SkyView Version 5.0 with ADS-B Weather and Traffic Support

DYNON ANNOUNCES SKYVIEW VERSION 5.0 FEATURING ADS-B WEATHER, TFRs, AND TRAFFIC

Woodinville, WA, December 13th, 2012 - Dynon Avionics has released Version 5.0 Software for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system, making good on their Oshkosh promise to deliver the SV-ADSB-470 UAT Band Traffic and Weather Receiver for the SkyView system this fall. Version 5.0 is a free upgrade for all existing SkyView owners.

Version 5.0, coupled with the SV-ADSB-470 UAT Band Traffic and Weather Receiver, adds the highly desired weather feature to SkyView for US customers. With 5.0, SkyView's moving map can display weather and TFRs in addition to the terrain, airspace and base map / cultural data it already provides, all while remaining clear and easy to understand thanks to SkyView smart map layering system. Weather can be displayed graphically and textually on SkyView, and includes NEXRAD radar, METARs, and TAFS.  Additionally, airport weather data can be selected based on nearest or by airport identifier. All information displayed is free, with no monthly subscriptions, based on the FAA’s ADS-B broadcast in the US.

Michael Schofield, Marketing Manager at Dynon, mentions “We’re excited to offer in-flight weather on SkyView. It is the number one feature asked for by our customers, who want fully integrated real-time data that is subscription free.”

SkyView 5.0 also adds ADS-B Traffic reception capability when the SV-ADSB-470 is combined with either of Dynon’s existing SV-XPNDR-26X Mode-S transponder modules. With this combination, SkyView users have access to reliable, accurate traffic. Nearby traffic threats can generate audio alerts to notify the pilot of possible collisions, even when the pilot us not actively looking at the display.  Note that because the FAA's ADS-B system requires the aircraft to be ADS-B OUT equipped before traffic information is provided, 5.0 includes a software update to the existing transponder which updates it to the TSO C166B that enables it to work with the latest implementation of the FAA's ADS-B system. This is important, as the transponder-based ADS-B Out transmission wakes up the ADS-B ground stations and causes them to send a traffic portrait that includes all known ADS-B targets around the SkyView-equipped aircraft. This update also makes the SV-XPNDR-261 the only transponder on the experimental market that will be able to be used to satisfy the FAA's "2020 ADS-B Out mandate" (the SV-XPNDR-262, because of its lower output power class rating, won't be able to be used for 2020 mandate compliance). This transponder update also has the added feature of automatic ALT/GND mode changes based on air data and GPS information.

The SkyView system also received several ongoing improvements to its current features. These inlclude a single display reversionary mode for multi-display systems, a new screen SWAP button which swaps entire contents of the displays, airspace depiction improvements, and a better fuel computer interface. For a full list of all the additions please see the SkyView User Manual available 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 Ships New ADS-B "In" Weather and Traffic Receiver - December 2012

DYNON SHIPS NEW ADS-B “IN” WEATHER, TRAFFIC and TFR RECEIVER

Seattle, WA -  Dynon Avionics is now shipping the SV-ADSB-470 UAT Band Traffic and Weather Receiver for the SkyView system.  This remotely mounted receiver module integrates with the SkyView system to provide easy access to weather and traffic information on top of the detailed navigational information SkyView already provides.

At an MSRP of $995, the SV-ADSB-470 is an affordable permanently mounted ADS-B "In" solution which has been designed specifically for experimental and light sport aircraft. It is powered directly from aircraft power and utilizes an externally mounted antenna (not included) for superior performance.

All information displayed is free with no monthly subscriptions, based on the FAA’s ADS-B broadcast in the USA. Weather is displayed graphically and textually on SkyView, and includes NEXRAD radar, METARs, and TAFS.  Airport weather data can be chosen based on nearest or by airport identifier.

Additionally, when paired with an ADS-B “Out” capable SV-XPNDR-26X Mode-S Transponder, the SV-ADSB-470 receives a full traffic portrait from the FAA ADS-B system. This portrait is tailor-made for the SkyView-equipped aircraft and includes all ADS-B and radar targets that the FAA can detect. In contrast, other portable/receive-only ADS-B solutions only receive “partial” traffic when another ADS-B “Out” equipped aircraft happens to be nearby, drastically reducing their traffic-sensing capabilities.

This SV-ADSB-470 is only suitable for use in the US with the FAA's ADS-B system, as it receives data via the US-only 978 MHz UAT frequency. It will not receive traffic, weather, or TFRs in other countries.

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.

ADS-B Receiver Now Shipping

Dynon is now shipping the new SV-ADSB-470 Traffic and Weather receiver for SkyView. 

SV-ADSB-470 UAT BAND ADS-B Traffic and Weather Receiver (US only)

It is available directly from us as well as your favorite Dynon dealer.

  

Please note that this product only works in the US with the US FAA ADS-B system, as it receives on the US-only 978 MHz UAT frequency. It will not work for either traffic or weather in other countries.

The product page on the Dynon website is here.

The product brochure may be downloaded here.

The SV-ADSB-470 module requires a separate external antenna and coax cable which we do not sell; any antenna suitable for use with an aircraft transponder will work, as will UAT specific antennas. The SV-ADSB-470 antenna must not be placed within 2 feet of the transponder antenna.

Also note that for traffic reception, the SV-ADSB-470 requires the SkyView Mode-S transponder to be part of the SkyView system.  Weather reception works without the Mode-S transponder.

Finally, the SV-ADSB-470 requires SkyView Version 5.0, which will not be released for several more weeks. We are releasing the hardware early so that customers can receive and install the module in time for the software release. A pre-installation guide to physically install the SV-ADSB-470 module will be available at http://docs.dynonavionics.com on Monday, Dec 3. The software release will be announced on our Website.