PocketFMS AeroData for SkyView

DYNON ANNOUCES NEW SKYVIEW NAVIGATION DATA FROM POCKETFMS

December 12, 2011

Woodinville, WA –Dynon Avionics and PocketFMS announce the availability of new worldwide AeroData for SkyView – including all airspace, airports, runways, frequencies, obstacles, and waypoints. Coverage encompasses Europe, North America (including Canada), Australia, and New Zealand.

Based in The Netherlands, the PocketFMS Foundation has been providing aeronautical data since 2003. AeroData is professionally maintained and continuously updated from official Aeronautical Information Publications and enhanced and extended from a variety of other sources, including local expert contributors. AeroData for SkyView is updated every 28 days with the most current information. 

AeroData is available as a one year subscription for €119, and only one subscription is required per cockpit even those with two SkyView displays. Orders for PocketFMS AeroData can be placed online at http://www.pocketfms.com/dynon/

Robert Hamilton, director of sales and marketing at Dynon, states that “We are pleased to be partnering with PocketFMS to provide another high quality, low cost source of navigation data for our international customers. Customers who fly VFR and fly from smaller fields will find the AeroData invaluable.”

Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics integrating the newest technology as it develops at affordable prices for all pilots.

For more information about Dynon products please contact Dynon at info@DynonAvionics.com. Visit Dynon Avionics on the Web at www.DynonAvionics.com.

Experimental Ad Ideas

Looking for ideas! Over the past two years the Dynon ads in Kitplanes and Sport Aviation have highlighted the experimental and LSA aircraft of our customers. The most recent ad features Stephen Christopher’s RV-7 doing what he does… flying upside down. He is local to us so the background (with artistic license) is Seattle.

I'm running out of ideas. Do you have any good ideas for nice planes and backdrops to feature? Previous backgrounds included Seattle, Florida, France, Brazil, Hawaii, Switzerland, Yosemite, Utah, and Oshkosh.

This isn’t really a contest, but if you have a nice photo of your experimental or LSA plane, along with a suggestion for a cool background, you might see your plane featured in an ad. (The location can be some place you've flown, or just wish you had flown!) If I use your idea you will get your plane in print and a really nice custom made poster to hang in your hangar.

If you have a photo and idea, email them to me at robert.hamilton(at)dynonavionics.com.

DYNON OFFERS HANDS-ON SKYVIEW TRAINING AT SEBRING - December 2011

DYNON OFFERS HANDS-ON SKYVIEW TRAINING AT SEBRING

December 5, 2011

Woodinville, WA –Dynon Avionics will be offering free (for now) courses in the operation of their SkyView system at the US Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, FL, January 19 – 22. The classes will last 3.5 hours and will be held in the mornings and afternoons on Thursday through Saturday and in the morning only on Sunday the 22nd. During the seminars, current and prospective owners of SkyView systems will be working with real SkyView units, configuring them for various ground and flight operations.

Class size will be restricted to the first 15 people who sign up on the Dynon website. The training classes will be held at the Chateau Elan Hotel and Conference Center adjacent to the Sebring Airport. Instruction will be provided by Kirk Kleinholz, CFII and SkyView expert. This first set of classes will be free, while future ones will have a fee.

Pilots will be guided through navigation exercises using the integrated VFR GPS moving map and flight planner. They will also configure as well as operate the autopilot for both VFR and IFR missions and locate and interpret the various types of data presented on the SkyView (winds aloft, TAS, density altitude, fuel computer, etc.).

For those pilots planning to switch from analog to digital/electronic instrumentation there will be opportunities to explore the benefits and compromises of glass panel systems, cockpit resource management and procedures for safe transition. “Dynon realizes that transitioning to Glass Panel Technology is not difficult but requires focus,” said Robert Hamilton, Director of Marketing. “Pilots should be proficient with their avionics during flight, and hands-on training is a good way to achieve that.”

Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics integrating the newest technology as it develops at affordable prices for all pilots.

For more information about Dynon products please contact Dynon at 425.402.0433 or info@DynonAvionics.com. Visit Dynon Avionics on the Web at www.DynonAvionics.com.

SkyView 3.2.2 Released

Dynon Avionics has released SkyView Software Version 3.2.2, and recommends that all customers upgrade as soon as possible.

