Dynon Avionics SkyView HDX Pilot's User Manual
Pilot’s User Guide
Document 102949-002, Revision B
For use with firmware version 15.2
December 2017
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Limited Warranty
Dynon Avionics warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three
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These instruments are not intended for use in type certificated aircraft at this time. Dynon Avionics
makes no claim as to the suitability of its products in connection with FAR 91.205.
Dynon Avionics’ products incorporate a variety of precise, sensitive electronics. SkyView products do not
contain any field/user-serviceable parts. Units found to have been taken apart may not be eligible for
repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened up, it is not considered
airworthy and must be serviced at the factory.
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Revision History
Revision
Revision Date
Description
A
October 2016
Initial release
B
December 2017
System Software version 15.1 and 15.2
Changed: Autopilot disconnect button behavior in expert mode
Changed: Corrected typos on pages 5-10, 8-3, 8-8, 8-16
Changed: HITS vertical guidance
Changed: Transponder auto mode defaults to ALT
Changed: Autopilot operation on back course
Changed: OAT out of range displays --New: SV-ADSB-472 operational documentation
Changed: Checklist items are scrolled with the cursor
New: Airport flags
Changed: Weight and balance supports metric
Changed: Weight and balance displays zero-fuel calculations
Changed: Estimated time elapse (ETE) to waypoint uses minutes and seconds
New: 912iS fault list
Changed: Com panel ATC button ignores on-ground/in-air
Changed: Six pack altimeter has 1000 and 10000 indicators
New: Yaw damper
Table 1 – SkyView HDX Pilot's User Guide Revision History
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Table of Contents
Contact Information ..................................................................................................................................................... iii
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii
Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... iv
Revision History ............................................................................................................................................................. v
1. Introduction 1-1
Before You Fly ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Warning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Video Training ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
About this Guide ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Dynon Avionics Product Registration ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
2. SkyView HDX System Overview 2-1
Displays – SV-HDX800 and SV-HDX1100 ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Flight Data Modules – SV-ADAHRS-200, SV-ADAHRS-201, and SV-MAG-236 ............................................................ 2-4
GPS Receivers – SV-GPS-250 and SV-GPS-2020 .......................................................................................................... 2-5
Engine Data Modules – SV-EMS-220 and SV-EMS-221 ............................................................................................... 2-6
Autopilot – Servos ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Autopilot Control Panel – SV-AP-PANEL ..................................................................................................................... 2-6
Transponders – SV-XPNDR-261 and SV-XPNDR-262 ................................................................................................... 2-6
ADS-B Receiver – SV-ADSB-470/472 ........................................................................................................................... 2-6
Com Radios – SV-COM-C25 and SV-COM-X83 ............................................................................................................ 2-7
Intercom – SV-INTERCOM-2S ..................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Knob Panel – SV-KNOB-PANEL .................................................................................................................................... 2-7
SkyView Video Input Adapter ..................................................................................................................................... 2-7
SkyView Wi-Fi Adapter ............................................................................................................................................... 2-7
External Controls, Indicators, Jacks, etc. .................................................................................................................... 2-8
3. SkyView HDX Display Operation 3-1
Display Layout ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Basic Display Operation Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
Screen Content ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Button and Knob Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Main Menu (Buttons) Navigation ............................................................................................................................... 3-6
SkyView HDX Touch Features ..................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Configuring the Layout of Your SkyView HDX Display ................................................................................................ 3-9
Selecting Split Screen Layout .................................................................................................................................... 3-14
Swap Between Two Screens ..................................................................................................................................... 3-17
Reversion Mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-17
Behavior of ENGINE BOTTOM BAND ........................................................................................................................ 3-18
Display of External Video Device .............................................................................................................................. 3-18
MENU Page ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-19
Top Bar (Status Bar) .................................................................................................................................................. 3-20
SETUP Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................................... 3-22
Non-Menu Operations (“Hidden” Functions) ........................................................................................................... 3-25
4. PFD Operation 4-1
PFD Page Layout ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
PFD TOOLS Menu Page ............................................................................................................................................... 4-2
PFD Symbology ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
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SV-KNOB-PANEL – Panel Operation.......................................................................................................................... 4-32
ADAHRS (Flight Instrument) Redundancy and Cross-Checking ................................................................................ 4-33
5. MAP and VFR GPS Navigator Operation 5-1
Databases and Charts ................................................................................................................................................. 5-1
GPS Source .................................................................................................................................................................. 5-5
Moving Map Page Layout ........................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Moving Map Symbology ............................................................................................................................................. 5-7
Button ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-28
NRST Button.............................................................................................................................................................. 5-28
INFO Button .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-29
FPL Button ................................................................................................................................................................ 5-29
MENU > MAP CONTROLS .......................................................................................................................................... 5-29
Navigation and Flight Planning ................................................................................................................................. 5-30
VNAV: Vertical Navigation ....................................................................................................................................... 5-43
Weather and TFR Information .................................................................................................................................. 5-71
Weather Options Controls ........................................................................................................................................ 5-73
