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Dynon Avionics SkyView HDX User Manual

Dynon Avionics SkyView HDX
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Pilot’s User Guide
Document 102949-002, Revision B
For use with firmware version 15.2
December 2017
Copyright © 2009-2017 by Dynon Avionics, Inc.
Permission to print this document is granted to third parties

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General IconGeneral
BrandDynon Avionics
ModelSkyView HDX
CategoryAvionics Display
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Contact Information

Dynon Avionics Internet Sites

List of Dynon Avionics websites for support, downloads, and product information.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Exclusions

Details warranty coverage, customer responsibilities, and limitations.

Revision History

1. Introduction

Before You Fly

Guidance for pilots before operating the SkyView system.

Warning

Cautionary note regarding product servicing and airworthiness.

Video Training

Information on instructional videos for learning SkyView operation.

About this Guide

Overview of the guide's purpose and scope.

Printing This Guide

Recommendations for printing the user guide.

2. SkyView HDX System Overview

Displays – SV-HDX800 and SV-HDX1100

Description of the SV-HDX800 and SV-HDX1100 displays.

SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery

Information on the SV-BAT-320 backup battery functionality.

SkyView Network

Overview of the SkyView Network architecture and redundancy.

USB Flash Drive

Guidelines for using USB flash drives with SkyView.

SkyView HDX Displays

Technical specifications and features of SkyView HDX displays.

Buttons, Knobs and Touch Interface

Description of user interaction methods.

Data Logging

Information on recording and exporting flight data.

Synthetic Vision (SynVis)

Explanation of the Synthetic Vision feature.

GPS Moving Map and VFR GPS Navigator

Overview of the GPS moving map and navigation features.

GPS Receivers – SV-GPS-250 and SV-GPS-2020

Information on GPS receivers for SkyView systems.

Engine Data Modules – SV-EMS-220 and SV-EMS-221

Details on engine monitoring modules and sensors.

Autopilot – Servos

Information on Dynon Avionics autopilot servos.

Autopilot Control Panel – SV-AP-PANEL

Details on the optional Autopilot Control Panel.

Transponders – SV-XPNDR-261 and SV-XPNDR-262

Overview of transponder modules for SkyView.

ADS-B Receiver – SV-ADSB-470/472

Information on ADS-B receivers for traffic and weather.

Com Radios – SV-COM-C25 and SV-COM-X83

Details on integrated VHF Com Radios for SkyView.

Intercom – SV-INTERCOM-2S

Description of the two-place stereo intercom system.

Knob Panel – SV-KNOB-PANEL

Information on the optional Knob Panel.

SkyView Video Input Adapter

Details on the optional video input adapter.

SkyView Wi-Fi Adapter

Information on the optional Wi-Fi adapter.

External Controls, Indicators, Jacks, etc.

Overview of external controls and their functions.

3. SkyView HDX Display Operation

Display Layout

Explanation of the SkyView HDX display layout.

Basic Display Operation Procedures

Covers basic procedures for operating the displays.

How to Manually Adjust the Backlight Brightness or Dim Level

Instructions for adjusting display backlight brightness.

Screen Content

Details on primary and optional screen content.

Button and Knob Operation

Explanation of button and knob functionalities.

Main Menu (Buttons) Navigation

Guide to navigating the main menu bar.

SkyView HDX Touch Features

Overview of the touch interface capabilities.

Configuring the Layout of Your SkyView HDX Display

Steps for configuring display layouts.

Defining the Default Screen Layout

Procedure for setting the default screen layout.

Selecting Split Screen Layout

Guide to selecting split screen configurations.

Reversion Mode

Configuration of automatic screen changes in reversion mode.

Behavior of ENGINE BOTTOM BAND

Explanation of the ENGINE BOTTOM BAND behavior.

Display of External Video Device

How to display video from an external device.

MENU Page

Overview of the MENU page and its functions.

Top Bar (Status Bar)

Details on the information displayed in the top status bar.

Count-Up/Count-Down Timer

Instructions for using the count-up/count-down timer.

SETUP Menu Navigation

Guide to navigating the system setup menus.

Non-Menu Operations (“Hidden” Functions)

Explanation of unlabeled button operations.

4. PFD Operation

Synthetic Vision (SYNVIS)

Explanation of the Synthetic Vision feature and its use.

Highway In The Sky (HITS) on Synthetic Vision

Details on HITS indicators for flight plan guidance.