This version does not contain any new features, but does fix several important bugs. Please see the SkyView downloads release notes page for details on the improvements and fixes contained in this release.

SkyView version 3.2.2 can be downloaded from the SkyView downloads page.

Introducing Natalie

Dynon just hired a new Inside Sales Person to take your orders, and she has already made it into AOPA Pilot magazine. Natalie was in the first graduating class of Aviation High School in Seattle before attending and graduating from Rocky Mountain College. Click on the link and scroll down to find her AOPA article.
http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot/2011/november/briefing.html

SkyView 3.2 Released - September 2011

SKYVIEW VERSION 3.2 FEATURING VP-X SUPPORT AND MAP PANNING

Woodinville, WA, September 21, 2011– Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.2 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system, making good on their ongoing promise to deliver customer-requested features to the industry-leading SkyView.  Version 3.2 is a free software upgrade for all existing SkyView owners and ships standard on all new systems.

Version 3.2 improves SkyView GPS mapping, enabling pilots to pan around the map to see detailed airport, airspace, and terrain information for areas away from the current aircraft location.  Airports, VORs, NDBs, Fixes, and arbitrary lat-lon locations can be easily added as direct-to and flight plan waypoints. 

Another common customer request has been for larger fonts on the 7" SkyView display.  The new SkyView firmware offers larger and improved fonts on both the 7" and 10" displays, along with other visual Primary Flight Display and Map graphical improvements.

SkyView 3.2 also adds serial NMEA data out, which can be connected to newer 406MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters to provide ELT GPS location.  

Fulfilling a previous announcement, Version 3.2 provides support for the Vertical Power VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker system, allowing pilots to monitor their entire electrical system on the SkyView display.  The SkyView VP-X support license is now available for $275.

Customers can download SkyView Version 3.2 for free from the Dynon Website.

Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics integrating the newest technology as it develops at affordable prices for all pilots.

For more information about Dynon products please contact Dynon at 425.402.0433 or info@DynonAvionics.com.

RV-9A/SkyView First Flight

Customer Chip Freitag has the RV Grin, with a Dynon accent, after the first flight of his RV-9A.  (Photo by Wayne Wagner.)

Chip says "I really like the Skyview displays. They were straight-forward to install, and fun to power up, configure and watch them work.  I like the feature set you guys have put in.  The Trig transponder saved a
bunch of weight and panel space and the TIS info should enhance safety in crowded airspace.  I can't wait to fly real cross countries with these great displays!

All of your sales and support people have been great to deal with."

You can read about Chip's build on his Blog http://cfrv9aproject.blogspot.com/

Capstan Installation Kit Service Bulletin

Dynon has made an improvement to the Capstan Servo Installation Kit. The new version of the capstan servo installation kit improves safety and longevity through a redesign of the steel braided cable included in the kit. All new capstan servos ship with this improved wire, and we are offering a replacement wire for all existing Dynon servo capstan customers. For more information please see the service bulletin.

SkyView 3.1.1 released

Dynon Avionics has released SkyView Software Version 3.1.1, and recommends that all customers upgrade as soon as possible.

This software release solves an issue where, in rare instances, a memory chip inside the SkyView becomes corrupted. This memory corruption prevents the SkyView display from fully powering up until it is repaired at Dynon’s facility. This failure has been traced to a timing issue within SkyView boot firmware and has been resolved with this 3.1.1 update. There are no other bug fixes or features in this firmware.

This is not considered to be a safety of flight issue, as the damage that is caused by this issue only occurs to SkyView displays as they are being powered on. No in-flight failures or degradations in performance have been experienced due to this issue.

We apologize to anyone that has encountered this issue and has had to send their unit to Dynon to be repaired. As this problem affected a very small percentage of our customers, it was extraordinarily difficult to diagnose.

SkyView version 3.1.1 can be downloaded from the SkyView downloads page.

DYNON PLANS OPEN HOUSE DURING ARLINGTON FLY-IN

DYNON PLANS OPEN HOUSE DURING ARLINGTON FLY-IN

Saturday July 9, 2011

Woodinville, WA – Dynon Avionics has announced plans to host an Open House on Saturday, July 9, concurrent with the annual Arlington Fly-In. Buses will transport people from the Fly-In site to the factory and back, leaving Arlington at 10:00am and 1:00pm (NOTE: the 11:30 bus is already filled.). The bus ride and tour will take about three hours. Local pilots can drive directly to Dynon between 10:30 and 4:00, but parking space is limited so reservations are necessary.  

