SkyView - Dynon Avionics

Autopilot Servo Installation, Configuration, and CalibrationFigure 60–Disengage the Autopilot in the AP MenuBefore commencing the remaining autopilot configuration steps, verify (on the ground with 0airspeed indicated on the SkyView PFD) that the autopilot status on the Top Bar indicates theautopilot is off.Figure 61–Example Top BarsThe top Top Bar example in Figure 61 indicates the autopilot is disengaged by the absence ofAP. The bottom Top Bar example in the figure indicates that both autopilot axes areengaged. The arrow to the left of AP denotes an engaged roll axis and the arrow to the right ofAP denotes an engaged pitch axis. Reference the SkyView Pilot’s User Guide for moreinformation regarding autopilot symbology in the Top Bar.Roll Servo Flight Tuning ProcedureThis procedure tunes the roll autopilot servo and thus, the flight characteristics of the aircraft inheading holds and turns. This procedure should be performed with the autopilot roll axis intrack (TRK) mode, where the purpose of the autopilot is to keep the aircraft’s GPS ground trackaligned with the track bug.Use the following procedure to arm the roll axis in track mode:1. Enter the AP Menu (MAIN MENU > AP).2. Press button 3, MODE.3. Press TRK. It should be highlighted and look like and the AP Menu willautomatically show up on the screen and show a TRK:OFF label above button 2.Note that the heading (HDG) bug under the DG changes to the track (TRK) bug in track mode.10-22 SkyView System Installation Guide - Revision J