Dynon Avionics Upgrades Autopilot

James Lawrence

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 06:54 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Dynon Avionics has released software version 5.4 for its EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100, and FlightDEK-D180 units.
The upgrade primarily refines autopilot pitch control through new user-adjustable parameters.
These adjustments aim to optimize autopilot performance for individual aircraft, enhancing passenger comfort by custom-tuning response to turbulence.
The update also expands support to a wider range of airframes, allowing the autopilot to fly with more precise and appropriate inputs.

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(L-R): Dynon EFIS-D100, AP74 Autopilot control module and a typical servo used to link into flight control system. *images courtesy Dynon Avionics*

Powerhouse digital instrument maker Dynon Avionics just came out with software version 5.4 for its EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100 and FlightDEK-D180 units which are in widespread use in LSA and homebuilt aircraft. The upgrade addresses refined pitch control, including some new user-adjustable parameters that optimize autopilot performance for each individual aircraft. *** The idea, explained Dynon, is to improve passenger comfort by custom-tuning the response to turbulence. Support is expanded to a wider range of airframes, too. *** Ian Jordan, Chief Systems Engineer for Dynon, had this to say about the upgrade: “The autopilot now flies just as an experienced pilot would, with crisp, appropriate inputs that really seem to understand the airplane.”