Dynon Avionics SkyView SV-D700, SkyView SV-D1000 User Manual

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other features for license codes that add new functionality to your SkyView system.

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Limited Warranty

Dynon Avionics warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from date of shipment. Dynon Avionics will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor performed by Dynon Avionics. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation cost and any costs that are incurred while removing, reinstalling, or troubleshooting the product. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, improper installation or unauthorized alteration or repairs.

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IN NO EVENT SHALL DYNON AVIONICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES AND COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Dynon Avionics retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the instrument or firmware or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

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

December 2009

Initial release

March 2010

Document number changed to 101321-001.

Minor style, grammar, and cross reference changes and corrections.

Added information regarding Autopilot servos in applicable sections.

Addressed screen synchronization in applicable sections.

SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Operation Chapter updates:

 Added the Menu Navigation Section  Clarified the How to Turn the System On or Off Section  Expanded the How to Manually Adjust the Backlight Brightness or Dim Level

Section

 Expanded the How to Enter the Joystick Function Menu Section  Added the How to Check Installed Database Statuses Section  Added the How to Configure the Top Bar Section

PFD Operation Chapter updates:

 Added the ADAHRS Source Section  Added the GPS Source Section  Added “push to synchronize” instructions for applicable bugs

Moving Map Operation Chapter updates:

 Added an important note regarding Moving Map requirements  Added the GPS Source Section  Added the Terrain Data Section  Added the Aviation Data Section

Corrected the Onscreen Alerts Section in the Alerts Chapter.

May 2010

Document number changed to 101321-002.

Minor style and grammar changes and corrections.

Updated the guide to include HSI operation information.

Updated the guide to include Autopilot operation information.

Updated the guide with more Moving Map content.

June 2010

Document number changed to 101321-003.

Clarified intended use of Synthetic Vision.

Added information about Synthetic Vision depictions of runways and obstacles.

Added EMS menu, lean mode, engine timers, and fuel computer information.

Clarified map Magnetic North pointer.

Added Navigation Mapping Software information.

Added Trial Navigation Mapping Software information and operation instructions.

Added external alarm light behavior.

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

October 2010

Added information about User Waypoint power user feature that is fully documented on wiki web page.

Added information about menu changes that may be present in SLSA and other aircraft that SkyView is integrated into as an OEM component.

Added transponder operation information and specifications.

Added traffic display information for both MAP and PFD pages.

Added a better description of the combined EGT/CHT gauge.

Added Synthetic Vision licensing information.

Added Navigation Mapping Software Licensing and updated operation information.

March 2011

Revision F skipped to obtain version parity between Installation Guide and Pilot’s User Guide.

Added description of GPS Steering control of Autopilot.

Pitch Trim Indicator behavior and performance expectations clarified.

Added servo weights.

Added product registration information.

Described improved loss of external power with backup battery connected behavior.

Added information about G Meter.

Added information about new/improved Navigation Mapping Software purchase, licensing, and operation.

May 2011

Added description of enabling/disabling extreme pitch warning indicators and Flight Path Marker.

Updated screen layout button labeling and figures

Added information on Flight Planning.

Updated several of the figures that were no longer valid due to button and screen changes.

Changes made for new style of heading bug and heading readout.

Screen Hardware changed to Display Hardware.

Added section on autopilot safety features.

Added additional information about airport graphics.

Added additional information to SV-ADAHRS-20X Instruments and Sensors table.

September 2011

Added description of improved bug window outlining (when selected) and cyan highlighting (when being adjusted).

Added “Show VOR Directions As” menu item description.

Added Vertical Power VP-X information.

Clarified SV-BAT-320 charging behavior; Clarified which devices and modules the SV-BAT320 is capable of powering.

Added permission to print the manual.

Added map panning information.

Remove erroneous checkmark in AOA column in winds row in “Instruments and Sensors “ table.

Improved HSI information.

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Revision

Revision Date

Description

March 2012

Clarified that Jeppesen data must be transferred to USB stick via the Jeppesen JSUM program.

Added PocketFMS information.

Clarified bearing sources and limitations (SBY bearings from some NAV radios and no availability of bearings from LOCs).

Clarified EMS timers.

Added special Rotax 912 tachometer and oil temp behavior when configured.

Added altitude alerter information.

Refreshed Messages and Alerts section to reflect feature improvements.

Added Audio Alert information.

Updated map instructions to reflect UI refresh, improved info items support, user waypoints, and visual reporting points support.

July 2012

Clarified engaging the Autopilot with the Disengage/CWS Button.

Added information about when airspeed indication comes alive.

Added SkyView Network redundancy information.

Added ADAHRS cross-checking information.

Updated Navigation Mapping Software to incorporate base map support and airspace improvements.

December 2012

Updated Screen Layout Configuration section to add information about display swap mode and reversion mode.

Added information about DA calculation.

Added engine alert inhibit information.

Added information about normal display artifacts on power on.

Updated recommendation to have servos powered whenever SkyView is powered on.

Added description of take-off position marking for trim widget.

Added information about attitude rate limit indications.

Rearranged PFD Operation section for better information flow.

Added SV-XPNDR-26X, SV-ADSB-470 information to system overview.

Added ADS-B and Flarm traffic information.

User waypoint altitude information now displayed on their Info pages.

Added information about the AUTO transponder setting when automatic ALT/GND mode changes are enabled (only available with transponder software version 2.02 or above).

Detailed improvements to ENGINE > FUEL UI.

Added information about weather features and usage via SV-ADSB-470.

January 2013

Added information about Data Logging

Added information about Stadium TFRs

Added TACAN and Outer Marker symbols

Clarified information about the AIRSPACES BELOW feature in the Map Menu

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Table of Contents

Contact Information ..................................................................................................................................................... iii

Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii

Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... iii

Revision History ............................................................................................................................................................. v

1. Introduction 1-1

Before You Fly ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-1

Warning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Dynon Avionics Product Registration ......................................................................................................................... 1-1

About this Guide ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

2. System Overview 2-1

SV-D700 and SV-D1000............................................................................................................................................... 2-1

SV-ADAHRS-20X .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

SV-EMS-22X ................................................................................................................................................................ 2-4

SV-GPS-250 ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-4

SV-BAT-320 ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-4

Autopilot Servos ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-5

Navigation Mapping Software (SV-MAP-270) ............................................................................................................ 2-5

SV-XPNDR-26X ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-5

SV-ADSB-470 ............................................................................................................................................................... 2-5

3. SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Operation 3-1

Screen Synchronization .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1

Display Bezel Layout ................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Joystick and Button Operation ................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-4

Basic Display Operation Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 3-5

Screen Layout Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 3-7

4. PFD Operation 4-1

PFD Page Layout ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

PFD Symbology ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-2

ADAHRS (Flight Instrument) Redundancy and Cross-Checking ................................................................................ 4-15

PFD Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 4-19

5. EMS Operation 5-1

Engine Page Layout ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Rotax 912 Behavior ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-2

Engine Menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-3

Timers ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5-5

Fuel Computer ............................................................................................................................................................ 5-6

VP-X Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-8

6. Transponder Operation 6-1

Transponder Status .................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Transponder Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Reported Pressure Altitude ........................................................................................................................................ 6-4

ADS-B OUT Transmissions .......................................................................................................................................... 6-4

7. SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software 7-1

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License Information .................................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Databases ................................................................................................................................................................... 7-3

GPS Source .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-6

Moving Map Page Layout ........................................................................................................................................... 7-7

Moving Map Symbology ............................................................................................................................................. 7-8

MAP Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 7-24

Navigation Mapping Software Features ................................................................................................................... 7-26

Weather and TFR Information .................................................................................................................................. 7-47

8. Autopilot Operation 8-1

Autopilot Safety Features ........................................................................................................................................... 8-1

Horizontal Autopilot Functionality ............................................................................................................................. 8-1

Vertical Autopilot Functionality .................................................................................................................................. 8-2

Control Wheel Steering Functionality ........................................................................................................................ 8-3

Top Bar Autopilot Symbology ..................................................................................................................................... 8-3

AP Menu ................................................................................................................................................................... 8-10

Autopilot Operation and Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 8-12

9. Messages and Alerts 9-1

Loss of Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 9-1

Message, Caution, and Warning Alerting System....................................................................................................... 9-1

Prompts Requiring Interaction ................................................................................................................................... 9-4

Audio Alerts ................................................................................................................................................................ 9-4

Messages, Alerts, and Audio Alert Details .................................................................................................................. 9-5

10. Appendix A: SkyView System Specifications 10-1

SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Quick Specifications ........................................................................................................... 10-1

SV-ADAHRS-20X Quick Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 10-2

SV-ADSB-470 Quick Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 10-2

SV-XPNDR-26X Quick Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 10-2

SV-ARINC-429 Quick Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 10-3

SV-EMS-22X Quick Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 10-3

SV-GPS-250 Quick Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 10-4

SV-BAT-320 Quick Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 10-4

Autopilot Servo Quick Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 10-5

11. Appendix B: License Information 11-1

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Dynon Avionics SkyView system. This chapter 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 an actual flying situation. 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 the pilot’s responsibility to use the system and the guide prudently.

Warning

Dynon Avionics Product Registration

Please take a moment to register your Dynon Avionics SkyView system at

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. You can also optionally sign up to receive other Dynon news and product announcements. Dynon will not share your contact information with third parties or send you announcements without your explicit consent.

About this Guide

This guide helps you configure and get acquainted with SkyView‘s many functions and facilitates quick access to vital information. For detailed technical and installation information, refer to the SkyView System Installation Guide.

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.

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This icon denotes information that merits special attention.

This icon denotes a helpful tip.

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’s

internet sites:

 wiki.dynonavionics.com–Dynon’s Documentation Wiki provides enhanced, extended,

frequently updated online documentation contributed by Dynon employees and customers.

 forum.dynonavionics.com–Dynon’s Online Customer Forum is a resource for 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 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.

The following icon is used in this guide.

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Dynon Avionics provides periodic firmware updates that enable new functionality. Use the contact information mentioned earlier in this guide as resources for staying current on firmware availability for SkyView equipment. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on how to update firmware on SkyView equipment.

The current draw figures provided do not include Autopilot servo power draw as they receive power directly from the aircraft and not from SkyView. Be sure to include servo power requirements when considering your overall power budget.

2. System Overview

This chapter provides a general overview of the various parts of SkyView as well as a theory of operation. The information in this chapter 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.

SV-D700 and SV-D1000

This guide refers to the SV-D700 and SV-D1000 as displays.

Functions

SkyView displays 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 chapters in this guide address PFD, EMS, and Moving Map functions in more detail.

Power

SkyView displays require between 10 and 30 volts DC for operation. Approximate current consumption of a SkyView system at 12 and 24 volts DC is 3.5 amps and 1.8 amps, respectively. SkyView’s robust power allows it to be powered on during engine start.

Each SkyView display supports an optional external SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery. See the SVBAT-320 section for more information about backup battery behavior and operation.

SkyView Network

Modules such as the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 (flight instruments), SV-EMS-220/221 (engine instruments), SV-ARINC-429 (for communication with IFR GPS/NAV/COM devices), and Autopilot servos use Dynon’s redundant SkyView Network to communicate with SkyView’s displays.

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 has the ability to annunciate wiring issues as they are discovered, often while preserving full system

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functionality until full troubleshooting can be performed on the ground. These alerts are presented in SkyView’s alerting system, which is described in a later chapter of this guide.

Serial I/O

SkyView displays have five RS-232 serial ports for connection to compatible equipment. 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 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 firmware updates and backups, database updates, and configuration file uploads and downloads. Each SkyView display ships with a USB flash drive for use in these instances. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on how to use the USB ports for the operations mentioned above.

Display

The SV-D700 display is a 7-inch, 800 by 480 pixel, 1200+ nit TFT active matrix LCD screen. The SV-D1000 display is a 10.2-inch, 1024 by 600 pixel, 1350+ nit TFT active matrix LCD screen. SkyView displays utilize LED backlighting technology for increased lifespan, more uniform brightness, superior dimmability, and reduced power consumption.

Displays are capable of automatic screen backlight level management. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on how to enable this feature.

Joysticks and Buttons

User interaction takes place via the two joysticks and eight buttons along the bottom of the display’s bezel.

Data Logging

SkyView displays with Software version 5.1 or higher have the ability to record and store flight information in two logs for export by the user. The User Data Log recording rate can be configured by the user in the SkyView Setup Menu. For more information on configuration, retrieval, and analysis see the SkyView Installation Guide.

Additional Functionality

SkyView displays have four discrete inputs. These features are not supported in the current release of SkyView, but will be supported in a future firmware release.

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System Overview

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 in order to use an SVADAHRS-201.

GPS

Pitot

Static

AOA

Magnetometers

Rate

Sensors

Accelerometers

OAT

Ball



Altitude



Airspeed

 

AOA



Turn Rate

  



Heading

     

Attitude

*



Density

Altitude



TAS



Winds

   



Flight Path

Marker

    

Synthetic

Vision

     

Ground

Speed



SV-ADAHRS-20X

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. These sensors form the core of Dynon’s Air Data Attitude and Heading Reference System (ADAHRS).

Table 2 describes which inputs and sensors are used within the ADAHRS module to generate the different displayed instruments.

Table 2–Instruments and Sensors (*GPS only used when airspeed from pitot and static is not available)

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The SV-GPS-250’s WAAS capability does not allow it to be used as a primary navigation source in an IFR environment where a TSO’d WAAS GPS may be required. It does mean that it utilizes the WAAS GPS satellite to improve its positional accuracy compared to a non-WAAS enabled GPS.

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.

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 ADAHRS must be installed correctly, calibrated, and operating well in all attitudes.

SV-EMS-22X

The engine gauges on your SkyView Engine Page are generated from the data acquired by the SV-EMS-22X Engine Monitoring module and its sensors. This module supports 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. Certain configurations of the SV-EMS-22X module also support 7-cylinder engines.

SV-GPS-250

The SV-GPS-250 GPS Receiver module is an optional externally mounted 5 Hz WAAS enabled GPS receiver designed specifically for use with SkyView. It supplies GPS data in NMEA format and automatically sets the time on SkyView.

SV-BAT-320

The SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery is an optional backup battery for use with SkyView. It can power a typical SkyView display and most of its connected modules for at least 60 minutes in the event of failure of the aircraft electrical system.

In the event of an electrical failure that causes SkyView to run on the SV-BAT-320, the SV-BAT320 supplies power to the SkyView display it is connected to, along with any connected SVADAHRS-26X, SV-EMS-22X, SV-ARINC-429, and SV-GPS-250 modules. Because of higher power requirements, the SV-BAT-320 does not power Autopilot servos, the SV-XPNDR-26X, devices connected via a serial connection, or any other third party devices.

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A battery is fully charged when it reaches 12.25 volts and should power a typical SkyView system for at least 60 minutes. If SkyView has switched to the backup battery due to a power loss in your aircraft, it is advised that you land as soon as possible.

When connected, the battery's charge level is automatically managed by the SkyView display it is physically connected to. This ensures that SkyView has a fully charged backup battery in case of emergency. Charging a completely discharged battery may take up to 4 hours. To conserve your aircraft battery, the SV‐BAT‐320 is only charged when SkyView detects that your alternator or generator is online. Specifically:

 If SkyView system voltage is above 12.25V: SkyView runs on master power and charges

the SV-BAT-320.

 If SkyView system voltage is above 10V, but below 12.25V: SkyView runs on master

power but does not charge the SV-BAT-320.

 If SkyView system voltage is below 10V: SkyView runs on the SV-BAT-320. This

discharges the SV-BAT-320.

Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for more details regarding current consumption while charging a backup battery.

Autopilot Servos

SV32, SV42, and SV52 servos enable SkyView to operate as an autopilot.