The Open House will feature a factory tour to show the facilities where the SkyView system, EFIS and EMS products and autopilot products are manufactured. Free Bar-B-Que will be available during the Open House and you will have a chance to talk to many Dynon employees. Pilots can even fly SkyView on one of two simulators, and door prizes will include $500 Dynon gift certificates, Dynon DX15 hand held radios, and a free hat to the first 50 guests who make a reservation and attend. 

Come learn more about the production of modern avionics.

OPEN HOUSE AT DYNON!

On Saturday, July 9th Dynon will hold an open-house at their Woodinville, Washington (near Seattle) production facility and headquarters. This is during the week of the Arlington Fly-In.  So fly-in, enjoy camping or staying at a nearby hotel, view the multitude of airplanes at the third largest experimental aircraft event, see beautiful Western Washington, and come have bar-b-que at Dynon.

Buses will transport people from the Fly-In site to the factory and back.  Local pilots can drive directly to Dynon. Reservations are required so that we have bus and/or parking spaces reserved.

The Open House will feature a factory tour to show where Dynon products are manufactured. Free bar-b-que will be available during the Open House and you will have a chance to talk to many Dynon employees. Pilots can even fly SkyView on one of two simulators, and door prizes will include $500 Dynon gift certificates, Dynon DX15 hand held radios, and a free hat to the first 50 guests who make a reservation and attend.

Please make your reservations at www.dynonavionics.com/openhouse.

More information about the Arlington Fly-In is here  http://www.arlingtonflyin.org.

Team Oracle

Many aerobatic flight teams use Dynon Avionics for their flight instruments. Team Oracle is one which uses an EFIS-D10A in their custom built bi-plane. Sean Tucker doesn't need it so much during performances, but Brian Norris flies the plane cross-country between venues and so he got to specify the Dynon.

SkyView 3.1 Released

SkyView 3.1 is available. You may go to our Website and read about the changes, download the software, and purchase SV-MAP-270 (released with 3.0) if you wish.

The big new feature for this update is flight planning. You can create and manipulate flight plans with multiple waypoints right on your SkyView display. Or, use any computer-based flight planner that supports the GPX file format to create flight plans at home!

SkyView can be set up to provide turn anticipation between flight plan legs. When configured this way, SkyView starts its turn guidance in advance of a waypoint to fly a transition that doesn't overshoot the next leg.

For times that a flight plan isn't needed "direct-to" capability is still as easy to use as it has been in previous Navigation Mapping Software version.

Additionally, for our more technical customers, SkyView can now output EMS data out any of the 5 configurable RS-232 serial ports in the baud rate of your choosing. Support for more data (mapping and ADAHRS) will be coming in a future release.

SkyView 3.1 Released - May 2011

Dynon Releases Version 3.1 Software 

for SkyView System

May 10, 2011

Woodinville, WA, May 10, 2011 –Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.1 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This update adds a flight planning menu along with controls so that pilots can now create and then fly multi-leg flight plans which include autopilot input commands.

Version 3.1 enables pilots to enter flight plans with multiple waypoints right on their SkyView display. It can also use computer-based flight planners that support the .GPX file format to create flight plans at home. In addition, SkyView flight plans can now be set up to provide turn anticipation between flight plan legs. When so configured, SkyView starts its turn guidance in advance of a waypoint to fly a transition that will not overshoot the next leg. Robert Hamilton, Marketing Director for Dynon, said: "This will be the second SkyView software release so far in 2011. It demonstrates Dynon’s commitment to continually add value to the products that customers already own." 

Another new 3.1 feature is the ability to output complete, real-time RS-232 data from the engine sensors and other inputs that are connected to the SkyView SV-EMS-220 module.
Customers can download SkyView Version 3.1 for free from the Dynon Website.

Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics integrating the newest technology as it develops at affordable prices for all pilots.

For more information about Dynon products please contact Dynon at 425.402.0433 or info@DynonAvionics.com. Visit Dynon Avionics on the Web at www.DynonAvionics.com.

