Dynon Avionics D2 Pilots User Guide User Manual

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The Slip/Skid Ball provides a visual representation of lateral acceleration. When the ball is within
the two vertical lines, the aircraft is in coordinated flight. The slip/skid ball operates
independently of GPS reception.

Figure 8 - Slip / Skid Ball

Turn Rate is displayed as a curved magenta bar along the top outside curve of the GPS ground
track arc. The bar grows in the direction that the aircraft is currently turning. The inner white
markings on the turn rate indicator indicate a half standard-rate turn of 1.5 degree per second.
The outer white markings indicate a standard rate turn of 3 degrees per second. The example
below depicts a half-standard rate turn to the left.

Figure 9 - Turn Rate

GPS Signal Strength is depicted in the upper left corner of the display. “Ext” is displayed to the
right of the GPS Signal Strength indication when the external GPS antenna is connected.

Figure 10 - GPS Signal Strength

Battery Charge Level is depicted in the upper right corner of the display. This indication turns into
an AC plug icon when connected to an external power source.

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