Some questions about the autopilot

[S-23]

Hei,

if I understand right, waypoint navigation is not yet included into the autopilot functions?
Once it is included, will there be some kind of "loop" or "repeat" function?
I am thinking about our volunteer rescue work again. In Finland, hobby pilots often assist in missing person searches as well as forest fire monitoring. It would be VERY convenient to set a bunch of waypoints and have the autopilot follow them indefinitely until disengaged, so both pilot and passenger can engage in the search.

-S

 

[dynonsupport]

Right now, you can navigate to a waypoint using the Direct To function. However, non-US customers need the Jeppesen database coming in March.

Multi-leg flight plans will come on a release after that.

 

[S-23]

The Jeppesen database will be on the list for sure. Too many restricted areas and too frequent changes in frequencies, etc. in Europe to fly without current data .
How about user-defined waypoints? Will it be possible to use those in the multi-leg navigation?

 

[dynonsupport]

SkyView has user defined waypoints that you can use today. Look on page 7-19 of the SkyView Pilots User Guide or in our Wiki at http://wiki.dynonavionics.com/SkyView_User_Waypoints.

 

[S-23]

Found it. Will they be useable in multi-leg navigation?

Besides - HUGE compliments for your quick answers on a SUNDAY.
I think, it should be emphasized that this is NOT COMMON and EXCEPTIONAL good service!!!

When I order the plane somewhen end of this year, I will tell the builder for sure that I want Dynon! Just need my features .

 

[skysailor]

Dynon,

Will the current autopilot follow a flight plan from a Garmin X96 if that is selected as the source? If it will track lateral nav, will it track vertical or is that only going to be for a certified GPS in conjunction with your ARINC 429 adapter?

 

[dynonsupport]

S-23... The User Waypoints should be usable on multi-leg flight planning when it is released.

Skysailor... The current autopilot will follow a Garmin X96 using the SkyView NAV mode. Currently it is lateral navigation only. Details on the future enhanced autopilot with vertical navigation are not finalized.

 

[skysailor]

Great! I am looking forward to the details.