Dynon Certified Expands Autopilot Approval to Mooney M20J and M20K Aircraft

Dynon Certified announces that its autopilot - available as an option for its certified SkyView HDX avionics system - is now FAA approved for all Mooney M20J and M20K aircraft. When equipped, Mooney pilots benefit from a full-featured three-axis autopilot system – including yaw damper – that is approach capable when paired with a compatible third-party IFR navigator.

Dynon Certified products, including this autopilot approval, can be purchased and installed by any Dynon Authorized Installation Center. Additionally, pilots can opt to buy Dynon Certified equipment directly from Dynon and have it installed by a qualified installer.

Pricing for a three-axis autopilot system starts at a list price of $6,434 for Mooney M20J/K series aircraft, including all required brackets, hardware, and servo harnesses. Frequently chosen options include the SkyView Autopilot Control Panel ($644), which provides dedicated autopilot controls for the pilot, and the Knob Control Panel ($335), which has dedicated knobs to adjust the values that pilots adjust the most when they fly under autopilot (altitude, heading/track, and altimeter setting).

Dynon Certified Expands STC Coverage to Include Most Piston Twin-Engine Aircraft

Dynon, a leader in avionics solutions for general aviation, today announced a significant expansion of its Approved Model List (AML) for its Dynon Certified SkyView HDX system. This expansion brings Dynon's advanced avionics capabilities to a wider range of aircraft, including most piston twin-engine models.

Expansion Highlights

• Twin-Engine Coverage: The STC now includes 168 new twin-engine aircraft models, dramatically increasing avionics options for owners of these aircraft.

• Broader Single-Engine Coverage: An additional 24 single-engine aircraft models have been added to the AML.

• Total Coverage: With this expansion, Dynon's STC now covers nearly 800 aircraft models, solidifying its position as one of the most comprehensive avionics upgrade options in general aviation.

"This expansion represents a major milestone for Dynon and the general aviation community," said Michael Schofield, Director of Marketing at Dynon. "By bringing our SkyView HDX system to most piston twin-engine aircraft, we're offering owners of these planes the same advanced capabilities that tens of thousands of single-engine aircraft owners have been enjoying for over twenty years."

Approved Model List Expansion Details

The expanded approved model list covers a wide range of aircraft, including most non-pressurized piston single and twin-engine aircraft that carry up to 10 people. This includes larger piston single-engine aircraft that were outside of the scope of the original AML, such as the De Havilland Beaver. Dynon also added other aircraft, such as the Ercoupe/Aircoupe, that were requested by popular demand.

Pricing and Availability

Dynon is committed to maintaining its competitive pricing structure with this expansion. The prices for SkyView HDX systems and related products are the same as the existing affordable experimental and certified pricing. For type-certificated aircraft owners Dynon charges only a modest STC permission fee - $2678 for single engine aircraft and $5000 for twins - making the upgrade process straightforward and accessible.

"We're excited to offer our advanced avionics to a broader range of aircraft while maintaining our commitment to value," said Michael Schofield. "Twin-engine aircraft usually pay a significant premium to equip their aircraft, in part because there are two engines, but also because they are often segmented into higher cost equipment. By keeping our pricing consistent across our Dynon Certified product line, we're ensuring that more pilots can benefit from modern avionics technology."

SkyView HDX System Benefits

The SkyView HDX system offers a range of advanced features and benefits that significantly enhance the flying experience for pilots:

• Intuitive Glass Panel Display: The SkyView HDX features a bright, high-resolution display that provides exceptional readability in all lighting conditions. Its intuitive interface allows for easy access to primary flight, engine, and navigation information.

• Integrated Engine Monitoring: Pilots can keep a close eye on critical engine parameters with real-time monitoring and alerting capabilities, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. Twin-engine monitoring can be configured with separate gauges for each engine, or with intuitive “dual needle” gauges that conveniently overlay both engines’ information on a single gauge. 

• Advanced Navigation: The system includes moving map capabilities, flight planning tools, and support for IFR approaches with compatible navigator, making both VFR and IFR flights easier and more precise.

• Autopilot Integration: SkyView HDX seamlessly integrates with Dynon's autopilot, offering features like flight director, VNAV, IAS hold, and coupled approaches. Autopilot is currently available for many Cessna 172, 182, Beechcraft Bonanza 35, Bonanza 36, Baron 58, and Piper Seneca models.

• ADS-B In/Out: With optional ADS-B capability, pilots can receive weather and traffic information, enhancing situational awareness and safety.

• Transponder and Com Radio: SkyView HDX offers integrated Mode-S Transponder and Com Radio options, allowing pilots to benefit from a truly integrated cockpit.

