SkyView Popsicles

Before we're willing to sell you avionics that are suitable your aircraft, we put them through a suite of grueling qualification tests. This unit has just spent some time being cold-soaked to -30C (-22F).....




...and it still boots!


Next time: Can a SkyView survive the weight of a car!? *

*Answer: no. We don't even need to try it. That was a joke.

You know you want one (or two)!

As seen in one of our testers' aircraft - the first dual-screen SkyView installation!



Wouldn't that look great in your airplane as well? :)

October SkyView Update - T-Minus Two Months

Fall weather is here; days are shorter and the air is colder and crisper. And, it means SkyView is right around the corner!

PROGRESS SkyView has been flying in Beta aircraft for two months now, with all the hardware in place and working well. We are constantly adding software features and pilots are flying daily. They report that synthetic vision is a great enhancement.

SCHEDULE We are still on track to take orders and ship products on December 1st. It's not in the bag yet, and there are always a few incredibly difficult, impossible to solve problems to get over. But nothing out of the ordinary. :-) We have some features that won’t be available on day 1, but we’ve been reporting that all along. See our SkyView Webpage for updated information.

We will announce pricing on November 2nd, and be showing the latest version at AOPA Summit in Tampa. Stop by and say hi if you are there... we plan to show pilots who fly certified aircraft what they could buy if they went experimental or Light Sport.

GUESS THE PRICES CONTEST!!
Speaking of pricing; we thought we would offer a fun contest. Guess the list price for each of the following seven SkyView components, and if you are the closest, win one of two $250 gift certificates.

SV-D1000 10" Display $__________
SV-D700 7" Display $__________
SV-ADAHRS-200 Air Data Attitude Heading Reference Module – First $__________
SV-ADAHRS-201 Air Data Attitude Heading Reference Module – Additional (backup) $__________
SV-EMS-220 Engine Monitoring Module $__________
SV-GPS-250 GPS Receiver Module $__________
SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery $__________

Send your guesses to: skyview@dynonavionics.com We must receive them by October 26th to be eligible.

Official Fine Print: Contest void where prohibited. Anyone we may have already told or strongly hinted (magazines, dealers, OEMs, employees) are prohibited. Prizes are two $250 gift certificates redeemable for Dynon products. Winners will be chosen at random from among those who guess the closest. The decision of Dynon is final. We are doing this for fun so we hope everyone participates for fun! No cheaters!

Questions? Email us at skyview@dynonavionics.com

Go Fly!

Dynon Avionics Stabilizes a Space Elevator

Well, of course, real space elevators are somewhere between many and infinite years away, depending on who you ask. But that's not stopping some enterprising folks from running The Space Elevator Games to help develop the concept and technology that are need to make them real. Sponsored in part by NASA, there's some decent cash awards up for grabs!



So how does a Dynon EFIS-D10A fit into all this? Well, the "space elevator" is simulated by hovering a helicopter at a fixed point in above the ground, with a steel cable tether playing the part of the elevator. Teams then build vehicles that can move payloads up and down the simulated "elevator". In order for this to work at all, the helicopter needs to be at a fixed point in space in order to keep the cable stationary. Enter the Dynon. With it's stabilized magnetic heading readout, the Dynon first allows the pilot to stay pointed in the the direction he desires. Next, with a GPS connected, he gets a wind vector on the EFIS display, helping him figure out which direction is the best one to be pointed in (into the wind). Next, the pilot programs a waypoint into an external GPS, but uses the Dynon's superior HSI display with its large CDI and bearing pointer to hit his mark. Here's a video of that process in action:



For more detailed information on the technical challenges and how the Dynon EFIS-D10A is employed, see the Space Elevator Games site.

Mendelssohn Pilot Supplies as New European Stocking Distributor

Dynon Avionics Announces Mendelssohn Pilot Supplies as New European Stocking Distributor

Woodinville, WA, USA, September 28, 2009 – Dynon Avionics is pleased to announce that Mendelssohn Pilot Supplies have been appointed our European Stocking Distributor.

By appointing a European Stocking Distributor, Dynon expects to improve its overall service for its European customers. Mendelssohn will carry a complete inventory of Dynon products at their Edinburgh, UK location, so that customers can expect quick, efficient order processing, shipment and support.

