SkyView - Dynon Avionics

Autopilot Servo Installation, Configuration, and CalibrationFigure 62–Altimeter and Altitude BugIf excessive wandering is observed, increase the sensitivity level on the Pitch AxisSensitivity Adjust Page (SETUP MENU > AUTOPILOT SETUP > PITCH AXIS >SENSITIVITY). If the autopilot control seems twitchy or aggressive, decrease thesensitivity. All adjustments of sensitivity should be done in increments of 1 or 2,allowing you to notice subtle changes in control.After sensitivity is adjusted as well as it can be, PITCH GAIN may be graduallyincreased if the airplane does not settle on altitude.Initiate autopilot-controlled climbs and descentsChange the ALT bug to 500 feet above your current altitude.1. Configure a joystick to control the altitude bug as enumerated in the How to Enter theJoystick Function Menu Section of this guide. The label above the joystick should read(ALT).2. Turn the joystick either way until the altitude bug reads 500 feet above the currentaltitude.3. As soon as the altitude bug is changed, the autopilot begins changing the aircraft’saltitude to follow.4. Repeat this step, except set the altitude bug for 500 below the current altitude.Verify pitch torque and sensitivity settings during climbs and descentsDuring an autopilot-controlled climb, observe the autopilot status indicator on the Top Bar asyou did earlier. If excessive slipping is observed (i.e.,) then increase the pitchservo’s torque percentage. Repeat this verification in a descent.Repeat the autopilot-controlled climbs, descents, and torque adjustments until the pitch axisindicator on the Top Bar does not display a slip indication.Continue performing autopilot-controlled climbs and descents, and observe the overallbehavior of the aircraft. If the aircraft oscillates in holds or overshoots as it reaches targetaltitude, it is an indication that the pitch servo sensitivity needs to be increased. If, uponreaching the target altitude the stick twitches excessively, it is an indication that the pitch servosensitivity needs to be decreased.SkyView System Installation Guide - Revision J 10-27