We're back at the office after a surprisingly Seattle-like Sebring. Thankfully,
the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo was well attended this year despite the clouds and the storms. For those of you who braved the elements to come to our SkyView class, we hope you enjoyed it. For those of you who couldn't make it out, check out the new online version of this class that we're publishing.
We're excited to announce that today we released SkyView Version 12 which is available for download for all SkyView systems. This update adds features most often requested by pilots, including Autopilot Auto-Trim, OBS mode on the moving map, an optional in air magnetic calibration routine, and over 40 other features and improvements.
Also take a look at the One Week Wonder's flight around the Sebring Airport with Zenith'sRoger Dubbert and AOPA's Paul Harrop. This aircraft was built from start to finish during Oshkosh 2014 by over 2,500 people and features a complete SkyView Touch system.
Flying EAA's One Week Wonder Zenith CH 750 Cruzer at Sebring
We'll see you at Sun'n Fun 2015, which is only 12 weeks away!
Go Fly!
Michael Schofield
Marketing Manger
Dynon Avionics
SkyView 12.0 Software
Autopilot Auto-Trim
The SkyView Autopilot can now automatically keep the aircraft in trim while under autopilot control, eliminating the need for the pilot to manually actuate their trim to satisfy the Autopilot's built-in trim advice. This feature requires that the aircraft has an SV-AP-PANEL and is using its integrated trim controller for electric trim servo actuation. Auto-Trim can be configured on pitch and/or roll axes.
OBS Mode (Virtual VOR)
OBS Mode allows pilots to easily set and adjust an inbound course to any navigable point on the map. That inbound course may then be easily adjusted with the HSI CRS knob, similar to how one chooses a VOR radial. This feature is useful to approach an airport from a specific direction, for example, without having to create a second waypoint to create a full flight plan leg. Pilots can essentially treat any point on the map as a "virtual VOR".
OBS Mode - Turned On
OBS Mode - Course Changed
Optional In-Air Magnetic Calibration
Pilots can now perform an optional in-flight magnetic heading calibration routine in addition to the existing ground calibration. Pilots that opt to perform this calibration are likely to see improved magnetic heading performance during flight maneuvers. It can also improve heading performance in aircraft where the ADAHRS is subject to localized magnetic interference.
Other SkyView v12 Software Features
With over 40 new features and improvements to SkyView, Dynon delivers on its commitment to continually provide value and keep SkyView state-of-the-art. As always, SkyView 12 software is available as a free update for all SkyView customers. Updated documentation is also available, with red-line versions that capture the changes since version 11. There's a full set of release notes that detail every feature, improvement, and bug fix.
Just a few of the new features in SkyView 12 are:
Over a dozen new customizable Aircraft Icons to choose from on the HSI and moving map. It even includes a 747 for those who dream big.
New option under MAP MENU > MAP ITEMS > TFR OPACITY that allows pilots to change the opacity of TFRs. This can be used to tune the visibility of co-located TFRs and underlying map features.
Map zoom/range knob can be reversed so that clockwise rotation "zooms in" to the map (decreases range) to suit pilot preference.
MAP joystick/knob function can be set to either the left or right joystick/knob when MAP is full-screen (100% Page).
New SkyView Hands-On TrainingVideos
We recognize that transition training is important before piloting a new airplane or airplane type. Our SkyViewtraining classes are an ongoing series of hands-on 3.5 hour courses instructed by Kirk Kleinholz, CFII and Sales Manager for Dynon Avionics. For more information about classes see the Transition Training page on our website.
We recently recorded one of these classes at our factory and put on online so that all customers can benefit from Kirk's training. We currently have the first two installments of that class available to watch. They're linked below. Each episode is between a half hour and an hour. Grab a notebook and some popcorn and settle in. Subscribe to the Dynon Channel and so you don't miss the upcoming episodes in this series.
SkyView Training Class, Part 1: Button Pushing and Knob Twisting
SkyView Training Class, Part 2: Menus, Feature Overview, and Buttons