DX15 Auction Results

The auction for the first hundred DX15 radios has ended, and we have the results:

Hundreds of you bid. If your bid was $156.10 or above - congratulations! You were among the top hundred bids! Per the rules of the auction, all of the bids that came in above that threshold get to buy the DX15 for the lowest winning bid of $156.10. If you're one of these people, you'll be receiving an email later today (Tuesday, 5/3/2011) with more information on how to complete your purchase.

Winners will also receive some extra goodies with their purchase, as a 'thank you' from us. They include:

Extra accessories included in the auction package at no extra cost!

1 x Headset adapter (worth $35)

1 x BNC Antenna Adapter (worth $5)

1 x Rapid Charger (worth $30)

And free shipping!

These items are in addition to the standard radio package which includes:

1 x DX15 Radio

1 x Antenna

1 x Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

1 x AC Adapter/Charger

1 x Belt Clip

1 x Lanyard

Standard Dynon three year warranty.

For those that didn't win one this time, we haven't yet decided whether the DX15 will be a standard product.

Thanks for participating, everyone!

SkyView 3.1 Flight Planning Sneak Peek

SkyView 3.1 is just around the corner already and should be out at the end of April or beginning of May if everything goes to plan. One of the big features this release introduces is a full-featured flight planning engine. You can create and manipulate them right on your SkyView display. Or, if you'd prefer to bring your existing flight plans into SkyView or author them on your PC, SkyView can read in files in the popular GPX format as well.

We may be just a little bit biased, but we think that the ease of creating and manipulating flight plans on SkyView is going to be refreshing for those of you that have had to suffer through the experience on other products. You might also notice the nice curved arcing turns at waypoints, and the answer to your next question is YES: SkyView can do turn anticipation so that you don't spend time overshooting your waypoint when sequencing to the next one (this can be turned off as well, if you prefer).

An Active Flight Plan in SkyView

Actions Available While Working On Flight Plans in SkyView

SkyView holds up during SnF power outage

As most of you know by now, we just had the worst weather ever experienced at SnF. First it was some nasty rain, then the sky got very very dark, power went out and "all hail" poured down, then the worst thing for an airport, the wind, I'm sure it hit 100 miles per hour but haven't heard the official report yet.

At hanger 'A' we Dynonians were working away when it hit. The sounds were incredible and it felt like the whole hanger was going to give. The hanger held and so did SkyView, our IFR demo panel equipped with the backup battery, was going strong. It was probably the only EFIS at the entire show that is still operational (even now) through the outage. It made me feel good since we spend the whole show telling people that the SkyView backup battery will keep the system going if power is lost in flight. Usually real life is the best way to prove yourself...


Even now as I write this (at 1:30), power is still out and we are waiting out the storm. I worry about those who were not protected as well in the hanger.

DYNON AVIONICS ANNOUNCES HAND HELD RADIO AUCTION

March 29, 2011

PLEASE NOTE. THE DX15 is no longer available. It was a temporary product.

Woodinville, WA, As their initial entry into aviation communications, Dynon is offering a limited edition hand-held radio.  100 compact aviation band transceivers were created as part of their plans to eventually supplement the versatile SkyView Glass Panel System with a panel mounted radio. They have created the hand-held transceivers to learn about radio design, FCC Part 87 certification, and radio production.

These 100 limited edition hand-held aviation radios are restricted to usage in the United States and are being offered to U.S. pilots through a unique auction. A typical retail price for equivalent radios would be about $250, but bids will be accepted starting as low as $75. Participants can only bid once, for up to two units. Shipping in the U.S. is free.

The top legitimate bids for the 100 hand-helds will be accepted. The price for all of them will be the lowest bid of the top 100.  Anyone who bids below the top 100 bids will not receive a unit. If there is more than one bid at the lowest price, then Dynon will accept the first bid submitted at that price.

Bids will be accepted between March 29th and April 27th. Winners will be notified by email and will be expected to pay by credit card.