Glide Ring .................................................................................................................................................................. 5-81
6. ENGINE Operation 6-1
Engine Page Layout ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Rotax 912 Behavior ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-3
ENGINE Menu ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-4
LEAN (Lean Assist Mode Control) ............................................................................................................................... 6-4
FUEL (Fuel Computer Control) .................................................................................................................................... 6-6
CLR TMR (System Timers Control) .............................................................................................................................. 6-9
FAULTS (Rotax 912iS only) ........................................................................................................................................ 6-10
VP-X Operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-10
7. Transponder Operation 7-12
Transponder Status .................................................................................................................................................. 7-12
Transponder Control Page ........................................................................................................................................ 7-13
Reported Pressure Altitude ...................................................................................................................................... 7-16
ADS-B OUT Transmissions ........................................................................................................................................ 7-16
Flight Plan Codes ...................................................................................................................................................... 7-17
8. Autopilot Operation 8-1
Autopilot Safety Features ........................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Simplified or Expert Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 8-2
Top Bar Autopilot Status Area .................................................................................................................................... 8-2
Other Autopilot Status Information ........................................................................................................................... 8-3
Auto-Trim.................................................................................................................................................................... 8-6
Yaw Damper ............................................................................................................................................................... 8-7
Simplified Autopilot Operation and Controls ............................................................................................................. 8-7
Expert Autopilot Operation and Controls ................................................................................................................. 8-16
Missed Approach (Go around) .................................................................................................................................. 8-29
SkyView Autopilot Control Panel Operation............................................................................................................. 8-30
9. Com Radio Operation 9-1
Com Control Panel Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 9-1
COM RADIO Control Page ........................................................................................................................................... 9-2
SkyView Top Bar Com Radio Status Overview ............................................................................................................ 9-2
Using your SkyView Com Radio .................................................................................................................................. 9-3
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Loading Airports to the SkyView Com Radio .............................................................................................................. 9-8
Using the TWR, ATIS, GND, and ATC Buttons ........................................................................................................... 9-11
Other Status Information ......................................................................................................................................... 9-12
External Flip/Flop ...................................................................................................................................................... 9-13
Dual Com Radios ....................................................................................................................................................... 9-14
10. Utility Tools 10-1
CHECK LIST - Checklists ............................................................................................................................................. 10-1
WEIGHT BAL – Weight and Balance .......................................................................................................................... 10-2
MAINT LOG – Maintenance Log ............................................................................................................................... 10-3
11. Operations if Avionics Power is Lost / SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery 11-1
Loss of Avionics Power While In Flight ..................................................................................................................... 11-1
Loss of Avionics Power On Ground ........................................................................................................................... 11-2
On SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery – Operational Subsystems ..................................................................................... 11-2
Not Powered by SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery ........................................................................................................... 11-3
SV-BAT-320 Charging and Testing ............................................................................................................................ 11-3
12. Messages and Alerts 12-1
Loss of Information ................................................................................................................................................... 12-1
Message, Caution, and Warning Alerting System..................................................................................................... 12-1
Prompts Requiring Interaction ................................................................................................................................. 12-4
Audio Alerts .............................................................................................................................................................. 12-4
Inhibited Alerts ......................................................................................................................................................... 12-5
Messages, Alerts, and Audio Alert Details ................................................................................................................ 12-5
13. Appendix: License Information 13-1
SkyView HDX Pilot’s User Guide – Revision B 1-1
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Dynon Avionics SkyView HDX system! This section provides some
important cautionary information and general usage instructions for this guide.
The printed version of this guide is in grayscale. Some figures and diagrams contain important
color information. Reference the electronic version of this guide to view it in color.
Before You Fly
We strongly recommended that you read this entire guide before attempting to use SkyView in
flight. Additionally, we encourage you to spend time on the ground familiarizing yourself with
the operation of the system. While first learning to use the system in the air, we recommend
you have a backup pilot with you in the aircraft. Finally, we encourage you to keep this guide in
the aircraft with you at all times. This document is designed to give you quick access to
information that might be needed in flight. In a flying situation, it is your responsibility to use
the system and the guide prudently.
Warning
Dynon Avionics’ products incorporate a variety of precise, sensitive electronics. SkyView
products do not contain any field/user-serviceable parts. Units found to have been taken apart
may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is
opened up, it is not considered airworthy and must be serviced at the factory.
Video Training
This guide is intended to familiarize a new SkyView HDX pilot with the basics of operating a
SkyView system. No printed (or electronic) guide such as this can substitute for “seeing it in
action”, and thus Dynon Avionics aims to provide various instructional videos, including a
complete SkyView operations course – see www.dynonavionics.com/videos. These videos help
new owners quickly learn the basics so they can safely start flying with the system. Also, current
SkyView owners can gain in-depth knowledge of many of the more advanced or complex
features.
