Recent content by wilkersk

It looks to me like the question was whether or not the OP needed a DME receiver. Perhaps he or she will clarify.

I don't see too many DME receivers these days. If you have an IFR approved GPS navigator I don't believe you need a DME receiver. AIM 1-2-3 says " Uses of Suitable RNAV Systems. Subject to the operating requirements, operators may use a suitable RNAV system in the following ways. Determine...

Was it visible in your installation before? Did you do something to it recently? When you go to <SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SKYVIEW NETWORK SETUP > CONFIGURE…> does the com panel appear in the network list?

There's a specific subscription for Seattle Avionics on Skyview (Classic, Touch, and HDX). If you can stand the pain of downloading the "approach plates & airport diagrams" .duc file over SA's database manager to your USB drives, you can display approach plates and airport diagrams that are...

I believe 12.25vdc is about 60% state of charge for that battery. That's probably the minimum voltage that the Skyview would allow you to initiate a battery test, which makes sense. Try an open circuit reading of the battery voltage (read across the open leads of the disconnected battery with...

Just for point of reference (in case someone stumbles across this thread wondering what USB thumb drive to buy), I've been using the SanDisk 32GB Cruzer Fit for my SV-700 Classics. They've always worked great. The new HDX-800s I recently upgraded to were shipped with the newer Sandisk 32GB USB...

OK, that problem is fixed. Thanks for the responses. I have a call in for Tech Support. Sounds like they're busy. Next problem is that despite following instructions and importing old settings, my VP-X license didn't carry over. Do I have to buy a new license for VP-X?

What happens when the screen freezes for hours with the splash screen on the display that says "Do not remove power"? Do you just go ahead and remove power and start over? Does the display quit working? Is the whole Skyview system now irreparably broken?

I have two 7" Skyview Classics and their software is up-to-date. What SW version do you have installed now? https://dynonavionics.com/skyview-software-updates.php

Have you recently brought any new gadgets into the airplane? Cigarette lighter style plug-in USB power supplies and rechargeable USB power-banks can generate RF noise. If they are located close enough to your radio, they can actually defeat the squelch circuit. You'll the the little "TX" icon...

I started to answer this post yesterday. But, after reading the VP-X and PPS manuals, I'm a bit confused also. It would make sense to me that you should be able to isolate the battery (battery rocker off) and still have the alternator powering the buss system (VP-X or conventional). But...

Just some easy checks: 1. Did you go to setup on the HDX and verify that the servos and AP control head are being recognized on the Skyview network? 2. Do you have VP-X, and if so did you open up the VP-X menu from the engine page and verify that the servos are not faulted out?

Could be a breaker going bad or a wire in the power circuit frayed to the point that its getting hot. 2 SV-32s pulling 1.3 amps each at 100% torque could tax a 5A rated circuit that's no longer working to spec. It could even be a connection that is no longer solid and inducing a high...

I've powered on all my avionics before buttoning up the foward top skin on an RV-8. One of the things I've been trying to figure out is whether or not my GNS430 navigation data is actually connected to Skyview via the ARINC429 interface module. When Skyview is on and the PFD's HSI source is...

Modern avionics use multiple power and ground wires to reduce current through internal power circuits (reducing heat generated and extending the life of your avionics stack). Make your point to point wiring big enough to handle the total current requirement and then use a crimp type wire cap to...