 For journalists only:

COMMUNICATION RESOURCES, INC.
40 High Cliff Lane
Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: 360.756.1911
Cell: 360.224.2004
Contact:  David A. Gustafson, Ph.D
E-mail: Davidflies1@msn.com

Dynon Announces Limited Edition DX15 Handheld Aviation Radio

As our first entry into aviation communications, Dynon is offering a limited edition hand-held radio.  We created 100 compact aviation band transceivers as part of our plans to eventually supplement the versatile SkyView Glass Panel System with a panel mounted radio. We created the DX15 hand-held transceiver to learn about radio design, FCC Part 87 certification, and radio production.

These 100 handheld radios are restricted to usage in the United States and are being offered to U.S. pilots through a unique auction. To participate, bidders must visit www.DynonAvionics.com/radio and place a bid. A typical retail price for equivalent radios would be about $250, but bids will be accepted starting as low as $75. Participants can only bid once, for up to two units. Shipping in the U.S. is free.

The top legitimate bids for 100 hand-helds will be accepted. The price for all of them will be the lowest bid of the top 100.  Bids will be accepted between March 29th and April 27th.

If you are at Sun-n-Fun, please come see us. We have a few of these radios in the booth.

Read full details at www.DynonAvionics.com/radio

"SkyView to the Rescue" KitPlanes SkyView Upgrade Article

The May 2011 edition of KitPlanes has an excellent article about upgrading an aircraft  from a Blue Mountain system to the SkyView system.  Marc Cook documented, step by step, the steps that Stanley Peternel took to upgrade his RV-9A. This article is available for you to view and download from the KitPlanes site. 

SkyView 3.0 is Out!

SkyView 3.0 is Released. You may go to our Website and read about the changes, download the software, and purchase SV-MAP-270 if you wish.

The new features include:

1. SV-MAP-270.
2. Worldwide Jeppsen NavData and Obstacles.
3. Large HSI display.
4. A G-Meter!
5. New Ethernet connection for synchronizing data uploads. 
6. See the release notes for a complete list.

A few things to consider:

1. If you have more than one display, you should add an Ethernet connection between your displays (not absolutely required, but it will allow you to upload databases to only one display, and have it automatically synchronize to the other display.) An aircraft grade Ethernet cable can be purchased from Dynon.
2. You can purchase SV-MAP-270 immediately, or try it out with a 30 flight hour free trial.
3. Jeppesen NavData and Obstacle data is now available worldwide.
4. Jeppesen is offering a Half-Price Deal on an annual subscription, only until May 15, 2011. Be sure to mention promotion code DY50N011.  

SkyView 3.0 Released - March 2011

Dynon Releases Version 3.0 Software 

for SkyView System

March 21, 2011

Woodinville, WA, March 21, 2011 –Dynon Avionics announces Version 3.0 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This release allows SkyView to utilize Jeppesen NavData® as part of its GPS navigation software. Other new features include greatly enhanced airport data viewable through an intuitive user interface, airspace altitudes, a larger HSI display, and a pilot selectable G-Meter.

As part of the agreement between Dynon and Jeppesen, Jeppesen is offering 50% off the regular annual subscription price for NavData® and obstacle data for Dynon customers until midnight MDT May 15, 2011 with promotion code DY50N011. That’s a savings of up to $265 (€204)!

Version 3.0 makes available SkyView SV-MAP-270 GPS Navigation Software for a one-time fee of $500.  Customers can use this software on their SkyView as a free trial for thirty flight hours. Robert Hamilton, Marketing Director for Dynon, says "The user interface for the SkyView mapping software is highly intuitive, making it quick and easy to navigate to an airport and find runway information, airport elevations, and frequencies for your arrival."

Other new customer requested SkyView feature are a larger HSI display, plus an amazing G-Meter that combines a large, classic analog display with advanced digital functionality.

Customers can download SkyView Version 3.0 for free from the Dynon Website.

Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics integrating the newest technology as it develops at affordable prices for all pilots.

For more information about Dynon products please contact Dynon at 425.402.0433 or info@DynonAvionics.com. Visit Dynon Avionics on the Web at www.DynonAvionics.com.

Dynon/Jeppesen Announce Worldwide NavData Availability & Discount - March 2011

JEPPESEN AND DYNON AVIONICS TEAM TO PROVIDE NAVIGATION DATA FOR LIGHT SPORT AND EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT PILOTS,  OFFER ONE-HALF OFF ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS UNTIL MAY 15, 2011.

