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- Page 1 J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 1 of 20 Dynon D180 FlightDEK Reference Manual This manual contains information for the use of the Dynon D180 FlightDEK as configured for Jabiru 24-7886.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 2 of 20 Contents Important Note........................... 3 Definitions ............................3 Overview & Basic Operation ......................4 Power ............................4 Front Panel Layout ........................4 Screens and Pages ........................4 Cycling Screens ......................... 5 Menus ............................5 Menu Functionality ........................ -
Page 3: Important Note
HSI - GPS Overlay ........................19 1 Important Note The Dynon D180 FlightDEK is an instrument that is configurable for many different aircraft and engine types. It is also capable of managing inputs from a variety of optional sensors. Whilst this aircraft has had the EFIS customised on installation, it is still possible for a user to actively or inadvertently alter many of the settings. -
Page 4: Overview & Basic Operation
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 4 of 20 3 Overview & Basic Operation It is essential that all pilots of 7886 are familiar with the overview and basic operation of the D180. Operation of advanced features, and the Auto-pilot, are only required for pilots wishing to utilise these features. -
Page 5: Cycling Screens
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 5 of 20 3.4 Cycling Screens Buttons 1 and 6 cycle to the previous and next screens, respectively. 3.5 Menus On a screen where no menu is already present, buttons two through five are used to display a menu. -
Page 6: Menu Flows
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 6 of 20 two or more buttons. In this case, any button below the label invokes the command. If a menu contains more options than there are buttons, the MORE label is displayed over button five. Pressing this button shows you the next set of options in the current menu. -
Page 7: Alarm Silencing
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 7 of 20 return to your original screen, leaving the alarm indications active, or press ACK to remove the alarm and return to your original screen. 3.8.3 ALARM SILENCING As this aircraft is not fitted with an audible alarm, pressing the SILNCE button has no function. 3.8.4 ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE To acknowledge the alarm, press the ACK button. -
Page 8: Screens
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 8 of 20 4 Screens The screens available in rotation are: 1. EFIS / EMS (boot-up screen) 2. EFIS / AUX 3. EFIS / FUEL 4. EFIS / TIMES 5. EFIS / HSI 4.1 EFIS Main Page The EFIS screen contains the following: ... -
Page 9: Baro - Changing Altimeter Setting
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 9 of 20 4.1.2 BARO – Changing Altimeter Setting Set the primary altimeter to the correct altitude (eg 110ft at YREN). Take the pressure reading from the altimeter. Select the EFIS BARO option When the BARO menu is displayed, the value-setting box shows the current altimeter setting. -
Page 10: Aux Page
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 10 of 20 4.2 AUX Page This page displays Voltmeter Fuel flow Outside air temperature (OAT) Timers Fuel remaining 4.3 EMS Page This page displays oil temperature oil pressure ... -
Page 11: Times Page
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 11 of 20 4.4 TIMES Page The Times Page is divided into three sections: TIME, TIMERS, and ENGINE TIMERS. The Flight Timer shows the total amount of time that oil pressure is above 15 PSI since the D180 was turned on;... -
Page 12: Hsi Page
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 12 of 20 4.6 HSI Page This page displays the GPS local magnetic heading. -
Page 13: Autopilot Operation
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 13 of 20 5 Autopilot Operation This section guides you through the indicators and operation of D180’s EFIS-based Autopilot (AP) and AP74 Control Panel systems. NOTE: The J230 is very light and the AP servos are very responsive. The AP should be disengaged in anything more than occasional light turbulence otherwise damage to the servos may occur. -
Page 14: Ap Modes
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 14 of 20 5.2 AP Modes HDG: HEADING MODE – ROLL SERVO In Heading Mode, the AP uses the roll servo to control the aircraft’s magnetic heading. You may adjust the heading bug to direct the aircraft to a new target heading with the AP engaged. -
Page 15: Hdg, Trk Or Nav) Off/On
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 15 of 20 5.3.2 (HDG, TRK or NAV) OFF/ON This button toggles the roll servo ON and OFF in the specified mode. NOTE: When the AP is engaged in HDG or TRK mode, the heading bug is synchronized to the current heading or ground track, respectively. -
Page 16: Bugs
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 16 of 20 5.3.5 BUGS You can set a marker or BUG to appear on any or all of the three tapes. Choose the type of bug to configure: HDG/TRK (heading/track), IAS (Indicated airspeed). Heading / Track TOGGLE: Turns the heading or track bug on and off on the heading tape. -
Page 17: Ap74 Autopilot Control
J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 17 of 20 5.4 AP74 Autopilot Control The AP74 has all the functionality of the EFIS > AP menu while providing an alternate way to interpret and use the Autopilot. 5.4.1 AP74 Indicators The AP74 red button indicator lights have the following meanings: ON when any servo is active. - Page 18 J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 18 of 20 When its indicator is on, pressing the button disarms/deactivates the roll servo and turns off the button’s indicator. NAV Button When its indicator is off, pressing the NAV button arms the roll servo in Navigation Mode and turns on the indicator.
- Page 19 J7886 D180 v1.1 Page 19 of 20 5.5 HSI - GPS Overlay The HSI will overlay GPS information while the GPS has an active flight plan between two points. Text displays. In this area a variety of information is displayed in text format. Displayed here is the ground track (TRK), the course (CRS), ground speed (SPD), distance to next waypoint (DTW), and up to two bearing pointer selections.
- Page 20 BARO – Changing Altimeter Setting AP – Quick Reference Ground Track – eg using Oz Runways Set the primary altimeter to the correct altitude (eg 110ft at YREN). Take the pressure reading from the altimeter. Arm the TRK and ALT on the AP74 ...
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