Navigation Mapping Software (SV-MAP-270)

SkyView has a robust navigation mapping option that is enabled by a one-time licensing of your SkyView system. Aviation and Obstacle data is available for free for US-based customers, and is available via Jeppesen and PocketFMS for other customer worldwide. See the SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software section of this guide for further details about SkyView’s mapping capability.

SV-XPNDR-26X

The SV-XPNDR-261 and SV-XPNDR-262 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).

SV-ADSB-470

The SV-ADSB-470 is a UAT Band (978 MHz) ADS-B receiver. It can receive traffic and weather information from the ADS-B system that is currently being deployed by the FAA in the US, allowing it to be displayed on your SkyView system.

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The SkyView SV-D700 and SV-D1000 displays are identical in functionality and presentation. The only difference is in the size and resolution of the screen.

3. SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Operation

After reading this chapter, you should be familiar with basic SkyView display operation. For details regarding specific procedures (e.g., adjusting the barometer), refer to the PFD, EMS, and Moving Map operation chapters.

Screen Synchronization

If you have multiple SkyView displays in your aircraft, the system will synchronize important information between them. Actions such as setting baro, bugs, engaging the autopilot, or acknowledging warnings only need to be done on one display.

Some settings such as screen layout and map zoom level are not synchronized on purpose. Firmware sensor configuration file (.sfg) updates must also be done to each screen individually. Navigation and obstacle databases may or may not synchronize, depending on whether the displays are connected together via Ethernet. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for more information on this topic.

Display Bezel Layout

Figure 1 illustrates the front of an SV-D1000 display and its important parts.

Figure 1–SkyView Display Front Bezel Layout

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SV-D700 and SV-D1000 Operation

The set of button labels displayed immediately after the display turns on is referred to as the Main Menu.

Note the Top Bar, screen, joystick and button labels, light sensor, two joysticks and eight buttons.

The Top Bar is user configurable and displays important textual information. The Top Bar in the current release of SkyView only shows time and autopilot status. Future firmware updates will enable expanded functionality. Reference the How to Configure the Top Bar Section of this guide for details on how to configure the Top Bar.

The screen shows PFD, Engine, and Moving Map data, configuration information, and system alerts. Its layout is user configurable. See the Screen Layout Configuration Section for specific instructions on how to configure the layout of your screen.

Joystick and button labels are also on the screen as seen in Figure 1. Joystick and button

functionality is contextual based on what is onscreen and these labels show the user the current function. For example, the (MAP) label above joystick #2 in Figure 1 shows that manipulating

that joystick will affect what the user can see on the Moving Map Page.

Each SkyView display has an integrated light sensor in the front bezel. This light sensor can be used for automatic backlight level management. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on how to configure the display for automatic backlight level management.

Joystick and Button Operation

Joysticks and buttons are used for various functions including powering the unit on and off, entering and navigating menus, and adjusting values.

Operation Basics

Joysticks can be turned and moved. Specific joystick behavior is addressed in subsequent sections of this guide when necessary.

Figure 2–Joystick Turn (left) and Movement (right) Directions

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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.

A button has a function if there is a label above it. If there is no label, there is no function. The figure below shows an example button label.

Figure 3–Example Button Label

When you press a button, its label is highlighted. When you release the button, its action is invoked.

Joystick and Button Operation Example

Some parameters may need to be adjusted using a joystick. When setting values with the joystick, each character (symbol, letter or digit) must be selected and adjusted successively.

Figure 4–Adjusting Successive Characters with a Joystick

In this example, the first time you turn the joystick, you toggle between the “-“ and “+” symbols. To change the succeeding characters, you must move the cursor joystick to the right. In this example, you first adjust the “-“ or “+” character, move the joystick right, then adjust the one hundreds digit, and so forth. Once you have adjusted the value appropriately, press ACCEPT or move the joystick to the right again.

At times, the next item in the menu path in this guide may be a joystick selection OR a button push—the correct choice will be apparent.

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All menu navigation in this guide starts at the In Flight Setup Menu.

Desired Menu Action

User Action

Enter the Setup Menu

Simultaneously press and hold buttons 7 and 8

(if airspeed is greater than zero, you will enter the

In Flight Setup Menu)

Scroll through different menus

Turn either joystick

Move either joystick up or down

Enter menu

Move either joystick toward the right

Return to previous menu

Move either joystick toward the left (saves settings)

Press BACK (saves settings)

Press CANCEL (does not save settings)

Save adjusted value

Press ACCEPT

Reset adjustable value

Press DEFAULT

Save settings and return to Main Menu

Press EXIT

Menu Navigation

After the display turns on, you will see a screen similar to the one in Figure 1. This guide refers to the label bar at the bottom of the screen as the Main Menu.

Throughout this guide, the “>” character is used to indicate a sequence of menu selections or

other actions you would take as you navigate the menu system. Menu selections which are followed by “…” indicate full-screen wizard interfaces which guide you through the appropriate steps. These wizard interfaces are not described in detail in this guide, as the on-screen instructions provide adequate information.

SkyView menus follow this structure: SETUP MENU > MENU > ... > MENU > PAGE or WIZARD. The setup menus (In Flight Setup or Setup) are the root of most menu navigation. Each nested menu is more specific than the previous one and there is no set limit for the number of nested menus before reaching a page. A page or wizard is at the end of the chain and it is where the user can perform a specific action such as create a system software backup, configure a SkyView network, or set up the layout of the onscreen engine gauges. Wizards employ easy-tofollow onscreen instructions.

For example, SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > MEASUREMENT UNITS > BAROMETER indicates entering the SETUP MENU, then selecting SYSTEM SETUP, then selecting MEASUREMENT UNITS, and then entering the BAROMETER Menu to select INHG, MBAR, or MMHG.

Table 3 is a summary of menu navigation.

Table 3–Menu Navigation Summary

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Displays

Toggle SkyView System Power

One display

Toggle primary power state

Toggle display power by pressing and holding button 1

Multiple displays

Toggle primary power state

Toggle all displays off or on by pressing and holding

button 1 on each display.

Basic Display Operation Procedures

This subsection covers basic operation procedures for displays. Detailed instructions for various menus and individual menu items are described in the SkyView System Installation Guide.

How to Turn the System On or Off

Table 4 summarizes the procedures for toggling SkyView system power states.

Table 4–How to Toggle SkyView System Power State

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.

Loss of External Power with Backup Battery Connected

If external power is lost to a display that is connected to a backup battery, it will either stay on for an additional 30 seconds or stay on indefinitely depending on whether or not the aircraft is in flight. This feature minimizes backup battery discharge when on the ground and master/external power is shut off normally. It also reduces pilot workload during an actual inflight power loss.

If the aircraft is not in flight, SkyView displays the message “POWERING DOWN IN xx SECONDS” while counting down from 30 seconds. During this countdown, the menu displays the buttons STAY ON and PWR OFF at the bottom of the screen. Press PWR OFF to turn off the SkyView display immediately. Press STAY ON to keep the SkyView display on via the connected backup battery. If STAY ON is pressed, the display will continue to use the backup battery to power itself until the battery’s charge is depleted or the display is turned off manually pressing and holding button 1. Finally, if neither button is pressed before the countdown expires, the display will automatically turn off after 30 seconds to conserve the backup battery charge.

If the aircraft is in flight, SkyView displays the message “AIRCRAFT POWER LOST” with no additional count down. This ensures that active pilot action is required to turn off a display when power is lost in-flight and backup battery power is available. The STAY ON and PWR OFF buttons are still offered, but the display will stay on indefinitely unless PWR OFF is pressed.

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How to Reboot the Display

Press and hold buttons 1, 2 and 5 simultaneously to instantly reboot the system. This may be helpful if you need to cycle power after changing certain settings and for general troubleshooting.

How to Manually Adjust the Backlight Brightness or Dim Level

Press SCREEN on the Main Menu and then press DIM (this is the Dim Menu). To decrease or increase the backlight brightness press DEC- or INC+, respectively. To set the backlight brightness to 100%, press FULL. Press BACK twice to exit the Dim Menu and return to the Main Menu.

If the display is set to automatic or external backlight brightness control, this operation will toggle the backlight brightness control to manual mode. You can determine if there was a change in control mode by the label over button 7 in the Dim Menu. If the display was set to manual mode in the Setup Menu, there will be no label. If the display was set to automatic or external, the label will toggle between MANUAL and AUTO or MANUAL and EXTERNAL, respectively.

Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on specifying the display’s

backlight brightness control method.

How to Enter the Joystick Function Menu

Move a joystick up, down, left, or right to enter its Joystick Function Menu. These menus are used to specify which bug that joystick adjusts if turned. For example, joystick 1 could be set to adjust the heading bug and joystick 2 could be set to adjust the altitude bug.

Figure 5 illustrates the joystick menu.

Figure 5–Joystick Menu

To set the function of a joystick:

1. Move a joystick up, down, left, or right to enter a Joystick Function Menu.

2. Choose the joystick function by moving the joystick up or down.

3. Confirm the highlighted function by moving the joystick left or right.

If the Map Page is onscreen, the joystick closest to the Moving Map is labeled (MAP) and is used to affect the Map Page and cannot be assigned a different function.

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SkyView displays only display data from connected modules. For example, if an SVEMS-22X module is not present on the network, the display will not show any engine data.

Page

100%

80%

50%

40%

20%

OFF

PFD

  

 

Engine

  



Map

   



How to Enter the In Flight Setup Menu

When airspeed is greater than zero or groundspeed is greater than 15 knots, simultaneously pressing and holding buttons 7 and 8 when on the Main Menu will open the In Flight Setup Menu. This menu gives users access to SkyView system tools which may be useful during flight such as the Flight Angle Pitch Adjust Page and the Angle of Attack Calibration Wizard.

You may also access the Setup Menu from the In Flight Setup Menu by using the ENTER FULL SCREEN SETUP MENU… option.

How to Check Installed Database Status

Enter the Installed Databases Page (IN FLIGHT SETUP MENU > FULL PAGE SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > INSTALLED DATABASES) to see which databases are installed and their respective versions.

How to Adjust Time Zone Offset

Enter the Time Zone Offset Page (IN FLIGHT SETUP MENU > FULL PAGE SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > TIME > TIME ZONE OFFSET) and adjust the time zone accordingly.

How to Configure the Top Bar

The Top Bar is the strip across the top of the screen. It displays textual information such as the clock and autopilot status. Future software updates will use this space for information such as radio status.

Enter the Top Bar Setup Page to configure the Top Bar (IN FLIGHT SETUP MENU > FULL PAGE SETUP MENU or > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > TOP BAR SETUP).

Screen Layout Configuration

SkyView can display many combinations of PFD, Engine, and Moving Map data in full-screen and partial-screen configurations as well as distribute this data across multiple displays. Each display in the system can also have its own layout. This section tells you how to configure the display(s) in your SkyView system.

The following table lists the amount of screen space you can allot for a given page. Note that pages may also be turned off by the user.

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Manufacturers that install SkyView into their aircraft can choose to standardize the screen layouts that are available. When a SkyView system is set up this way, you may not be able to remove some or all of the pages on a display. Additionally, the LAYOUT and SWAP buttons may not be available .

Table 5–Onscreen Data Allotments

The following diagram illustrates example screen layout configurations.

Figure 6–Example Screen Layout Configurations

Selecting and Arranging Pages on your SkyView Screen

1. Press SCREEN on the Main Menu.

2. Press PFD PG, EMS PG, or MAP PG to toggle the display of page on or off. a. Alternately, press and hold any of the above buttons for a few seconds to turn

on that page and turn all others off with just one button push.

3. Press LAYOUT to toggle between different layouts of the pages that are being displayed.

4. Press BACK to finalize the layout and return to the Main Menu.

Swap Mode

You may, at times, wish to swap the entire screen contents of your left and right displays without having to select and deselect each page on each display using the above process. This can be useful for flying from the “other” seat, for use when flight instructing, etc.

Press SCREEN > SWAP on either display to enter swap mode and switch the screen contents of both displays simultaneously. When your screens are in swap mode, the PFD PAGE, EMS PAGE MAP PAGE, and LAYOUT buttons are unavailable. Press SWAP again to exit swap mode and revert to normal display operation.

Note that the SWAP button is only shown on SkyView systems that contain exactly two displays.

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Reversion Mode

In multi-display SkyView systems, you can specify a reversion mode that automatically changes the screen configuration to a specific layout when only one display remains powered on.

For example, if you normally have your left display configured to show PFD and your right display showing Engine and Map, reversion mode could be configured to show all three pages automatically on the single remaining display, should the other fail.

If reversion mode is enabled, any one of the following layouts can be pre-configured (via SkyView setup procedures) to be displayed when only one display remains powered on in a multi-display system. This behavior applies equally whether all but one display in your system has failed, or if you turn on one SkyView display before all others (as some customers do to see engine instruments before engine start):

 PFD 40% / EMS / MAP 40%  PFD 50% / MAP 50%  PFD 50% / EMS 50%  PFD 80% / EMS 20%  PFD 100%

See the SkyView Installation Guide for further information about Reversion Mode configuration.

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SkyView’s PFD requires data from an SV-ADAHRS-20X module. Synthetic Vision further requires valid GPS data.

The heading/track, altitude, and vertical speed bugs are used to control the SkyView Autopilot.

4. PFD Operation

One of the main functions of SkyView is its Primary Flight Display (PFD) with Synthetic Vision. This chapter highlights the layout of the PFD page, its symbology, and contains instructions for adjusting bugs.

PFD Page Layout

The PFD Page as shown in Figure 7 displays important flight information and Synthetic Vision.

Figure 7–SkyView PFD

The primary information shown on the PFD includes:

 Synthetic Vision  Airspeed Indicator with Airspeed Bug and Airspeed Trend Rate  Attitude Indicator with Extreme Pitch Warning Indicators (Pitch Warning Indicators not

shown in Figure 7)

 Flight Path Marker

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 Altimeter with Altitude Bug, Altitude Trend Rate, Barometer Setting, and Density

Altitude

 Vertical Speed Indicator with Vertical Speed Bug  Compass Rose/Directional Gyro with Heading Bug  Slip/Skid Ball  Angle of Attack Indicator (not shown in Figure 7)  OAT  Wind Information (not shown in Figure 7)

The PFD in Figure 7 is a basic depiction and does not include any HSI or autopilot information.

GPS Signal Source

SkyView’s PFD contains display elements – such as Synthetic Vision, ground speed, and the HSI that depend on GPS information to work.

Reference the GPS Source Section in SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software chapter of this guide for information about how SkyView utilizes and prioritizes the available GPS sources that are used for this purpose.

PFD Symbology

Bugs

The SkyView PFD makes use of airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, and heading (or track) bugs. Note that the altitude, vertical speed, and heading (or track) bugs are used for autopilot control if Autopilot servos are installed. Instructions for setting bugs are detailed in subsequent sections of this guide.

The airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed bugs are located above their respective tapes and the heading (or track) bug is located to the lower left of the compass rose/directional gyro.

You can toggle the display state of bugs using the following procedure. Note that bugs that are used as control mechanisms for autopilot axes (i.e., HDG, ALT, and VS) cannot be toggled off if their respective Autopilot servo is installed.

1. Press PFD while on the Main Menu.

2. Press BUGS.

3. Press HDG, ALT, IAS, or VS to toggle the display state of each respective bug. If a bug

label is highlighted, it will show up on the PFD and in the joystick menu.

4. Press BACK to return to the PFD Menu.

A bug is only adjustable if it is on and it is an option in the Joystick Menu. Bugs that are turned

off are displayed as “- - - “ with their respective units (e.g., “- - - FT” for an altitude bug).