• Backup Battery: An integrated backup battery ensures continued operation of critical flight instruments even in the event of an electrical system failure.

• Comprehensive Backup: The Dynon D30 serves as a dedicated backup flight display, providing an additional layer of redundancy. The D30 also comes with its own battery backup, further enhancing the system's reliability and safety features.

This STC expansion further cements Dynon's commitment to providing cutting-edge avionics solutions to a broad spectrum of general aviation aircraft. Owners of newly eligible aircraft can now upgrade to Dynon's SkyView HDX system, bringing modern glass panel technology to their cockpits.

For more information about Dynon Certified products and the complete list of approved aircraft models, visit www.dynoncertified.com.

New Experimental Avionics Products and Features at AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

Dynon, a leader in experimental and light sport aircraft avionics, announces a series of updates and new products at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. These innovations underscore Dynon's commitment to enhancing safety, performance, and pilot experience in experimental and light-sport aviation.

Safety-Enhancing Emergency Glide Feature for SkyView HDX and AF-5000/6000 Systems

Dynon introduces a potentially life-saving feature in its upcoming SkyView HDX Software version 17.1 and an upcoming software version for Advanced Flight Systems AF-5000/6000 series avionics. The new Emergency Glide feature is designed to help reduce workload in a situation where pilots are easily overwhelmed.

Emergency Glide is activated when a pilot presses and holds the nearest (NRST) button. This immediately engages the autopilot at a pre-programmed best-glide speed. Simultaneously, SkyView HDX will locate the nearest airport within gliding distance, considering both wind and terrain. If the system finds a suitable airport, SkyView HDX will command the autopilot to navigate the aircraft to the airport immediately. At the same time, the airport identifier is loaded into the Com radio, making all available Com radio frequencies for that airport available at the touch of a button using Dynon’s unique airport-centric user interface. As the aircraft arrives at the airport, the autopilot initiates a banked turn to circle the airport while alerting the pilot to take control of the aircraft.

"At Dynon, we are committed to enhancing pilot safety with innovative features. The new Emergency Glide feature simplifies critical decisions and actions during an emergency, providing pilots with the tools they need to focus on flying the aircraft to a safe landing." says Michael Schofield, Director of Marketing for Dynon.

New SV-COM-PANEL OLED Com Radio Control Panel

Dynon is unveiling a new version of its SV-COM-PANEL Com Radio Control Panel with an upgraded display. The updated Control Panel features a high-contrast OLED display for improved visibility in all lighting conditions. The OLED display features an “inverted” white on black display color scheme compared to its predecessor, which both complements the SV-COM-PANEL’s design and improves readability.

The OLED-equipped SV-COM-PANEL features the same groundbreaking user interface that Dynon pioneered with the original product. By integrating deeply with SkyView and Advanced avionics systems, the COM Radio tunes frequencies by airport and station type - rather than by spinning in a number - at the touch of a button. Once an airport is selected via the avionics screen or the SV-COM-PANEL directly, the pilot can press dedicated one-touch buttons on the Control Panel to instantly tune Tower/CTAF, Ground, ATIS/AWOX/Weather, and ATC Approach/Departure frequencies. Pilots can also send frequencies over from their SkyView or AF-5000/6000 series airport information pages, or directly using the panel’s dual-concentric knobs.

The new OLED Com Radio Control Panel is a drop-in replacement for the sunsetting legacy version, with identical panel cut-outs and electrical connections. It is compatible with all Dynon SkyView and Advanced Flight Systems AF-5000/6000 series avionics systems.

Pilots visiting AirVenture can experience the new Control Panel firsthand at the Dynon booth in Hangar D. The new OLED Com Radio Control Panel will be available for purchase in the coming weeks at a list price of $438. Learn more about the new SV-COM-PANEL at the Dynon website.

ADVANCEDPANEL.store Expanded and Fully Stocked

The recently launched ADVANCEDPANEL.store is now stocked with a broad range of components and harnesses that allow any homebuilder equipping with Dynon and Advanced to feature the Advanced Control Module in their aircraft. Formerly only available with fully-built ADVANCEDPANEL Complete products, the ACM can now be purchased via the ACM Jumpstart Kit on ADVANCEDPANEL.store. 

In addition to the ACM Jumpstart kit, which contains the ACM and the core set of harnesses needed in every aircraft, ADVANCEDPANEL.store also stocks a comprehensive selection of ACM-centric harnesses to further speed installation.  After purchasing the ACM Jumpstart Kit, pilots can use ADVANCEDPANEL.store to finish their system with these harnesses and their remaining avionics components. Recent introductions include complete airframe harnesses for the RV-10, RV-14, and the RV7/9 that break-out perfectly sized wires to practically every electrical peripheral in the aircraft.

