Dynon Avionics SkyView Pilots Users Guide - Manual (Page 193)

Autopilot Operation
SkyView Pilot’s User Guide - Revision S 8-27
SkyView Autopilot Control Panel Operation
The SkyView Autopilot Control Panel provides dedicated controls for all Autopilot modes. This
allows the pilot to navigate other menus on the SkyView display while retaining direct access to
the autopilot. Autopilot status appears on the SkyView top bar as normal to show active and
armed modes as well as current bug values. The buttons on the control panel perform exactly
the same functions as the menus under MAIN MENU > AUTOPILOT (which remain available and
usable). As the Autopilot Control Panel provides controls for all Autopilot modes, including
VNAV, IAS hold, Flight director, etc., it can only be used when the system is configured to use
the Expert Autopilot control scheme. When SkyView is set for Simplified Controls, the AP
module is inactive. See the Expert Autopilot Operation section of this manual for more details.
Integrated Trim Control Operation
The SV-AP-PANEL has an integrated two channel trim controller that can be used instead of the
normal relay decks that would nominally installed. It is connected to your trim motor(s) (usually
pitch, and sometimes roll or rudder, dependent on the aircraft). It control inputs are normally
wired to the pilot and/or copilot sticks or switches on the panel. When you press and hold the
button or switch corresponding to the trim direction requested, the trim motor moves in that
direction. To enable Auto-Trim while the autopilot is engaged reference the SkyView System
Installation Guide.