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  1. freerangequark

    Skyview classic for IFR training

    I haven't used my instrument rating as PIC in over 20 years, when I was flying on steam gauges. I am interested in getting back to instrument flying. I have sim and aircraft time scheduled to start to bring me back up to speed on IFR Flying. I also have access to a Pipistrel Virus SW with a...
  2. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    Hi, I'm looking to get some feedback from experienced Skyview users. I'm designing the panel for my current project which is a day/night VFR tandem seat, open cockpit, experimental. left hand throttle and right hand on the stick. I have a Skyview Touch that was given to me for this project. I...
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    Skyview PDF/Map at startup

    Hello, I have been through the start menus and manual to try to find the correct setting. How do I configure Skyview so that the PDF + Map are displayed upon startup. Currently, the PDF loads fullscreen and then I have to hit the screen map button to toggle through the various PDF+Map split...
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    Auto pilot panel - helpful for a VFR airplane?

    My wife's airplane has a Dynon Skyview and I use the autopilot in expert mode when I us it. No Autopilot panel. I'm building a VFR airplane, open cockpit. I plan on using the plane for X-C flight aside from local around the path flying. It the Autopilot panel useful for VFR flying? Or is it...
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    SV-INTERCOM-2S (in an Open Cockpit Aircraft)

    In open cockpit aircraft I have owned, I have used the PS Engineering PM1200 intercom designed for high noise environments. I have run them with Push to Intercom buttons on the stick along with mic muffs. The system works pretty well. Can anyone comment on use of the SV-INTERCOM-2S for use in...
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    Dynon SV-Comm - Same radio?

    Is the Dynon SV-Comm sold today the same radio as the one sold years ago? I remember many problems with the original version and knew several people who replaced them with better radios such as Garmin. I'm working on a homebuit right now and I really like the user interface on the SV-Comm... I...
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    Expert mode, IAS missing from joystick menu?

    I'm in the process of learning to use expert mode. I'm trying to command a climb using IAS. I was expecting to see IAS on the joystick knob list in the lower right but it's not there. How do I adjust the airspeed bug? Thanks!
  8. freerangequark

    Engaging SIMPLE MODE autopilot while in a climb.

    Scenario: Departed airport, turned on course, and climbing to clear airspace ahead. GPS destination set. While in the climb, I would like to engage the autopilot, either on TRK or HSI, without any disruption to my climb to my target altitude. If I engage the autopilot into either the TRK+ALT...
  9. freerangequark

    Vertical Airspeed in simple autopilot mode.

    I have +/-500 fpm set as my vertical speed. In simple autopilot mode, is there a way for me to command a climb or decent at a rate other than what I have pre set? In other words, I want to temporarily override the programmed +/- vertical speed. I thought this was through the BUGs screen but I...
  10. freerangequark

    D180 EMS Audio Alert Output

    D180 AMS Audio Alert Output I have DB38 Pin #31 (EMS Audio Alert Output) wired as shown utilizing the 10 kΩ variable resistor. The center terminal is connected to my Garmin GTR200, AUX MONO IN 1 The Garmin has an AUX 1 LO terminal as well, but there is no LO or Ground signal from the D180...
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    Coolant Temp Display on a D180

    Hi, I prefer a flying a 2/3 EFIS & 1/3 EMS screen (JPG 1) Is there a way to move my coolant temperature (GP-1) over to the 1/3 screen EMS? The coolant temperature only shows up when I have the panel set 1/3 EFIS & 2/3 EMS (JPG 2). Engine is a Rotax 912 ULS, 4 EGTs and 2 Coolant probes. The...
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