User guide

PFD Operation
SkyView Pilot’s User Guide - Revision Q 4-9
Altitude Bug
The altitude bug is displayed in cyan on the altitude tape and its associated digital readout is
displayed at the top of the altimeter. The altitude bug is used as a target for the pitch axis of the
SkyView Autopilot when a pitch axis servo is installed.
The reaction of the autopilot to an altitude bug change depends on the state of the pitch axis,
its armed mode of operation, and the current state of the aircraft. See the Autopilot Operation
chapter for more information about how the autopilot uses the altitude bug.
To set the altitude bug:
1. Enter the Joystick Function Menu.
2. Move the joystick up or down to highlight (ALT).
3. Click the joystick or move it joystick left or right to close the menu (this is optional).
(ALT) will now display just above that joystick. The altitude bug setting on the PFD will be
outlined to signal that it is selected. Turn the joystick to adjust the altitude bug. Note that while
the altitude bug is changing, its display window lights up in cyan to draw your attention to it.
You can synchronize the altitude bug with the current altitude by pressing and holding the ALT
joystick to the left or right, or middle (click) for 2 seconds.
Altitude Alerter
SkyView can be configured to audibly alert as the aircraft changes altitude in relation to the
altitude bug. When the bug is active, audio out is configured, and the altitude alerter is
configured, SkyView announces “APPROACHING ALTITUDE” as the aircraft flies within a chosen
amount of feet/meters of the bug. SkyView announces “LEAVING ALTITUDE” as the aircraft flies
away from the altitude bug by more than a chosen amount of feet/meters. The altitude
thresholds that trigger the two above alerts are individually configurable, and the altitude
alerter will work whether or not the autopilot is engaged. See the SkyView System Installation
Guide for details on how to configure the altitude alerter.
Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) Bug
The Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) Bug allows the pilot to set a bug to alert when
approaching a set altitude. This is typically used during approaches to remain aware of
approach minimums. This bug is distinct from the altitude bug, which is used to control the
autopilot.
When the MDA bug is set:
 When the aircraft descends through 200 feet above the MDA bug:
o An “APPROACHING MINIMUMS” audio alert is played.
 When the aircraft descends through the MDA bug:
o A “MINIMUMS” audio alert is played.
o A visual “MINIMUMS” alert is displayed on the PFD as seen below.