Runways on Synthetic Vision

Depiction of runways on the Synthetic Vision display.

Obstacles on Synthetic Vision

Display of obstacles on the Synthetic Vision display.

Traffic on Synthetic Vision

Displaying traffic information on Synthetic Vision.

Extreme Pitch Warning Indicators

Indicates extreme pitch attitudes with warning arrows.

Airport Flags on Synthetic Vision

Symbology for airports on the Synthetic Vision display.

Six-Pack Presentation

Description of the Six-pack PFD presentation style.

G Meter

Information on the G Meter display.

SV-KNOB-PANEL – Panel Operation

Operation of the optional SV-KNOB-PANEL.

ADAHRS (Flight Instrument) Redundancy and Cross-Checking

Procedure for checking ADAHRS redundancy.

ADAHRS Cross-Checking Disagreement

Handling disagreements between ADAHRS units.

Single ADAHRS Mode Flag

Indication when only a single ADAHRS is available.

5. MAP and VFR GPS Navigator Operation

Features Overview

Summary of map and VFR GPS navigation features.

Databases and Charts

Information on available databases and charts.

Terrain data

Details on terrain data for topographic maps.

Base-Map (Cultural Data) Database

Information on the base map database.

Geo-referenced Procedure and Enroute Charts and Airport Diagrams

Display of procedure charts and airport diagrams.

USB Flash Drive Considerations for Charts / Diagrams

Requirements for using USB drives for charts.

GPS Source

Explanation of GPS source selection.

Moving Map Page Layout

Description of the moving map page layout.

Items displayed on the Moving Map Page

List of elements shown on the moving map.

Moving Map Symbology

Explanation of moving map symbols and symbology.

Optional Aircraft Icon Symbols

Customization options for aircraft icons.

Distance Circle

Functionality of the distance circle on the map.

Flight Plan Legs

Display of flight plan legs on the map.

Obstacles

Display and symbology of obstacles on the map.

Airspace

Representation of airspace classes and colors.

Airspace Proximity

Display of airspace proximity information.

Navaids

Display of navigation aids like VORs and fixes.

Fixes

Representation of navigation fixes on the map.

NDBs and Markers

Symbology for NDBs and markers on sectional charts.

Visual Reporting Points

Display of visual reporting points.

Airports

Symbology for airports on the moving map.

User Waypoints

Management and creation of user waypoints.

Cities

Display of cities and towns on the map.

Motorways, Primary Roads, Railroads, and Rivers

Display of roads, railroads, and rivers on the map.

Enroute VFR, IFR Low Altitude, IFR High Altitude Charts

Options for displaying enroute charts.

Map Items on Charts

How map items appear on charts.

Customizing Displayed MAP ITEMS

Settings for customizing map item display.

Traffic

Displaying traffic information on the Map Page.

Proximity Advisory Targets

Description of proximity advisory target symbols.

Non-Threat Targets

Description of non-threat target symbols.

Traffic Receiver Status

Information on traffic receiver status.

Traffic Receiver Priority

Explanation of traffic source priority.

Button (Direct-To)

Functionality of the Direct-To button.

NRST Button

Functionality of the Nearest (NRST) button.

INFO Button

Functionality of the Info (INFO) button.

FPL Button

Functionality of the Flight Plan (FPL) button.

MENU > MAP CONTROLS

Accessing map controls via the menu.

LAYERS (In MAP CONTROLS)

Selecting map layers (overlays).

WEATHER (In MAP CONTROLS)

Accessing weather options.

USER WAYPOINTS (In MAP CONTROLS)

Managing user waypoints.

Navigation and Flight Planning

Overview of navigation and flight planning features.

Navigation Methods

Explanation of navigation methods like Direct-To.

Find an Airport or Navaid by Identifier

Procedure to find airports or navaids by identifier.

Nearest Airports, Navaids, and User Waypoints

Displaying lists of nearest airports, navaids, and waypoints.

Detailed Facility Information

Detailed information about airports and navaids.

Creating and Working with SkyView Flight Plans

Guide to creating and manipulating flight plans.

Flight Plan Window

Overview of the flight plan window and its elements.

FPL MENU Overview

Explanation of the Flight Plan Menu.

FPL MENU Actions

List of actions available in the FPL Menu.

VNAV: Vertical Navigation

Details on Vertical Navigation capabilities.

Displaying Flight Plans from External Navigation Devices on the Map

How to display flight plans from external sources.

