Skyview Software v16 out... for experimental

[Corefile]

@Dynon is there an ETA on when v16 will be out for the certified installs?

 

[Eugr]

I really, really hope that it's soon. Given that 15.4.7 was never released for certified installs and it contained some much needed fixes, it's long overdue.

 

[Dynon]

It is due to come out with the Bonanza 36 release, which is working its way through the FAA certification process. So hard to estimate a date at this moment.

 

[Corefile]

Interesting... @Dynon not sure how much customer input is really taken into account - but given that the certified version did not even get the 15.4.7, its a pretty crappy experience to hold up the existing customers that have one of the 600 models approved, and have us stuck behind the approval process for the Bonanza 36. You should service your existing customers who have already committed to the platform - and handle the B36 separately.

 

[Eugr]

I don't know anything about FAA requirements for certified instruments software, but if it's anything like medical devices, I can imagine there is extra paperwork/validation involved for certified installs.

However, Garmin seems to be able to move very quickly - their certified releases for G5 and G3X don't lag significantly behind their experimental versions, so I'm pretty sure Dynon is capable to solve this as well.

 

[Dynon]

Interesting... @Dynon not sure how much customer input is really taken into account - but given that the certified version did not even get the 15.4.7, its a pretty crappy experience to hold up the existing customers that have one of the 600 models approved, and have us stuck behind the approval process for the Bonanza 36. You should service your existing customers who have already committed to the platform - and handle the B36 separately.

We do appreciate this feedback. We'll work to do better in the future.

 

[WorkingWarbirds]

I don't know anything about FAA requirements for certified instruments software, but if it's anything like medical devices, I can imagine there is extra paperwork/validation involved for certified installs.

However, Garmin seems to be able to move very quickly - their certified releases for G5 and G3X don't lag significantly behind their experimental versions, so I'm pretty sure Dynon is capable to solve this as well.

The problems faced by smaller companies compete with the big G is more complex than one would think. The bigger companies with longer track records have people dedecated to the FAA inspection process and FAA inspectors dedicated to their products. Occationally this creates huge issues like the Boeing 737Max where everyone assumes someone else is checking the process. For companies like Dynon, it means they are at a competitive disadvantage from a timeline perspective before they even start. The more of a track record they have, the bigger they get, the easier it becomes.

 

[Corefile]

wholly smoke - it finally happened. Certified version of software version 16 is now available.
Dynon Software Version 16.08

now about that Cessna 180 autopilot.... OK I know now I'm pushing my luck.