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Dynon HDX AP controller backlighting

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adrianolsantos

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I am buying a Skyview HDX system to upgrade my Dynon D100 + AP74 EFIS and I have some doubts related to the autopilot controller.

For those with the Skyview HDX EFIS + dedicated autopilot controller, when you select a mode in the controller, does it change the color of the key backlighting to green or the only clue of the mode selected is on the EFIS display?

How important/easier is to have the dedicated controller for the autopilot instead of using the autopilot menu in the EFIS?

Is the autopilot as good as the Garmin autopilot ? What are the main differences you see?

Cheers
 
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adrianolsantos said:
I am buying a Skyview HDX system to upgrade my Dynon D100 + AP74 EFIS and I have some doubts related to the autopilot controller.

For those with the Skyview HDX EFIS + dedicated autopilot controller, when you select a mode in the controller, does it change the color of the key backlighting to green or the only clue of the mode selected is on the EFIS display?

How important/easier is to have the dedicated controller for the autopilot instead of using the autopilot menu in the EFIS?

Is the autopilot as good as the Garmin autopilot ? What are the main differences you see?

Cheers
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The controller does not change colors. The indication on the EFIS is the only way to see the mode
 
We only fly vfr so dp not have the auto pilot control panel, based on my experience I think it would almost be mandatory for ifr work. Without it you must bring up a screen that takes half of the display and also some of the functions are a bit harder to use. You really wont need it if you only fly vfr. We do have the three knob controller for hdg/trk, baro and alt. This is really handy.
 
adrianolsantos said:
How important/easier is to have the dedicated controller for the autopilot instead of using the autopilot menu in the EFIS?
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It's important if you fly IFR because the EFIS autopilot menu takes up most of the screen real estate. You see the mode switch on the screen. I can't tell you about the Garmin system since I haven't used on an actual airplane
 
Noooo, but just like it bog metal, buttons are what you think you're getting.

Actual modes at top of pfd arewhat you're actually getting.

Only need it IF you want auto trim functions

Pull the operating manual and you'll answer most of your questions.

Dynon vs Garmin? Either are only as good as they've been tuned by the installer
 
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