ForeFlight Flight Plans

Integration with ForeFlight for flight plans.

Connecting SkyView to ForeFlight

Steps to connect SkyView to ForeFlight.

Send and Receive Flight Plans with ForeFlight

Procedure for sending and receiving flight plans with ForeFlight.

GPS and Attitude on ForeFlight

Sharing GPS and attitude data with ForeFlight.

PocketFMS Flight Plans

Integration with PocketFMS for flight plans.

Connecting SkyView to PocketFMS EasyVFR

Steps to connect SkyView to PocketFMS EasyVFR.

Receive and Send Flight Plans with PocketFMS

Procedure for receiving/sending plans with PocketFMS.

FPL MENU Overview

Overview of the Flight Plan Menu.

FPL MENU Actions

List of actions available in the FPL Menu.

Inserting a Waypoint

Procedure for inserting waypoints into flight plans.

Editing and Deleting Waypoints

Steps for editing and deleting waypoints.

Valid data for the fields

Details on valid data formats for waypoint fields.

Using User Waypoints

How to search and use user waypoints.

MAP SETUP – Map Preference Configuration

Configuring map display preferences.

MAP INFO COLUMN

Details on the optional map information column.

Contents of MAP INFO COLUMN

List of selectable items for the map info column.

6. ENGINE Operation

Engine Page Layout

Description of the Engine Pages (100%, 50%, BOTTOM BAND).

100% Engine Page

Details on the 100% engine page display.

50% Engine Page

Details on the 50% engine page display.

Combined CHT/EGT Gauge

Description of the combined CHT/EGT gauge.

Rotax 912 Behavior

Specific behavior of Rotax 912 engine gauges.

ENGINE Menu

Accessing engine controls and features.

LEAN (Lean Assist Mode Control)

Instructions for using Lean Assist Mode.

FUEL (Fuel Computer Control)

Accessing and using the fuel computer.

Fuel Computer

Overview of the fuel computer's features.

Fuel Menu (Adjusting the Fuel Computer)

Procedure for adjusting fuel computer settings.

Fuel state adjustments

Methods for adjusting fuel computer state.

Auto Fuel Detect

Configuration for automatic fuel detection.

CLR TMR (System Timers Control)

Resetting system timers like trip and flight timers.

System Timers

Explanation of various system timers.

FAULTS (Rotax 912iS only)

Display of faults reported by the Rotax 912iS engine.

VP-X Operation

Overview of VP-X system integration.

VP-X License Information

Information on VP-X software licensing.

VP-X SkyView Interface Overview

Description of VP-X interface with SkyView.

7. Transponder Operation

Transponder Status

Explanation of transponder status indicators in the Top Bar.

Transponder Control Page

On-screen control page for the transponder.

Active Code (lot labeled)

Display and entry of the active transponder code.

IDENT

Procedure for activating the IDENT signal.

VFR

Control of the On/Off VFR mode.

Number Buttons

Usage of number buttons for entering transponder codes.

SBY (Standby mode)

Setting the transponder to Standby mode.

GND (Ground mode)

Setting the transponder to Ground mode.

AUTO (Optional Ground mode)

Optional automatic switching between ALT and GND modes.

ON (On mode)

Setting the transponder to On mode.

ALT (ALT mode)

Setting the transponder to ALT mode.

Reported Pressure Altitude

Displaying reported pressure altitude.

ADS-B OUT Transmissions

Information on ADS-B OUT transmission capabilities.

Flight Plan Codes

ICAO and FAA flight plan code information.

8. Autopilot Operation

Autopilot Safety Features

Overview of autopilot safety and failsafe features.

Level Mode

Engaging and operating Level Mode.

Simplified or Expert Controls

Choosing between simplified and expert autopilot controls.

Top Bar Autopilot Status Area

Explanation of autopilot status indicators in the Top Bar.

Other Autopilot Status Information

Additional autopilot status indicators.

Yaw Damper

Engaging and disengaging the yaw damper.

Pitch Trim Indicator

Indicates when pitch trim is required.

Pitch Slip Indicator

Warning for pitch servo slippage.

Pitch Slip/Trim Indicator

Indicator for pitch slip combined with trim request.

Roll Trim Indicators

Indicates when roll servo is maintaining sustained force.

Roll Slip Indicator

Warning for roll servo slippage.

Hold To Engage Indicator

Indicator for engaging the autopilot.