About this Guide
This guide helps you configure and get acquainted with SkyView HDX’s many functions and
facilitates quick access to vital information. If you have a SkyView SE, or SkyView Classic/Touch
system, this is not the correct guide for those products. Each has its own dedicated guide: the
SkyView SE Pilot’s User Guide, and the SkyView Pilot’s User Guide, available at
docs.dynonavionics.com. For detailed technical and installation information, refer to the
SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System Installation Guide, also available at docs.dynonavionics.com.
This guide is revised, at a minimum, several times per year, usually coinciding with the release
of a new version of SkyView firmware, or introduction of new SkyView-related products from
Introduction
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Dynon Avionics or partner companies. This revision reflects the features available as part of the
firmware version stated on the cover page. If your SkyView HDX system currently has an earlier
firmware version, some features may not be available for use on your SkyView system (until
you update its firmware).
Printing This Guide
To reduce waste and confusion resulting from outdated information in print, Dynon Avionics no
longer provides this guide in printed form. The latest, most up-to-date and most complete
version of this guide – and all Dynon Avionics documentation – is always available at
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relatively expensive inkjet printing) we recommend that you take the PDF file of this guide to be
printed at a large office supply retailer that provides printing services. The statement on the
cover of this guide: Permission to print this document is granted to third parties. should be
sufficient permission to do so.
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perform keyword searches, and the electronic version includes figures and diagrams that
contain important color information. For example, we have found that the free “iBooks”
application that can be installed on Apple iPad tablet computers can import this guide’s PDF file
for easy reference. Similar PDF reader applications are available for Android devices.
In the electronic (.PDF) version of this guide, page and section references in the Table of
Contents and elsewhere act as hyperlinks taking you to the relevant location in the guide. The
latest electronic version (.PDF) of this guide may be downloaded from our website at
docs.dynonavionics.com.
This guide discusses the most common operation scenarios. If you have an operational issue
that is not discussed in this guide, you can find additional operational information on Dynon
Avionics’ internet sites:
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Dynon Avionics customers to discuss installation and operational issues relating to
Dynon Avionics products. The Forum is especially useful for pilots with uncommon
aircraft or unusual installation issues. For customers that cannot call Dynon Avionics
Technical Support during our normal business hours, the Forum is a convenient way to
interact with Dynon Avionics Technical Support. The Forum allows online sharing of
wiring diagrams, photos, and other types of electronic files.
Dynon Avionics Product Registration
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contact information is up-to-date. This helps verify product ownership, can expedite warranty
claims, and allows us to notify you in the event a service bulletin is published for your product.
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Introduction
SkyView HDX Pilot’s User Guide – Revision B 1-3
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SkyView HDX Pilot’s User Guide – Revision B 2-1
2. SkyView HDX System Overview
This section provides a general overview of the various parts of SkyView HDX as well as a theory
of operation. The information in this section serves as a reference only and helps familiarize
you with the inner workings of the units. It should not be used for diagnostic or reparative
work.
Dynon Avionics provides periodic firmware updates that enable new functionality.
Reference the SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System Installation Guide for instructions
on how to update firmware on SkyView equipment.
Displays – SV-HDX800 and SV-HDX1100
This guide refers to the SV-HDX800 and SV-HDX1100 as displays.
Functions
Each SkyView HDX display can act as a Primary Flight Display (PFD) with Synthetic Vision, an
Engine Monitoring System (EMS), and a Moving Map in a variety of customizable screen
layouts. Data is sourced from various connected modules and devices. Subsequent sections in
this guide address PFD, Engine, and Moving Map functions in more detail.
Power
SkyView displays require between 10 and 30 volts DC for operation. See the SkyView Classic /
SkyView SE / SkyView HDX System Installation Guide for details on power consumption.
SkyView systems have robust power protection that allows the SkyView system to be powered
on during engine start.
SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery
If an SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery is installed, a SkyView HDX display can be powered up without
energizing the avionics bus, such as to monitor engine parameters during engine start. If
avionics power is lost in flight, a properly operating SV-BAT-320 can provide power to a SkyView
HDX display, SkyView Network modules, and an SV-GPS-250/2020 GPS receiver for at least 60
minutes. The SV-BAT-320 is automatically (re)charged by the SkyView HDX display during flight.
Refer to Section 10 of this manual for more information about use of the SV-BAT-320 and
operation when using the SV-BAT-320 to power the SkyView system.
Note that the following Dynon Avionics SkyView units are not powered by the
SkyView HDX display / SV-BAT-320, and thus these units will not function if ship’s
power / avionics power is lost in flight:
• SkyView servos – Autopilot (AP)
• SV-COM-C25 / SV-COM-X83 COM Radio
• SV-ADSB-470/472 ADS-B Receiver
• SV-XPNDR-261 / SV-XPNDR-262 Transponder
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SkyView Network
SkyView modules such as the SV-ADAHRS-20X (provides flight instrument data), SV-EMS220/221 (provides engine instrument data), SV-ARINC-429 (for communication with IFR
GPS/NAV/COM devices), SV-COM-C25/X83 (COM Radio), SV-KNOB-PANEL, SV-AP-PANEL and
Autopilot servos use Dynon Avionics’ redundant SkyView Network to communicate with
SkyView HDX displays.
