Did You Know? Dynon Autopilot: HDG vs TRK

Dynon’s Autopilot systems present two options for following a direction.  Those two modes are HDG and TRK.  Some pilots may be confused about the difference between these two autopilot control modes.
When HDG* or TRK modes are selected, the autopilot will follow the bug value selected by the pilot. This value is is indicated both by a digital value on the primary flight display and by the light blue bug icon located on the directional gyro.  However, the actual flight path of the aircraft will vary depending on which mode is selected.

SkyView Wi-Fi Features Now Available to all ForeFlight Subscribers

In February 2015, Dynon Avionics and ForeFlight announced a partnership that allows SkyView-equipped aircraft to transfer flight plans to and from ForeFlight Mobile. Pilots can also send GPS and attitude information from SkyView to Foreflight.

At release, ForeFlight customers needed have a ForeFlight Mobile Pro subscription to use these features. Effective now (May 2015), these capabilities are being expanded to all versions of ForeFlight Mobile, including ForeFlight Mobile Basic. Pilots need only update to ForeFlight version 7.0.1 or later, which is already available via the App Store.

If you have any questions about how this change affects you, please contact ForeFlight at team@foreflight.com.

Did You Know? Percent Power, the Dynon Way

The only thing worse in an airplane than no information is incorrect or misleading information. Unfortunately, engine percent power is one of those numbers that is often done more wrong than right.

Did You Know? SkyView's Wiring Redundancy

SkyView is designed that no one wire cut or unit failure should disable the system (if suitably equipped for redundancy).

Did You Know? Dynon SkyView Autopilot - "Level" Mode

An exciting safety and workload-reducing feature in SkyView’s integrated autopilot is the LEVEL mode. This is an easily accessible mode intended to assist the pilot in controlling the aircraft, even in extreme circumstances such as recovering from an unusual attitude, pilot disorientation, or loss of control. It’s also useful when you want to quickly go “hands off” for a moment, at any moment.

Did You Know? Dynon Autopilot 180º Mode

The 180º mode in Dynon’s integrated autopilot system is a quick and simple way to have the autopilot reverse the aircraft’s current course if you get into trouble.  

Did You Know? Dynon Autopilot: Safety Features

In any aircraft equipped with an autopilot, it is critical for a pilot to be familiar with all the ways in which the autopilot may be disengaged or overridden. Dynon’s integrated autopilot system is designed with multiple failsafe features to ensure the autopilot can be disengaged, disabled, and even mechanically disconnected from the aircraft’s primary controls in the event of electronic or mechanical failure.

Did You Know? Using the Autopilot - Simplified Control Scheme

Operating SkyView’s integrated autopilot is extraordinarily easy when using the Simplified control scheme.