Introduction

The project centres on Fly-by-Wire (FBW) technology, a system that supersedes traditional manual cockpit displays with a modern electronic interface. We developed a new cockpit display that not only incorporates FBW but also integrates several other essential aircraft control commands. This innovative interface is crafted to replace the standard manual flight controls found in conventional aircraft, whilst also offering additional control functionalities. The software for this interface was developed using Microsoft Visual Studio, specifically as a Windows Form Application.

A graphical user interface was designed to represent the cockpit display, effectively showcasing the key features and functionalities of the aircraft during flight.

Update – October 2026

The project has now been revisited and completed. The application is fully working, with all cockpit display features and flight control functions operating as intended.

The code for this project is written in C# and you can download it from here

• Feel free to download, run and modify the code to suit your own needs. Contributions and suggestions are always welcome.

If you’d simply like to see the application in action, the screenshot below shows the finished release.

Conclusion

What began as a college project in 2019 is now a complete, working cockpit display. It demonstrates how a Fly-by-Wire interface can bring flight data and aircraft controls together in one clear electronic display, and it was a great opportunity to return to the code and see it through to completion.