Dynon, a leader in experimental and light sport aircraft avionics, announces a series of updates and new products at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. These innovations underscore Dynon's commitment to enhancing safety, performance, and pilot experience in experimental and light-sport aviation.
Safety-Enhancing Emergency Glide Feature for SkyView HDX and AF-5000/6000 Systems
Dynon introduces a potentially life-saving feature in its 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.
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. 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. 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 using Dynon’s unique airport-centric user interface. 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.
"At Dynon, we are committed to enhancing pilot safety with innovative features. 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." says Michael Schofield, Director of Marketing for Dynon.
Dynon Announces Enhanced Safety Features at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, Dynon announced new enhancements to its SkyView HDX and AF-5000/6000 systems geared at boosting safety, performance and pilot experience. Among these innovations is the Emergency Glide feature, aimed at reducing pilot workload during moments of distress. It monitors factors such as wind and terrain to locate the nearest suitable airport, automatically directs the autopilot to the airport, and loads its frequency into the Com radio. When within range, the system alerts pilots to assume control. Director of Marketing, Michael Schofield, affirmed this step reflects Dynon's continued commitment towards improving pilot safety.