March 21, 2011

Woodinville, WA, March 21, 2011 –Dynon Avionics and Jeppesen have entered into an agreement to provide Jeppesen NavData and obstacle services for the Dynon SkyView glass panel products.  The avionics data offering for Dynon Avionics allows light sport and experimental aircraft pilots anywhere in the world to enjoy Jeppesen navigation data.

As part of this agreement, Jeppesen is offering 50% off the regular annual subscription price for NavData® and obstacle data for Dynon customers until midnight MDT May 15, 2011 with promotion code DY50N011. That’s a savings of up to $265 (€242)!

“Jeppesen provides industry-leading solutions for the innovators and aviation enthusiasts associated with the light sport and experimental aircraft industry,” said Scott Reagan, director, Jeppesen OEM Client Management.  “Jeppesen’s world-class NavData information integrated with Dynon Avionics SkyView system serves this dynamic segment of the aviation community and ensures delivery of the highest quality flight information available for aircraft owner/operators.”    

For light sport and experimental aircraft avionics systems, Jeppesen provides NavData navigation information, obstacle data and aviation parts and supplies offered through partner company Aviall.  Jeppesen navigation data updates are available online, through the Jeppesen Services Update Manager system. 

“Jeppesen NavData displayed through Dynon Avionics systems provides light sport and experimental pilots with the top worldwide flight information and navigation data available,” said Robert Hamilton, director of Sales and Marketing, Dynon Avionics.  “This agreement with Jeppesen provides Dynon Avionics glass cockpit aviators with the most accurate and complete navigation data anywhere that pilots fly.”

Jeppesen NavData and obstacle services are available for the Dynon Avionics SkyView SV-D700 and SV-D1000 systems.  Coverage areas include Contiguous USA, East-Central USA, West-Central USA, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Eurasia, the Middle East, the Pacific region, and worldwide. 

Jeppesen NavData is developed from a comprehensive aviation database, which is composed of more than one million records.  To ensure accuracy, Jeppesen flight information analysts edit and verify approximately 150,000 database transactions generated from worldwide aviation data source documents during every 28-day revision cycle.  This intensive process ensures that NavData provided for systems such as Dynon Avionics is the most complete and accurate flight information available. 

For more information on the industry-leading navigation, operations, training and optimization solutions provided by Jeppesen, please visit www.jeppesen.com.  For more information about Dynon Avionics solutions, please visit www.dynonavionics.com.    

About Dynon Avionics
Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics at affordable prices for all pilots.

SkyView 3.0… the final build…

It is Thursday night and I just loaded the official SkyView 3.0 software onto the test unit on my desk. The final build is here, it is another exciting step for SkyView and the Dynon-nation. I’m finding that I’m addicted to just pushing buttons to play with the new map user interface and view the new data that is now displayed. The excitement resonating from our customers is evident too. Customers all over the world are clamoring to get navigation mapping for the first time with the addition of worldwide Jeppesen data. Our USA customers, who have been enjoying the free trial version of the map, can now expect a heck-of-a lot more map features and an elegant presentation, all on a nice big 10” screen.

Unfortunately, multi-leg flight planning didn’t make the date, but we have carved out a special release for that within weeks, not months, from now to ensure you are not kept waiting too long. There is also a clever g-meter we are anxious to hear feedback on. Our aerobatic beta testers sure liked it, and we think others will too.

But the highlight of my week (next to holding the final build in my hand) was hearing about a phone call we got from one of these excited customers that I referred to above. It went something like this: “Are you guys going to release 3.0 today?... because if you are, I'm going to take the day off from work and go fly my SkyView system”. Unfortunately, we had to send him to work for at least another week (I think he was able to cope with that). But that kind of energy is what we at Dynon love to hear; it makes our job fun. I am pumped about SkyView 3.0 and look forward to talking to users about it at the upcoming air shows.

So if any of you need to schedule some time to “work” on your airplane, you should probably carve out this coming Monday and give 3.0 a ride!

Hope to see many of you at SUN ‘n FUN

Sincerely,

-Nick

Navigation Mapping Software - Sneak Peek

Here's another peak of some of the neat features coming in SkyView version 3.0. If you live in the US and have been using the free trial version of the Navigation Mapping Software that has been available to date, you'll notice how much more airport information SkyView 3.0 makes available:

Core Airport Information

Airport Runway Information

Airport Frequencies

 

 

 

Airport Remarks (not available in Jeppesen data)

Note that these particular screenshots are representative of the US-only data that Dynon is able to provide free-of-charge.

