We’re proud to share a major milestone for the Desktop Pilot community: Desktop Pilot hardware is now natively supported in X-Plane 12.4.0.

As part of X-Plane’s latest update, native joystick profiles for Desktop Pilot products are now built directly into the simulator. This means X-Plane automatically recognizes and configures Desktop Pilot hardware with proper axis assignments and button mappings—right out of the box.

No manual setup. No guesswork. Just realistic, tested configurations designed to help you get flying faster.

What Native Support in X-Plane Means for Pilots

For flight sim pilots, realism and reliability matter. With native support now included in X-Plane 12.4.0, Desktop Pilot users benefit from:

• Automatic hardware recognition within X-Plane

• Pre-configured button mappings and axis assignments

• Faster setup times with no manual calibration required

• Consistent, tested configurations optimized for training and realism

This update removes one of the biggest friction points in flight simulation—manual controller setup—so pilots can focus on what matters most: flying accurately and confidently.

Built for Serious Flight Simulation

Desktop Pilot designs hardware for pilots who care about realism, precision, and training value. Being included natively in X-Plane reflects a shared commitment to high-quality simulation experiences.

Whether you’re:

• Building a home desktop flight simulator

• Training for real-world aviation proficiency

• Flying X-Plane for procedural practice

• Or assembling a full flight simulator setup

Desktop Pilot hardware is now fully integrated into the X-Plane ecosystem.

Featured by X-Plane

This update was officially announced by X-Plane as part of their “What’s New in X-Plane 12.4.0” release, highlighting Desktop Pilot as a supported hardware partner.

You can read the full announcement directly from X-Plane here:
https://www.x-plane.com/2025/12/whats-new-in-12-4-0/

Fly Faster. Configure Less.

Native support means less time configuring software—and more time in the cockpit. It’s another step toward making professional-grade flight simulation more accessible, reliable, and enjoyable for pilots at every level.

If you’re already flying with Desktop Pilot hardware, simply update to X-Plane 12.4.0 to take advantage of native support. If you’re new to Desktop Pilot, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your setup.