SkyView Tips and FAQ

SkyView - Send Route via Wi-Fi from EasyVFR to SkyView

This tutorial provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on setting up EasyVFR4 to facilitate the sending and receiving of flight plans to and from Dynon SkyView EFIS systems efficiently.

SkyView - 'European' map styling

SkyView’s default style differs from the map styles used in Europe. No guarantees of any sort, but by using this document and the SkyView configuration file that comes with it you can make the airspaces have a more familiar European look & feel.

SkyView - Track Up / North Up with ICAO chart

Whether you are a "North Up" or a "Track Up" pilot. Both preferences are supported by Dynon SkyView. What many don't know is that you can change the default "Up" for when you have a chart enabled and when not. By default Dynon, has Track up disabled when a chart is loaded. You can easily enable this and even switch between both modes quickly. In this article, we'll show you some "hidden" tricks that are useful to know!

SkyView – “DATABASE NO LONGER CURRENT” at Every Start

Explains why Dynon SkyView sometimes shows the “DATABASE NO LONGER CURRENT” message at startup and how to tell which database it refers to. The article shows how to distinguish between the POCKETFMS CHARTS warning (VFR plates due for update) and the AVIATION warning (navigation/obstacle database out of date), and outlines what each message means and how to update the corresponding data on your Dynon USB stick.

SkyView - Mobile Internet Connection While Using SkyView Wi-Fi

Users attempting to connect their iPads to Dynon devices like the HDX1000 via Wi-Fi often experience a loss of GSM connectivity. This situation impedes the functionality of apps reliant on GSM, such as SafeSky in EasyVFR. This article guides you through the process of retaining GSM connectivity while connected to SkyView Wi-Fi.