Dynon has released a number of updates designed to enhance safety, performance, and pilot experience, according to company officials.
First is the Emergency Glide feature for SkyView HDX and AF-5000/6000 systems.
Included in the upcoming SkyView HDX Software version 17.1 and an upcoming software version for Advanced Flight Systems AF-5000/6000 series avionics, the new Emergency Glide feature is designed to help reduce workload in a situation where pilots are easily overwhelmed, Dynon officials explained.
Emergency Glide is activated when a pilot presses and holds the nearest (NRST) button. This immediately engages the autopilot at a pre-programmed best-glide speed, company officials explained.
Simultaneously, SkyView HDX will locate the nearest airport within gliding distance, considering both wind and terrain. If the system finds a suitable airport, SkyView HDX will command the autopilot to navigate the aircraft to the airport immediately, according to company officials.
At the same time, the airport identifier is loaded into the Com radio, making all available Com radio frequencies for that airport available at the touch of a button, officials added.
As the aircraft arrives at the airport, the autopilot initiates a banked turn to circle the airport while alerting the pilot to take control of the aircraft.
“The new Emergency Glide feature simplifies critical decisions and actions during an emergency, providing pilots with the tools they need to focus on flying the aircraft to a safe landing,” said Michael Schofield, Dynon’s director of marketing.
Dynon also is unveiling a new version of its SV-COM-PANEL Com Radio Control Panel with an upgraded display. The updated Control Panel features a high-contrast OLED display for improved visibility in all lighting conditions, according to company officials.
The OLED display features an “inverted” white on black display color scheme compared to its predecessor, which both complements the SV-COM-PANEL’s design and improves readability.
The new OLED Com Radio Control Panel is a drop-in replacement for the sunsetting legacy version, with identical cut-out and electrical connections. It is compatible with all Dynon SkyView and Advanced Flight Systems AF-5000/6000 series avionics systems, company officials said.
The new OLED Com Radio Control Panel will be available a list price of $438.
For more information: Dynon.com