When all bugs are turned on, all bugs are available in the Joystick Menu as illustrated in Figure

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Figure 8–All Bugs On

For example, if the vertical speed bug (VS) is off, it is not an option in the Joystick Menu as illustrated in Figure 9. The same is true for other bugs.

Figure 9–Vertical Speed Bug Off

If all bugs are off, none of them show up in the Joystick Menu as illustrated in Figure 10. Also note how the heading bug is displayed (i.e., “- - - HDG” above the BACK label).

Figure 10–All Bugs Off

As mentioned earlier, if Autopilot servos are installed, the bugs used to control them are not configurable in this menu (i.e., they are always on) and have grayed-out text to denote this as illustrated in Figure 11.

Figure 11–Autopilot Control Bugs Grayed Out

Airspeed Indicator

The Airspeed Indicator is displayed on the left side of the PFD and incorporates an airspeed tape with a digital readout, true airspeed (TAS), airspeed trend indicator, and airspeed bug. Figure 12 is an example SkyView Airspeed Indicator.

Units can be set to miles per hour, nautical miles per hour (knots), or kilometers per hour. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on how to change the displayed units.

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Figure 12–Example Airspeed Indicator

The airspeed tape displays indicated airspeed including gray, white, green, yellow, and red ranges to provide a graphical representation of aircraft speed in relation to the aircraft's limits. These ranges are controlled by setting the airspeed limitations for the aircraft. Refer to the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on how to configure the airspeed limitation color thresholds.

Airspeed will display “---“ at zero through 20 knots, at which point it will become alive. Once alive, it will read down to 15 knots. Below 15 knots, “---“ will again be displayed.

The indicated airspeed (IAS) digits scroll up and down, simulating an analog Airspeed Indicator. The rate of change of the digits provides a sense of the increase or decrease in speed.

The airspeed trend indicator (ATI) is displayed as a magenta bar on the airspeed tape. It grows proportionally in the direction of the rate of change (acceleration or deceleration). The ATI is scaled to indicate a 6-second airspeed trend which means that if the acceleration is kept constant, the airspeed will end up at the number indicated at the end of the trend line after 6 seconds have passed.

True airspeed (TAS) is digitally displayed at the bottom of the airspeed tape.

Airspeed Bug

The airspeed bug is displayed in cyan on the airspeed tape and its associated digital readout is displayed at the top of the Airspeed Indicator.

To set the airspeed bug:

1. Enter the Joystick Function Menu.

2. Move the joystick up or down to highlight (ASPD).

3. Move the joystick left or right to close the menu (this is optional).

(ASPD) will now display just above that joystick. The airspeed bug setting on the PFD will be outlined to signal that it is selected. Turn the joystick to adjust the airspeed bug. Note that while the airspeed bug is changing, its display window lights up in cyan to draw your attention to it. You may also synchronize the bug to current airspeed by pressing and holding the joystick

to the left or right for 2 seconds.

Attitude Indicator

Attitude indicator symbology is displayed on PFD and incorporates a roll scale with roll pointers and a zero pointer reference, pitch scale with horizon lines, and water line symbology. Figure 13 is an example SkyView attitude indicator.

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Figure 13–Example Attitude Indicator

The roll scale contains tick marks at 10, 20, 30, and 60 degrees and larger white triangles at 0 and 45 degrees. The roll pointer (small yellow triangle on the bottom side of the roll scale) points to your current bank angle. The roll scale will rotate 360 degrees. When the aircraft is wings level, the roll pointer aligns with the roll scale zero point. The water line symbology also indicates wings level flight.

The pitch scale has tick marks in 2.5 degree increments and every 10 degree tick mark provides a horizon line across the width of the screen. If the displayed pitch on the screen requires adjustment to match the view outside, use the Flight Angle Pitch Adjust Page in the In Flight Setup Menu (IN FLIGHT SETUP MENU > FLIGHT ANGLE PITCH ADJUST…). The pitch may be adjusted to a maximum of ±20 degrees.

The extended zero pitch line features heading markers every 30 degrees to help maintain directional awareness when attention is being paid to the attitude indicator.

Attitude Rate Limit

SkyView’s ADAHRS will operate normally at rotational rates of up to 150 degrees per second in any axis. If the aircraft’s rotational rate exceeds 150 degrees per second – as can happen in a well-developed spin or when performing aggressive aerobatic maneuvers – the PFD page will annunciate “ATTITUDE RECOVERING”. During this time, SkyView’s attitude indication may be

degraded and other instruments should be used to maintain safe flight.

After straight and level flight is restored for a few seconds, the ATTITUDE RECOVERING message will disappear. Full performance of the attitude indication is restored. This requires no additional action by the pilot.

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Figure 14–

Example Flight

Path Marker

GPS Assist

In the event of airspeed loss (due to icing or other blockage) an accurate attitude is maintained if there is an accurate GPS ground speed source. When in this mode, a magenta GPS ASSIST

message is displayed on the PFD and the ground speed is displayed below the indicated airspeed (IAS). If the connectivity with the GPS fails while in GPS assist mode, the attitude continues to be displayed, using the last known GPS ground speed as a reference. This mode is flagged on the horizon with a yellow CROSS CHECK ATTITUDE message. In the very rare case that this sequence of events occurs, the ADAHRS’ attitude accuracy is reduced; use other references in the aircraft to cross-check against the SkyView display.

Note that due to a limitation of the SV-GPS-250 hardware, it cannot be used for GPS Assist above 415 knots ground speed if it is being used as the GPS source

Flight Path Marker

The flight path marker as shown in Figure 14 is an icon that is superimposed on the PFD. It depicts the actual trajectory that the aircraft is flying through space. In contrast, the attitude indicator displays the direction that the aircraft is pointed.

The flight path marker is extremely helpful in correlating and distinguishing between aircraft attitude and flight path, giving the pilot a better understanding of what the aircraft is doing. Given this, the marker can also be a valuable aide for avoiding terrain when used with Synthetic Vision.

The flight path marker can be enabled or disabled through the setup menus. See the SkyView Installation Guide for information about this setting.

Several examples of Flight Path Marker behavior:

 If the aircraft’s nose is pitched up, but the marker stays on the horizon, this indicates

that the aircraft is not climbing or descending. You will see this behavior during slow flight.

 If the aircraft is neither climbing nor descending, the flight path marker will align with

the zero pitch line. Many aircraft do not cruise at an exactly level attitude. In this case, it is normal to have a slightly pitched up or pitched down attitude indication, even though the flight path marker indicates the aircraft is indicating no vertical trajectory.

 If the marker is to the left or right of the attitude indicator’s aircraft symbol, this

indicates that the path over the ground is different than the direction the aircraft is pointing. This depicts the effects of wind or a slip attitude.

 If the aircraft is climbing out of a canyon and the marker is above the terrain ahead, this

indicates that the aircraft, at its current trajectory, will clear that terrain.

 If the aircraft is climbing out of a canyon and the marker is overlaid on the terrain

ahead, this indicates that the aircraft, at its current trajectory, will impact the terrain.

 If the marker is pointed at a runway threshold during an approach, that is where you will

be when you land if you keep the same approach path to the runway.

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Figure 15–Example Altimeter

Altimeter

The altimeter is displayed on the right side of the PFD. It incorporates an altitude tape and digital readout, Density Altitude (DA), barometer setting, and altitude bug. Figure 15 is an example SkyView altimeter.

The altitude tape displays 200 units above and below the current altitude digital readout. Each tick represents 25 units, with every 50 unit tick drawn slightly longer to differentiate them. Units can be set to feet or meters. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide instructions on how to change the displayed units.

The digital readout scrolls up and down in the manner of an analog altimeter. The rate of change of the digits provides a sense of the increase or decrease in altitude.

An altitude trend indicator based on current vertical speed is represented as a magenta bar on the altimeter. It grows proportionally as your climb or descent rate increases/decreases. The altitude trend indictor is scaled to indicate a 6-second altitude trend. This means that if current rate of altitude change is kept constant, the altitude will end up at the number indicated at the end of the trend line after 6 seconds have passed.

DA will display “----“ if an OAT probe is not connected to the SkyView ADAHRS module. Since relative humidity is not readily available to SkyView in flight, density altitude is calculated using

an approximation. The results of SkyView’s DA computation will closely match a traditional

handheld E6B.

Barometer Setting

To change the barometer setting:

1. Enter the Joystick Function Menu.

2. Move the joystick up or down to highlight (BARO).

3. Move the joystick left or right to close the menu (this is optional).

(BARO) will now display just above that joystick. The barometer setting on the PFD will be outlined to signal that it is selected. Turn the joystick to adjust the barometer setting. Note that while the barometer setting is changing, its display window lights up in cyan to draw your attention to it. You may reset baro to pressure altitude for use in the flight levels (i.e., 29.92 in

Hg, 1013 mbar, or 760 mm Hg) by pressing and holding the joystick to the left or right for 2 seconds.

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Altitude Bug

The altitude bug is displayed in cyan on the altitude tape and its associated digital readout is displayed at the top of the altimeter. The altitude bug is used as a target for the pitch axis of the

SkyView Autopilot when a pitch axis servo is installed.

The reaction of the autopilot to an altitude bug change depends on the state of the pitch axis, its armed mode of operation, and the current state of the aircraft. Reference the Autopilot Operation Section for more information.

To set the altitude bug:

1. Enter the Joystick Function Menu.

2. Move the joystick up or down to highlight (ALT).

3. Move the joystick left or right to close the menu (this is optional).

(ALT) will now display just above that joystick. The altitude bug setting on the PFD will be outlined to signal that it is selected. Turn the joystick to adjust the altitude bug. Note that while the altitude bug is changing, its display window lights up in cyan to draw your attention to it.

You can synchronize the altitude bug with the current altitude by pressing and holding the ALT joystick to the left or right for 2 seconds.

If the autopilot is engaged and the altitude bug is changed to more than 100 feet away from the current altitude, the autopilot enters vertical speed mode and the text in the Top Bar changes to VSALT to indicate this new mode.

Reference the Autopilot Operation Chapter for more information regarding autopilot functionality, symbology, and operation information.

Altitude Alerter

SkyView can be configured to audibly alert as the aircraft changes altitude in relation to the altitude bug. When the bug is active, audio out is configured, and the altitude alerter is

configured, SkyView announces “APPROACHING ALTITUDE” as the aircraft flies within a chosen amount of feet/meters of the bug. SkyView announces “LEAVING ALTITUDE” as the aircraft flies

away from the altitude bug by more than a chosen amount of feet/meters. The altitude thresholds that trigger the two above alerts are individually configurable, and the altitude alerter will work whether or not the autopilot is engaged. See the SkyView Installation Guide for details on how to configure the altitude alerter.

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Figure 16–Example Vertical Speed Indicator.

Partial Screen PFD Version on Right.

Vertical Speed Indicator

The vertical speed indicator (VSI) is displayed to the immediate right of the altimeter and incorporates a vertical speed tape, vertical speed pointer (with digital readout), and bug. Figure 16 is an example SkyView VSI.

The VSI tape can display ±1000 units, ±2000 units, or ±4000 units. Units can be set to feet or meters. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on how to change the displayed units and the indicator scale.

The vertical speed pointer scrolls up and down the VSI tape, simultaneously displaying the instantaneous vertical speed in both analog and digital formats. If there is very little or no vertical speed, the pointer appears blank. When the PFD is configured as a 40% page, the digital vertical speed readout appears above or below the VSI tape as shown in Figure 16, but the analog sliding behavior of the pointer is the same as described above.

Vertical Speed Bug

The vertical speed bug is displayed in cyan on the right side of the VSI tape and its associated digital readout is displayed at the top of the VSI. This bug is used as an initial target for the pitch axis of the SkyView Autopilot when the pitch axis servo is installed and engaged in the vertical speed bug (VS:BUG) mode of operation.

To set the VSPD bug:

1. Enter the Joystick Function Menu.

2. Move the joystick up or down to highlight (VSPD).

3. Move the joystick left or right to close the menu (this is optional).

(VSPD) will now display just above that joystick. The vertical speed bug setting on the PFD will be outlined to signal that it is selected. Turn the joystick to adjust the vertical speed bug. Note that while the vertical speed bug is changing, its display window lights up in cyan to draw your attention to it.

You can synchronize the vertical speed bug with the current vertical speed by pressing and holding the VSPD joystick to the left or right for 2 seconds.

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Figure 17–Example Compass Rose/Directional Gyro

The vertical speed bug is used by the autopilot as a target vertical speed when it is climbing or descending. Reference the Autopilot Operation Chapter for more information regarding autopilot functionality, symbology, and operation information.

Compass Rose/Directional Gyro

The compass rose/directional gyro is displayed on the lower center of the PFD and incorporates a magnetic heading compass rose, magnetic heading digital display, turn rate indicator, ground track GPS pointer, heading bug, and heading bug digital display. Figure 17 is an example SkyView compass rose/directional gyro.

The compass rose displays in heading-up orientation. The cardinal points are displayed as letters, and 30 degree increments are displayed numerically without the trailing zero (e.g., 330 degrees is displayed as 33). The numeric display at the top of the compass rose indicates magnetic heading.

The turn rate indicator is displayed as a curved magenta bar along the top, outside curve of the compass rose. The bar grows in the direction that the aircraft is currently turning and is anchored at the arrow of the numeric display. The minor tick marks to the immediate right and left of the numeric display arrow represents a half-standard-rate-turn. The major tick marks to the left and right of the minor tick marks represent a standard rate turn of 3 degrees per second.

The ground track GPS pointer is displayed as a magenta triangle on the inner edge of the compass rose.

Heading/Track Bug

If your SkyView system includes an autopilot, the heading (HDG) bug is replaced by a track (TRK) bug when the autopilot is flying in GPS ground track (TRK) mode. The bug is displayed in cyan on the inner edge of the compass rose. The digital display of the bug is displayed to the lower left of the compass rose.

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Figure 18 - HSI Example: GPS

Figure 19 - HSI Example - Localizer

To set the heading/track bug:

1. Enter the Joystick Function Menu.

2. Move the joystick up or down to highlight (HDG) or (TRK).

3. Move the joystick left or right to close the menu (this is optional).

(HDG) or (TRK) will now display just above that joystick. The heading/track bug setting on the PFD will be outlined to signal that it is selected. Turn the joystick to adjust the heading/track bug. Note that while the heading/track bug is changing, its display window lights up in cyan to draw your attention to it.

You can synchronize the heading/track bug to the current heading or track by pressing and holding the joystick to the left or right for 2 seconds.

Reference the Autopilot Operation Chapter for more information regarding autopilot functionality, symbology, and operation information.

HSI

When a valid NAV or GPS source is connected to your SkyView system, its data can be displayed on and around the DG in a standard HSI presentation. Refer to the SkyView System Installation Guide for details on how to connect and configure these data sources. The following sections describe the HSI display elements.

HSI Source

There are two primary types of sources, GPS and NAV radio. Anytime a GPS is being used as an HSI source, all of the HSI data is colored magenta. When a radio is being used as the source, its data is in green. To the right of the DG, a textual info item describes the data source of the HSI. It can be any of GPS, NAV (VOR), BC (back course) or LOC (localizer). Additionally, each GPS or radio source is also numbered to prevent confusion in systems that have multiple devices. To cycle through the available sources, press NAVSRC in the PFD Menu.

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Course Indicator

Figure 20 - HSI Course Indicator

The course indicator has an arrow at its end which points to the currently selected course. When a GPS source is selected, course direction is normally set implicitly by the programmed route. When a NAV radio source is selected, the course direction can be set either on the radio, or via the CRS (course) joystick function on SkyView, depending on the NAV radio that is connected. To maintain course regardless of wind condition, line the course needle (with centered CDI) up with the GPS ground track pointer. The course indicator is fixed to the rotation of the DG, so it is easy to see which way you must turn to get on course. When tuned to a LOC, course should be set to the runway heading via the joystick CRS function. Note that when the Garmin SL30 is tuned to a LOC/ILS frequency, it disables its own OBS knob.