Control Wheel Steering Indicator

Indicator for Control Wheel Steering mode.

Airspeed Out-Of-Range Indicator

Indicates when airspeed is outside autopilot limits.

G Limit Indicator

Indicates when autopilot G limits are hit.

Airspeed High/Low Indicator

Indicates when aircraft airspeed exceeds limits.

Servo Errors

Alerts for servo offline or failure.

Auto-Trim

Functionality of the automatic trim feature.

Simplified Autopilot Modes

Explanation of simplified autopilot modes.

Control Wheel Steering

Using Control Wheel Steering for autopilot adjustments.

Hold To Engage

Procedure for engaging the autopilot.

Single Axis Operation

Operation with only one autopilot axis installed.

Common Operations

General operations and initial engagement procedures.

Initial Engagement

Step-by-step guide for initial autopilot engagement.

Change Altitude with Vertical Speed

Procedure for changing altitude using vertical speed.

Change Altitude with Indicated Airspeed

Procedure for changing altitude using indicated airspeed.

Track a Navigation Source

How to track GPS, VOR, or LOC navigation sources.

Precision Approach

Guidance for executing precision approaches.

Missed Approach (Go around)

Procedure for initiating a missed approach.

SkyView Autopilot Control Panel Operation

Operation of the optional Autopilot Control Panel.

Integrated Trim Control Operation

Details on the integrated trim controller.

Speed Scheduling

Configuring trim controller speed scheduling.

Trim Controller Safety Features

Safety features of the trim controller.

9. Com Radio Operation

Com Control Panel Overview

Overview of the Com Radio control panel.

COM RADIO Control Page

On-screen control page for the COM RADIO.

SkyView Top Bar Com Radio Status Overview

Com Radio status indicators in the Top Bar.

Using your SkyView Com Radio

Basic operations for using the SkyView Com Radio.

Power

Turning the SkyView Com Radio on and off.

Volume

Adjusting the radio volume.

Transmitting and Receiving

Indications during transmitting and receiving.

Squelch Override (Monitor)

Overriding squelch for better reception.

Dual Watch

Enabling and using the Dual Watch feature.

Manual Frequency Tuning

Procedure for manually tuning frequencies.

Airport / Station Type Reverse-Lookup

Reverse lookup of airport/station types.

Tuning Individual Frequencies from SkyView HDX

Sending frequencies from SkyView HDX airport info pages.

No GPS

Status indication when GPS is unavailable.

Stuck Mic

Indication for a stuck microphone.

External Flip/Flop

Using external flip/flop switches.

Dual Com Radios

Operation with multiple Com radios.

10. Utility Tools

CHECK LIST - Checklists

Using and accessing checklists.

Accessing a Checklist on your SkyView HDX Display

Procedure to access checklists on the display.

WEIGHT BAL – Weight and Balance

Using the weight and balance calculator.

Accessing the Weight and Balance Calculator on your SkyView Display

Steps to view the weight and balance calculator.

MAINT LOG – Maintenance Log

Managing the maintenance log.

Accessing the Maintenance Log on your SkyView Display

Procedure to view the maintenance log.

11. Operations if Avionics Power is Lost / SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery

Loss of Avionics Power While In Flight

Actions to take when avionics power is lost in flight.

Loss of Avionics Power On Ground

Actions to take when avionics power is lost on ground.

On SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery – Operational Subsystems

System units powered by the backup battery.

Not Powered by SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery

Units that do not function on backup battery.

SV-BAT-320 Charging and Testing

Information on charging and testing the backup battery.

Backup Battery Status

Indications for backup battery status.

12. Messages and Alerts

Loss of Information

Notification for major system failures.

Message, Caution, and Warning Alerting System

Overview of the alert severity system.

Alert and Message Acknowledgement

Procedure for acknowledging alerts and messages.

Prompts Requiring Interaction

System events requiring user interaction.

Audio Alerts

Generation of tones or voice alerts.

Inhibited Alerts

Audio alerts inhibited during initial power-on.

Messages, Alerts, and Audio Alert Details

Detailed breakdown of messages, alerts, and audio alerts.

STANDBY NETWORK ERROR Explained

Explanation of standby network errors.

AOA Alerts

Details on Angle of Attack audio alerts.

13. Appendix: License Information

GPL License Information

Information regarding the GPL license.

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Full text of the GNU General Public License.

FTGL License Information

License information for FTGL.

Expat

License information for Expat.

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