Coming to SkyView HDX - IFR GPS Navigation

Finally. I wonder if they’ll keep database updates inexpensive.
 
I am sure the equipment and databases will be very competitive, as Dynon has always been. I am very excited about this announcement. The Garmin GPS175 has been a very common piece of equipment in panels for small planes, but now that is not needed, and the Dynon gps will likely be at or below the cost of the GPS175. I am sure we will find out more at Oshkosh.
 
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They've probably had this in the works for a while. I'll be curious to see what they do with setting vertical waypoints and VNAV integration.
 
Any idea when it will be available? I was just planning a GPS 175 as an interim because I was going to need it for a future Dynon system anyway.
 
They don't know, but I would imagine they are hoping late Q4 of '26 or Q1 of '27. There is no published plan and that is just my imagination working. If you don't expect to have your panel finished before the end of the year, then I would recommend you wait for it. Since it will be remote, then run a coax (I expect it will need a coax to a GPS antenna - we will find out hopefully at Oshkosh) to where you could put the antenna and you don't need to modify your panel to add it.
 
Jesse Saint said:
…Since it will be remote, then run a coax (I expect it will need a coax to a GPS antenna - we will find out hopefully at Oshkosh) to where you could put the antenna and you don't need to modify your panel to add it.
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Jesse, I don’t recall the specifics exactly, but I don’t think Dynon has a separate box for the VFR GPS. Maybe I’m wrong on that, but for curiosity’s sake, is it possible Dynon will just have a software key to unlock an IFR capability in their existing GPS, or is their a requirement for an IFR navigator to be a separate box?

I understand it may not be possible for already installed equipment, but thinking about the future capability.
 
The VFR Dynon GPS is software with a GPS receiver that it built into the antenna. The IFR GPS will be a box, not just a software unlock. It will have its own IFR GPS Antenna, and only the engineers and insiders would be able to tell you what specifically is in the box.
 
Since it's a standalone box, I hope it can be paired with a smaller display in the future.
 
It is not a stand-alone box. It is a remote box. It requires the 7", 10" or 12" HDX display.
 
Interesting they stated it is for the "HDX" and not the "SkyView". Looking like I am going to benefit from upgrading my screens last year to HDX screens.
 
They have stopped manufacturing the Skyview Classic, and they have stopped developing new software except for minor improvement and bug fixes. The HDX is their focus. One of the wonderful things about the Dynon philosophy, is they developed the Skyview to be an easy upgrade from the D10/100/120/180 system, and made the HDX to be an even easier upgrade from the Skyview Classic system. Even the holes cut in the panel don't require a change from the Classic to the HDX, and all of the remote modules and wiring are identical. The D10A series was a home run in its day. The Skyview Classic and then touch were a home run in their day. The HDX is a home run today. Now, the addition of an IFR GPS, one of the most widespread desire and one of the most narrow list of options, I believe is a home run.
 
People should really read the FAQ's linked. Everything is in there.

I'm glad dynon is trying to keep up with Garmin. An ifr navigator was definitely lacking.

Now if we can get the autopilot for piper singles...
 
TCABM said:
Finally. I wonder if they’ll keep database updates inexpensive.
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That's an interesting question. The basic nav database, including procedures, is from the FAA. If I understand correctly, Garmin and Jepp reformat the raw data and encode it so that navigators/FMS can work with it and use it for additional functions like creating holding patterns. So, right now, if you are flying IFR with a Dynon, you are using either a Garmin or Jepp massaged database in your Garmin or Avidyne unit.

I don't know how much massaging Dynon does for the VFR-only nav database, but since updates are free I cant' imagine it's a lot. So I guess the answer depends on which of at least 2 possible paths they decide to take for the IFR certified one. Use Jepp and/or Garmin and take advantage of some of their advanced coding, or roll their own.

Any idea, @Jesse Saint?
 
Aaaaargh! This is about 12 months too late . I just installed my Skyview HDX and the GPS 175 in my 182.
Glad to see it! When it comes out, I may have a GPS 175 for sale!
 
AK737pilot said:
Aaaaargh! This is about 12 months too late . I just installed my Skyview HDX and the GPS 175 in my 182.
Glad to see it! When it comes out, I may have a GPS 175 for sale!
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Why not keep it for redundancy?
 
Great to see this, it had long been a rumor.
 
They beat Garmin to the punch on the integrated IFR GPS by 24 hrs. But, Garmin one upped them by also adding integrated NAV/COMM capability!
 
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