AP Servo Installation and Configuration
SkyView HDX System Installation Manual - Revision E 16-1
16 AP Servo Installation and Configuration
16.1 Overview
The installation of autopilot servos is aircraft-model specific. Not every airplane can
receive a Dynon SkyView autopilot. Refer to the AML associated with STC SA02594SE
to see if your make and model airplane is eligible for an autopilot installation.
If your airplane is eligible for an autopilot installation, refer the Servo Installation Manual
specific to your make and model of airplane for instructions.
16.1.1 Wire Sizing
While it is beyond the scope of this installation manual to advise on specific types of wiring
for a particular aircraft, choice of wiring should be sized to 1) minimize voltage drop over
the length of the particular wiring run, and 2) conduct the amount of current required by
the subsystem without the wiring becoming warm to the touch. Section 25 Appendix C:
Wiring and Electrical Connections contains information and suggested resources for
wiring and electrical connections. Generally, 20 AWG wire is a suitable gauge for the
servo power / ground wires for lengths up to 20’ (6.10 m) of wire.
16.1.2 Wiring Installation
Care should be taken such that aircraft wiring is not subjected to chafing, excessive
flexing, or connections/junctions subjected to excessive vibration which may cause the
connection/junction to fail or short-circuit.
16.2 Autopilot Servo Initial Setup
There are several parameters in the Autopilot Setup Menu (SETUP MENU > AUTOPILOT
SETUP) that allow you to tune the behavior of the SkyView autopilot system. This section
describes these adjustable parameters. Note that the Autopilot Setup Menu is only
accessible after a successful servo test procedure.
16.2.1 Autopilot Setup Options
16.2.1.1 Autopilot Controls
SkyView’s autopilot can be operated using one (1) of two (2) very distinct control
schemes:
SIMPLIFIED: Two (2) button streamlined autopilot controls: TRK+ALT for flying in the
direction and at the altitude you choose, HSI+ALT for following navigation sources like
GPS flight plans.
EXPERT: Autopilot controls containing the features that IFR pilots need. Includes VNAV,
IAS hold, TRK mode, fully-coupled approaches, mode sequencing, and a flight director.
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