SkyView update from Van's Facebook page

[pietermk]

Neither link seems to be working at the moment.

Peter

[Mich48041]

The Rotax has an alternator, not a generator. A generator uses a commutator and brushes to change the generated AC into DC. An alternator uses diodes to change the AC into DC. The Rotax voltage regulator contains the diodes to accomplish this. The Rotax alternator does not have a field winding like automotive alternators. Instead, the Rotax alternator field is comprised of permanent magnets. This type of alternator is also called a dynamo. The advantage of a dynamo is that no slip rings or brushes are required. That means there are fewer parts to fail or maintain. The only moving parts are the magnets which are integrated into the flywheel. The Rotax alternator is modern and reliable with no bearings or brushes to wear out. The weak link is the voltage regulator which can fail if overheated.
Joe Gores

[rgmwa]

Thanks Joe. The Rotax spec sheet for the 912 ULS that I've seen describes it as a 250W DC Generator. Maybe it's the German translation that was confusing me.

Edit: Just to add to the confusion, the same data sheet lists one of the options as `external alternator 40A/12V DC"

Originally Posted by Mich48041

The Rotax has an alternator, not a generator. A generator uses a commutator and brushes to change the generated AC into DC. An alternator uses diodes to change the AC into DC. The Rotax voltage regulator contains the diodes to accomplish this. The Rotax alternator does not have a field winding like automotive alternators. Instead, the Rotax alternator field is comprised of permanent magnets. This type of alternator is also called a dynamo. The advantage of a dynamo is that no slip rings or brushes are required. That means there are fewer parts to fail or maintain. The only moving parts are the magnets which are integrated into the flywheel. The Rotax alternator is modern and reliable with no bearings or brushes to wear out. The weak link is the voltage regulator which can fail if overheated.
Joe Gores

[bigbill25]

Originally Posted by engineerofsorts

What does this mean? The only thing my creative imagination could come up with: Using the Mode S transponder's Traffic information, could the EFIS generate holophonic stereo into my headset, such that I get a "Hey buddy, look up here to your right at that airliner getting in your way". (for those who haven't experienced holophonic recording, it gives a remarkable effect, as do your ears, of 3D-directionality of a sound source).

With Stereo, the EFIS could easily pan a warning announcement left and right. This would be a big help in situational awareness. Now there are some technologies that attempt to give surround sound effects with stereo headphones. Those are typically dependent on the headphones, so I think we will just see a basic stereo alert.

--Bill

[dlloyd3]

What brand ads-b is that?

[splitty]

Its great to see how Vans have upgraded the 12 with the latest Dynon Skyview and complete Electronics harness assemblies...........WELL DONE..!

[Camillo]

I noticed that Van's says that resettable breakers (W23 or W31) are not FAA compliant. I made an entire airplane with those breakers, using more than 15, and it is about to be IFR approved. Nobody told me that they weren't right. Do you know why they are not good?

[lewy]

How much will the skyview cost? We have just finished the finish kit and getting ready to order d-180, will it be a budget buster? Don from Ohio.

[Dgamble]

I figure you're "trading in" a Garmin 496 and a Garmin transponder, and adding:

SV-D1000
SkyView 10” Display (includes main wiring harness & SynVis)
$3,600

SV-ADAHRS-200
ADAHRS - First (at least one ADAHRS required)
$1,200

SV-EMS-220
Engine Monitoring Module
$600

SV-ARINC-429
ARINC-429 Interface Module
$475

SV-MAP-270
SkyView GPS Navigation Mapping Software
$500

SV-XPNDR-261
Mode-S Class 1 Transponder (high performance aircraft & US)
$2,200

SV-GPS-250
GPS 5Hz Receiver Module (at least one recommended)
$200

That's $8,775. Add in some wiring harnesses and new panel aluminum, guessing about $250 for that. Subtract roughly $3,400 for the Garmin units you won't need anymore. That gives you $5,625. The D-180 was around $3,200.

My guess is you're looking at roughly an extra $2,500, but you won't need to buy the AP-74 ($450) if you decide to install the autopilot. So, I'm guessing about $2,000 more than you would have spent for an all-up solution. My personal opinion is that the Skyview provides enough additional value and future expandability to make that a good deal.

My fearless and consequence-free guess: Skyview avionics kit comes in at right around $15,000.

[Mich48041]

I noticed that Van's says that resettable breakers (W23 or W31) are not FAA compliant. I made an entire airplane with those breakers, using more than 15, and it is about to be IFR approved. Nobody told me that they weren't right. Do you know why they are not good?

Notice that it says, "Automatic".

Automatic re-set circuit breakers may not be used.

There should not be a problem using manual reset breakers, although fuses are smaller, lighter, cheaper and give better circuit protection.
Joe Gores