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

Figure 21 - HSI CDI

The CDI indicates how far to the left or right you are from the selected course. When in NAV mode, full scale deviation indicates ten degrees of deviation from the VOR radial that has been chosen as the course. When tuned to a localizer, full scale represents 2.5 degrees of deviation. When following a GPS course, full scale represents 5 nautical miles of deviation. When on course, the course indicator and the CDI make a solid line, making it easy to see when there is little error in your aircraft's position. Unlike a CDI indicator found in basic aircraft, the CDI needle on an HSI rotates with the DG and course indicator. By turning the aircraft towards the CDI needle you reduce your deviation.

To/From Indicator

Because an HSI rotates the course line on top of the DG, the to/from indicator always points at the physical VOR/LOC transmitter, or towards the GPS waypoint. If it is pointing the same

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Figure 22 - HSI To Indication

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direction as the arrow at the end of the course line, then that is a "to" indication. If it is pointing the opposite direction of the arrow at the end of the course line, then that is a "from" indication.

Bearing Pointers

Figure 23 - HSI Bearing Pointer

These arrows show you the bearing directly to a radio station or waypoint–in other words, the track that you would need to fly to go directly to it. BRG 1 is yellow in color and is depicted with a single arrow head when displayed on the HSI display. BRG 2 is orange in color and has a double arrow head. There is also a textual information item for each bearing pointer that describes its source (eg. GPS0, NAV1, etc.). Each of the bearing pointers can be cycled between all available bearing sources by pressing BRG 1 or BRG2 in the PFD Menu.

Note that some radios, such as the Garmin SL30, provide information about standby frequencies that can be loaded into bearing pointer locations. These are only available for standby VORs that are within range. They are labeled as SBY bearing pointers.

NAV radios tuned to a LOC/ILS frequency do not provide bearing information due to the nature of the localizer radio signal.

Glideslope/VNAV Indicator

Figure 24 - HSI Glide Slope

This only appears when tuned to an ILS or a GPS with vertical navigation output. When displaying an ILS glideslope, full deflection is 0.5 degrees.

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Figure 27 -

Wind Vector

Figure 25 - HSI GPS Info

Figure 26 - HSI NAV Info (LOC Example)

Figure 28–

Example

Slip/Skid Ball

Figure 29–

Example AOA

Indicator

HSI Info Items

Textual info items that provide additional data about the HSI source are displayed to the left of the HSI display. The information available depends on the data being provided by the HSI source. Examples of info items that may be displayed include DTW (distance to waypoint), ID (VOR identifier), and frequency.

Wind Vector

Wind vector information is located just above the OAT display on the PFD. The winds aloft arrow indicates the wind direction relative to your current direction of flight. The wind strength, direction, and cross wind component are also textually provided. If SkyView cannot make an accurate winds aloft calculation, the arrow is not displayed and the numbers are replaced by dashes. The display of winds aloft requires an active GPS connection and an OAT probe. In very light winds, the wind speed number is not displayed, although the arrow is. Note that due to a limitation in the SV-GPS-250 hardware, winds information will not be available above 415 knots ground speed if it is being used as the GPS source.

Slip/Skid Ball

The action of the slip/skid ball simulates an analog slip/skid ball and provides a visual representation of lateral acceleration. When the ball is within the two vertical lines, the aircraft is in coordinated flight. Figure 28 is an example SkyView slip/skid ball.

Angle of Attack Indicator

The Angle Of Attack (AOA) Indicator will display only when a Dynon AOA/Pitot probe has been properly installed and calibrated. During normal flight, the AOA Indicator will display green. As the AOA approaches and then reaches critical, the green and yellow bars will disappear, leaving only red. Figure 29 is an example SkyView AOA indicator.

A thorough explanation of AOA and the principles of operation of Dynon's AOA Pitot probe are beyond the scope of this guide. Detailed information about AOA and Dynon's approach to AOA is available at

www.dynonavionics.com/docs/SkyView_AoA.html.

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Figure 30–

Example OAT

OAT

Outside air temperature (OAT) as shown in Figure 30 is displayed in the very lower-right corner of the PFD. Units can be set to degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for instructions on how to change the displayed units. If OAT is not valid (i.e., disconnected or damaged), then "OAT ---" is displayed.

Extreme Pitch Warning Indicators

The SkyView PFD shows large red arrows as pitch warning indicators in extreme attitudes (i.e., 45 degrees or greater pitch up or down). These indicators point to the horizon and indicate which way to maneuver to attain a level attitude. Indicators are accompanied with a small sliver of sky or ground bordered with a white dashed horizon line, depending on the current attitude. The pitch warning indicators can be enabled or disabled through the setup menus. See the SkyView Installation Guide for information about this setting. Figure 31 illustrates the pitch up warning arrows with the slivers of ground.

Figure 31–Extreme Pitch Warning Indicator Arrows

ADAHRS (Flight Instrument) Redundancy and Cross-Checking

SkyView systems support multiple SV-ADAHRS-20X modules for redundancy and manage failure scenarios by automatically switching to backup modules should an ADAHRS completely fail.

Additionally, in the event that multiple ADAHRS disagree, the display will annunciate this with an on-screen alert that calls out which parameter(s) are not the same on all ADAHRS. Parameters that are continuously cross-checked include attitude (pitch and roll), magnetic heading, G Meter, turn coordinator (slip/skid ball), airspeed, and altitude.

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Figure 32 - ADAHRS Cross-Checking Disagreement

Once SkyView has annunciated a cross-check comparison problem, press COMPARE to see both ADAHRS side-by side. The ADAHRS that was previously displayed on the PFD is labeled “ACTIVE”, while the one that was not previously being displayed - but which was being used as the cross-check reference – will be labeled as “STANDBY”. Additionally, the labels “PRIMARY”

and “ALTERNATE” designate which ADAHRS is normally displayed when both are in agreement

and neither is disabled.

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Figure 33 - ADAHRS Cross-Check Comparison

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Once you have determined which ADAHRS is incorrect, press DISABLE to tell SkyView not to use it for the duration of the flight:

Figure 34 - ADAHRS Cross-Check Comparison (one ADAHRS disabled)

Press exit to return to normal operation. The PFD will annunciate that only a single ADAHRS is available for use:

Figure 35 - Single ADAHRS Mode Flag

If, after you’ve entered the ADAHRS comparison screen, you do not disable an ADAHRS, a red warning and ADAHRS CROSS CHK ERROR alert will persist in the Message Alert Area (above button 8). To go back to the ADAHRS comparison screen to disable an ADAHRS, see the below instructions:

ADAHRS Source Selection and Configuration

Enter the ADAHRS Source Selection Page: IN FLIGHT SETUP MENU (press/hold buttons 7/8)> ADAHRS SOURCE SELECTION…).

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If you are on the ground, this will be under SETUP MENU > PFD SETUP > ADAHRS SOURCE SELECTION.

ADAHRS Status

The ADAHRS labeled ACTIVE is the one that is being displayed on the PFD.

An ADAHRS labeled STANDBY is being used for cross-checking, but it is not being displayed on the PFD.

PRIMARY / ALTERNATE ADAHRS Selection

The ADAHRS labeled PRIMARY is the one that will be preferentially chosen by SkyView as the active ADAHRS.

An ADAHRS labeled ALTERNATE is one that is available to be used in the event of a failure or

problem with the primary ADAHRS. However, it normally won’t be chosen for display on the

PFD unless the primary ADAHRS has failed or has manually been disabled.

To change which ADAHRS is the PRIMARY ADAHRS, highlight an ALTERNATE ADAHRS and press the PRIMARY button to elevate it to PRIMARY status.

To disable an ADAHRS until SkyView is next powered up, simply highlight it with the joystick and press the DISABLE button.

To see the same comparison screen that is presented when a cross-check error occurs, press the COMPARE button at the bottom of the display.

Press BACK to exit the ADAHRS Source Selection Page or press EXIT to return to the Main Menu. Either of these actions will save the ADAHRS source settings.

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PFD Menu

The PFD Menu is accessible from the Main Menu by pressing PFD (MAIN MENU > PFD). Users can reset the baro, toggle Synthetic Vision on or off, and configure the bearing and NAV sources.

Back

Press BACK to return to the Main Menu.

G Meter

Press G METER to toggle the G Meter on and off. When the G Meter is displayed, it replaces the HSI/Compass Rose, though numerical magnetic heading above the HSI area remains. The G Meter shows an analog “needle” that indicates the instantaneous G loading of the aircraft. Depending on how the G Meter is configured, the analog range may have yellow and/or red caution ranges configured to visually indicate aircraft G limits are being approached. Instantaneous G information is also shown digitally in the center of the gauge.

Figure 36 - G Meter on PFD

The smaller digital numbers above and below the larger instantaneous G number are the maximum and minimum Gs that the aircraft has experienced since the G Meter was last reset. Press PFD > RESET G to manually reset the G Meter. The G Meter may also be set up to automatically reset the min/max G readings every time SkyView starts up.

The G Meter can also be configured to “pop up” automatically under certain conditions. When configured this way, the G Meter will appear automatically when the aircraft’s instantaneous G loads exceed thresholds that have been selected. Once the G Meter has appeared, it will remain on the display until the instantaneous aircraft G loading falls back below those thresholds.

See the SkyView Installation Guide for further information about G Meter configuration.

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Synthetic Vision depictions of terrain, runways, obstacles, and other information are meant as informational aids only. These depictions should not be used as the primary means for obtaining situational awareness of these features in flight.

Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Dynon cannot independently verify the accuracy of terrain data at all geographical points.

Synthetic Vision (SYNVIS)

When valid GPS data is available and Synthetic Vision is licensed on a SkyView display, 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.

You may toggle the Synthetic Vision system off or on. Press PFD on the Main Menu and then press SYNVIS.

Figure 37 contains an example SkyView Synthetic Vision view.

Figure 37–SkyView Synthetic Vision View

Runways on Synthetic Vision

Runways are depicted at airports for which runway information is available in the US only. See the Moving Map Operation section for more information about aviation data availability. Note that in many cases, the information in the Synthetic Vision depiction may not match the actual physical markings seen in real life. In fact, in many cases, the Synthetic Vision depiction has more information! The following information is shown on Synthetic Vision runways:

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 Runway edge lines  Runway centerline  Runway numbers  Runway thresholds / displaced thresholds  Aiming point markings: two white strips drawn 1000’ after the threshold on runways

4000’ and longer

 Runway width threshold markings: drawn immediately after the runway threshold,

these groups of parallel lines visually indicate the width of the runway in the following manner according to runway width:

o 0’-59’ wide: no lines o 60’-74’ wide: 4 lines o 75’-99’ wide: 6 lines o 100’-149’ wide: 8 lines o 150’-199’: 10 lines o 200’+: 12 lines

Obstacles on Synthetic Vision

Obstacles are only depicted when the Navigation Mapping Software is licensed or in its 30 flight hour free introductory trial mode. See the SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software section for more information about map licensing and obtaining obstacle data.

Obstacles are only shown on Synthetic Vision if their highest point is within 1000 feet below your aircraft’s GPS altitude. If the highest point of an obstacle is within 100 feet below your current GPS altitude to anywhere above you, it will be red. If the highest point of the obstacle is between 100 and 1000 feet below your current GPS altitude, the obstacle will be yellow. This is the same color scheme used on the Map Page as described in the Topography with Terrain Proximity Alerts Section.

Obstacles are shown at their actual height above the ground. In other words, if the flight path marker is above the top of an obstacle in the Synthetic Vision version, your aircraft should clear it in real life as well.

The tower symbology used to denote different types of obstacles is the same as used in the Moving Map depiction. See the Moving Map Symbology section of this guide for more information.

Traffic on Synthetic Vision

When a device that can receive traffic information is installed and configured, traffic can be displayed within the Synthetic Vision display to improve situational awareness.

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Traffic information is informational only, and does not relieve the pilot-in-command of his or her responsibility to see and avoid traffic.

The graphical depiction of traffic is only displayed when Synthetic Vision is turned on via the PFD>SYNVIS menu option. However, the yellow textual “TRAFFIC” alert message on the PFD page is always shown when Traffic Advisories are known and traffic is enabled.

Traffic is displayed as reported by the device sending it to SkyView. The precision and accuracy of the location of traffic targets may vary from device to device, and this may impact how accurately the position is represented on the SkyView display. For example: TIS traffic updates, such as those received by the SV-XPNDR-26X, may be anywhere from 2-12 seconds old due to radar latency and other technical factors. Be sure to understand the traffic-detection capabilities of your traffic device thoroughly so you understand how to best interpret the position of the traffic displayed on SkyView.

Figure 38 - Traffic Display on Synthetic Vision

Traffic targets are displayed using the same symbols that are used on the Map Page display of traffic. See the traffic section in the SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software section for complete descriptions of the types of targets that may be shown. Unlike the Map Page display, however, relative altitude is not provided numerically on Synthetic Vision. Instead, relative altitude is depicted by having the traffic symbols appear either above or below the zero pitch line, just like they would be if you were looking at traffic out the window. For example, in Figure 38 above, all of the traffic targets being displayed are above our current altitude. Similarly,

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Traffic displayed on the PFD page can be configured to include just Traffic Advisories (TA), all targets, or no targets. See the SkyView Installation Guide for information on how to configure how traffic is displayed.

Figure 39 - Traffic Advisory on

Synthetic Vision

Figure 40 - Proximity Advisory on

Synthetic Vision

Figure 41 - Non Threat on Synthetic

Vision

SkyView’s Navigation Mapping Software course information can be displayed on the SkyView HSI display when it is navigating to an active waypoint. It is always the GPS0 source.

traffic targets that are shown to the left or right of the center of the attitude indicator are not directly ahead of you.

Note that traffic is not visually scaled for distance. In other words, targets always appear the same size on the Synthetic Vision depiction, no matter how far away they are. However, yellow Traffic Advisory Targets (threats) are displayed larger than the diamond shaped Proximity Advisory Targets and Non-Threat Targets to accentuate their increased importance.

Additionally, yellow Traffic Advisory targets contain a number within them that represents how far away they are (in miles, nautical miles, or kilometers, depending on your system setup) from your aircraft. The yellow Traffic Advisory target in Figure 38, for example, is 3 miles away, to the left, above, and descending.

Figure 42 - Traffic Alert

When a Traffic Advisory target is present, a yellow Traffic Alert Message appears on the PFD Page near the top of the IAS tape. Note that Traffic Advisory targets behind your aircraft will generate alerts. They can be seen on the Map Page, but will not be visible on the Synthetic Vision display as Synthetic Vision only shows the view in front of the aircraft.

Bearing Source 1 (BRG 1)

Press this button to cycle through the available bearing sources for the first bearing needle.

NAV Source (NAVSRC)

Press this button to cycle the HSI through the different navigation data sources that are connected to the SkyView system (e.g., GPS 0-4 and NAV 1-4). Other than GPS0, which is

sourced from SkyView’s own Navigation Mapping Software, these are all external navigation

devices such as other portable GPS units (such as the Garmin 496), panel mounted IFR GPS

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The clock is part of the Top Bar which is always displayed regardless of the screen layout.

Figure 43–Example SkyView Clock

systems (such as the Garmin 430), and panel-mounted navigation radios (such as the Garmin SL30). Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for more information regarding external serial device installation and configuration.

Also note that using the NAVSRC button to toggle the HSI source does not affect what is displayed on the SkyView map: it is always sourced from SkyView’s own internal Direct-To and flight planning capabilities.

