Universal Control Panel #3

Virpil products are not cheap. But neither is the build quality, make no mistake you are paying a premium price, order times are atrocious, but... you are getting a premium product. The CP#3 is the same quality as my CM3 throttle which I bought used and I have nothing but great things to say about it. CP#3 is exactly the same, it's perfectly precise, rugged, has a ton of configuration options, Virpil configurator software allows for a great deal of customization and it looks great (as do all Virpil products).
My only grievance is that it didn't include the levers extra handles like the old KA-50 CP used to, and charging €5 plus tax and shipping expenses (even if shipped with a bigger order for a piece that weighs next to nothing and takes up next to zero space in boxes that will come with lots of empty space) feels like a "cheap" move.
Now that I've gotten that off my chest, again.... Top quality product that will give you exactly what you need if you are looking to add 4 extra axis and a bunch of buttons and switches to your flight (maybe even boat and train) simulation setup. And.... it will most likely last you a lifetime given the quality and ruggedness it has.

I bought this to pair with my twin Constellation Alpha Prime flightsticks for playing Star Citizen. The quality is incredible, and the buttons and levers are super tactile. The 5-way mode switch is amazing too, turning 10 buttons into 50 unique buttons. Customer support was extremely responsive and helpful when I made a mistake setting it up as well. I am beyond thrilled!

I bought these things to use for star citizen, and they are fantastic. They are built very heavily and feel indestructible. I paired them with my constellation Alpha on warbird bases and I cannot play the game without them. The software is a little archaic, but the hardware is phenomenal.

I bought these for my husband’s fortieth birthday. I don’t know anything about flight simulators or controllers, although I am an avid gamer, but they looked absolutely fantastic and kinda made me want to get into it so I can fulfill his dream of being his lil co-pilot. They’re solidly build, a feat of engineering, exactly what you pay for. His birthday isn’t until the end of the month but he’s already got his sticky little fingers on them as he couldn’t wait any longer. He’s utterly delighted. So much so, he’s abandoned me as his Arc Raider duo for flying now, and honestly, who could blame him? They’re functional, beautiful and make flying sims a load more fun. This is my second order for him (yes I know; I’m the best wife ever). Seeing him so happy with these brilliant products is my favourite thing (besides him). He’s improved his kill rate in DCS, instantly. Yes, they’re expensive. But they are worth every penny. The customer service is outstanding, delivery was flawless. I won’t go anywhere else for this kind of tech. Thanks Virpil. You’ve made a lil guy’s birthday very special

I'm still getting it configured the way I want it to work, but man, this is an amazing bit of kit. Very solid and tactile. The buttons are far better than other buttonboxes I've used.

This product was exactly what I was waiting for. It is robust and easy to setup up and use. All three of my flight sim software recognized the product right away. The hardest issue was trying to decide which button or control did what feature. It took a LONG time to get. It was frustrating at times. But it is worth the wait. Thank you Virpil for a quality product.

This is the second CP#3 I have purchased. I wanted one for my IL-2 Dark Blue World Simulator, where the levers give me a WW2 feel.
The only carp I have is that the keycaps are a fiddle to open. But I have now discovered an easier way of opening them, so I'm sorted

Rien a dire que plus que le produit est excellent surtout en VR, les boutons sont facilement accessible. De plus, je possède les panneaux de commande, le joy et le collectif Apache

Had to wait a long time for this and lost patience a few times and wanted to cancel........big thanks to Tony S. who handled all my issues and impatience. This control panel is just fantastic. Its very well made and it works flawlessly. Worth the wait and worth the price. Thank you Virpil

Excellent product

By far the best flight simulator hardware you can get. The quality is outstanding, and programming the hardware via the VPC software is intuitive once you get the hang of it. I mainly use the panel for DCS World, and it's incredibly fun to fly with. The customization options in the VPC software, and the ability to adapt the panel to different flight types, are fantastic. I wouldn't want to be without this panel, especially for the KA-50. Virpil is more than just a name; it represents an indescribable flying experience.

Das Control Panel entspricht der gewohnten, hohen Qualität, die von Virpil erwartet wird. Wie bereits bei früheren Bestellungen wurde ich auch diesmal nicht enttäuscht. Der Bestellvorgang verlief reibungslos und zügig, wobei die angegebene Lieferzeit eingehalten wurde.

Virpil has done it again! This panel feels tight and put together. Each axis has a smooth transition and makes running flaps and mix a breeze in 2024. Warthunder it is bound to wing sweep and Harrier nozzle position. Star citizen is salvaging (left and right) power and mining power. I really like the transition switch. I use it for left and right engine start in combination with the top buttons right above it.

It fits perfectly now with the other two panels and feels like a real cockpit.

As always, takes awhile to get, but worth the wait.

Absolutely love this panel! Everything works well, looks good, feels sturdy and adds to flight/space sim experiences. The software allows deep customization making this panel extremely versatile. The only complaint would be long backorder time. The product however is amazing!

Im simply addicted to virpils producs and spend way to much money on them. But thats how love is.. Making you blind. This Control Panel is yet another wonderfull Virpil product, and I will highly recommend it to everybody..

Third product I've bought from Virpil, and I'm fully satisfied. High-quality materials, pleasant to use. I use it both for Star Citizen as a secondary engine control module and for Flight Sim as my main throttle.

Suggested improvement: Add a mechanical friction adjustment for the levers; I find them a bit too loose!

I rarely write reviews because others do it much better than me.
But after receiving my Universal Control Panel - #3 I can't resist the urge to thank and congratulate the team for making this perfect gem.
Everything is well thought out, well made, with materials that exude quality and durability, with an exceptional finish and not the slightest defect.
Very easily configurable with SPAD.neXt, I use it exclusively with MSFS and I'm like a kid in front of a Christmas tree, a little intimidated and so happy.
Thank you Virpil team, you should be proud of your work.

Great value for the investment. Typical Virpil quality and a huge number controls that can be assigned to this one panel. I'm fairly new to flightsims and fly mostly GA in MSFS. So far I've restricted myself to the key bindings available in MSFS and have not used third party software such as SPAD.neXt yet. :-)

My negatives:
The 7 x 3-way momentary toggles, (non latching) by design return to centre. This forces you to validate your settings in sim, as you cant do this by looking at the toggles. (ex Did I turn on the alternator)

My positives:
On the other hand, those 7 x 3-way momentary toggles double the number of controls that can be bound to those toggles. So there is a trade-off here.

Having the mode switch available to you is amazing. Love being able to have up to 10 encoder dials for example.

Overall great for single and twin engine planes and would recommend to other GA enthusiasts.