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Dynon SkyView Classic User Manual

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SkyView Classic Pilot’s User Guide – Revision Z i
SkyView Classic
SkyView Touch
Pilot’s User Guide
Document 101321-025, Revision Z
For use with software version 15.3
March 2018
Copyright © 2009-2018 by Dynon Avionics, Inc.
Permission to print this manual is granted to third parties

Table of Contents

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Dynon SkyView Classic Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDynon
ModelSkyView Classic
CategoryAvionics Display
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Limited Warranty

2. System Overview

SV-ADAHRS-20X

Details the Air Data Attitude and Heading Reference System module.

3. SV-D700, SV-D1000 and SV-D1000T Operation

Screen Layout Configuration

Details how to configure screen layouts and page allotments.

Backup Battery Charging and Testing

Covers charging procedures and testing of the backup battery.

4. PFD Operation

Bugs

Explains the use of airspeed, altitude, and heading bugs for autopilot control.

Airspeed Indicator

Details the PFD display elements for airspeed.

Airspeed Bug

Explains how to set the airspeed bug on the PFD.

Attitude Indicator

Describes the symbology of the attitude indicator display.

Flight Path Marker

Explains the flight path marker icon and its meaning.

Altimeter

Details the PFD display elements for altitude and barometer setting.

Altitude Bug

Explains the altitude bug's use as an autopilot target for pitch axis.

Vertical Speed Indicator

Details the PFD display elements for vertical speed.

Vertical Speed Bug

Explains the VS bug's use as an autopilot target for pitch axis.

Magnetic Heading Indicator/ Directional Gyro

Describes the display of magnetic heading, compass rose, and track pointer.

Heading/Track Bug

Explains how to set the heading or track bug for autopilot control.

HSI

Explains the Horizontal Situation Indicator presentation.

HSI Source

Details the primary sources for HSI data: GPS and NAV radio.

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

Explains how the CDI indicates deviation from the selected course.

Bearing Pointers

Details the display of bearing pointers to radio stations or waypoints.

Slip/Skid Ball

Describes the simulation of lateral acceleration for coordinated flight.

Angle Of Attack Indicator

Details the display of Angle of Attack when probe is installed.

Synthetic Vision (SYNVIS)

Explains the integrated Synthetic Vision feature on the PFD.

Traffic on Synthetic Vision

Explains how traffic information is displayed within Synthetic Vision.

Extreme Pitch Warning Indicators

Details the red arrows indicating extreme pitch attitudes.

ADAHRS (Flight Instrument) Redundancy and Cross-Checking

ADAHRS Source Selection and Configuration

Guide to selecting and configuring ADAHRS source pages.

PRIMARY / ALTERNATE ADAHRS Selection

Details how to select PRIMARY and ALTERNATE ADAHRS.

PFD Menu

G Meter

Toggles the G Meter display on/off and explains its features.

HSI Source (HSI SRC)

Cycles the HSI through different connected navigation data sources.

Accessing the Weight and Balance Calculator on your SkyView Display

Details how to access and use the Weight and Balance calculator.

Accessing the Maintenance Log on your SkyView Display

Guide to accessing and viewing the maintenance log.

SkyView Knob Control Panel Operation

5. EMS Operation

Engine Page Layout

Describes the layout and configuration of the three Engine Pages.

Combined CHT/EGT Gauge

Details the combined gauge for Cylinder Head and Exhaust Gas Temperatures.

LEAN

Guides on setting engine mixture using EGT display and automated function.

Fuel Computer

Details fuel remaining, used, efficiency, and range calculations.

Fuel Menu (Adjusting the Fuel Computer)

Guide to adjusting fuel computer settings and state.

Dual Engine Monitoring

Describes configuration for monitoring both engines with two EMS modules.

VP-X Operation

VP-X SkyView Interface Overview

Details the features of the VP-X interface for SkyView control.

Graphical Electrical System Diagram

Explains the graphical representation of the aircraft's electrical system.

6. Transponder Operation

Transponder Status

Explains transponder status elements shown in the Top Bar.

Transponder Menu

Details how to access and operate the transponder via the menu.

ADS-B OUT Transmissions

Details ADS-B output requirements and connectivity.

7. SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software

Purchasing and Installing a Navigation Mapping Software License

Details the methods for purchasing and installing the mapping software license.

Databases and Charts

Covers available databases like Terrain, Aviation, Obstacles, and Charts.

Aviation/Obstacle Databases

Explains databases for airports, nav aids, airspace, and obstacles.

Geo-Referenced Procedure Charts and Airport Diagrams

Details support for US and European procedure charts and airport diagrams.

Purchasing and Using Seattle Avionics ChartData (US Customers)

Guide to purchasing and preparing USB sticks for Seattle Avionics data.

Purchasing Seattle Avionics ChartData (US)

Details on purchasing Seattle Avionics ChartData via their website.

GPS Source

Explains how SkyView determines and prioritizes GPS sources.

Moving Map Page Layout

Describes the real-time topographical map display and its elements.

Topography with Terrain Proximity Alerts

Details topography display and terrain proximity alerting.

Aircraft Icon with Ground Track Line

Explains the aircraft icon and ground track line on the map.

Distance Circle

Describes the distance circle and its relation to the aircraft icon.

Ground Track Arc, Current Ground Track and Marker, Heading Bug, North Marker, and Course Line

Explains map elements related to ground track, heading, and course lines.

Obstacles

Explains how obstacles are represented on the Moving Map.

Airspace

Details how different classes of airspace are represented on the Moving Map.

Navaids

Describes the display of navaids like VORs, fixes, NDBs, and User Waypoints.

NDBs and Markers

Explains the representation of NDBs and Outer Markers.

Airports

Describes how airports are represented on the map, including runway direction.