Bearing Source 2 (BRG 2)

Press this button to cycle through the available bearing sources for the second bearing needle.

Bugs

Enter the Bugs Menu to configure which bugs are on or off. Reference the PFD Symbology Bugs Section for more information.

Messages (Text Varies)

The Message Alert Area is always present above the rightmost button and contains important SkyView messages and alerts.

Top Bar

The clock is always displayed centered at the top of the screen in all screen display modes on the Top Bar in 24 hour/military format. Time is initially sourced from a GPS feed and is only displayed when valid GPS data is being received or if (primary or battery) power has been maintained continuously since valid GPS data was received. If there has never been an initial GPS time set or time has been lost due to loss of power,”--:--:--“ is displayed. When valid GPS data is received again, time will be displayed.

Reference the How to Configure the Top Bar Section of this guide for instructions on how to configure the Top Bar.

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This chapter references the Engine Page. This page should have been configured during SkyView installation. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide for more information.

The three Engine Pages (100%, 50%, and 20%) should have been configured during installation. The appearance of the 20% and 50% Engine Pages are not scaled down versions of the 100% Engine Page. They are unique layouts and must be laid out individually.

5. EMS Operation

This chapter describes SkyView EMS functionality and a few of the advanced ways to use it to monitor the health and operation of your engine.

Engine Page Layout

The Engine Page as shown in Figure 44 displays important engine parameters acquired using an SV-EMS-220 module, its sensors, and other advanced engine monitoring features.

Figure 44–Example 50% SkyView Engine Page

Its appearance is determined using the Screen Layout Editor under the EMS Setup Menu and should have been configured during installation. For more information regarding the Screen Layout Editor, reference the SkyView System Installation Guide.

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The green markings on pitch/roll/rudder trim indications, if they exist, nominally depict the take-off position markings as defined during calibration.

Combined CHT/EGT Gauge

The combined CHT/EGT Gauge shown in Figure 45 displays all of the engine’s CHTs and EGTs in one compact gauge. EGTs are displayed numerically down the right side of the gauge. They are represented graphically by the solid yellow/green/red bar graph. CHTs are displayed numerically on the left side of the gauge. They are graphically represented by the white “tick marks” that overlay the EGT bars. When caution or alarm points are red, this tick mark changes colors with the numbers. This representation allows all CHTs and EGTs to be displayed in a way that affords quick comparison of their values, whether raw data or a graphical comparison is preferred.

Figure 45 - Combined CHT/EGT Gauge

Rotax 912 Behavior

SkyView can be configured to adjust the oil temperature and tachometer gauges for the Rotax 912 engine dynamically to reflect limitations that Rotax specifies for that engine. When this behavior is turned on (per the SkyView Installation Guide), the tachometer and oil temperature behave in the following ways:

Tachometer for Rotax 912:

When OIL TEMP < 120ºF, the TACHOMETER displays these ranges:

 0-1400 and 4000-6000 RPM in RED  1400-1800 and 2500-4000 RPM in YELLOW  1800-2500 RPM in GREEN

When OIL TEMP > 120ºF, the TACHOMETER displays different ranges:

 0-1400 and 5800-6000 RPM in RED  1400-1800 and 5500-5800 RPM in YELLOW  1800-5500 RPM in GREEN

The alarm type for the tachometer is the “self-clearing” type.

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Oil Temperature Gauge for Rotax 912:

When OIL TEMP < 190ºF, the OIL TEMP gauge displays these ranges:

 100-120 and 230-266ºF in YELLOW  120-190ºF in GREEN if OIL TEMP has been above 190ºF “more recently” than OIL TEMP was

below 120ºF; otherwise 120-190ºF is displayed in BLACK OUTLINED IN WHITE

 190-230ºF in GREEN  266-280ºF in RED.

When OIL TEMP is > 190ºF, the OIL TEMP gauge will display different ranges:

 100-120 and 230-266ºF in YELLOW  120-230ºF in GREEN  266-280ºF in RED

The alarm type for oil temperature is the “self-clearing” type.

Engine Menu

LEAN

The engine monitor provides multiple methods to assist you in setting the mixture of your engine for various functions. The first, and most basic, is to just watch the EGT display as the engine is richened or leaned. You can watch for the EGTs to peak and then richen or lean as desired from that point. The engine monitor also includes a leaning function to automate this process.

To activate leaning mode, press LEAN. With this mode activated, LEAN highlights, and the label

“LEAN” is displayed underneath the EGT bars to clearly differentiate it from the normal

operating mode. This is depicted in Figure 46.

Figure 46–Entering Lean Mode

As each cylinder peaks, the cylinder numbers on the left side of the EGT bars are replaced by a number indicating the cylinder peak sequence, followed by the difference from its peak temperature (on combined EGT/CHT graphs pages, this information replaces the EGT

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temperature itself due to space constraints). Given this information, you may set your mixture more accurately to achieve a given EGT delta value on either the rich or lean side of peak EGT. This is depicted in Figure 47.

Figure 47–EGTs Peaking

After the last cylinder peaks during a leaning operation the difference in fuel flow between the first and last cylinder peaks is displayed. If the fuel flow decreases, it is shown as Lean of Peak. If fuel flow increases, it is shown as Rich of Peak. This is depicted in Figure 48.

Figure 48–Lean of Peak

To exit the Lean mode, press LEAN again; the EGT/CHT display then returns to its normal state.

For best results, lean carefully by making small adjustments and allowing some time for temperatures to stabilize before leaning further. In addition to the EGT temperatures, you can also watch the fuel flow rate and CHT temperatures. Carefully read and follow your engine manufacturer’s leaning recommendations for best performance.

On some engines, when given the proper set of inputs, the EMS can also calculate lean-of-peak or rich-of-peak operation in real time. To do this, the EMS needs access to OAT, MAP, RPM, Altitude and fuel flow, engine horsepower setting, engine redline setting, and be used on a normally aspirated Lycoming or Continental engines. This information is based on Lycoming and Continental power charts and is updated in real time. The leaning information has four states: LOP, ROP, and PK (Peak), and UND (undetermined). This information can be used to determine when it is safe to lean the engine, and if the current operating state is near peak or not. While this information is based on published charts, you should independently verify via manual

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leaning that this data matches your install and engine. If the EMS does not have all of the information it needs to calculate the peak state, UND (undetermined) is shown.

FUEL

The FUEL menu primarily contains controls for adjusting the fuel computer. See the dedicated Fuel Computer section for details on fuel computer operation.

CLR TMR

Press CLR TMR to reset both the Engine Trip Timer and the Flight Trip Timer to 0 hours. See the Timers section for more information on timer functions.

Timers

SkyView has internal tach, Hobbs, and other timers that each run at different times. EMS timers are available for placement on the Engine Pages via the Screen Layout Editor. For more information regarding the Screen Layout Editor, reference the SkyView System Installation Guide.

Engine timers are displayed at 1/10 hour increments.

Tach Time - labeled TACH when displayed on an Engine Page - is a measure of engine time normalized to a cruise RPM. The cruise RPM parameter must be set properly in the system setup to generate a correct tach time

Hobbs Time - labeled HOBBS when displayed on an Engine Page - is a simple timer that runs whenever the oil pressure is above 15 PSI or the engine is above 200 RPM. It essentially runs when the engine does.

The Engine Run Timer - labeled RUN TIME when displayed on an Engine Page - is a Hobbs style timer that records the time your engine has been running during your current flight. It resets the first time the engine is started after SkyView is powered on. This allows you to view your previous flight’s Engine Run Time any time before you start your engine before a flight.

The Engine Trip Timer - labeled TRIP RUN when displayed on an Engine Page - is a Hobbs style timer that records the time your engine has been running. Unlike the Hobbs time, it can be reset by pressing ENGINE > CLR TMR.

The Total Flight Timer - labeled FLIGHT when displayed on an Engine Page - runs any time that SkyView determines that the aircraft is in flight. SkyView uses the presence of significant airspeed or GPS speed to decide whether the aircraft is flying. This timer can only be reset or adjusted in the Aircraft Information menu within SkyView Setup. See the SkyView Installation Guide for information about using SkyView’s Setup Menu.

The Flight Timer - labeled FLT TIME when displayed on an Engine Page - runs any time SkyView determines the aircraft is in flight. SkyView uses the presence of significant airspeed or GPS speed to decide whether the aircraft is flying. Resets with “RUN TIME”, the first time engine is started after SkyView is powered on.

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The Fuel Remaining, Fuel Used, Fuel Efficiency, Fuel at Waypoint, and Range values are not directly measured. These values are calculated based upon measured flow rates and user input of fuel quantity. Do not use these values as primary indicators.

To obtain accurate data, you must reset the fuel computer every time you add fuel to the aircraft. SkyView can assist with this through the Fuel Auto Detect setting described in this section.

The Flight Trip Timer - labeled FLT TRIP when displayed on an Engine Page -runs any time that SkyView determines that the aircraft is in flight, just like the Total Flight Timer. Unlike the Total Flight Timer, it can be reset by pressing ENGINE > CLR TMR.

Fuel Computer

By using the optional fuel flow sensor and GPS information together, SkyView can generate and display different info items that pertain to your aircraft’s computed fuel state and performance. They are available for placement on the Engine Pages via the Screen Layout Editor. For more information regarding the Screen Layout Editor, reference the SkyView System Installation Guide.

The Fuel Remaining info item displays the current amount of fuel computed on board, based on your input of the aircraft’s starting fuel state and the amount of fuel that has the fuel flow sensor has seen flow through it.

The Fuel Used info item displays the amount of fuel that has been used during your flight. Note that Fuel Used resets itself when the unit detects that oil pressure has exceeded 15 PSI for the first time after being powered on. This allows you to view the fuel used value from your last flight before engine start.

The Time Remaining info item displays how much time is estimated remaining before the aircraft is out of fuel.

The Fuel Efficiency info item displays how efficiently the aircraft is using fuel with respect to the speed it is traveling over the ground (mi/gal, kt/gal, km/ltr).

The Fuel at Waypoint info item displays how much fuel will remain at the next waypoint. This info item uses the current HSI navigation source for waypoint information, and only displays information when there is a waypoint being navigated to. It assumes you are flying directly at the waypoint and does not adjust for non-direct flights.

The Fuel Range info item displays the distance the aircraft can travel at its current GPS ground speed before it is out of fuel.

Fuel Menu (Adjusting the Fuel Computer)

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Beware that the value that SkyView adjusts the fuel computer when MATCH is used is only as accurate as your fuel level sensor measurements.

Fuel computer adjustments are made under the ENGINE > FUEL menu. When FUEL is pressed, the window in Figure 49 is displayed:

Figure 49–Fuel Computer and Fuel Menu

 “Fuel Computer Quantity Adjustment” is the amount of fuel that you have told the fuel

computer to presently add or subtract from the previous total fuel state.

 “Current Fuel Computer Quantity” is the total amount of fuel on board as far as the fuel

computer knows. This is the number that ultimately needs to be correct in order for the fuel computer to accurately perform its calculations.

 “Measured Fuel (In-Tank Sensors)” is the amount of fuel measured by the resistive or

capacitance senders, if installed. If these are well-calibrated, then the Total Fuel and the Measured Fuel lines should be very close to each other.

There are a few different ways to adjust the fuel computer’s fuel state:

 While the FUEL menu is displayed, turn the FUEL knob to add or subtract fuel. This is

limited to adjustments that set the Total Fuel to between 0 and the total fuel capacity as defined in the Setup Menu.

 Press FULL to have SkyView recall a previously programmed amount of fuel which

represents the full fuel load of the aircraft. See the SkyView System Installation Guide for information about how to set this value.

 Press PRESET to have SkyView recall a previously programmed amount of fuel which

represents different fuel loading besides “full”. This is commonly used in aircraft that have visual tabs in the tanks to easily fill to a non-full but well-defined fuel state. See the SkyView System Installation Guide for information about how to set this value.

 Press MATCH to have SkyView automatically add/subtract the appropriate amount of

fuel so that Total Fuel matches the Measured Fuel value that the physical fuel tank sensors are measuring. Press ACCEPT to confirm the new displayed Total Fuel and exits the FUEL menu,

 Press CANCEL to discard any changes made to the Total Fuel and exits the FUEL menu.

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Auto Fuel Detect

The fuel computer can optionally be configured to detect when fuel has been added while SkyView was off, as would be the case during a normal refueling operation. When configured to detect fuel additions, SkyView will automatically display the FUEL menu upon startup as a reminder to adjust the fuel computer, along with a FUEL MISMATCH message to indicate that the fuel measured by the in-tank fuel quantity sensors does not closely match the fuel computer’s fuel remaining value.

VP-X Operation

Dynon SkyView can interface with the Vertical Power VP-X System to provide robust monitoring and control of your electrical system via your SkyView system. In order to use this feature, a Vertical Power VP-X system is required, along with software license for the VP-X features within SkyView.

VP-X License Information

The VP-X software features are enabled on Dynon SkyView by purchasing a VP-X license code from Dynon Avionics and entering it into your SkyView system. Only one VP-X license is needed in a SkyView system, no matter how many displays are attached. That license is applied to only one display, but that display stores the license information for the entire system. In normal use, license information is shared with all displays connected via SkyView Network to allow the VP-X features to be operated on any display in the system.

Information about purchasing a license, installing a VP-X license on a SkyView system, and configuring SkyView to properly interface with the VP-X can be found by referencing BOTH the Dynon SkyView System Installation Guide and the Vertical Power VP-X manuals.

VP-X SkyView Interface Overview

SkyView’s VP-X page provides the ability for SkyView to view and control the following features of the VP-X:

 Show a list of all configured channels on the VP-X, including the starter, alternator, trim,

and flap channels.

 Show the status of each circuit, whether on or off or faulted (and type of fault).  Total current draw of all circuits.  View the current draw, in amps, of each circuit, down to 1/10 of an Amp.  Reset a faulted circuit.  Show graphical electrical system diagram, including battery, alternator and system

currents, main bus voltage and aux aircraft battery voltage (if any).

 Allow manual control of each individual circuit, including trim and flaps.  Display of trim and flaps position.  Pitch trim speed, as a percentage of maximum speed.  Display VP-X system faults.

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 On the Engine Page: Widgets for VP-X measured battery voltage, VP-X measured starter

status, and VP-X fault status can be added to any of the EMS pages via the EMS SETUP > SCREEN LAYOUT EDITOR.

Displaying the VP-X Page

The VP-X page is displayed on-demand by pressing MAIN MENU > ENGINE > VP-X. In addition to bringing up the VP-X page alongside the Engine Page, this will also bring up the VP-X menu along the bottom of the display. Once in the VP-X menu, pressing BACK will both close the VP-X page and back out of the VP-X menu.

Because the VP-X page is part of the Engine Page, the Engine Page must be visible on the display that you are trying to access the VP-X page on. The ENGINE page can be toggled on and off on a display by pressing MAIN MENU > SCREEN > EMS PG.

The Engine Page dynamically resizes to accommodate the VP-X page alongside of it. If all of the PFD, Engine, and Map Pages were being displayed when the VP-X page is toggled on, the Map Page will automatically be removed to accommodate the VP-X page. When you turn the VP-X page off, the Map Page will automatically be re-opened.

Graphical Electrical System Diagram

The top portion of the VP-X page depicts the following information about your aircraft’s electrical system graphically:

 Center, bottom (Vertical Power logo): Total current draw of all circuits in the system.

Yellow cautions and red warning levels are triggered at the values specified during setup.

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Figure 50 - VP-X Page with Fault

EMS Operation

 Upper left: Main and auxiliary (if installed) alternators. The status of the alternator, as

well as the amount of current (in Amps) it is producing is displayed. Current will not be displayed if an amps shunt is not installed and connected to SkyView. Yellow cautions and red warning levels are triggered at the values specified during setup. Additionally, if SkyView detects airspeed but does not an active alternator, a fault will be generated.