The ADVANCEDPANEL Store is open now at https://ADVANCEDPANEL.store.

Experimental Dynon D30 Touchscreen Electronic Flight Display

The Dynon D30 is now in stock and available for experimental and light sport aircraft owners. The D30 is designed to serve as a backup set of flight instruments in SkyView HDX and Advanced AF-5000/6000 series systems.

The D30 features a large, 4”, sunlight readable, high resolution touchscreen display. The display provides pilots with critical backup flight information, including attitude, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, turn rate, and slip/skid indications. 

An integrated backup battery provides up to 5 hours of runtime in the event of aircraft power failure, giving pilots confidence that they have access to critical flight information when it is needed most.

Compact at only 3.7” deep, the D30 mounts in a slightly modified 3-⅛” instrument hole via a docking ring mounting bracket. The bracket allows for one-screw installation and removal of the instrument.    

List price for the Dynon D30 is $1995. It is available now through Dynon and authorized dealers. Learn more at the Dynon website.

Production Update on 12" SkyView HDX Display

Following its announcement in April, Dynon is pleased to report that the highly anticipated 12" SkyView HDX display has begun shipping. Due to high demand, there is currently a substantial backlog. Dynon is actively working to increase production capacity over the next few months.

Forums and Seminars at AirVenture

Whether you are a homebuilder, a type-certificated aircraft owner, or an installer, Dynon has a full slate of educational forums hosted at its outdoor tent just outside of hangar D (between D and B) throughout the week. The topics offered this year are:

• Dynon SkyView Systems for Experimental Aircraft - What's New

• Using SkyView HDX - Fundamentals

• Advanced Flight Systems for Experimental Aircraft - What's New

• New ADVANCEDPANEL Ecosystem Expansion, Featuring the Advanced Control Module

• Dynon Certified for Type Certificated Aircraft

• Installing SkyView HDX in Type Certificated Aircraft: A two-part seminar

• Planning for Success "101" and “102”: System Design of your Dynon or Advanced System

For a complete schedule, go to dynon.aero/forums, or visit the Dynon booth.

Visit Dynon and Advanced Flight Systems inside Hangar D at AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 to see these innovations in person and speak with our team of experts.

Dynon Certified Expands SkyView HDX Approval to Beech Baron 58 and 58A Models, Includes Three-Axis Autopilot

Beech Baron FAA Approved with Autopilot

Dynon Certified announces that its SkyView HDX system is now FAA approved for Beechcraft Baron 58 and 58A aircraft models. Dynon’s three-axis Autopilot is available as an option. When equipped, Dynon-equipped Baron aircraft benefit from a full-featured three-axis Autopilot system, including yaw damper, that is approach capable when paired with a compatible third-party IFR navigation device.

When added to a SkyView HDX system, pricing for a three-axis Autopilot starts at a list price of $11,192 for Baron aircraft, including all required brackets, hardware, and servo harnesses. Frequently chosen options include the SkyView Autopilot Control Panel ($664), which provides dedicated Autopilot controls for the pilot, and the Knob Control Panel ($335), which has dedicated knobs to adjust the values that pilots modify the most when they fly under Autopilot (altitude, heading/track, and altimeter setting).

Dynon Certified products, including this Autopilot approval, can be purchased and installed by any Dynon Authorized Installation Center. Alternatively, pilots can opt to buy Dynon Certified equipment directly from Dynon and have it installed by a qualified installer.

Additional Autopilot approvals are currently in progress for select Mooney M20 and Beechcraft Debonair 33 aircraft.

Electric Trim Control and Autopilot Auto-Trim Now Broadly Available for Dynon Autopilot-Equipped Aircraft

Trim motor control and Autopilot Auto-Trim is now available for most Dynon Certified Autopilot installations that have electric trim motors installed. Previously, this feature was restricted to a select few trim systems. With this announcement, that restriction is removed. Auto-Trim can be equipped in all Dynon Autopilot-equipped Cessna 182, Beech 35 series, Beech 36 series, Piper Seneca, and Beechcraft Baron 58 series aircraft.

Autopilot Auto-Trim allows SkyView to automatically trim the aircraft while the Autopilot is engaged, eliminating the need to manually adjust trim when flying under Autopilot. Auto-Trim additionally minimizes stick forces so that the Autopilot servos need only apply minimal force to the control surface to maneuver the aircraft. This lets the servo have maximum control authority over the control surface for best flying performance. It also ensures that the pilot assumes control of an in-trim aircraft when they disengage the Autopilot.