The SkyView Network is designed to continue to work properly in the event of wiring or module
faults by utilizing multiple power pathways and a redundant data network. In fact, SkyView can
annunciate wiring issues as they are discovered, often while preserving full system functionality
until troubleshooting can be performed on the ground. These alerts are presented in SkyView
HDX’s alerting system, which is described in a later section of this guide.
RS-232 Serial
SkyView HDX displays have five RS-232 serial ports for connection to compatible equipment.
SkyView modules which use RS-232 serial communications include the SV-GPS-250/2020 GPS
receivers, SV-ADSB-470/472 ADS-B receiver, and SV-XPNDR-261/262 transponders. All serial
ports are wired into the SkyView Display Harness (SV-HARNESS-D37). All serial ports have
configurable baud rates and data formats for use as general purpose inputs and outputs.
USB
SkyView HDX displays have three USB ports. Two are built into the back of the display and one
is wired into the SkyView Display Harness for convenience. USB ports are used for transferring
files (firmware updates and backups, database updates, configuration file uploads and
downloads), the optional SkyView Wi-Fi Adapter, and optional SkyView Video Adapter. These
devices must be plugged into the display before power on and remain plugged in for the full
flight. Reference the SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System Installation Guide for instructions on
how to use the USB ports for the operations mentioned above.
When using a USB flash drive with a computer file system, only one USB flash drive is
recognized at one time by the SkyView HDX display. If a second USB flash drive is plugged in,
the second one will not be recognized by the display until the first USB flash drive is removed,
and the second USB flash drive is re-inserted.
USB Flash Drive
Each SkyView HDX display ships with a Dynon Avionics labeled USB flash drive; however, there
is nothing unique about this USB flash drive (other than the label). Any appropriate size USB
flash drive may be used with SkyView HDX. If Procedure Charts, Airport Diagrams and Enroute
Charts are used, a USB flash drive with those database files must reside in one of the display’s
three USB ports while in operation (the files are not transferred to SkyView HDX’s internal
storage).
SkyView HDX System Overview
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SkyView HDX Displays
The SV-HDX800 uses a 7-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel, 1200+ nit TFT active matrix capacitive multitouch LCD screen. The SV-HDX1100 display is a 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel, 1350+ nit TFT active
matrix capacitive multi-touch LCD screen. SkyView displays utilize LED backlighting technology
for increased lifespan, more uniform brightness, superior dimmability, and reduced power
consumption.
SkyView HDX displays are capable of automatic screen backlight level management. Reference
the SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System Installation Guide for instructions on how to enable this
feature.
Displays Are Synchronized
If you have multiple SkyView HDX displays in your aircraft, actions such as setting BARO, BUGS,
engaging the Autopilot, or acknowledging warnings only need to be performed on one display
(or control panel) and that action is synchronized throughout the SkyView HDX system.
Some settings such as individual screen layout and map range level are deliberately not
synchronized between multiple SkyView HDX displays.
Buttons, Knobs and Touch Interface
User interaction takes place via the two knobs, two buttons integrated into the knobs, and
eight buttons along the bottom of the SkyView HDX display’s bezel and via touch gestures on
the display screen itself.
Data Logging
SkyView HDX displays record and store flight information in several datalogs which can be
exported for analysis by the owner, and a high-resolution datalog which can is used by Dynon
Avionics for troubleshooting. To configure the data recording rate and other parameters of the
datalog, refer to the SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System Installation Guide.
Synthetic Vision (SynVis)
When valid GPS data is available, and a high-resolution terrain database for the appropriate
region is loaded, the PFD features integrated Synthetic Vision. Synthetic Vision displays the
terrain directly ahead of the aircraft. Terrain is graphically represented in sectional chart color
variations which represent topographical elevations and water features. Terrain is textured
with a subtle checkerboard pattern to aid in identifying aircraft movement.
GPS Moving Map and VFR GPS Navigator
SkyView HDX features a robust GPS moving map and VFR GPS navigator. Aviation and Obstacle
data can be displayed, as well as VFR and IFR enroute charts, procedure charts (plates), and
airport diagrams. Go to http://dynonavionics.com/downloads to find links to the various
sources of aviation / obstacle data and chart data.
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Flight Data Modules – SV-ADAHRS-200, SV-ADAHRS-201, and SV-MAG-236
This guide uses SV-ADAHRS-20X to refer to both the SV-ADAHRS-200 and the SVADAHRS-201. The SV-ADAHRS-200 and SV-ADAHRS-201 are identical in
performance and are designed to work together as a redundant ADAHRS solution.
An SV-ADAHRS-200 must be installed in your SkyView system use an SV-ADAHRS-
201.
The primary flight instruments on your SkyView PFD are generated using a group of calibrated
sensors built into the SV-ADAHRS-20X ADAHRS module. All sensors are solid state – that is,
there are no moving parts. These sensors include accelerometers, which measure forces in all
three directions; rotational rate sensors, which sense rotation about all three axes; pressure
transducers for measuring air data; and magnetometers on all three axes for measuring
magnetic heading.
