Control your X‑Plane 12 aircraft with the FlightDeck plugin for Touch Portal
Turn your tablet or phone into a cockpit remote. XP-FlightDeck connects Touch Portal to X-Plane 12—engine, lighting, brakes, flaps, and more—with real-time system control.
X-Plane 12
Touch Portal Pro
Available on macOS 12+ and Windows 10/11
Why XP-FlightDeck
Touch-first control of cockpit systems from your tablet/phone
Two-way sync: tiles reflect cockpit states in real time
Works on macOS 12+ and Windows 10/11 over local network
Ready-made actions and pages for common aircraft controls
Overview of the plugin
Installation steps
Install requirements
Install Touch Portal Pro (latest version) and verify X-Plane 12 (latest minor version recommended) is installed and starts correctly.
Install XP-FlightDeck plugin for Touch Portal and X-Plane 12
Run the installer for your OS (macOS .dmg or Windows .exe).
Enable the plugin
In Touch Portal, import the provided page/profile if needed and ensure the XP-FlightDeck plugin is active.
Connect to X-Plane 12
Start X-Plane 12. The plugin connects locally and exposes commands and datarefs to Touch Portal.
Use free or licensed features
The free version provides core actions; the licensed version unlocks advanced features.
Requirements
- X-Plane 12 (latest minor version recommended)
- Touch Portal Pro (latest version)
- macOS 12+ or Windows 10/11
- Local network access enabled
The plugin is designed for Touch Portal Pro and X-Plane 12. Some advanced features require the licensed version of XP-FlightDeck.
Download XP-FlightDeck
Pick the installer for your platform.
Request a FREE XP-FlightDeck License
XP-FlightDeck Licenses are FREE and currently issued manually. Fill the form and we’ll email your license.
FAQ for XP-FlightDeck plugin
How long will my XP-FlightDeck plugin license last?
There is no time limit.
How many XP-FlightDeck licenses can I install?
You can install up to 5 different licenses on macOS or Windows.
Is the XP-FlightDeck license a subscription?
No — there is no time limit, but you can install on up to 5 devices.
Is the XP-FlightDeck plugin available on macOS and Windows?
Yes. Minimum versions: macOS 12+ and Windows 10/11.