SkyView Training Class (IFR)

March 21, 2014 1:00pm - 4:30pm

We all recognize that transition training is important before hopping into a new airplane, or airplane type. Whether in the clouds or in clear skies, flying a new plane is not the right time to be learning how to operate aircraft avionics and systems. We at Dynon recognize this, and offer an ongoing series of hands-on training. These are half-day courses, sitting in front of live SkyView equipment, and learning in depth how to operate your avionics.

The morning and afternoon classes contain substantially similar content. Please sign up for one session only so that we can maximize SkyView training station availability. If you'd like to sit in on the other session, you are welcome to stay.

The next classes are being held at our factory near Seattle, Washington. The classes are free, but please do sign up so we know you are coming. If you are from out of town and want to make a weekend of it, nearby are some incredible aviation sites. The Seattle Museum of Flight, Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection (perfectly restored, flight worthy WWII aircraft), the Boeing Factory Tour (747s, 777s, and 787s) and Other Local Aviation Events are must sees.

Instructing these classes will be Kirk Kleinholz, CFII and Sales Manager for Dynon Avionics.

Location:
- Dynon Headquarters in Woodinville, Washington.

All Dates/Times:
- Friday, 07 February 2014
- morning class 8:30a-12:00p, focus on VFR procedures
- afternoon class 1:00p-4:30p, focus on IFR procedures
- Friday, 21 March 2014
- morning class 8:30a-12:00p, focus on VFR procedures
- afternoon class 1:00p-4:30p, focus on IFR procedures

Lunch to be served 12:00-1:00 for attendees of both sessions.

Cost/Space Available:

- attendance is free for all attendees, but advanced reservations are required.
- class size is limited to 15 students, assuring hands-on practice for all, with no more than 2 students sharing each SkyView display.
- Non-pilot partners are welcome attend, although if the class is full they may need to sit in the back.

Class Description:
This class will introduce pilots to most ground and in-flight operational features of the Dynon Avionics SkyView system. In-depth discussion of installation and initial configuration of the system is not an objective of this class, though some of those concepts will be addressed where relevant.

Specific to the SkyView system, pilots will learn how to:
- Configure the display(s) for various phases of ground and flight operations.
- Navigate using the integrated VFR GPS moving map and flight planner.
- Configure and operate the autopilot for both VFR and IFR missions.
- Access course guidance information from various navigation sources installed in the aircraft.
- Locate and understand various calculated data presented by SkyView (ie: winds aloft, TAS, density altitude, angle-of-attack, fuel computer).

An additional objective of this class is to educate pilots about the process of transitioning from analog instrumentation to glass panel systems in a small GA aircraft. Topics covered will include:
- Cognitive differences of analog and digital/electronic instrumentation
- Need for training and experience in successful transition
- Benefits and challenges of glass panel systems
- Cockpit resource management

Transportation:
- Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
- However, for anyone wishing to fly via GA to one of the area airports, upon request special arrangements may be made to assist with ground transportation.