Due to the sensitivity of the SkyView ADAHRS to magnetic interference, some aircraft
installations are better served by mounting the SV-ADAHRS-20X within the specified center of
gravity box and installing an SV-MAG-236 Remote Magnetometer well away from any dynamic
magnetic interference – and possibly outside the center of gravity box specified for the
ADAHRS. If an SV-MAG-236 is installed, its magnetometer provides magnetic heading data to
the system, and data from the integrated magnetometer(s) in the SV-ADAHRS-20X are
disregarded.
Table 2 describes which inputs and sensors are used within the ADAHRS module to generate
the different displayed instruments.
GPS
Pitot
Static
AOA
Magne-
tometers
Rate
Sensors
Accele-
rometers
OAT
External
Magne-
tometer
Ball
✓
Altitude
✓
Airspeed
✓ ✓
AOA
✓ ✓
Turn Rate
✓
✓
✓
✓
Heading
✓
✓
✓**
✓
✓ ✓
Attitude
✓*
✓
✓
✓
✓
Density
Altitude
✓ ✓
TAS
✓
✓
✓
Winds
✓ ✓ ✓
✓**
✓
✓
Flight Path
Marker
✓ ✓ ✓** ✓ ✓ ✓
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Synthetic
Vision
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓** ✓ ✓ ✓
Ground
Speed
✓
Table 2 – Instruments and Sensors
(*GPS only used when airspeed from pitot and static is not available)
(** SV-ADAHRS-20X Magnetometer deactivated when SV-MAG-236 is installed)
Attitude Calculation
The SkyView artificial horizon display (attitude) is generated via a complex algorithm using a
multitude of sensors as described in Table 2. In normal operation SkyView uses airspeed to
provide superior attitude accuracy. Should airspeed become unavailable due to inadvertent
blockage of the pitot system, GPS ground speed will be used as an attitude aid. GPS ASSIST will
be annunciated on the PFD when this mode is in effect.
Compass Accuracy Effects on Synthetic Vision, Map Performance, and Autopilot
It is critical that the magnetic heading be as accurate as possible for optimal Synthetic Vision
and Moving Map performance. The SV-ADAHRS-20X – and SV-MAG-236 if included in the
system – must be installed correctly, calibrated, and operating well in all attitudes. However, it
is important to note that magnetic heading is not used to aid attitude determination under any
circumstance.
GPS Receivers – SV-GPS-250 and SV-GPS-2020
The SV-GPS-250 and SV-GPS-2020 GPS modules are externally mounted GPS receivers designed
specifically for use with SkyView systems. Both modules are powered by the SkyView HDX
display (and thus will provide position updates when the SkyView HDX display is operating on
battery backup power). Each module outputs GPS data to SkyView in NMEA format and
automatically sets the time on the SkyView HDX display.
To improve positional accuracy, both the SV-GPS-250 and the SV-GPS-2020 receive
Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) GPS correction signals (where WAAS is
available). The ability to receive WAAS GPS correction signals does not allow the SV-
GPS-250 or SV-GPS-2020 to be used as a primary navigation source in an IFR
environment where a TSO’d WAAS GPS may be required.
The SV-GPS-2020 became available in early 2016 and provides position updates 4x/second. In
the US, the SV-GPS-2020 GPS receiver is qualified to serve as the required GPS position source
for purposes of meeting the FAA 2020 ADS-B Out mandate. It must be installed in a SkyView
system together with the SV-XPNDR-261 Class 1 Mode-S transponder (see below for more
information) for full ADS-B Out compliance.
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Engine Data Modules – SV-EMS-220 and SV-EMS-221
The engine gauges on your SkyView Engine Page are generated from the data acquired by the
SV-EMS-220 or SV-EMS-221 Engine Monitoring module and their connected sensors. These
modules support popular four and six-cylinder engine installations and can measure a variety of
engine and environmental parameters such as RPM, manifold pressure, oil temperature and
pressure, exhaust gas temperature (EGT), cylinder head temperature (CHT), fuel levels for
multiple tanks, voltage, current, fuel pressure, fuel flow, carburetor air temperature, coolant
pressure and temperature, flap and trim potentiometers, external contacts, and general
purpose temperature sensors.
Autopilot – Servos
Dynon Avionics SV32, SV42, and SV52 servos enable the operation of SkyView’s integrated
autopilot system. Refer to the SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System Installation Guide for more
information about Dynon Avionics autopilot servos. SkyView HDX can only control Dynon
Avionics servos.
Autopilot Control Panel – SV-AP-PANEL
The SV-AP-PANEL is an optional panel-mounted module that affords dedicated controls for the
SkyView AP’s Expert Mode. The SV-AP-PANEL includes dedicated buttons for engaging the
Flight Director, Autopilot, and all modes including setting up fully-coupled approaches, VNAV,
IAS Hold, and mode sequencing (provided that the necessary IFR navigation sources are
installed in the aircraft). It also has a LEVEL button to immediately return the aircraft to straight
and level flight.
