What to do if Dynon Avionics GPS position is shown in red?
- WWilliam JamesAug 3, 2025
If the GPS position is shown in red, it indicates a conflict. Only one GPS device can be set as POS 1. Resolve this conflict to correct the issue.
What to do if Dynon Avionics GPS position is shown in red?
If the GPS position is shown in red, it indicates a conflict. Only one GPS device can be set as POS 1. Resolve this conflict to correct the issue.
Why is my Dynon Avionics GPS not getting a GPS fix?
If your SV-GPS-250/2020 GPS unit doesn't acquire a GPS fix immediately after being powered on for the first time, or after it has been off for several weeks, allow several minutes for it to acquire GPS signals.
What to do if RX COUNTER and GOOD SENTENCES are not incrementing on Dynon Avionics GPS?
If the RX COUNTER and GOOD SENTENCES are not incrementing, it may indicate a wiring issue with your SV-GPS-250/2020. Check the wiring, ensuring that the Gray/Violet and Gray/Orange wires are correctly connected between the unit and the SkyView display.
How to fix incorrect device selected in SERIAL IN DEVICE for Dynon Avionics GPS?
Brand | Dynon Avionics |
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Model | SkyView HDX |
Category | Avionics Display |
Language | English |
List of Dynon Avionics websites for support, downloads, and product information.
Details warranty coverage, customer responsibilities, and limitations.
Guidance for pilots before operating the SkyView system.
Cautionary note regarding product servicing and airworthiness.
Information on instructional videos for learning SkyView operation.
Overview of the guide's purpose and scope.
Recommendations for printing the user guide.
Description of the SV-HDX800 and SV-HDX1100 displays.
Information on the SV-BAT-320 backup battery functionality.
Overview of the SkyView Network architecture and redundancy.
Guidelines for using USB flash drives with SkyView.
Technical specifications and features of SkyView HDX displays.
Description of user interaction methods.
Information on recording and exporting flight data.
Explanation of the Synthetic Vision feature.
Overview of the GPS moving map and navigation features.
Details on ADAHRS modules for flight data.
Information on GPS receivers for SkyView systems.
Details on engine monitoring modules and sensors.
Information on Dynon Avionics autopilot servos.
Details on the optional Autopilot Control Panel.
Overview of transponder modules for SkyView.
Information on ADS-B receivers for traffic and weather.
Details on integrated VHF Com Radios for SkyView.
Description of the two-place stereo intercom system.
Information on the optional Knob Panel.
Details on the optional video input adapter.
Information on the optional Wi-Fi adapter.
Overview of external controls and their functions.
Explanation of the SkyView HDX display layout.
Covers basic procedures for operating the displays.
Instructions for adjusting display backlight brightness.
Details on primary and optional screen content.
Explanation of button and knob functionalities.
Guide to navigating the main menu bar.
Overview of the touch interface capabilities.
Steps for configuring display layouts.
Procedure for setting the default screen layout.
Guide to selecting split screen configurations.
Configuration of automatic screen changes in reversion mode.
Explanation of the ENGINE BOTTOM BAND behavior.
How to display video from an external device.
Overview of the MENU page and its functions.
Details on the information displayed in the top status bar.
Instructions for using the count-up/count-down timer.
Guide to navigating the system setup menus.
Explanation of unlabeled button operations.
Explanation of the Synthetic Vision feature and its use.
Details on HITS indicators for flight plan guidance.
Depiction of runways on the Synthetic Vision display.
Display of obstacles on the Synthetic Vision display.
Displaying traffic information on Synthetic Vision.
Indicates extreme pitch attitudes with warning arrows.
Symbology for airports on the Synthetic Vision display.
Description of the Six-pack PFD presentation style.
Information on the G Meter display.
Operation of the optional SV-KNOB-PANEL.
Procedure for checking ADAHRS redundancy.
Handling disagreements between ADAHRS units.
Indication when only a single ADAHRS is available.
Summary of map and VFR GPS navigation features.
Information on available databases and charts.
Details on terrain data for topographic maps.
Information on the base map database.
Display of procedure charts and airport diagrams.
Requirements for using USB drives for charts.
Explanation of GPS source selection.
Description of the moving map page layout.
List of elements shown on the moving map.
Explanation of moving map symbols and symbology.
Customization options for aircraft icons.
Functionality of the distance circle on the map.
Explanation of ground track and related map elements.
Display of flight plan legs on the map.
Display and symbology of obstacles on the map.
Representation of airspace classes and colors.
Display of airspace proximity information.
Display of navigation aids like VORs and fixes.
Representation of navigation fixes on the map.
Symbology for NDBs and markers on sectional charts.
Display of visual reporting points.
Symbology for airports on the moving map.
Management and creation of user waypoints.
Display of cities and towns on the map.
Display of roads, railroads, and rivers on the map.
Options for displaying enroute charts.
How map items appear on charts.
Settings for customizing map item display.
Displaying traffic information on the Map Page.
Description of proximity advisory target symbols.
Description of non-threat target symbols.
Information on traffic receiver status.
Explanation of traffic source priority.
Functionality of the Direct-To button.
Functionality of the Nearest (NRST) button.
Functionality of the Info (INFO) button.
Functionality of the Flight Plan (FPL) button.
Accessing map controls via the menu.
Selecting map layers (overlays).
Accessing weather options.
Managing user waypoints.