 Upper/lower Right: Main and auxiliary (if installed) aircraft batteries. Displays voltage of

the aircraft batteries, as well as the amount of current flowing into or out of the batteries. Current will not be displayed if an amps shunt is not installed and connected to SkyView. When current is available, an arrow next to the Amps reading depicts whether the battery is charging or discharging by the way that it is pointing. An arrow pointing towards the battery implies that current is flowing into the battery. In other words, it is charging. Yellow cautions and red warning levels are triggered at the values specified during setup.

 Lower left: Fault. Displayed when VP-X detects fault in a circuit, system overvoltage,

system overcurrent, and other failures. Look at all elements on the VP-X page to identify the specific error.

Power Circuit List

The bottom ¾ of the VP-X page depicts the status of all circuits that have been configured and are enabled in the VP-X setup process.

The center column displays the name of the circuit.

The column to the left of the circuit name is blank when the circuit is turned off, displays a green checkmark when it is turned on, and displays a red “X” when there is a fault condition.

The column to the right of the circuit depicts contextual information about the circuit. Nominally, this is the current draw - in Amps - for circuits that are powered on.

If the circuit is in a fault condition, the fault condition is described. Possible fault conditions for circuits include:

 OVERV: Over Voltage Limit (alternator only)  SHORT: Shot Circuit  OVERC: Over Current  OPEN: Open Circuit

Additional information that is only displayed for flaps/trim include:

 RUNWY: Runaway trim or flaps  ACTVE: Actively moving trim or flaps  DSABL: Trim or flaps disabled

Circuit Control

Whenever the VP-X page is being displayed, the joystick underneath that page lets you highlight and select each circuit. Simply rotate or move the joystick up and down to select a circuit. If a fault exists, the first faulted circuit will be automatically highlighted.

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When a circuit is selected the menu at the bottom of the SkyView screen automatically changes to allow control of the circuit.

All Circuits

 RESET button: Press this button to reset any circuit that has a fault condition that the

VP-X will allow to be reset. This button will be grayed out and unavailable if the circuit is not in a fault condition.

Flaps and Trim Circuit Controls

 UP and DOWN buttons:

o For Elevator Trim: Moves the elevator trim up or down as described in the VP-X

documentation. This button can be held down for continuous trim movement.

o For Flaps: Moves flaps up or down as described in the VP-X documentation.

Depending on the VP-X configuration, a single quick press of the UP or DOWN button may move the flaps to a preconfigured angle or notch of flaps. Or, it may only move the flaps momentarily. This button can be held down for continuous trim movement.

 LEFT/RIGHT buttons

o For Roll Trim: Moves the roll trim left or right as described in the VP-X

documentation. This button can be held down for continuous trim movement.

Power Circuits

 ON and OFF buttons: Press these buttons to turn a circuit or device on or off on

demand. These buttons are not available if the circuit is in a fault condition. ON and OFF override the physical VP-X switch for the circuit (if configured) until the relevant VP-X physical switch is toggled.

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6. Transponder Operation

Dynon Avionics offers two transponder modules that can be connected to SkyView. When installed and configured, SkyView displays gain an integrated transponder that is controlled directly from the SkyView display.

The SV-XPNDR-262 is a Class 2 Mode S transponder that is limited to use beneath 15,000 feet and under 175 knots. The SV-XPNDR-261 is a Class 1 Mode S transponder that can be used above those limitations. Throughout this manual, they are often referred to together as the SVXPNDR-26X for instructions that apply to both versions. Be sure that your aircraft is operated within the limitations of the transponder model that is installed in your aircraft.

When connected to a capable GPS, the SV-XPNDR-26X will output ADS-B OUT messages via its 1090ES capability.

The SV-XPNDR-26X transponder is controlled using the SkyView’s on-screen menu system. This allows the transponder to be mounted separately from the instrument panel, and reduces the amount of panel space taken by the transponder. SkyView also provides pressure altitude directly to the transponder, eliminating the need for a separate altitude encoder.

Transponder Status

When the transponder is installed and configured, the Top Bar will display transponder status as shown in the following figure:

Figure 51 - Transponder Status Area in Top Bar

The transponder status area is comprised of the following status elements:

 Squawk Code: This code is transmitted when the transponder is in a broadcast mode.  Transponder Mode: Displays the current operating mode and status of the transponder.

Modes in which the transponder will reply to interrogations are colored green, while other modes, such as standby and errors, are in yellow or red. The different modes possible include:

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When connected properly, third party transponders such as the Garmin GTX 330 and GTX 327 can provide status as described above. However, they cannot be controlled from the SkyView display as the SV-XPNDR-26X can.

a. SBY: The transponder is on, but will not reply to any interrogations. This is the

mode that the transponder is in when none of the modes below are active.

b. GND: The transponder will respond to Mode S ground interrogations from

surface movement radar.

c. AUTO (replaces GND, above): Available when the transponder is configured to

automatically switch between ALT/GND automatically (see the SkyView System Installation Guide for details). When AUTO is selected, the transponder will automatically switch between ALT and GND modes - reflected in the transponder status in the top bar – using a combination of GPS and air data changes.

d. ON: The transponder will respond to all interrogations, but altitude reporting is

suppressed.

e. ALT: The transponder will respond to all interrogations. f. IDT: Displayed while the transponder is broadcasting an ident after the IDENT

button is pressed at ATC’s request.

g. Big red “X” (covering entire transponder status area): Indicates an error, either

with the transponder itself or in the communication between the transponder module and SkyView. The transponder is not responding to interrogations. Check the wiring and settings between the transponder module and SkyView if you are authorized to maintain your aircraft. Contact Dynon Technical Support for further assistance.

 Reply Status: The reply indicator illuminates when the transponder replies to

interrogations.

Transponder Menu

Figure 52 - Transponder Menu Example

When the Dynon SV-XPNDR-26X transponder module is installed and configured, the Transponder Menu becomes accessible from the Main Menu by pressing XPNDR (MAIN MENU > XPNDR). All transponder operation can be accomplished from this menu. There is no dedicated or separate control panel needed (or available). Due to the momentary way in that the transponder controls are used, the XPNDR menu is conveniently cleared after a few seconds of inactivity.

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Note that there are some situations when the selected transponder mode may be different from the status annunciated in the Transponder Status Area. For example, if you select ALT mode, but there is a squat switch installed, it will keep the transponder in GND mode until the aircraft has become airborne. The requested ALT mode would then be activated.

1200:

VFR code in the USA

7000:

VFR code commonly used in Europe.

7500:

Hijack code

7600:

Loss of communications

7700:

Emergency code

BACK

Press BACK to return to the Main Menu.

GND

Press to set the transponder to ground mode. In ground mode, the transponder will respond to Mode S ground interrogations from surface movement radar. When active, the GND button will remain highlighted in this menu, and GND is annunciated in the transponder status area in the Top Bar. When the transponder is in ground mode, pressing GND again will turn ground mode off and put the transponder in standby mode.

Press to set the transponder to respond to all interrogations, but with altitude reporting suppressed. When active, the ON button will remain highlighted in this menu, and ON is annunciated in the transponder status area in the Top Bar. When the transponder is on in this mode, pressing ON again will turn put the transponder in standby mode.

ALT

Press to set the transponder to respond to all interrogations with altitude reporting. When active, the ALT button will remain highlighted in this menu, and ALT is annunciated in the transponder status area in the Top Bar. When the transponder is on in this mode, pressing ALT again will turn put the transponder in standby mode.

CODE

Press to type in a squawk code. If you make a mistake while typing a squawk code, stop typing and after a few seconds the CODE menu will exit automatically without changing the squawk code. Codes that are standardized include:

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VFR

Press to quickly tune the VFR squawk code. This is usually 1200 in the US and 7000 in Europe. Refer to the Installation Guide to set the VFR code that this button tunes. Once pressed, the VFR button will remain highlighted until the transponder code is changed to show that you are in VFR mode. Press the button while VFR is highlighted to return the transponder to the last code tuned.

IDENT

Press to ident when requested to “ident” by ATC. “IDT” will be displayed in the Transponder Status Area for the next 18 seconds as the transponder sends the ident signal. Note that if a button is pressed to change the transponder mode or to turn it off, that action will be delayed until the ident transmission completes.

Reported Pressure Altitude

At times it may be useful to know the altitude that is being reported to the transponder. Since SkyView sends pressure altitude to the SV-XPNDR-26X, setting BARO to 29.92 will display the pressure altitude being transmitted to the transponder in the normal SkyView altitude display on the PFD page.

ADS-B OUT Transmissions

If SkyView has a valid GPS signal and a SV-XPNDR-26X module is installed and working, it automatically provides ADS-B output at the appropriate integrity level for the GPS signal being used.

ADS-B OUT transmissions that meet the 2020 FAA ADS-B equipment mandate require that a TSO 146c GPS signal be directly provided from the GPS to a capable ADS-B device (such as the SV-XPNDR-26X). For this purpose, a dedicated serial input is provided on the SV-XPNDR-26X module that allows an appropriate GPS receiver serial output to be connected directly to the SV-XPNDR-26X. As of this software version, the SV-XPNDR-26X is certified to TSO C166a. The FAA has recently mandated TSO C166b for NextGen implementations, and a TSO-C166b software upgrade for the transponder is planned. The current SV-XPNDR-26X is compatible with Aviation format GPS outputs, used by Bendix/King, Garmin and others, as well as some high-end GPS modules not likely to be used in a homebuilt or LSA aircraft. The popular Aviation format output will not meet all the integrity requirements of the FAA NextGen system, and therefore our TSO C166b software will include additional GPS interfaces as they become available. This means that currently, the SV-XPNDR-26X’s ADS-B transmissions are not at a high enough integrity level to meet the FAA’s 2020 ADS-B equipment mandate.

Refer to the installation guide for information on connecting a TSO 146c GPS directly to the SVXPNDR-26X for this compliance.

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SkyView’s Moving Map requires valid GPS and terrain data to function as a real time, look down topographical map. Aviation data is further required to show airspaces, airports, airport identifiers and other features overlaid on top of the map. More information about these three requirements is contained in this chapter.

Use of the Navigation Mapping Software beyond an initial 30 flight hour free trial period requires the purchase of a Navigation Mapping Software license. This section contains detailed information about how this purchase is made and the software activated in your SkyView system.

7. SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software

This chapter outlines what users should expect from SkyView’s Navigation Mapping Software capabilities and also covers operations that are specific to this function.

Starting with SkyView software version 3.0, the SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software is available for purchase ($500 MSRP). The Navigation Mapping Software replaces the free trial of the map that was previously available.

In place of the unlimited free trial period that existed prior to version 3.0, all SkyView systems now have a 30 flight hour free trial of the Navigation Mapping Software that allows you to try it out before you purchase it. After the 30 flight hour free trial period expires, the MAP menu and all navigation, mapping, and other features that are displayed on the map page (such as weather) will cease to be available until a Navigation Mapping Software License is activated. Additionally, all other features that rely on aviation/obstacle databases, such as the depiction of runways and obstacles on Synthetic Vision, are also unavailable without a Navigation Mapping Software License.

License Information

The SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software license is activated by purchasing a Dynon Avionics SV-MAP-270 license code and entering it into your SkyView system. Only one Navigation Mapping Software license is needed in a SkyView system, no matter how many displays are attached. That license is applied to only one display, but that display stores the license information for the entire system. In normal use, license information is shared with all displays connected via SkyView Network to allow the Navigation Mapping Software to be operated on any screen.

Checking License Status

If the MAIN MENU > MAP menu can be entered on every display in the system and SkyView doesn’t present the “MAP TRIAL MODE” message when the Map Page is first displayed on boot, Navigation Mapping Software is licensed for use in your aircraft.

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If Navigation Mapping Software is not available, then either the system is not licensed or there is no valid aviation database in the system. To determine which of these is the case, check the status of the license in the Setup Menu under SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > LICENSE. See the SkyView Installation Guide for more details about using Setup to check licenses.

In some cases, SkyView may display one of the following messages when the Map Page is first displayed after boot:

 LICENSED DISPLAY OFFLINE - XX HOURS REMAIN: The system is licensed, but the display

that actually stores the license is not currently connected. If the display that stores the license is not returned to the system when this countdown expires, the display will revert to an unlicensed state. This feature is intended to allow the map to continue to function in the event that the display that stores the license fails or is out of the airplane for repair.

 MAP TRIAL MODE - XX HOURS REMAIN: The system is not licensed, but the Navigation

Mapping Software is in its 30 free flight hour introductory trial period. At the end of this period, the map will cease to function until a license is purchased. Note that this timer is only checked on boot. If it expires during a flight, the Navigation Mapping Software will remain available for the remainder of that flight.

Features Overview

Once licensed, the following features are enabled as long as SkyView has the appropriate high resolution terrain database installed for the region of the world that you are flying in, and an aviation database installed.

 Use of MAP menu and features, including:

o Display of airport, airspace, obstacles, traffic, and other aviation data that is

available (capabilities depend on available databases and other installed equipment).

o Display of basemap features, including roads, city names, railroads, rivers, and

political boundaries.

o All Navigation Mapping Software features available via the MAP menu. o Display of obstacles and runways on Synthetic Vision (if Synthetic Vision is

licensed).

o All future updates to the SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software product

(databases may incur additional costs).

Purchasing and Installing a Navigation Mapping Software License

A license can be purchased in one of two ways:

1. Call Dynon Avionics directly at 425-402-0433 with your SkyView display model (SV-D100

or SV-D700) and serial number (as displayed on the case sticker, or in SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > DISPLAY HARDWARE INFORMATION). An SV-MAP-270 Navigation Mapping Software License Code can be purchased for the entire aircraft you wish to enable the Navigation Mapping Software on. This six character License Code is

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then entered in SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > LICENSE > LICENSE CODE. If you have more than one display in the aircraft, choose one to install it onto and provide information for only that display. Once any display is licensed, all connected displays in the Aircraft can use the Navigation Mapping Software.

2. An SV-MAP-270 SkyView Navigation Mapping Software Certificate may be purchased

from Dynon Avionics or any authorized Dynon Avionics retailer. This certificate can be redeemed for a license code that can be entered in SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > LICENSE > LICENSE CODE. To redeem a certificate simply follow the instructions on the certificate itself. Similar to the above, you will need to redeem your certificate by visiting license.dynonavionics.com with your SkyView display model and serial number ready. Alternatively, you can call Dynon Avionics directly at 425-402-0433 to redeem a certificate.

Databases

SkyView utilizes a variety of databases to display information on the Moving Map and present options for navigation. These include:

 Terrain data: High, low, and very low resolution terrain database data is used to display

the topographic map. Available worldwide for free from Dynon Avionics.

 Aviation data: Airports, nav aids, airspace, airport information, etc. Available for free for

US customers from Dynon. Jeppesen and PocketFMS data available for all other customers worldwide.

 Obstacles data: Available for free for US customers from Dynon. Jeppesen and

PocketFMS data available for all other customers worldwide.

 Basemap/Cultural Data: Database is available for free for all customers from Dynon

worldwide.

Viewing Information about Installed Databases

The Installed Databases Page (SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > INSTALLED DATABASES) allows users to see the databases installed on their equipment as well as their respective versions and expiration dates. The sections below outline the various databases that are installed in SkyView.

Terrain Data

SkyView uses high resolution terrain data to display the base topographic map on the Map Page, as well as to display Synthetic Vision on the PFD page. SV-D1000s and SV-D700s ship preloaded with high resolution terrain data for North America (includes the continental United States, part of Alaska, most of Canada, Mexico, part of Central America, and the West Indies). Dynon offers downloadable high resolution terrain data files for other regions of the world on its website at www.dynonavionics.com/docs/terrain.html.