Auto-trim
A secondary function of the SV-AP-PANEL is that it can control one or two electric trim control
motors (replaces a conventional “relay deck”). If this function is installed, the SkyView HDX
Autopilot, when engaged, can also provide automatic trim control – Auto-trim.
Transponders – SV-XPNDR-261 and SV-XPNDR-262
The SV-XPNDR-261 (Class 1) and SV-XPNDR-262 (Class 2) are TSO’d remote mounted Mode-S
transponder modules that, in addition to their transponder capability, contain ADS-B Out
capability via 1090 ES, and TIS traffic input capability (US Only). Note: Only the Class 1 SV-
XPNDR-261 meets the 2020 mandate for ADS-B Out.
ADS-B Receiver – SV-ADSB-470/472
The SV-ADSB-470 and SV-ADSB-472 receive traffic and weather information from the Automatic
Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) system. ADS-B data allows integrated traffic and
NEXRAD weather data to be displayed on your SkyView HDX display. The SV-ADSB-470 is a 978
MHz (UAT Band) receiver, while the SV-ADSB-472 is a dual band 978 MHz/1090 MHz receiver.
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Currently the UAT Band is only used in the US.
Com Radios – SV-COM-C25 and SV-COM-X83
The SV-COM-C25 is an integrated VHF Com Radio for SkyView consisting of two modules: the
SV-COM-PANEL, and the SV-COM-425. The SV-COM-C25 has 25 kHz channel spacing and is
intended primarily for aircraft operating in the US. The SV-COM-X83 is an integrated VHF Com
Radio consisting of two modules, the SV-COM-PANEL, and the SV-COM-T8. The SV-COM-X83
has 8.33 kHz channel spacing required for European pilots. Both the SV-COM-C25 and SV-COMX83 can tune frequencies by querying an aviation database installed in SkyView HDX.
Intercom – SV-INTERCOM-2S
The SV-INTERCOM-2S is a two-place stereo intercom that is designed to pair perfectly with your
SkyView System and SkyView Com Radio. It has stereo inputs for SkyView audio alerts, stereo
music, and multiple other mono muting and non-muting inputs.
Knob Panel – SV-KNOB-PANEL
The SV-KNOB-PANEL is an optional panel-mounted module for SkyView. This control panel has
three knobs dedicated to the most common SkyView bug functions – ALT, BARO, and HDG/TRK.
This module is particularly useful in systems with the SkyView autopilot installed. Note that
these bugs can also be adjusted from the SkyView HDX display.
SkyView Video Input Adapter
The optional SkyView Video Input Adapter enables the display of a video signal (must be SVideo or Composite) on your SkyView HDX display in a 50% window (replaces the non-PRIMARY
CONTENT window). If a 100% window is selected, when a video signal is displayed, the 100%
window will be reduced to a 50% window while the video signal is displayed. The SkyView
Video Input Adapter must be inserted into one of the two USB plugs on the back of the SkyView
HDX display during system power-on and while operating.
SkyView Wi-Fi Adapter
The optional SkyView Wi-Fi Adapter allows supported devices, such as Apple iPhones and iPads,
with supported apps, such as ForeFlight, to exchange data with SkyView HDX. For example, you
can compose a flight plan (or, multiple flight plans) in ForeFlight, and after you get to your
plane, ForeFlight can send a flight plan to SkyView. The SkyView Wi-Fi Adapter must be inserted
into one of the two USB plugs on the back of the SkyView HDX display during system power-on
and while operating. For proper function, each display in a SkyView HDX system must be
equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter.
For current devices and apps compatible with SkyView HDX / SkyView Wi-Fi Adapter, see
http://www.dynonavionics.com/skyview-wifi-adapter.php.
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External Controls, Indicators, Jacks, etc.
The primary harness for each SkyView HDX display provides inputs or outputs for external
buttons, switches, indicators, jacks, etc. Some of these are required (such as Servo Disconnect /
CWS), while others provide optional additional functionality.
As part of your familiarization with your SkyView HDX system, you should identify these
additional controls on your panel or elsewhere in your cabin, and how they interact with your
SkyView HDX system. For additional detail, please reference the SkyView Classic / SE / HDX
System Installation Guide, Appendix K: Switches, etc. External to SkyView Units.
This list does not reference power control breakers, switches, or semi-automated power
control systems such as ADVANCED Control Module or VP-X.