Skyview VP-X Support Announced - March 2011

DYNON AVIONICS and VERTICAL POWER, INC. ANNOUNCE SKYVIEW SUPPORT for the VP-X 

Woodinville, WA, USA, March 1, 2011 - Dynon Avionics announced they will be adding integrated support for the Vertical Power VP-X Pro and VP-X Sport electronic circuit breaker systems within their SkyView Glass Panel displays.

The VP-X system will enable pilots to monitor and control their entire electrical system using a SkyView display. The VP-X pilot display appears as a window along with the SkyView Engine Monitor, Primary Flight Display and GPS Moving Map. Pilots will be able to monitor the health of their electrical system, view and control the status of individual circuits, and respond to circuit faults using the SkyView display. Further, trim and flap position via the VP-X is displayed on the SkyView.

The VP-X Pro provides over 30 power circuits, including trim and flap circuits, to provide enough capacity to wire almost any two or four place experimental or light sport aircraft. The VP-X replaces older mechanical components with modern, solid-state technology to increase reliability, reduce weight, and simplify wiring.

Robert Hamilton, Director of Sales and Marketing for Dynon, stated: "Many SkyView customers are asking for VP-X support; it is one of our most highly requested features. We are excited to put this on our development schedule. We share Vertical Power's high quality standards and appreciate the innovations they are bringing to the experimental market with the VP-X."

“The VP-X offers a tremendous amount of capability at a very affordable price, and we’re excited to be working on this integration with Dynon,” said Marc Ausman, President of Vertical Power Inc. “The VP-X is based on the same field-proven technology used in hundreds of Vertical Power systems flying today.”

Dynon plans to license the VP-X SkyView application for $275, with availability by the end of 2011. Customers can configure and test the VP-X system using Vertical Power’s free Windows PC-based Configurator application.

For more information about the SkyView and VP-X system, please visit the Dynon Website at www.dynonavionics.com, or at the Vertical Power Website at www.verticalpower.com/VPX.html.

About Vertical Power
Vertical power is in the business of designing and producing Electronic Circuit Breakers for experimental and light sport aircraft. The company is applying advanced solid-state electronics to reduce wiring complexity, simplify wiring installation, reduce pilot workload, and enhance a pilot’s ability to respond to in-flight emergencies.

Vertical Power is the first company to develop Electronic Circuit Breakers for the non-certified aircraft market.  The company is based in Albuquerque, NM and sells its products directly to customers and through select dealers. Vertical Power was founded in June 2006. Eight patents have been filed covering Vertical Power products.

About Dynon Avionics
Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics at affordable prices for all pilots. 

SkyView VP-X Support Announced

Dynon and Vertical Power announced they will be adding integrated support for the Vertical Power VP-X Pro and VP-X Sport electronic circuit breaker systems within the SkyView Glass Panel displays. You can read more at Press Release
and the SkyView VP-X Product Page.

SkyView's America

US Airports, according to SkyView

Just a fun SkyView screen shot that we ended up with quite accidentally while doing some 3.0 testing. Your typical SkyView system would have topographic terrain displayed behind this. This shot omits the terrain for effect (but it's a good one, no?)

G-meter in SkyView 3.0

SkyView 3.0 will add a G-meter in a presentation that we think you're going to love. It mixes a classic analog presentation with some technical magic to offer a pretty neat effect:

SkyView G-meter - Click for full size

First, you'll notice the G-meter replaces the HSI when it's displayed. This lets us make it huge and easily visible - important when you're doing aerobatics - which is hopefully what you're up to if you're using the G-meter. We've made an assumption that you don't care about seeing your full HSI while pulling G's. Magnetic heading always remains visible numerically though.

The current instantaneous G loading is displayed both with an analog needle and a big bold number in the center of the gauge. Resettable Min/Max Gs are also flank the instantaneous value.

The G-meter can be toggled on and off manually, or it can be set to pop up on G thresholds that you set.

The G-meter will premier with SkyView 3.0, which is due out in March.