Robert Hamilton, Sales and Marketing Manager for Dynon, says “We did our homework, and asked European customers who they preferred to order from within Europe. Harry Mendelssohn’s name was consistently mentioned. He is well known in the home built market, and has technical knowledge to help our customers with their orders and support. We are excited to be working with Harry as our business grows in Europe.”

Home builders, aircraft manufacturers, and avionics shops can all take advantage of European inventory, ordering, and support by going to the Mendelssohn Pilot Supply Website at www.gps.co.uk, or by calling at +44 131 447 7777. Mendelssohn will be selling directly to end-users, and also offer wholesale pricing for avionics dealers and aircraft manufacturers.

Harry Mendelssohn, MD of Mendelssohn Pilot Supplies says: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Dynon Avionics. Their affordable Glass Cockpit avionics and autopilot have been designed specifically for the LAA home builder/flexwing/3 axis/ULM Microlights. The Dynon Glass Cockpit range will enhance our traditional avionics. We can now offer a complete “custom” avionics package integrated with Dynon equipment. For years our EASA approved engineers have been manufacturing avionic panels and stacks to assist the home builder. We will now be able to supply the complete system ready for installation.” Harry continues – “In our opinion Dynon provides the best affordable glass cockpit avionics in the world. Their customer service is excellent and the specifications they offer with their equipment are superb. Many LAA/Home Built aircraft flying today are the envy of professional pilots – many who have said that the avionics in light aircraft is now more sophisticated than is currently fitted to many commercially operated aircraft. Now the home build enthusiast can have supplies, fabrication of panels and most importantly technical backup during the European working day”.

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.

For more information about Dynon Avionics Inc., please contact Robert Hamilton, Sales and Marketing Manager, at 425-402-0433 or Robert@DynonAvionics.com.

Dynon Avionics Offers $1000 Rebate to Blue Mountain Owners

With Blue Mountain Avionics closing their doors, many of their customers have told us they no longer have support for their primary flight instruments. Dynon would like to help those pilots with a special upgrade offer.

For anyone who purchases a new Dynon SkyView System with a display and ADAHRS module, and ships Dynon a Blue Mountain Avionics EFIS system, Dynon will rebate $1,000. This offer will be good for six months after we start shipping the new SkyView System which is scheduled for December 1st.

More information can be found at DynonSkyView.com!

Rules:

1. This offer will be good for six months after we start shipping the new SkyView System.
2. Customer must purchase, at a minimum, a SkyView display (either 7" or 10") and an ADAHRS Module.
3. Customer must ship us the the Blue Mountain Avionics EFIS system along with a completed Rebate Form, and we will then issue a rebate check. A rebate form will be available on this page at a later date.
4. Blue Mountain systems consists of a display unit and ADAHRS module, if separate.
5. Only one rebate is available per customer.
6. This rebate cannot be combined with any other discount or rebate.
7. Rebates must be requested within 90 days of Dynon Purchase.
8. The Dynon unit can be purchased directly from us or through an authorized dealer. Sales receipt required.

$1000 Rebate for Blue Mountain Customers - August 2009

Dynon Avionics Offers $1000 Rebate to Blue Mountain Owners

August 6, 2009

With Blue Mountain Avionics closing their doors, many of their customers have told us they no longer have support for their primary flight instruments.  Dynon would like to help those pilots with a special upgrade offer.

For anyone who purchases a new Dynon SkyView System with a display and ADAHRS module, and ships Dynon a Blue Mountain Avionics EFIS system, Dynon will rebate $1,000. This offer will be good through December 31st, 2010.

More information can be found at DynonSkyView.com!

Rules:

• This offer will be good for six months after we start shipping the new SkyView System.
• Customer must purchase, at a minimum, a SkyView display (either 7" or 10") and an ADAHRS Module.
• Customer must ship us the the Blue Mountain Avionics EFIS system along with a completed Rebate Form, and we will then issue a rebate check. A rebate form will be available on this page at a later date.
• Blue Mountain systems consists of a display unit and ADAHRS module, if separate.
• Only one rebate is available per customer.
• This rebate cannot be combined with any other discount or rebate.
• Rebates must be requested within 90 days of Dynon Purchase.
• The Dynon unit can be purchased directly from us or through an authorized dealer. Sales receipt required.