To update the terrain data in a SkyView display, download the appropriate file onto a USB flash drive (a 4 GB drive is included with every SkyView display) and then reference the Loading

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U.S. & Canada

United Kingdom

Europe (except UK),

Middle East, Africa

and Asia

Australia

Toll-Free:

1-866-498-0213

Direct:

1-303-328-4030

Toll-Free:

0 (800) 085 5377

Direct:

+44 129 384 2400

Toll-Free:

0 800 5377 3736

Direct:

+49 6102 5070

Direct:

+61 261 202 999

Databases Section of this guide for instructions on how to import the file onto a SkyView display.

Aviation/Obstacle Databases

Aviation and obstacle databases are used to display airports, runways, nav aids, airspace, obstacles, and other aviation data on the Moving Map. It also allows SkyView to provide detailed information about aviation features. SkyView can also provide navigation to these aviation features.

US Customers Only - Free Dynon Aviation and Obstacle Data

Aviation and Obstacle data is available free-of-charge for US customers. Go to

downloads.dynonavionics.com, to download these databases to a USB memory stick. Reference

the Loading Databases section below of this guide for instructions on how to import the file onto a SkyView display. Aviation data is updated every 28 days. Obstacle data is updated every 56 days.

Worldwide Customers - PocketFMS AeroData Subscriptions with Obstacles and Visual Reporting Points

The PocketFMS Foundation has been providing worldwide aeronautical data since 2003. AeroData is professionally maintained and updated for SkyView every 28 days, and is available

as a yearly subscription including obstacles for €119. Coverage encompasses Europe, North

America (including Canada), Australia, and New Zealand. It includes Aviation data (including visual reporting points) and obstacle data.

To order and download PocketFMS AeroData, visit their website at

www.pocketfms.com/dynon/

Worldwide Customers - Jeppesen NavData® and Obstacle Data Services

Aviation and Obstacle for customers outside the US is available from Jeppesen. Only one update or annual subscription purchase is needed per airplane. To purchase Jeppesen data:

 Visit www.JeppDirect.com/viewavionics for data subscription information from

Jeppesen for your SkyView display.

 To order service, please call Jeppesen at:

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 Reference the Loading Databases section below of this guide for instructions on how to

import the file onto a SkyView display.

Additional technical support from Jeppesen can be found online at

http://www.jeppesen.com/support/technical-support.jsp

Loading Databases

1. Download database file(s) from downloads.dynonavionics.com, Jeppesen, or

PocketFMS.

a. If you’ve downloaded data from the Dynon website or PocketFMS: Copy the file

onto your USB flash drive. The file must be in the root directory of the drive in order to be recognizable by the display.

b. If you’ve purchased data from Jeppesen: It is important that the Jeppesen JSUM

program is used to place the Jeppesen data on the USB memory stick that will be used to load the data onto SkyView. If you manually copy Jeppesen data onto a USB memory stick, it will not load onto your SkyView system.

2. Insert the USB flash drive into one of the display’s USB sockets.

3. Go to the Load Files Wizard (SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SOFTWARE > LOAD FILES…).

4. Select a file and press LOAD to load the file onto the system.

5. Exit Setup

6. In SkyView systems that have more than one display, aviation and obstacle databases

are automatically synchronized to other connected displays provided that those displays are connected via Ethernet. If they are, and you have the Map Page up on other displays, you may see a SYNCHRONIZING DATABASES message appear as this process occurs. If you do not have your displays connected via Ethernet, simply load the database to each screen individually.

Base map and Cultural Data

Base map and Cultural data is available free-of-charge for all customers worldwide. This database contains and roads, city names, railroads, rivers, and political boundaries. Like the terrain database, it is partitioned into different regions. Download the basemap database for your region from the Dynon website.

Go to downloads.dynonavionics.com to download the above databases to a USB memory stick. Reference the Loading Databases section below of this guide for instructions on how to import the file onto a SkyView display.

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The FAA periodically publishes Aviation Data updates. It is the pilot’s responsibility to stay current with these updates and keep their equipment up to date.

Removing Databases

SkyView automatically removes databases when new ones are installed. They can also be removed manually by going to SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > INSTALLED DATABASES. Highlight the database you wish to remove, and then press the REMOVE button.

GPS Source

The SkyView System Installation Guide contains comprehensive instructions for physically installing, electrically connecting, and configuring a GPS device to work in a SkyView system. This guide assumes these steps have been properly executed. You should be familiar with the information in the SkyView System Installation Guide regarding this topic.

SkyView’s Moving Map display depends on the system having a valid GPS source. In the event of the failure of the primary GPS source used to display the Moving Map, SkyView will automatically use other available GPS sources that are configured in the system. SkyView determines which GPS source to use by using the following prioritized list of GPS sources:

POS 1 GPS 1GPS 2GPS 3GPS 4POS 2POS 3POS 4

See the SkyView System Installation Guide for more information on setting up GPS sources.

If you need to check the status of your GPS source:

1. Enter the Serial Port Setup Menu (IN FLIGHT SETUP MENU > ENTER FULL SCREEN SETUP

MENU… > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > GPS FIX STATUS).

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SkyView uses a map projection that does not distort distance. This means that the courses - which are the ideal “great circle” routes - appear as straight lines on the screen.

Moving Map Page Layout

The Moving Map Page as shown in Figure 53 displays a real-time topographical map in Track Up or North Up mode (depending on user setting). The map is sourced from a database that is stored inside the display and correlated to your current position using a GPS feed.

Figure 53–SkyView Moving Map

The following items are displayed on the Moving Map Page shown in Figure 53:

 Topography (terrain and bodies of water) with Terrain Proximity Alerting  Aircraft Icon with Ground Track Line  Distance Circle and Range  Heading Arc, Current Ground Track, Heading Bug, True North Marker  Configurable Info Items. Examples include GPS Ground Speed (SPEED), GPS Altitude

(ALTITUDE), Distance to Waypoint (DTW), and Bearing to Waypoint (BTW).

 Course line (only displayed when actively navigating to an aviation waypoint)  Airports with runways (if known)  Obstacles  Airspace (with floors/ceilings)  Navigation aids, such as VORs, NDBs, and Fixes  Active Flight Plan

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SkyView’s Terrain Proximity Alerting should not be used

as the primary terrain avoidance tool. It should be used as an aide with primary navigation instruments, charts, and other tools.

Figure 54–Topography with Terrain Proximity

Moving Map Symbology

Topography with Terrain Proximity Alerts

Moving Map terrain is displayed in sectional chart color variations, representing various topographical elevations. Major bodies of water are displayed as solid blue.

The SkyView Moving Map also adds Terrain Proximity Alerting:

 Yellow terrain default setting is between 100 and 1000 feet below the aircraft's current

altitude.

 Red terrain default setting is within 100 feet below or above the aircraft's current

altitude.

Aircraft Icon with Ground Track Line

The aircraft icon as shown in Figure 55 represents your aircraft on the Moving Map Page. The ground track line represents the projected ground track of the aircraft. The aircraft icon in the figure below denotes that SkyView has obtained a GPS fix, and points in the magnetic heading of the aircraft. When GPS communication is present, but a fix has not been obtained, a question mark (?) shows up on top of the icon. In North Up, the plane symbol will rotate with the compass heading. In Track Up, the compass rose and plane will rotate with the compass heading.

Figure 55–Aircraft Icon (left) and Ground Track Line (right)

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Distance Circle

The distance shown on the map between the aircraft icon and the inner circular ring is the distance between them. The distance between the aircraft and the outer Ground Track Arc is twice this distance.

Figure 56–Distance Circle

This distance is displayed in the middle of the right side of the Map Page, near the Distance Circle. Turn the (MAP) joystick to zoom in and zoom out. Zoom level can be adjusted between

0.3 and 1200 nautical miles. Units can be set to miles, nautical miles, or kilometers. Reference the SkyView System Installation Guide instructions on how to change the displayed units.

The heading arc is explained in the next section.

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

The ground track arc as shown in Figure 57 is centered on the current ground track.

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The current ground track as shown in Figure 58 is displayed in two ways: the digital readout and the white ground track line. The border around the digital readout is normally magenta when based on the GPS ground track. When the aircraft is not moving fast enough for SkyView to reliably determine the ground track direction, magnetic heading is used instead. In this case, the border around the digital readout will be white.

Figure 58–Current Ground Track

The heading bug as shown in Figure 59 is represented with a cyan marker. When moving the heading bug, a cyan colored lubber line that extends from the aircraft to the bug is displayed as well. Reference the Heading/Track Bug Section for instructions on how to adjust the heading bug.

Figure 59–Heading Bug

The north marker as shown in Figure 60 is represented with a yellow arrow marked with an “N” and points to True North.

Figure 60–North Marker

The magenta course line shown in Figure 61 appears whenever the Navigation Mapping Software is navigating to an active waypoint. It is the shortest path between the two points that it connects on the map.

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Figure 61 - Course Line

Flight Plan Legs

Flight plan legs appear in the Moving Map display whenever a flight plan has been activated. The magenta line corresponds to the current leg of the Flight Plan and subsequent legs are shown in white. Legs prior to the current leg are not shown. See the Flight Planning section of this guide for more information about creating and working with flight plans.

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Figure 63–FAA Sectional Chart Obstruction Key

Obstacles

SkyView’s Moving Map represents obstacles using the same symbology found on sectional charts, as shown in Figure 63 and Figure 64. Only highintensity lighted obstacles are shown as lit.

The geographic location of the obstacle is represented by the tip on single icons and the point directly between the tips of group icons.

Obstacles are only shown on the Moving Map if their highest point is within 1000 feet below your aircraft’s GPS altitude. If the highest point of an obstacle is within 100 feet below your current GPS altitude to anywhere above you, it will be red. If the highest point of the obstacle is between 100 and 1000 feet below your current GPS altitude, the obstacle will be yellow. This is the same color scheme mentioned in the Topography with Terrain Proximity Alerts Section.

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Airspace Type

Color

Example

Class A

Solid orange with interior

shading. Not depicted in the US,

where all airspace above FL180

is Class A

Class B

Solid dark blue with interior

shading

Class C

Solid dark magenta with interior

shading

Class D

Dashed light blue

Airspace

SkyView’s Moving Map represents different classes of airspace with the colors specified in Table 6.

The floors and ceilings of airspaces are shown within each airspace segment in the familiar sectional-style notation.

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Airspace Type

Color

Example

Class E

(only those areas that

extend to the surface in

US depictions)

Solid green with interior shading

Restricted and

Prohibited

Solid orange with ticks marks

Warning, Caution,

Training, and Alert Areas

Yellow tick marks (not solid)

Military Operations Area

(MOA)

Solid purple with ticks marks

TMA / MTMA (Terminal

Control Area)

Solid dark blue with interior

shading

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Airspace Type

Color

Example

CTA (Control Area)

Solid purple

CTR (Control Zone)

Blue/orange solid

Mode C Veil

Not shown

None

Upcoming Temporary

Flight Restriction (TFR)

Yellow

Active Temporary Flight

Restriction (TFR)

Red

Stadium Temporary

Flight Restriction (TFR)

Orange

Air Defense

Identification Zone

(ADIZ)

Not shown

None

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VOR

VOR-DME

VORTAC

TACAN

NDB

Outer Marker

Navaids

SkyView’s Moving Map displays navaids such as VORs, fixes, NDBs, and User Waypoints.

VORs

SkyView’s moving displays VORs, VOR-DMEs, and VORTACs with the same icons used on sectional charts as shown in Figure 65.

Figure 65–Moving Map VOR Icons

Each VOR has a floating identifier which hovers near its icon as well as a gray compass rose ring that shows the orientation of the VOR’s radials.

Fixes

SkyView represents a fix using a light blue triangle with a six character name underneath as shown in Figure 66.

Figure 66–Moving Map Fix

NDBs and Markers

SkyView represents NDBs using the same symbols that are used on a sectional chart with a twothree-character name underneath as shown in Figure 67.

Figure 67–Moving Map NDBs and Markers

Visual Reporting Points

SkyView can display visual reporting points if they are contained in the database that is currently loaded. As of this time, only PocketFMS databases contain visual reporting points.

Figure 68 - Visual Reporting Point

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Airport

(primary

runway

direction

indicated)

Private

Airport

With

Control

Tower

(blue)

Airport

with services (ticks at

edges)

Seaplane

Base

Public

Airport (no

hard

surface

runway)

“Mega” City

Large Place

Medium Place

Small Place

Airports

SkyView represents an airport with a circle and a text name. If more information is provided in the database, a modifier may be added to the icon. A line in the circle represents the direction

of the primary runway. Other symbology may be used in the circle such as an “R” to denote a

private airport, an anchor to denote a seaplane base, or a ring to denote a military airport.

Figure 69–Moving Map Airport Example Icons

User Waypoints

SkyView supports a diverse set of icons that can be used to identify User Waypoints. A few of the many available icons are shown here. See the SkyView User Waypoints section below for detailed information on editing user waypoints.

Table 7 - User Waypoint Icon Examples

Cities

SkyView displays cities and towns on the map. Their prominence on the map is determined by population.

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Regardless of the max zoom level setting for each of the airspace types that can be adjusted in the MAP ITEMS menu, SkyView will only display airspace segments at and below the altitude chosen (in feet) in the AIRSPACES BELOW option.

Motorways, Primary Roads, Railroads, and Rivers

SkyView displays motorways as thick solid black lines, primary roads as thinner solid black lines, railroads as thin dark lines with railroad “ties”, and rivers as thin blue lines:

Table 9 - Roads, Railroads, and Rivers

Customizing Displayed Map Items

The display of various map elements can be customized to reduce visual clutter. These preferences are located in MAIN MENU > MAP > MENU > MAP ITEMS. Use these settings to specify the highest zoom level that the various features are displayed.

Traffic

When a device that can receive traffic information is installed and configured, traffic can be displayed on the Map Page to improve situational awareness. See the SkyView Installation Guide for details on how to turn the display of traffic on and off.

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Traffic information is informational only, and does not relieve the pilot-in-command of their responsibility to see and avoid traffic.

Useful information about the TIS traffic system, including airports that have TIS service can be found in the FAA AIM:

http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ATPubs/AIM/aim.pdf

Figure 70 - Traffic Display on Map Page

SkyView can receive traffic information from a variety of devices. These currently include the SV-ADSB-470 (US Only), TIS traffic supplied by the SV-XPNDR-26X or Garmin GTX 330 Transponders, passive traffic from the Zaon XRX, FLARM (predominantly in Europe) and the NavWorx ADS-B receivers.

Traffic is displayed on the Map Page in the location that it is reported to be in by the connected traffic device.

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Although weather and TFR information (FIS-B services) is available any time the SVADSB-470 is in an ADS-B ground station coverage area, ADS-B FIS-B traffic is only available if an SV-XPNDR-26X is installed and is providing ADS-B out position reports into the ADS-B system.

Useful information about the ADS-B traffic and weather systems can be found in the FAA AIM: http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ATPubs/AIM/aim.pdf

For updated coverage maps see the FAA’s website:

http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/implementation/programs/adsb/

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

The SV-ADSB-470 works in tandem with your SV-XPNDR-26X transponder modules to provide the FIS-B traffic picture around your aircraft when you have both products. This is enabled by the following bidirectional data link capability:

1. The SV-XPNDR-26X has ADS-B out capability via its 1090ES capability.

2. The SV-ADSB-470 contains an ADS-B 978MHz “UAT Band” receiver that can see other

traffic – both ADS-B equipped targets AND radar targets - in the following manner:

a. ADS-B equipped aircraft: The SV-ADSB-470 can detect traffic transmitting ADS-B

out messages via 978 MHz directly.

b. TIS-B: Additionally, the FAA’s ADS-B TIS-B service, seeing your transponder’s

1090ES ADS-B out transmission - but knowing that your aircraft only has 978 MHz input capability via the SV-ADSB-470 - assembles a traffic portrait of all traffic that it knows about that are within 15 Nm and +/- 5000 ft of your aircraft. This includes:

(1) ADS-R (rebroadcast) targets: The FAA ADS-B system will rebroadcast all

of the 1090ES ADS-B-equipped targets onto the 978 MHz band for your benefit

(2) Radar targets: Any targets that the FAA’s radar system is aware of via

approach, center, and other radar facilities.

