A Purpose-Built PFD/ND/ECAM Solution for MSFS Home Cockpits
When building a serious home cockpit for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 or 2024, displays are often the biggest challenge.
Not flight controls. Not throttles.
Displays.
That’s where the Hoowalt D106 4-in-1 Display comes in — a dedicated ultra-wide screen designed specifically to handle PFD, ND, and ECAM pop-out panels in one clean, compact unit.
Designed for Airbus-Style Flying (But Not Limited to It)
At first glance, the D106 clearly looks like it was made with Airbus pilots in mind — and that’s absolutely true.
Its layout is perfectly suited for:
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PFD (Primary Flight Display)
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ND (Navigation Display)
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ECAM Engine & System pages
However, as highlighted in the review, the D106 works with any MSFS aircraft that supports pop-out displays, making it flexible beyond Airbus-only setups.
Whether you fly:
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Fenix A320
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FBW A32NX
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PMDG aircraft
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NEOV2
or any other compatible aircraft, the D106 integrates seamlessly using Popout Manager.
Ultra-Wide Bar Screen Built for Avionics
The heart of the Hoowalt D106 is its 12.6-inch ultra-wide bar screen with a resolution of 1920×515.
This resolution is ideal for avionics because it delivers:
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Crisp text and symbology
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Clear scale tapes, arcs, and indicators
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Proper proportions without stretching or compression
Unlike standard monitors, this screen is purpose-built for instrument displays — not general desktop use — and that makes a visible difference when flying.
Compact, Slim, and Cockpit-Friendly
Space matters in a home cockpit, and the D106 is designed to stay out of your way.
Physical dimensions:
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Length: 32 cm
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Thickness: 2.5 cm
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Placement height: 12 cm (11.5 cm net)
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Depth: 11 cm
The one-piece integrated design keeps everything clean and minimal, while the ultra-thin profile ensures it doesn’t dominate your desk or panel layout.
You can:
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Mount it using the 75×75 mm VESA mount, or
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Use the included stand for desktop placement
Either way, it looks tidy and purpose-built once installed.
Simple Setup with Popout Manager
The D106 connects via:
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HDMI (included)
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USB power cable (included)
Once connected, setup is handled through Popout Manager for MSFS 2020/2024.
As described in the review:
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Initial setup takes a bit of time (panel identification and alignment)
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But it’s a one-time process
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Once configured, pop-out panels load quickly and reliably
Performance impact?
According to the reviewer, FPS loss was negligible, even in MSFS 2024 — a key concern for many sim pilots.
Image Quality That Fits the Job
While this isn’t a gaming monitor designed for cinematic visuals, it excels at what it’s meant to do:
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Sharp avionics displays
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Accurate colors
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Excellent readability for long flights
Combined with a full cockpit setup, the D106 adds a strong sense of realism and immersion that simply isn’t possible with on-screen panels alone.
Who Is the Hoowalt D106 For?
Based on both the product design and the review feedback, the D106 is ideal for:
✅ Home cockpit builders
✅ Pilots with a permanent or semi-permanent setup
✅ Airbus-focused MSFS users
✅ Anyone wanting clean, realistic avionics displays without cluttering their main monitor
It may not be ideal for:
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Users who frequently pack away their sim gear
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Highly mobile setups with limited cable tolerance
The Hoowalt D106 4-in-1 Display isn’t about flashy features or gimmicks.
It’s about solving a very specific problem in home cockpit building — and solving it well.
If you’re serious about realism, cockpit organization, and clean avionics integration in MSFS 2020 or 2024, this is a piece of hardware that genuinely makes sense.
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