Basic SkyView Display Operation
SkyView System Installation Guide - Revision K 3-11
GPS Fix Status–This page shows fix quality information for the GPS source that is being
used as the active position source for SkyView’s moving map and synthetic vision. Note
that this does not show information about other GPS sources that may be available for
HSI and backup position use.
License–Enter this page to display the status of software products that can be purchased
and licensed to add features to SkyView. This page is also the place where license codes
can be redeemed to activate features on your SkyView System.
PFD Setup Menu
This menu contains links to the following pages:
ADAHRS Source Selection–This page is a list of all configured SkyView ADAHRS modules
and their respective statuses. Also use it to select which ADAHRS module is the PFD’s
primary source of data.
Flight Angle Pitch Adjust–This page allows you to adjust the displayed pitch of the plane.
Airspeed Limitations–Enter this menu to configure the V-speeds and specify optimal
flight parameters such as best angle of climb speed, best rate of climb speed, and
maneuvering speed.
Vertical Speed Scale–Enter this page to configure the vertical speed tape's scale.
G Meter–Enter this page to configure G values that will cause the G Meter to be
automatically displayed when exceeded; to set the yellow/red cautionary color ranges
of the G meter; and whether or not the max/min recorded Gs are reset at each SkyView
boot-up.
Flight Path Marker–Enter this page to enable/disable display of the flight path marker.
Extreme Pitch Warning–Enter this page to enable/disable display of the extreme pitch
warning indicators.
Angle of Attack–Enter this page to enable/disable display of the Angle of Attack
indicator.
Altitude Alerter–Enter this page to configure the altitude alerter.
o CAPTURE BAND: When the altitude of the aircraft flies within this amount of
feet/meters of the altitude bug (when displayed), SkyView will announce
“approaching altitude” aurally (if audio output is configured)
o DEVIATION BAND: When the altitude of the aircraft climbs above or descends
below the altitude bug by the amount of feet or meters set here, SkyView will
announce “departing altitude” aurally (if audio output is configured).
EMS Setup Menu
This menu contains links to the following wizards and menu:
Engine Information–Enter this wizard to record important information regarding the
engine in your aircraft such as engine type and horsepower. The user-entered
information here is used to calculate quantities such as % power and special operating
limitations.