To enable Autopilot Auto-Trim, customers and installers and pilots should be aware of the following requirements:

The Dynon Autopilot must be installed.

An electric trim system must already be installed in the aircraft via original equipment, an existing STC, or other certification means. The SkyView STC is not grounds for installation of a trim motor.

The trim motor must be connected and configured in accordance with the Dynon Certified installation manuals. This requires the installation of the SV-AP-PANEL Autopilot Control Panel, which allows SkyView to send commands to the trim motor. It also requires the SV-AP-TRIMAMP Trim Motor Adapter, which allows SkyView to drive the high-current trim motors employed in type certificated aircraft. The SV-AP-TRIMAMP also adds a variety of features that independently enhance safety when flying under Autopilot Auto-Trim.

Additional Information

All items in this announcement are now FAA approved and will be available in the coming days. For more information on all Dynon Certified products, visit www.dynoncertified.com

The Dynon D30 Touchscreen Electronic Flight Display

Meet the latest addition to the Dynon Certified product line: 

The Dynon D30 Touchscreen Electronic Flight Display

 The D30 serves as a backup set of flight instruments in STC’d SkyView HDX systems*, which can now be installed into over 600 type certificated aircraft models.

The D30 features a large 4”, sunlight readable, high resolution touchscreen display. An integrated backup battery provides up to 5 hours of runtime in the event of aircraft power failure, giving pilots confidence that they have access to critical flight information when it is needed most. 

Compact at only 3.7” deep, the D30 mounts in a slightly modified 3-1/8” instrument hole via a docking ring mounting bracket. The bracket allows for one-screw installation and removal of the instrument.

Featuring the largest, highest resolution sunlight readable display in its class, the D30 provides a crisp and clear view of critical backup flight information. The D30 is a robust set of backup instruments, including attitude, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, turn rate, and slip/skid indications.

For more information, visit the D30 page on the Dynon Certified website. 

*D30 not FAA approved for standalone use. It must be installed with SkyView HDX in type certificated aircraft.

SkyView 16.4 Software Now Available

The latest version of the SkyView system software for experimental and light sport aircraft is now available on the Dynon website for download. Please note that this version of the software is NOT approved for Dynon Certified installations. If you have an S-LSA aircraft, your manufacture may have additional instructions, procedures, or restrictions that pertain to updating your aircraft's avionics software. Contact your S-LSA manufacturer for further information. DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SKYVIEW SOFTWARE This software release contains mostly improvements and bug fixes. Two notable additions are: Autopilot Lost Motion adds an adjustable configuration item that lets the autopilot take up "slack" in the controls. AGL Map Info Item. NEW - Third-Party Device Connection and Configuration Guide This guide contains information on how to connect and configure third party devices to SkyView. These include radios, navigators, and other avionics that typically connect via RS-232 and ARINC-429. This information was previously in the SkyView System Installation Guide. VIEW OR DOWNLOAD GUIDE Updated: Autopilot Tuning Guide The latest autopilot tuning guide incorporates updated tuning procedures. It also documents new parameters such as the Lost Motion Compensation feature introduced in SkyView software version 16.4. VIEW OR DOWNLOAD GUIDE

Dynon Announces FastTrack Line of Installation Products for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft Builders

Introducing FastTrack Until now, builders had to decide where to locate each avionics module or component in their airplane, design custom brackets to mount each, fabricate those custom brackets, and finally attach the brackets and modules to the airplane. FastTrack dramatically simplifies these tasks. The FastTrack product line introduces new module mounting tray kits, trays, and brackets specifically designed to receive SkyView modules and mount SkyView displays. FastTrack also includes a wide range of electrical harnesses and cables already available to Dynon customers. All these products are designed specifically to make the installer’s job faster and easier. FastTrack Essentials packages, available in both VFR and IFR editions, accelerate installation even further. In a first for Dynon, customers can now buy pre-assembled packages that deliver FastTrack mounting trays, SkyView modules, and SkyView Network Cables already mounted and connected.

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FastTrack Essentials

FastTrack Essentials Packages are pre-assembled kits that provide homebuilders with many of the core modules every system requires in a single product. Included modules come mounted to a FastTrack Universal Module Mounting Tray Kit for SV-HDX1100, and most are already networked together with included SkyView Network cables and SkyView Network Hub. The builder removes the FastTrack Essentials package from its box, fastens the assembly to the instrument panel with 4 rivets, and installs their SV-HDX1100 display by threading the 4 provided mounting screws into the provided nut plates. Building out a panel has never been easier. FastTrack Essentials Packages are available in VFR and IFR editions. The VFR edition comes with the SV-EMS-220 EMS Module, SV-ADSB-472 ADS-B In Receiver, SV-NET-HUB SkyView Network Hub, SV-NET SkyView Network Cables, SkyView Display Harness, and the ADS-B Receiver Harness Kit. The IFR edition adds an SV-ARINC-429 module for IFR navigator connectivity.