The end result: your aircraft sees the vast majority of the aircraft that can possibly be a factor. Since SkyView participates in the ADS-B system via the SV-XPNDR-26X’s ADS-B out capability, it receives all of the traffic that the FAA knows is around your aircraft. In contrast, “receive only” ADS-B traffic solutions aren’t able to see the all traffic (such as radar-only targets) because they are not able to request traffic data from the FAA ADS-B ground stations.

Traffic Target Information

Figure 71 - Traffic Target

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Traffic displayed on the Map Page can be configured to include just Traffic Advisories (TA), all targets, or no targets. See the SkyView Installation Guide for information on how to configure how traffic is displayed.

Figure 72 - Traffic Advisory (TA) Symbol

Figure 73 - TA Symbol (off-screen)

Traffic is displayed using a set of symbols that are commonly used in aviation for traffic/TCAS systems. As seen in Figure 71, this includes:

 A symbol that depicts the type of traffic. It can be a Traffic Advisory Symbol, Proximity

Advisory Symbol, or Non-Threat Symbol. These are further discussed later in this section. Data being received by a TIS device, such as the SV-XPNDR-26X, is limited to 8 simultaneous targets by the inherent capability of the TIS system. If there are more than 8 traffic targets that are potential threats, the TIS ground station determines the highest priority targets and transmits them to your aircraft.

 Relative altitude in hundreds of feet is displayed above the symbol as a signed integer.

So, the target in Figure 71 is +08, or 800 feet higher than our aircraft. This area is blank if the altitude of a target is not known.

 An up or down arrow to the right of the traffic symbol indicating whether the aircraft is

climbing or descending, if available from the traffic source. No arrow is shown when an aircraft is maintaining altitude, or if climb/descend information is not available. Traffic from TIS traffic sources such as the SV-XPNDR-26X will not show a vertical speed component unless it is greater than +/-500 fpm

 If available from the traffic device, an orange vector arrow that starts at the target and

points in the aircraft’s direction of travel. This length of the vector represents where the

aircraft is expected to be in one minute based on its current trajectory.

o The data received by a TIS device (such as the SV-XPNDR-26X) does not include

the speed of aircraft since it is not sent by the ground-based TIS equipment. SkyView therefore assumes that all TIS targets are travelling at 150 knots.

o TIS additionally only provides the direction that individual traffic targets are

moving in to the nearest 45° increment (0 °, 45°, 90°, etc.). This limitation may be noticed as a seemingly abrupt change in aircraft direction on the display as the traffic direction “snaps” from one 45° increment to the next when the TIS device updates an aircraft’s direction.

Traffic Advisory (TA) Targets

These are targets that have a high chance of ending up near the aircraft. They will often be lower priority targets that then become higher priority targets as they approach. SkyView

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considers a target a threat if the device providing traffic reports that it is a threat. The TIS system considers a target to be a threat if it is calculated to be within 1/4 mile of your aircraft at its closest approach within 30 seconds (20 seconds if the target is not reporting altitude). Other traffic devices may have different criteria for reporting traffic as threats. Refer to their documentation for more information.

If a target is a Traffic Advisory but cannot be displayed on the screen because its location is beyond the edge of the map at its current zoom level, it will appear at the edge of the Map Page, half shaded as seen in Figure 73 above (the darkly shaded area of the Traffic Advisory Symbol will always point towards the edge of the screen). This ensures that you are aware of the threat regardless of map zoom level. Note that the orange vector arrow may not be visible when a Traffic Advisory is off the screen.

Proximity Advisory Targets

Figure 74 - Proximity Advisory

Proximity have less of a chance of being a factor based on their position, but are not a Traffic Advisory because they are not converging with your aircraft within the next 30 seconds. A Proximity Advisory symbol is shown on the map when it is closer than 5 nm and within +/- 1200 ft of your altitude, but doesn’t meet the criteria to trigger a Traffic Advisory.

Non-Threat Targets

Figure 75 - Non-Threat

Non-threat Targets are any other detectable aircraft that are neither Traffic Advisory Targets nor Proximity Advisory Targets.

Traffic Receiver Status

Figure 76 - Traffic Status

A widget in the lower right area of the Map Page annunciates both the device that is currently providing traffic and the status of the traffic receiver.

Possible devices include:

 ADS-B: Any ADS-B source – such as the SV-ADSB-470.  TIS: Traffic provided from an SV-XPNDR-26X, Garmin GTX 330, or any other device that is

configured to output traffic information in the Garmin TIS format.

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 ZAON: A Zaon XRX.  FLARM: A device outputting FLARM format data (predominantly in Europe)

Possible states include:

 SkyView is receiving traffic data from the device and there is at least one

target present.

 SkyView is receiving traffic data from the device, and there are no targets

present.

 There are no devices that are currently capable of providing traffic to

SkyView. This could be due to failure of traffic devices, or, if you are not in a TIS coverage volume (TIS devices such as the SV-XPNDR-26X or GTX 330 only).

The following annunciations apply to TIS traffic devices only:

 SkyView is in a TIS coverage area, but has not seen any traffic reports in the

last 6 seconds or longer.

You may see additional status information for some traffic devices. These include:

 FULL: ADS-B devices only - This state signifies that the transponder is communicating

with the US-based ADS-B ground stations; that those ground stations are replying to the SV-ADSB-470; and that your aircraft is in a known radar service volume. This allows the ADS-B ground stations to report radar-only targets that are not yet ADS-B out equipped, thus providing a “full” traffic picture.

 PARTIAL: ADS-B, FLARM, and Zaon only: Sources that are passive traffic detectors such

as the Zaon XRX and FLARM devices are not able to directly interrogate aircraft or utilize the ADS-B system to qualify the “completeness” of the traffic picture around your aircraft. PARTIAL is annunciated to indicate that the traffic picture may not include the entirety of the actual traffic environment around your aircraft. You will also see PARTIAL when an ADS-B system is reporting that it does not know about radar traffic targets, or when you are not receiving ADS-B ground station replies (in this case, you may still see aircraft that are equipped with 978 MHz ADS-B out devices via the SVADSB-470). This means that, although you are receiving ADS-B traffic from other ADS-B equipped aircraft, you are not receiving non-ADS-B targets because you are not currently in a radar service volume and/or ADS-B service volume. Therefore, the traffic portrait may be incomplete.

Traffic Receiver Priority

Only one device can provide traffic information to SkyView at any moment. If you have more than one device that is capable of providing traffic, these traffic sources are priority ordered based on the completeness of the traffic portrait they provide:

1. SV-ADSB-470 with FULL traffic service: Full traffic means that you have an ADS-B ground

station reporting, and that ground station is receiving radar traffic. In this case the ADS-

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B system delivers all known ADS-B equipped traffic and all radar targets that FAA radar system can see.

2. TIS transponder from SV-XPNDR-26X / Garmin GTX 330 (when in an active TIS coverage

area).

3. Flarm device.

4. Zaon device.

5. SV-ADSB-470 with PARTIAL traffic service: SkyView will annunciate “Partial” traffic when

it has ADS-B reception capability, but that ADS-B reception does not include either ADSB ground station coverage or radar targets included within those ground-based ADS-B traffic reports. Therefore, the ADS-B ground station is not able to convey a full traffic picture and cannot make you aware of all possible detectable traffic.

Traffic Alert

Figure 77 - Traffic Alert

The above alert is shown on both the PFD Page (near the top of the IAS tape) and the Map Page (lower right) whenever there are Traffic Advisory Targets present.

MAP Menu

The MAP Menu is accessible from the Main Menu by pressing MAIN MENU > MAP.

BACK

Press BACK to return to the Main Menu.

The (Direct-To) button brings up the Info page when it is pushed in the Map Menu. It will also instantly start navigation to a waypoint when it is pushed when an airport or navaid is selected in any of the Nearest or Info windows. See the Navigation Mapping Software section below for more information.

NRST

Press NRST (Nearest) to bring up a window that displays the nearest airports and navaids. See the Navigation Mapping Software section below for more information.

INFO

Press INFO to display detailed information about any selected airport, navaid, or other item that is selected.

Additionally, the Info window doubles as a way to find airports, navaids, and user waypoints in a variety of ways. When used this way, the first press of INFO will display detailed information

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about the airport or navaid that was most recently used or selected. The cursor will highlight the tab for the selected item type at the top of the window. From here, you can either move the CURSR joystick down to find the desired item by identifier, facility, or city. Or, move the CURSR joystick left to the RECENT tab to choose from the most recently used and viewed airports and navaids.

FPL

Press FPL (Flight Plan) to bring up a window that can be used to create, display, or modify a Flight Plan. Reference the Flight Planning section of this guide for details

ADD->FPL

This button appears on the MAP Menu when the Nearest, Info, or window is open and an airport, navaid, or other waypoint is selected. Press ADD->FPL to insert the selected item into the Flight Plan. Reference the Flight Planning section of this guide for more details.

TERRAIN / WEATHER / WX+TERR

This button cycles between different depictions of terrain and weather information when SkyView is connected to a weather device such as the SV-ADSB-470. See the Weather section of this chapter for further information.

MAP MENU

Press the MAP MENU button for additionally map features and settings. Additionally, this menu includes the ability to create and manipulate user waypoints.

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SkyView’s Navigation Mapping Software course information can be displayed on the SkyView PFD’s HSI display when it is navigating to an active waypoint. It is

always the GPS0 source.

Figure 78 - Map Menu

To select an operation from the menu, scroll up and down by turning the joystick or moving it up/down. Move the joystick left to exit the menu, or move the joystick knob right to accept/initiate the selected operation or sub-menu. Once you have selected an option, move the joystick to the left until to save your selection and exit the menu.

Navigation Mapping Software Features

Navigation Methods

SkyView supports two types of navigation. Direct-To navigation lets you quickly fly “directly to” a waypoint by pushing the button whenever it is displayed. Additionally, SkyView offers robust Flight Planning that allows navigation to a sequence of one or more waypoints. Both of

these methods are covered in the following sections.

Find an Airport or Navaid by Identifier

To find an airport or navaid, press MAP > INFO. A window like the one seen in Figure 79 will be displayed.

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Figure 79–Moving Map Find Window

When the Info window is first displayed it shows detailed information about the airport or navaid that was most recently used or selected. From here, you can move the CURSR joystick down to find the desired item by identifier, facility, or city*. To do this, move the CURSR joystick up/down to move between identifier (top), facility name (middle), and city* (bottom) fields; Once you have selected the field you wish to use to search, rotate the knob to change the highlighted character. Move the joystick right to select the next character and continue until the desired facility is shown.

Alternatively, if you move the CURSR joystick left after the first press of the INFO button, you can choose from the most recently used and viewed airports and navaids under the RECENT tab.

Press to navigate directly to the currently displayed or highlighted airport or navaid, or ADD->FPL to add it as a waypoint in a Flight Plan.

When an airport is being displayed in the INFO window, more information about that airport can be found under additional tabs along the top of the window. To see this information, move the CURSR joystick up to highlight the APT tab. Then, move the joystick to the right to select different sub categories of information about the selected airport.

*Search by city is not available when Jeppesen aviation databases are used.

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Nearest Airports, Navaids, and User Waypoints

To quickly bring up a list of the nearest airports, navaids, and user waypoints press MAP > NRST. A window similar to the one seen in Figure 80 will be displayed.

Figure 80–Moving Map Nearest Window

Each tab in the bar of tabs at the of the Nearest window contains a list of aviation features. They include APT (airports), NDB, VOR, FIX (fixes), VRP (visual reporting points), and USER (user waypoints). Move the joystick left and right among the tabs to select the category you are interested in. Rotate or move the knob up/down to highlight different items in the list. Once

the desired facility is shown, press INFO for more information about it, to navigate directly to it, or ADD->FPL to add it as a waypoint in a Flight Plan.

Detailed Facility Information

When an airport is displayed in the Info window after the INFO button is pressed, detailed information about the selected facility is displayed. Information is arranged into tabs of organized information. For example, information about airports is divided into APT, COMMS, RWY (runways), and RMK (remarks) tabs. Move the joystick left and right to select these different tabs of information at the top of the window.

Some tabs have more information than can fit on the screen at once. In this case, turning the knob or moving it up/down will scroll or change the information displayed. For example, some

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airports have multiple runways listed under the RWY tab. Once the RWY tab is selected, different runway information can be displayed by turning or moving the CURSR knob up/down.

You may press ADD->FPL from the info window to add the displayed facility as a waypoint to the Flight Plan.

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Figure 81 - Airport Info

Figure 82 - Airport Comms Info

Figure 83 - Airport Runway Info

Figure 84 - Airport Remarks

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Information available for different types of facilities include:

 Name  Type (public/military/private*/vor/ndb/etc.)  Identifier  Current distance/bearing to facility  Region  Field elevation  Parking availability*  Communications frequencies  ATIS/AWOS Frequencies  Traffic pattern altitude/direction*  Runway information, including pattern directions* and surface type*  Lighting type*  Parking/Fuel availability*  Remarks*

Note that not all information is available for all facility types and that the depth of information may differ from airport to airport. Typically, larger public airports have the most information available. Small private airports may have very little or no information available.

* These items are not in Jeppesen databases.

Navigate to a Selected Waypoint with (Direct-To)

To navigate to an airport or navaid via a direct course from your present position, press in either the Nearest or Info windows when the desired airport or navaid is highlighted. This instantly makes the selected item an active waypoint that SkyView is navigating to, and automatically closes the Info or Nearest window.

Press from the Map Page to bring up the Info window that allows you to search for a waypoint by identifier, name, or city*. You can also select the RECENT tab of the Info window to find waypoints that have been navigated to recently. After the desired waypoint is found, simply press again to navigate directly to it from your present position.

A magenta course line is created that starts from your current location and ends at the selected waypoint. It is the shortest path between your current location and that waypoint. The PFD can

also display the course on the HSI. It is always GPS0. The button in the MAP menu will remain highlighted to indicate there is an active waypoint. A PFD, HSI, and map depiction of this behavior is show in Figure 85.

*Search by city is not available when Jeppesen aviation databases are used.

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If a waypoint is selected in any window that waypoints can be selected in, pressing

will immediately replace your current destination with the selected

destination.

Figure 85 - Map/HSI with Navigation Active

Clearing the Active Waypoint

Press when it is highlighted to bring up the current waypoint information. From the resulting menu, press STOP to clear the active waypoint and cancel navigation.

If you previously had an active Flight Plan loaded that was deactivated by the use of the

feature it will be reloaded (but will not be activated).

Alternatively, if you had a flight plan that was previously suspended through the use of the feature, you can use FPL > RSM FLP to resume flight plan to reactivate that flight plan and cancel the operation.

Map Panning with the Map Pointer

Move the (MAP) joystick up, down, left or right, or in any diagonal direction to cause the map to follow your joystick movement instead of following the aircraft’s movement. When in this Map Panning Mode, the Map Page does not auto-center on the airplane, but on the Map Pointer instead. Turning the joystick causes the map to zoom in and zoom out around the Map Pointer, just like it does when it is following the aircraft.

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