Do you have a question about the SkyView HDX and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Len Spina
April 17, 2025
How to set local time
1 comments:
Mr. Anderson
May 9, 2025
To set local time on the Dynon Avionics SkyView HDX:
1. Go to SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > TOP BAR SETUP > TIME. 2. Choose either ZULU or LOCAL time. 3. Then go to SYSTEM SETUP > TIME. 4. Adjust your preferred time offset from the time currently displayed on the Top Bar.
Page 3
Visit the Dynon Avionics website (www.dynonavionics.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Dynon Avionics products. SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A Page | i...
Page 4
Revision History CHANGE DATE Initial Release for Cessna Models 172, F-S 319097 4/17/2019 Page | ii SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
Transponder Setup Menu Configuration ..............19 Traffic Setup Menu Configuration ................20 3.10 COM Radio Setup Menu Configuration ..............20 3.11 Hardware Calibration Menu Configuration ..............20 Page | iv SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
103527-000 - SkyView HDX System Configuration - Cessna 172F-Q.dfg 103527-000 - SkyView HDX System Configuration - Cessna 172R-S.dfg These files, when loaded in an airplane equipped with the Dynon SkyView HDX system, will: • Configure all sensors to the factory delivered values appropriate for the Cessna 172. Edits may be required for airplanes modified with other engines.
MB – and takes minutes to save to a USB flash drive. Unless directed to export this log by Dynon Avionics, there is no reason to do so Page | 2 SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
SETUP Menu Entry The SkyView HDX Display features a row of eight buttons across the bottom below the screen. These buttons are numbered 1-8 from left to right. Knobs are provided to allow scrolling vertically or horizontally as appropriate for the menu.
Page 10
• Networks Status – This page provides a list of all the connected SkyView modules by model name. it also provides the serial number for each module, as well as the status of each module. Page | 4 SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
Page 11
Dynon provided Typical HDX Dual Display Wiring Diagram, serial ports 1, 2 and 5 should be configured as shown in Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6: SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A Page | 5...
Page 12
Figure 3 SERIAL PORT SETUP Menu Figure 4 SERIAL PORT 1 Configuration Page | 6 SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
Page 13
The AUDIO SETUP menu controls the behaviors of all the SkyView audio annunciations. As an initial starting point, configure each item according to Figure 7. SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A Page | 7...
Page 14
NUMBER. The TAIL NUMBER should not include dashes (-) or spaces. NOTE: Ensure that 0 is not used in place of O, and O is not used in place of 0. Examples: • Correct: N12AB Page | 8 SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
Page 15
(when more than one display is installed). Configure the settings according to Figure 8. Figure 8 SCREEN LAYOUT SETUP Configuration 3.2.11 Primary COM Menu SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A Page | 9...
These settings can be different on one display from another display. • INSTALLED DATABASES • DISPLAY HARDWARE INFORMATION • BRIGHTNESS SETUP • TOP BAR SETUP • GPS FIX STATUS Page | 10 SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
Page 17
The Brightness Setup page provides controls to adjust the displays brightness. 3.3.4 Top Bar Setup Top Bar Setup allows the time to be set to indicate Zulu or Local time. SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A Page | 11...
If specific configurations are required, instructions on how to configure the menu will be included. Configure the menus that follow as described: Page | 12 SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
Page 19
G meter; and whether the max/min recorded G’s are reset at each SkyView boot-up. Configure the G meter as desired. SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A Page | 13...
Page 20
• WIDE ANGLE VIEW configuration set to ALWAYS NORMAL, which means the normal view of the horizon on the PFD will always be displayed. Page | 14 SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
These files are available for download. Choose the one best for your aircraft: • 103527-000 - SkyView HDX System Configuration - Cessna 172F-Q.dfg • 103527-000 - SkyView HDX System Configuration - Cessna 172R-S.dfg SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A Page | 15...
Configure the Autopilot Controls as desired (see Figure 13). Note that the EXPERT mode must be selected for the Dynon Avionics SV-AP-PANEL to be active. Page | 16 SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
Page 23
3.7.3 Roll Axis Configure the Roll axis according to Figure 14. Figure 14 Roll Axis Configuration 3.7.4 Pitch Axis Configure the Pitch axis according to Figure 15. SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A Page | 17...
Page 24
Chooses the SINGLE CUE (INVERTED V) or DUAL CUE (CROSS BARS) mode of flight director to be displayed on the PFD (see Figure 17). Configure the Flight Director as desired. Page | 18 SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
Transponder Setup Menu Configuration This menu contains options that are used to set up and configure the SV-XPNDR-261 transponder module, if installed. Refer to SkyView HDX System Installation Manual for more detail. SkyView HDX System Configuration Manual - Cessna Models 172 F-S, Revision A...
Refer to SkyView HDX System Installation Manual for instructions on how to accomplish these calibrations. 3.11.3 AP Servo Calibration Enter this menu for autopilot servo calibration. Refer to SkyView HDX System Servo Installation Manual for instructions on how to accomplish these calibrations. 3.11.4 Trim Motor Configuration Electric trim is not currently supported for the Cessna 172.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SkyView HDX and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
How to set local time
To set local time on the Dynon Avionics SkyView HDX:
1. Go to SETUP MENU > LOCAL DISPLAY SETUP > TOP BAR SETUP > TIME.
2. Choose either ZULU or LOCAL time.
3. Then go to SYSTEM SETUP > TIME.
4. Adjust your preferred time offset from the time currently displayed on the Top Bar.
This answer is automatically generated