Dynon Avionics, a manufacturer of avionics systems, reports FAA-approved compatibility of the Trio Pro Pilot autopilot with Dynon Certified SkyView HDX systems.
According to Dynon officials, highlights include:
FAA approved integration: With Trio’s recent approval, Dynon SkyView HDX may be connected to the Trio Pro Pilot autopilot system, allowing it to follow guidance from SkyView HDX and connected external GPS navigators.
Approach-capable autopilot: When a compatible IFR GPS Navigator is installed, the Trio Pro Pilot can fly fully coupled approaches.
Full Trio Aircraft Model Line Coverage: This approval includes all type certificated aircraft models the Trio Pro Pilot is available for, adding dozens of models that can now benefit from installing a Trio Pro Pilot Autopilot alongside SkyView HDX.
FAA Approved Integration Features
When connected to a Trio Pro Pilot autopilot, SkyView HDX can serve as a single-entry point for heading, barometric altitude, and altitude pre-select, according to Dynon officials.
The configurable “bugs” that pilots set on their SkyView HDX system are automatically sent to the Trio Pro Pilot, allowing it to fly the guidance directly provided from SkyView HDX, company officials explain.
Additionally, when a compatible IFR GPS navigator is installed, the Trio Pro Pilot and Dynon SkyView HDX combine to provide full GPSS course guidance and auto-sensing for autopilot course and descent guidance during RNAV approaches. This allows pilots to fly fully coupled IFR GPS approaches with their integrated SkyView HDX and Trio Pro Pilot system, Dynon officials noted.
Approved Aircraft Models
SkyView HDX is already approved for installation in nearly 800 piston single and twin models, including all models the Trio Pro Pilot is approved for. With this integration approval, SkyView HDX may now connect to Trio Pro Pilot installed in the following aircraft model families:
Cessna 150
Cessna 152
Cessna 170B
Cessna 172-172E (172F-S models have Dynon Autopilot approved)
Cessna 172RG
Cessna 175
Cessna 177
Cessna 180
Cessna 182-182D (Cessna 182E thru 182T, R182, T182, TR182, and T182T models have Dynon Autopilot approved)
Cessna 185 Cessna 190 Cessna 195/LC-126 PA-28
PA-32
PA-24
Grumman AA-5 (AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, AG-5B)
Pricing
SkyView HDX systems start at $11,010.
Trio Pro Pilot is available from The STC Group at TheSTCGroupllc.com. Pricing varies by model and starts at $6,345 for Cessna 150/152 models.
For more information: DynonCertified.com
