SkyView - Dynon Avionics

Control Wheel Steering ModeThere are three settings for Control Wheel Steering Mode:1. Off2. Hold Heading / Altitude3. Last Heading / AltitudeOff is the default setting.Autopilot Servo Installation, Configuration, and CalibrationIf you set the control wheel steering mode to hold heading and/or altitude (HOLD HEADING /ALTITUDE), the autopilot is configured to hold the current heading and/or altitude when youexit control wheel steering mode.If you set the control wheel steering mode to last heading and/or altitude (LAST HEADING /ALTITUDE), the autopilot is configured to return the aircraft to the heading and/or altitude theautopilot was set to before you entered control wheel steering mode.To set the control wheel steering mode:1. Go to the Control Wheel Steering Mode Adjust Page (SETUP MENU > AUTOPILOT SETUP> DISENGAGE BUTTON > CONTROL WHEEL STEERING MODE).2. Select a setting.3. Press ACCEPT to save or press CANCEL to return to the Disengage Button Menu.Autopilot Flight Test and CalibrationFlight Test PreparationThe flight test should be conducted on a clear, VFR day.The remaining configuration steps are done while flying. At many points, the pilot’sattention will be divided between documentation, configuring SkyView, andmaintaining situational awareness. Before commencing these configuration steps,ensure that you have adequate altitude, clear weather, no traffic, no obstructionsin the flight path, great visibility, etc. If possible, bring someone along on the firstconfiguration flight.If autopilot behavior, performance, or interference with the controls is cause for concern whileflying, remember that the autopilot can be disengaged in any of the following ways:Turn off the autopilot circuit breaker/switch or remove the fuse.Press the Disengage/CWS button.Enter the AP Menu (MAIN MENU > AP MENU) and press buttons 2 and 4 until they arelabeled with HDG:OFF (or TRK:OFF if in GPS ground track mode) and ALT:OFF todisengage the roll and pitch axes, respectively, as illustrated in Figure 60.SkyView System Installation Guide - Revision J 10-21