Calculated turn radius at a waypoint

Larbiere

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How does the Dynon HDX autopilot/Skyview determine the turn radius when in "GPS" mode? In other words, based on what parameters is it calculated? Can I, as a user, influence the desired turn radius in any way?

Regards, Jean-Paul
 

Dynon

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It depends.

If you're using SkyView's internal flight planning, and the waypoint causing a turn is set to not overfly (which is the default), then it calculates when a standard-rate turn would need to start to meet the next leg, based on your current GPS speed. This isn't adjustable.

If you're following a flight plan from an external device, it follows its magenta line, subject to autopilot limitations such as bank angle limitations you may have set.
 
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