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List prices for FastTrack Essentials packages are $1995 for the VFR edition and $2565 for the IFR edition.

FastTrack Module Mounting Systems

A range of FastTrack Module Mounting Kits and Stacking Kits are available separately for builders that want to customize their build beyond the FastTrack Essentials packages.

FastTrack Universal Module Mounting Tray Kit for SV-HDX1100

The FastTrack Universal Module Mounting Tray Kit for SV-HDX1100 provides builders with a way to mount many of the commonly used SkyView electronic modules within the same space ahead of the instrument panel that used to hold conventional instruments. This ensures that the tray, along with the modules that mount to it, fit in many airframe designs. This location also puts the equipment close to the power distribution buses and the pitot-static plumbing, simplifying connectivity to aircraft systems. Maintenance access is also enhanced, with every module accessible through the display unit’s instrument panel opening when the display is removed. The tray attaches to the instrument panel and is equipped with nut plates for mounting SkyView modules and components, including the SV-HDX1100 10” display. The kit comes complete with all necessary mounting hardware. The Universal Module Mounting Tray has provisions for mounting the following modules and products: SV-ADAHRS-200, SV-EMS-220, SV-ARINC-429, SV-BAT-320, SV-ADSB-472, and SV-NET-HUB. To mount multiple SkyView Network Modules stacked as shown, installers can utilize two stacking kits, the EMS to ADAHRS/ARINC Module Stacking Kit and/or the ADAHRS to ADAHRS/ARINC Module Stacking Kit, depending on the desired configuration.

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The Universal Module Mounting Tray Kit’s list price is $95.

FastTrack COM/XPNDR Module Mounting Kit

The FastTrack COM/XPNDR Module Mounting Kit simplifies the installation of the SkyView remote mounted COM and Transponder transceivers into aircraft by locating these modules in a tray that can fasten to other avionics trays located in the panel radio stack. The central panel area is often reserved for rack mounted avionics, but even newer aircraft panels that do not have a dedicated “radio stack” area can benefit from a mounting tray that is designed to efficiently mount Dynon radio transceivers behind the panel. When retrofitting a previous panel, this puts the SkyView COM and XPNDR in the same location as the previous rack-mounted versions, allowing the reuse of existing electrical wiring and antenna connections.  The FastTrack Module Mounting Tray may be installed either upright or inverted, with module access provided via a customer-fabricated cover plate, or from underneath the instrument panel, depending upon the accessibility provided by surrounding equipment.

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The FastTrack COM/XPNDR Module Mounting Kit’s list price is $95.

FastTrack Module Mounting Tray for SV-HDX800

The Module Mounting Tray for the SV-HDX800 attaches the SkyView SV-HDX800 7” display. It includes nut plates for fastening the display’s back-up battery and one of the SkyView COM transceiver or the SkyView transponder.  The FastTrack Module Mounting Tray for SV-HDX800’s list price is $95.

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FastTrack Module Stacking Kits

FastTrack Module Stacking Kits complement the Universal Module Mounting Tray Kit for SV-HDX1100, allowing SV-ADAHRS-200/201, SV-EMS-220/221, and SV-ARINC-429 modules to be stacked together. These can be used in combination with the FastTrack Universal Module Mounting Tray Kit or anywhere else the builder has decided to mount these modules.

The EMS to ADAHRS/ARINC Module Stacking Kit can be used to attach either an ADAHRS or an ARINC-429 module directly to the top of the EMS module, simplifying both new and retrofit installations. MORE DETAILS

The ADAHRS to ADAHRS/ARINC Module Stacking Kit can be used to attach an SV-ARINC-429 modules directly to the top of an SV-ADAHRS-200/201 module. It can also be used to mount two ADAHRS together on their own. MORE DETAILS

Both Module Stacking Kits have a list price of $39.

Yaw Damper and Transponder IDENT Buttons

A pair of new panel-mounted buttons join the existing Autopilot Level and Disconnect buttons. The new Autopilot Yaw Damper Button and Transponder IDENT Button are both backlit and designed to connect to dedicated SkyView inputs for activating their features. Buttons feature a 60" harness to support locating them anywhere on a typical instrument panel.

SKYVIEW PANEL ACCESSORIES

The list price for each button is $49.