defined travel and noticeable mechanical engagement. Most pushbuttons had reassuring resistance, while rotary selectors such as WIPER and ADIRS moved easily and precisely.

The reviewer found no noticeable delay between operating the physical controls and seeing the corresponding response in MSFS 2024. This describes perceived responsiveness during the test rather than a laboratory latency measurement.

A Specific Mechanical Criticism

The ENG 1, ENG 2 and APU FIRE pushbuttons had more lateral movement than the reviewer expected. This did not cause a functional problem, but Flightnews24 felt a firmer mechanism would better match the rest of the panel and its price level. We consider specific feedback like this valuable as we continue evaluating production and quality-control improvements.

Our Takeaway from the Flightnews24 Review

Flightnews24’s assessment supports the central goal behind the A107 Pro: making a functional Airbus overhead accessible to users who want physical cockpit interaction without the space and configuration demands of a full-scale build.

The strongest result was not simply the number of switches or lights. It was how the hardware, Rowsfire App and aircraft profiles worked together to reduce setup time. At the same time, the comments on FIRE button stability, material consistency and brightness levels give us concrete details to evaluate as the product continues to evolve.

This is Rowsfire’s editorial recap of Flightnews24’s hands-on review. Test observations belong to Flightnews24. Review images courtesy of Flightnews24.