Overview of navigation and flight planning features.
Explanation of navigation methods like Direct-To.
Procedure to find airports or navaids by identifier.
Displaying lists of nearest airports, navaids, and waypoints.
Detailed information about airports and navaids.
Guide to creating and manipulating flight plans.
Overview of the flight plan window and its elements.
Explanation of the Flight Plan Menu.
List of actions available in the FPL Menu.
Details on Vertical Navigation capabilities.
How to display flight plans from external sources.
Integration with ForeFlight for flight plans.
Steps to connect SkyView to ForeFlight.
Procedure for sending and receiving flight plans with ForeFlight.
Sharing GPS and attitude data with ForeFlight.
Integration with PocketFMS for flight plans.
Steps to connect SkyView to PocketFMS EasyVFR.
Procedure for receiving/sending plans with PocketFMS.
Overview of the Flight Plan Menu.
List of actions available in the FPL Menu.
Procedure for inserting waypoints into flight plans.
Steps for editing and deleting waypoints.
Format for user waypoint CSV files.
Details on valid data formats for waypoint fields.
How to search and use user waypoints.
Configuring map display preferences.
Details on the optional map information column.
List of selectable items for the map info column.
Description of the Engine Pages (100%, 50%, BOTTOM BAND).
Details on the 100% engine page display.
Details on the 50% engine page display.
Description of the combined CHT/EGT gauge.
Specific behavior of Rotax 912 engine gauges.
Accessing engine controls and features.
Instructions for using Lean Assist Mode.
Accessing and using the fuel computer.
Overview of the fuel computer's features.
Procedure for adjusting fuel computer settings.
Methods for adjusting fuel computer state.
Configuration for automatic fuel detection.
Resetting system timers like trip and flight timers.
Explanation of various system timers.
Display of faults reported by the Rotax 912iS engine.
Overview of VP-X system integration.
Information on VP-X software licensing.
Description of VP-X interface with SkyView.
Explanation of transponder status indicators in the Top Bar.
On-screen control page for the transponder.
Display and entry of the active transponder code.
Procedure for activating the IDENT signal.
Control of the On/Off VFR mode.
Usage of number buttons for entering transponder codes.
Setting the transponder to Standby mode.
Setting the transponder to Ground mode.
Optional automatic switching between ALT and GND modes.
Setting the transponder to On mode.
Setting the transponder to ALT mode.
Displaying reported pressure altitude.
Information on ADS-B OUT transmission capabilities.
ICAO and FAA flight plan code information.
Overview of autopilot safety and failsafe features.
Engaging and operating Level Mode.
Choosing between simplified and expert autopilot controls.
Explanation of autopilot status indicators in the Top Bar.
Additional autopilot status indicators.
Engaging and disengaging the yaw damper.
Indicates when pitch trim is required.
Warning for pitch servo slippage.
Indicator for pitch slip combined with trim request.
Indicates when roll servo is maintaining sustained force.
Warning for roll servo slippage.
Indicator for engaging the autopilot.
Indicator for Control Wheel Steering mode.
Indicates when airspeed is outside autopilot limits.
Indicates when autopilot G limits are hit.
Indicates when aircraft airspeed exceeds limits.
Alerts for servo offline or failure.
Functionality of the automatic trim feature.
Explanation of simplified autopilot modes.
Using Control Wheel Steering for autopilot adjustments.
Procedure for engaging the autopilot.
Operation with only one autopilot axis installed.
General operations and initial engagement procedures.
Step-by-step guide for initial autopilot engagement.
Procedure for changing altitude using vertical speed.
Procedure for changing altitude using indicated airspeed.
How to track GPS, VOR, or LOC navigation sources.
Guidance for executing precision approaches.
Procedure for initiating a missed approach.
Operation of the optional Autopilot Control Panel.
Details on the integrated trim controller.
Configuring trim controller speed scheduling.
Safety features of the trim controller.
Overview of the Com Radio control panel.
On-screen control page for the COM RADIO.
Com Radio status indicators in the Top Bar.
Basic operations for using the SkyView Com Radio.
Turning the SkyView Com Radio on and off.
Adjusting the radio volume.
Indications during transmitting and receiving.
Overriding squelch for better reception.
Enabling and using the Dual Watch feature.
Procedure for manually tuning frequencies.
Reverse lookup of airport/station types.
Sending frequencies from SkyView HDX airport info pages.
Status indication when GPS is unavailable.
Indication for a stuck microphone.
Using external flip/flop switches.
Operation with multiple Com radios.
Using and accessing checklists.
Procedure to access checklists on the display.
Using the weight and balance calculator.
Steps to view the weight and balance calculator.
Managing the maintenance log.
Procedure to view the maintenance log.
Actions to take when avionics power is lost in flight.
Actions to take when avionics power is lost on ground.
System units powered by the backup battery.
Units that do not function on backup battery.
Information on charging and testing the backup battery.
Indications for backup battery status.
Notification for major system failures.
Overview of the alert severity system.
Procedure for acknowledging alerts and messages.
System events requiring user interaction.
Generation of tones or voice alerts.
Audio alerts inhibited during initial power-on.
Detailed breakdown of messages, alerts, and audio alerts.
Explanation of standby network errors.
Details on Angle of Attack audio alerts.
Information regarding the GPL license.
Full text of the GNU General Public License.
License information for FTGL.
License information for Expat.