Customizing Displayed Map Items

Guide to customizing map elements like airspace display.

Traffic

Explains how traffic information is displayed on the Map Page.

SV-ADSB-470/472 Traffic Display Capabilities (US Only)

Details traffic display capabilities of ADS-B modules.

Traffic Advisory (TA) Targets

Describes targets with a high chance of ending up near the aircraft.

Traffic Alert

Describes the yellow alert message for Traffic Advisory Targets.

Navigation and Flight Planning

Covers course information display and navigation methods.

Nearest Airports, Navaids, and User Waypoints

Quickly lists nearest airports, navaids, and user waypoints.

Nearest Airports List Filter and Other Options

Applies criteria to filter nearest airports, like surface type and name.

Navigate to a Selected Waypoint with (Direct-To)

Guide to navigating directly to a selected waypoint.

Map Panning with the Map Pointer

Explains how to pan the map using the map pointer.

Selecting Map Items with the Map Pointer

Guide to selecting map items using the map pointer.

Flight Planning

Describes flight plans as sequences of waypoints and leg transitions.

Vertical Navigation – Internal SkyView Flight Plan

Covers SkyView's VFR vertical navigation to airports or runways.

HSI Guidance

Explains HSI guidance for active flight plan legs.

ForeFlight Flight Plans

Details sending/receiving flight plans between SkyView and ForeFlight Mobile.

Connecting SkyView to ForeFlight

Steps to set up Wi-Fi network for SkyView and ForeFlight connection.

Send and Receive Flight Plans with ForeFlight

Instructions for sending and receiving flight plans with ForeFlight app.

GPS and Attitude on ForeFlight

Explains how SkyView sends GPS position and flight data to ForeFlight.

PocketFMS Flight Plans

Details sending/receiving flight plans between SkyView and PocketFMS EasyVFR.

Connecting SkyView to PocketFMS EasyVFR

Steps to set up Wi-Fi network for SkyView and PocketFMS connection.

Send and Receive Flight Plans with PocketFMS

Instructions for sending and receiving flight plans with PocketFMS.

Inserting a Waypoint

Guide to adding waypoints to a flight plan.

Activating a Flight Plan

Procedure to activate SkyView flight plan routing.

OBS Mode

Allows setting and adjusting an inbound course to any navigable point.

Adjusting the OBS Course

Explains how to change the inbound course while in OBS Mode.

Approach/Departure Procedure Charts and Airport Diagrams

Details available procedure charts and airport diagrams.

SkyView User Waypoints

Explains creating, manipulating, and importing/exporting User Waypoints.

Creating Waypoints

Guide to creating a new waypoint at current location or map pointer.

Editing and Deleting Waypoints

Procedure to modify or delete existing user waypoints.

Map Menu Preference Configuration

Guide to adjusting map preferences like weather options and map items.

FLIGHT PLAN OPTIONS

Settings for incoming flight plans and ETA calculations.

Touch-enabled Info Items

Describes touch shortcuts for info items on the Moving Map.

Weather and TFR Information

SV-ADSB-470/472 Weather Capabilities (US Only)

Details FAA's ADS-B network for weather and TFR data transmission.

METARs (Aviation Routine Weather Reports)

Explains routine weather reports updated hourly.

NEXRAD Radar Imagery

Explains how NEXRAD radar data is depicted graphically on the map.

TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions)

Describes how FAA temporary flight restrictions are graphically depicted.

Displaying NEXRAD Weather / TFRs

Instructions for displaying NEXRAD weather and TFRs on map layers.

NEXRAD Data Coverage

Discusses circumstances where NEXRAD imagery may not be available.

ADS-B Receiver Status / Data Age

Shows ADS-B receiver status and age of weather data.

Individual Airport METARs / TAFs / Winds Aloft Forecast

Accesses weather reports via the WX tab in the INFO window.

8. Autopilot Operation

Autopilot Safety Features

Details failsafe features ensuring autopilot can be disabled.

Servo Failsafe

Explains servo failsafe mechanisms for overriding autopilot commands.

Simplified or Expert Controls

Allows selection between Simplified and Expert Autopilot control schemes.

Auto-Trim

Enables automatic aircraft trimming while the Autopilot is engaged.

Simplified Autopilot Operation and Controls

Covers autopilot usage with Simplified control schemes.

Simplified Autopilot Modes

Summarizes autopilot modes for roll and pitch axes.

Expert Autopilot Operation and Controls

Covers autopilot usage when set to Expert controls.

Expert Autopilot Menu

Illustrates the Expert Autopilot Menu buttons and their functions.

Disengaging the Autopilot

Explains procedures for disengaging the autopilot and flight director.

Expert Autopilot Roll Modes

Summarizes autopilot modes of operation for the roll axis.

Expert Autopilot Pitch Modes

Summarizes autopilot modes of operation for the pitch axis.

Flight Director

Visual indication on PFD showing aircraft movement for autopilot guidance.

Control Wheel Steering

Allows temporary manual adjustment of autopilot targets.

Track a Navigation Source

Procedure to track GPS or VOR navigation sources.

Precision Approach

Steps for executing a precision approach with autopilot guidance.

Missed Approach (Go around)

Explains the Go Around function for missed approaches.

SkyView Autopilot Control Panel Operation

Integrated Trim Control Operation

9. SkyView Touch (SV-D1000T) Operation

PFD Operations

Explains how touching PFD items reassigns joystick knobs.

10. Video Input Operation

11. COM Radio Operation

12. Messages and Alerts

Message, Caution, and Warning Alerting System

Describes SkyView's alert severity categories and notification types.

Engine Alerts and Parameters

Details engine parameter alerts (High/Low) and specific warnings.

STANDBY NETWORK ERROR Explained

Explains the meaning and implications of a standby network error alert.

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