If you saw our previous video for Rowsfire's A107 review, then you know we loved the realism and tactile response you get out of having a real overhead panel. Today I'm happy to share that they've announced a new overhead panel, this time for the Boeing 737! Tailored specifically for pilots flying that aircraft, this panel aims to replicate the real cockpit experience in both physical feel and real-world operation. I can't express how much panels like this raise realism in your flight experience, but this one looks truly next-level. We've got a video to showcase it a bit ahead of launch, showing it operating side-by-side with the real thing:
We've also got a bit more detail about the panel from the official page to share:
Tailored specifically for pilots flying 737 aircraft models, this B107 overhead panel aims to replicate the operational logic of real cockpits in terms of appearance proportion and button layout. It’s compatible with major 737 models like PMDG, Zibo and Level Up, designed to bring you a more immersive and seamless simulated flight experience.
The panel, just like the A107, will be in a metal frame, feature the same real buttons, have backlighting like the real thing with buttons that light up when pressed, and all connecting with a single USB cable! No more messy and complex manual wiring. As you can see, this panel will have the same VESA mount as the A107, making it very easy to integrate into just about any overhead panel setup.
The team is also hard at work on a Pro version. Always transparent, they've shared that they are refining the build to add an EGT gauge and upgrading the some of the switches to lift switches (meaning they automatically move into position based on what's going on with the aircraft). The items marked in red would get an upgrade:
If simulation accuracy and realism is your goal, this panel looks like it delivers it. Congratulations to Boeing 737 pilots – your sim world just got a lot more realistic!
