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  1. freerangequark

    Which Font does the HDX use for display data?

    I took the recommended font and changed the "I" as well as its width. The original font also had a dot in the middle of the zero and I removed that too. I can't attach a *.ttf here though. PM me with your email address if you would like me to send it to you. Use at your own risk 😁
  2. freerangequark

    Which Font does the HDX use for display data?

    I too had contacted Dynon and received the same answer. It however appears to be incorrect at worst, or modified at best. Looking at the Bitstream Vera Sans Mono Font Family, you'll see that the capital "I" has horizontal lines at the top and bottom. On the Dynon Skyview Components, the "I"...
  3. freerangequark

    Skyview classic for IFR training

    I just mentioned I learned on IFR steam gauges and hand flying. I do like glass though! :) Absolutely agree that accident rates have gone down over the years, and there's a good case to be made that better automation and system design has helped a lot with that. while automation's probably a...
  4. freerangequark

    Skyview classic for IFR training

    I just rewatched "Children of the Magenta Line". Sadly, stick and rudder skills are becoming a scarcity among so many pilots training to be button pushers. :( I always recommend getting time in tailwheel, gliders, aerobatics, and for fun, some formation flying. Great skill builders!
  5. 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...
  6. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    @Niall Leslie Unfortunately the capstan model won't work for my application. Just out of curiosity, why a capstan servo? My wife's Virus has AP and both are arm drive just fwd of the parachute.
  7. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    It's also worth mentioning that while the units are adjacent as viewed, this is only showing the size of the bezel which sits aft the panel plane. The actual panel cutout is smaller. This leaves connected panel material between the units. Thanks!
  8. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    Not yet but it does seem it would be easier to get to with the left hand then having to switch hands off the stick to get to them with my right hand.
  9. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    This keeps my right hand on the stick. I really like that idea. I'm not thrilled with the aesthetic, but I'll keep working on it.
  10. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    While I agree that symmetry often creates visual harmony and is inherently pleasing, but design rooted in function tends to have a deeper, enduring beauty. Balanced asymmetry, where purposeful imbalances achieve visual equilibrium, can be equally compelling. I think i it is worth looking at In...
  11. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    One more item to consider... The PS Engineering PM1200 is the remote head version. I had a close look at it today... it is a small toggle switch and two potentiometers/knobs. Doesn't even have an LED power indicator. This means I can make the faceplate for the intercom significantly smaller...
  12. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    Timber Tiger ST-L clipped wing in civilian colors. https://glennsgordon.com/project/timber-tiger-aircraft/
  13. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    Three variants. 1 - Vertical 2 - Horizontal #1 3 - Horizontal #2 NOTES: 1. The lower right panel is a drawer. 2. I can easily remove the intercom from the panel altogether to reduce clutter. That will create an aesthetic asymmetry. Yes, form follows function, but the aesthetic is also...
  14. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    It was my understanding that the original Dynon comm was junk and that the newer Dynon comm radio is Trig underneath. Can anyone confirm this? As for the intercom... What you see is a remote head PS engineering 1200 high noise environment intercom which includes push to intercom function. I...
  15. freerangequark

    Panel Planning Help Request

    Hello and thank you for the great feedback. Much appreciated!! Here is an update to my design based upon the recommendations, experience, and insight from this form. Round 2 1. Any benefit to reversing the Left/Right position of the groups to either side of the main display? 2. Any benefit...
  16. 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...
  17. freerangequark

    Skyview PDF/Map at startup

    Got it taken care of! Thanks :)
  18. freerangequark

    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...
  19. freerangequark

    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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