SkyView SE
Pilot’s User Guide
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System Overview
SkyView SE
is an evolution of Dynon’s
industry-leading SkyView system, since 2010 one of the
most popular integrated avionics systems available for Experimental/Amateur-Built and Light
Sport aircraft. SkyView offers virtually all of the features and capabilities needed and wanted by
pilots of small General Aviation aircraft.
Since SkyView’s launch, h
owever, many pilots have expressed the desire for an avionics
package of more modest capabilities. Some pilots are seeking lower cost or less complexity.
Others simply have more modest mission requirements for their aircraft. SkyView SE has been
designed specifically to meet those more modest budgets and requirements. It is intended
exclusively for VFR aircraft, since it excludes many of the features and capabilities required for
IFR operations and flight in IMC.
At its core, SkyView SE is comprised of the same proven hardware as the SkyView system,
including ADAHRS
sensor model, engine monitoring system, 7” and 10” displays, aut
opilot
servos, and many optional components. These common components assure SkyView SE owners
of the same outstanding performance SkyView owners have known. At the same time, many
optional SkyView components required for more complex aircraft operations are not supported
in SkyView SE. Excluding support for these components allows the screen and pilot controls to
be as uncluttered, intuitive and simple to use as possible. Those are major objectives for many
pilots of VFR aircraft, especially those transitioning from familiar
“steam gauges”.
This chapter provides a general overview of the various parts of SkyView SE as well as a theory
of operation. The information in this chapter serves as a reference only and helps familiarize
you with the inner workings of the units. It should not be used for diagnostic or reparative
work.
Dynon Avionics provides periodic firmware updates that enable new functionality.
Use the contact information mentioned earlier in this guide as resources for staying
current on firmware availability for SkyView equipment. Reference the SkyView /
SkyView SE System Installation Guide for instructions on how to update firmware
on SkyView equipment.
SV-D600 and SV-D900
This guide refers to the SV-D600 and SV-D900 as displays.
Functions
SkyView SE displays can act as a Primary Flight Display (PFD) or an Engine Monitoring System
(EMS), in a variety of customizable screen layouts. Data is sourced from various connected
modules and devices. Subsequent chapters in this guide address PFD and EMS functions in
more detail.
