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RV-12 Skyview Auto Trim

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dwmillsap

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Has anybody installed the Skyview Autopilot Panel (SV-AP-Panel) to get the auto trim feautures? I was so excited when I saw that Dynon had included autotrim software in one of their recent releases. Then, I realized that you have to install their Autopilot Panel to get it. Anyway, I tired of the "trim up/trim down" messages when I'm in autopilot and I'm considering adding their module. If you've done it, how about a builder's report on it?

Appreciate it,

Dennis
 
dwmillsap said:
Has anybody installed the Skyview Autopilot Panel (SV-AP-Panel) to get the auto trim feautures? I was so excited when I saw that Dynon had included autotrim software in one of their recent releases. Then, I realized that you have to install their Autopilot Panel to get it. Anyway, I tired of the "trim up/trim down" messages when I'm in autopilot and I'm considering adding their module. If you've done it, how about a builder's report on it?

Appreciate it,

Dennis
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I have them, but you still get the message, and the auto trim kicks in and the message goes away.

Works good. Plus you have the runaway protection I believe.
 
dwmillsap said:
Has anybody installed the Skyview Autopilot Panel (SV-AP-Panel) to get the auto trim feautures? I was so excited when I saw that Dynon had included autotrim software in one of their recent releases. Then, I realized that you have to install their Autopilot Panel to get it. Anyway, I tired of the "trim up/trim down" messages when I'm in autopilot and I'm considering adding their module. If you've done it, how about a builder's report on it?

Appreciate it,

Dennis
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In flight:

http://www.schmetterlingaviation.com/2015/08/the-art-of-push-button-flying.html

Installation:

http://www.schmetterlingaviation.com/2015/07/automating-autopilot.html
 
Dave,

Your write-up is outstanding! Looks like I have another task to complete during my annual. Now, if I can convince Tom to sell me that metal template, I' m set!!!

Cheers,

Dennis
 
Dgamble said:
In flight:

http://www.schmetterlingaviation.com/2015/08/the-art-of-push-button-flying.html

Installation:

http://www.schmetterlingaviation.com/2015/07/automating-autopilot.html
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Dave -

I noticed you had some slip indications - Have you used the inflight servo setup memos to increase the torque settings, etc as advised by the Dynon manual to adjust these parameters?

I had a little slip and used this manual - worked out pretty good fwiw...

http://www.dynonavionics.com/downloads/Install_Guides/SkyView_Autopilot_In-Flight_Tuning_Guide-Rev_B.pdf
 
Lazy feet

cactuspilot said:
Dave -

I noticed you had some slip indications - Have you used the inflight servo setup memos to increase the torque settings, etc as advised by the Dynon manual to adjust these parameters?

I had a little slip and used this manual - worked out pretty good fwiw...

http://www.dynonavionics.com/downloads/Install_Guides/SkyView_Autopilot_In-Flight_Tuning_Guide-Rev_B.pdf
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Well, I'll take a look, but I think the primary problem (and this is embarrassing to admit) was that I had my feet on the floor. That said, I also still have a slightly heavy left wing and passed the point of diminishing returns from pinching the trailing edge of the right flaperon.
 
Dgamble said:
Well, I'll take a look, but I think the primary problem (and this is embarrassing to admit) was that I had my feet on the floor. That said, I also still have a slightly heavy left wing and passed the point of diminishing returns from pinching the trailing edge of the right flaperon.
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Have you tried the hammering on a block of wood on the trailing edge of the left aileron to fatten it? (I think that is what you do per the PAP...?)

It took a few flights of tuning those wing dipping, hammering and squeezing to get mine flying hands off....and a few more of tuning the autopilot to get things right....mine will pretty much do everything but step on the rudder in a climb in expert mode.

Great video btw. As always I'm a big fan!
 
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