With the release of firmware version 5.1, SkyView will have the ability to record and store flight and engine data for later retrieval and analysis. We are excited about this often requested feature, which will be especially useful to builders during the test phases of a newly built aircraft. The FAA and EAA have both recommended data logging during flight tests of EAB aircraft to document the aircraft performance and operating envelope, which can help improve the accuracy and completeness of aircraft flight manuals. 

In SkyView there are actually two data logs which are stored: 

The first - the User Data Log - records the entire state of the SkyView system, over 100 items, and includes all ADAHRS (flight instrument) data, engine parameters, GPS data, autopilot status, transponder status, time, and more. SkyView can record from two to 150 hours of flight time, depending on the recording frequency selected with choices between 0.1 Hz and 16Hz. The User Data Log records at the selected rate whenever the SkyView system is powered on, and exports to a USB memory stick as a standard CSV file. The log file can then be viewed in spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel, and is fully self-documenting via a descriptive header row at the top of the log.

The second log is a Recent Flight Log of the last 15 minutes of in-flight data, and is always recorded at 16Hz. 

Version 5.1 is available on the SkyView  Downloads page of our website.

New for 2013 is our release of a conversion guide for upgrading to SkyView from our earlier systems, addressing specific issues facing customers with our older systems. As the feature list for SkyView grows longer, and especially now with the ADS-B In and Out capabilities, many customers are updating and upgrading their panels. This guide is applicable for converting to SkyView from the FlightDEK-D180, EFIS-D6, EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D60, EFIS-D100, EMS-D10, and EMS-D120. 

The guide is now available  on our website on the  Product Documentation page. We will not be printing any hard copies and it is a supplement to the SkyView System Installation Guide. 

NorthAir Aviation, one of our dealers in Italy, has recently completed Italian language translations of the Pilot User Guides for the SkyView system and our D10/D100 series instruments.  Italian language Pilot User Guides will be provided by NorthAir Aviation for free to customers who purchase their Dynon Avionics equipment through NorthAir. Others wishing to obtain Italian language manuals may contact NorthAir Aviation directly to inquire about price and availability of those manuals. 

We're happy to welcome a new face to our Dynon Marketing Team! Adam Schultz is our new Inside Sales Specialist while Natalie Sipes moves over to focus on other marketing projects (like the Newsletter!) If you call in for an order, you will surely notice his friendly and eager attitude.  

The next classes are being held at our factory near Seattle, Washington.  The classes are free, but please do sign up so we know you are coming. If you are from out of town and want to make a weekend of it, nearby are some incredible aviation sites. The Seattle Museum of Flight, Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection (perfectly restored, flight worthy WWII aircraft), and the Boeing Factory Tour (747s, 777s, and 787s) are must sees.  

If you are interested in seeing Seattle while you are here check out these aviation attractions:   

Seattle Museum of Flight
Boeing Tour
Other Local Aviation Events

Location:  
  - Dynon Headquarters in Woodinville, Washington. 

Dates/Times:
  - Friday, 22 February 2013  

        - morning class 8:30a-12:00p, focus on VFR procedures (REGISTER HERE)

        - afternoon class 1:00p-4:30p, focus on IFR procedures (REGISTER HERE)

  - Friday, 15 March 2013

        - morning class 8:30a-12:00p, focus on VFR procedures  (REGISTER HERE)

        - afternoon class 1:00p-4:30p, focus on IFR procedures  (REGISTER HERE)

  Lunch to be served 12:00-1:00 for attendees of both sessions.  

Sun'n Fun Transition Training Classes 

This class will be at the Sun'n Fun International Fly-in & Expo in Lakeland, FL, April 10, 11, and 12, in the Hilton Garden Inn on north side of the Lakeland airport.  

 We will hold two classes per day, a morning VFR focused course and an afternoon IFR focused course. The morning and afternoon classes contain substantially similar content. Please sign up for one session only so that we can maximize SkyView training station availability. 

Location:  

All Dates/Times:  Registration coming soon.
  - Wednesday, 10 April 2013  
        - morning class 8:30a-12:00p, focus on VFR procedures 
        - afternoon class 1:00p-4:30p, focus on IFR procedures 
  - Thursday, 11 April 2013
        - morning class 8:30a-12:00p, focus on VFR procedures 
        - afternoon class 1:00p-4:30p, focus on IFR procedures  
  - Friday, 12 April 2013
        - morning class 8:30a-12:00p, focus on VFR procedures 
        - afternoon class 1:00p-4:30p, focus on IFR procedures 

Cost/Space Available:

Aero Friedrichshafen Transition Classes

These classes will be at Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany, April 25, 26 and 27.  Class location is the ROM conference room, Conference Center East, at Messe Friedrichshafen.

The air-conditioned conference room offers comfortable seating and a classroom-like environment with a full audio/visual presentation.  Classes are structured with limited seating, so advanced registration is required.  Two classes are offered per day. Both sessions contain identical content. Please sign up for one session only so that we can maximize SkyView training station availability.  

Location:  

  - ROM conference room, Conference Center East, Messe Friedrichshafen.

• Please look first in the product manuals before calling Technical Support. 
• Our manuals provide a plethora of technical and installation related information. If you have an older version of the manual you can download the latest on the Product Documentation page. 
• If you do get stuck we will be glad to help you find what you are looking for; it helps to have the manual in front of you.

• Check the Dynon FAQ/wiki page on our website.
• This section is constantly updated with lots of helpful information.

• If you receive an error message on your Dynon system please write down exactly what the error message says.

• When calling about an RMA we have issued, please have your RMA number handy. 
• This is the quickest way for us to reference the history of your issue.

• To get your technical questions answered immediately, it is best to contact Technical Support by calling us at 425-402-0433 or emailing  Support@DynonAvionics.com instead of the forum. 
• We closely monitor this email address and usually provide answers to your questions within an hour or two. 
• Providing detailed information and even pictures can be very helpful in finding a resolution to your problem. 
• Product features or improvement suggestions can also be sent to this address.

 Happy Flying, 

 Steve and Mike 

 Dynon Tech Support