• Autopilot (Servos):
o Servo Disconnect / Control Wheel Steering (CWS) Button
• Heated AOA/Pitot Probe:
o Heated Pitot Off / Failed Warning Indicator
• SV-AP-PANEL (Electric Trim):
o (These controls may be integrated into a “Hat Switch”)
o Pilot Trim Controls: Up, Down, Left, Right
o Copilot Trim Controls: Up, Down, Left, Right
• SV-COM-425 / X83:
o Copilot Headset Jacks
o Copilot Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (Likely integrated into the stick)
o Pilot Headset Jacks
o Copilot Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (Likely integrated into the stick)
o Active / Standby Frequency Flip/Flop Button
• SV-D600 / SV-D700 / SV-D900 / SV-D1000 / SV-D1000T / SV-HDX800 / SV-HDX1100:
o Autopilot GO AROUND Button
o Autopilot SV-BUTTON-LEVEL (LEVEL Button)
o SV-KNOB-DIMMER (Dim Control Knob)
o USB Jacks (one per display)
• SV-EMS-220 / 221:
o Master EMS Warning Indicator
• SV-INTERCOM-2S:
o Copilot Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (Likely integrated into the stick)
o Copilot Headset Jacks
o Music In Jack
o Pilot Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (Likely integrated into the stick)
o Pilot Headset Jacks
o Radio Select (Transmit) Switch
• SV-XPNDR-261/262:
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o Standby Switch
o Ident Button
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3. SkyView HDX Display Operation
After reading this section, you should be familiar with basic SkyView HDX display operation. For
details regarding specific procedures, refer to the PFD, EMS, and Moving Map operation
sections.
The SkyView SV-HDX800 and SV-HDX1100 displays are identical in functionality and
presentation. The only difference between the two units is the size of the screen.
Display Layout
The following image shows the front of a SkyView SV-HDX1100 10” display and its important
parts. Note that the layout of the SkyView SV-HDX800 7” display is the same, just scaled down
for the smaller size of the display.
Figure 1 – SkyView HDX Display Front Bezel Layout (SV-HDX1100 shown)
The structure surrounding the lighted LCD screen itself is referred to as the bezel. All tactile
controls for the system are located on the tilted shelf at the bottom of the bezel. On that shelf
are located 8 buttons, two knobs and an integrated light sensor, whose functions are described
below.
The LCD screen contains three main regions, described from top to bottom:
• The Top Bar – also referred to as the status bar – is user configurable and displays
important contextual information. The status bar will display clock time or a timer
(when running), autopilot status, battery status (when an issue requiring attention is
detected), transponder status, and Com Radio status.
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• The largest, central portion of the screen presents PFD, Engine, and Moving Map data,
configuration information, menu and feature control pages, and many system
messages. Its layout is user configurable. Detailed instructions on how to configure the
layout of your screen are presented in a later section of this manual.
• Knob and button labels are arranged across the bottom of the display in a menu bar.
Knob and button functionality is contextual based on what is on screen, and these labels
show the user the current function. For example, the (MAP) label above the right knob
in Figure 1 – SkyView HDX Display Front Bezel Layout (SV-HDX1100 shown) shows that
manipulating that knob will affect what the user can see on the Moving Map page.
Throughout this manual, the buttons are referred to by their relative numbered
position, counting from left to right. Button 1 is the left-most button, and Button 8
is the right-most button.
The bottom menu bar initially displayed once the system is fully powered on is
referred to as the Main Menu.
Each SkyView HDX display has an integrated light-detecting sensor in the front bezel. This light
sensor can be used for automatic backlight level management. Reference the SkyView Classic /
SE / HDX System Installation Guide for instructions on how to configure the display for
automatic backlight level management.
Basic Display Operation Procedures
This subsection covers basic operation procedures for displays. Detailed instructions for various
setup menus and individual menu items are described in the SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System
Installation Guide.
How to Turn the System On or Off
The following table summarizes the procedures for toggling SkyView system power states.
SkyView System
Displays
Toggle SkyView System Power
One display
Toggle primary power state - OR
Toggle display power by pressing and holding button 1
Multiple displays
Toggle primary power state - OR
Toggle all displays off or on by pressing and holding
button 1 on each display.
Table 3 – How to Toggle SkyView System Power State
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In the first seconds after turning a SkyView display on, you may see momentary display artifacts
such as multicolored lines and/or flashes of light as the display initializes. This is normal.
How to Manually Adjust the Backlight Brightness or Dim Level
SkyView HDX’s display backlighting is controlled by its ambient light sensor to actively adjust
the brightness based on the current lighting conditions in the cockpit. The brightness is
synchronized across multiple displays and SkyView network panel mounted modules (Com
Radio, Knob Control Panel and AP Control Panel).
If, however, you find that the displays are too bright or not bright enough for you, you can
adjust the brightness by selecting DISPLAY (Button 7) on the Main Menu, then touching the DIM
OFFSET icon on the screen. The DIM OFFSET menu, shown in the figure below, allows you to
manually choose an offset from the default brightness values based on current ambient
lighting. This lets you fine tune the brightness of the display to your preference, while still
allowing SkyView to adjust for changing lighting conditions.
Figure 2 – DIM OFFSET control page
To decrease or increase the backlight brightness press DEC- or INC+ icons, respectively.
Alternately, to adjust the backlight brightness with the knob, touch the “value box” (shown in
Figure 2 as “0”) , then rotate the left knob (if the DIM OFFSET menu is displayed on the left side
of the display) or the right knob or rotate the right knob (if the DIM OFFSET menu is displayed
on the right side of the display).
The current offset appears in a window above the DIM knob. Touch the DEFAULT icon to quickly
reset the offset to zero. Touch the FULL icon to quickly set the offset to its maximum. Press the
EXIT icon (“X”) located in the upper right corner of the DIM OFFSET menu to exit.
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SkyView will not dim the display to a level that would cause it to be illegible for the ambient
lighting conditions.
On boot up, depending on your SkyView settings, the dimming offset will either be reset to zero
or retained from the previous session. See the SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System Installation
Guide for further information about the brightness settings.
Optionally, the brightness of the SkyView HDX (and the panel mounted modules) can be
adjusted by an external dim control. Also optionally, SkyView HDX’s ambient light sensor can
control other (not manufactured by Dynon Avionics) panel units (and other devices). See the
SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System Installation Guide for details on these options.
Screen Content
Each SkyView HDX display can present many combinations of several types of content:
Primary content – these items are selectable as 100% screen content:
• PFD: A presentation of primary flight instruments and other useful information.
• Engine: combination of engine and aircraft system instruments and fuel computer
data.
• Moving Map: computer-generated GPS moving map with navigation information.
Optional content – these items are available in a 50% wide split content window:
• PFD
• Engine
• Moving Map
• Video: optional display of video from an external camera source (requires optional
USB Video Input Adapter)
Menu and Feature Control pages:
• Many different Icon-based menu pages for controlling various SkyView HDX
features, optional components, and the content of the primary pages.
Setup Menus:
• In-Flight and System Setup pages used for controlling the overall configuration and
behavior of the SkyView system.
Controlling the content and layout of the display is described in later section of this manual.
Button and Knob Operation
Buttons and knobs are used for various functions including powering the unit on and off,
entering and navigating menus, selecting or activating features, and adjusting values.
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Button Behaviors
Buttons generally require a single action, that is, to momentarily press and release the button.
Pressing the button will provide a distinct tactile click feedback to the pilot. The click occurs
when the button is fully depressed, but the commanded action does not occur until the button
is released.
When a button is pressed in this manner, a function or action denoted by the label above the
button is invoked. Button labels are contextual and may change dependent on menus and
feature control pages the pilot selects.
A button has a function if there is a label above it. If there is no label, there is no function.
Some buttons have an additional behavior when the button is pressed and held down for 2
seconds. This action is called press-and-hold. An example is Button 1. Press-and-hold action
on Button 1 will power a SkyView HDX display either on or off, depending on its current state.
Additional press-and-hold behaviors for other buttons are described elsewhere in this manual.
Typically press-and-hold behaviors have no on-screen label denoting the action to be
performed. Rather, they are called upon for infrequently used special-purpose actions.
Button labels are called out in all capital letters such as BACK, EXIT, FINISH, and
CLEAR. This guide directs users to press a button by using its label. For example,
when this guide asks you to press FINISH, it is asking you to press the button with
the FINISH label above it.
Knob Behaviors
Knobs can be rotated both directions and pushed. The current knob function is indicated by the
label above the knob. Knob function is contextual and can change when the contents of the
screen is changed by the pilot.
Figure 3 – Knob Rotation and Pushbutton Actions
On some screen pages with both vertical lists and a horizontal group of tabs, one or both knobs
can exhibit a push-hold-and-rotate behavior which controls horizontal scrolling of the cursor
across tabs on some feature pages.
The following table summarizes knob behavior is various contexts:
Desired Action
Knob Behavior
Adjust Bug (HDG, ALT, etc)
or BARO value
Rotate knob (labeled with respective function)
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Change Map scale
Rotate knob (labeled MAP)
Scroll vertically through a list
(on text menus or data pages)
Rotate knob (labeled CURSR)
Scroll horizontally across tabs on the
NRST or INFO page
Push-Hold-and-Rotate knob (labeled CURSR)
Choose items on icon-based menu and
feature control pages:
• Activate and/or move cursor
• Rotate knob (labeled CURSR)
• Select menu or feature icons
• Push knob (labeled CURSR)
Navigate text menus:
(ie: In-flight Setup; System Setup)
• Move cursor to desired item
• Rotate knob (labeled CURSR)
• Select menu item:
• Push knob (labeled CURSR)
• Retreat to prior menu:
• Push-and-hold knob (for at least ½ second)
Edit a data field:
(ie: Airport ID on INFO page)
• Begin editing:
• Push knob (labeled CURSR)
• Adjust selected character
• Rotate knob (labeled CURSR)
• Advance to next character
• Push knob (labeled CURSR)
• Retreat to prior character
• Push-and-hold knob for at least ½ second
• End editing:
• Touch another field to edit, or select any of
the available action items on the page (eg:
EXIT (menu or icon), ACCEPT, RETURN icon)
Table 4 – Knob Operation Summary
Main Menu (Buttons) Navigation
After the display turns on you will see a screen like the one shown below.
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