SkyView System Downloads:

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A SkyView update may require one or more different files to be downloaded and installed:

A Firmware Update when a new version is released.
A Navigation Database, which is updated regularly as the data expires.
An Obstacles Database, which is updated regularly as the data expires.
Config Files, which alter the settings and configuration of your SkyView System to take advantage of new firmare features.
EMS Sensor Definitions, which are updated occasionally.
EMS Engine Setups, probably only needed once.
A High-Res Terrain Database for different regions of the world. (US Terrain is pre-loaded. Non-US must be uploaded, and is normally required only once.)

As a summary, you will need to:

Download new files to your PC.
Transfer the files to a USB stick.
Power up your SkyView.
Insert the USB stick into a SkyView USB port.
Use the SkyView Setup Menu to load the new files.
Reboot SkyView.

Before You Start: SkyView systems are kept up-to-date by updating a small set of firmware, configuration, and database files. This page describes these update procedures and has download links for these files. Please read this page in its entirety to ensure that you understand all of the instructions before updating your SkyView system.

All files are loaded to your SkyView system via a USB memory stick. A suitable USB memory stick comes with your SkyView system, but any commonly-available USB memory stick with enough free space will work.

File Update Instructions:

Updates should be performed with the system connected to an external (aircraft or bench) power source. They should not be done using the optional backup battery exclusively.

ON YOUR PC: Using the links shown below, download each of the new files to your PC, and then to the USB memory stick.
IN THE AIRPLANE: Move the memory stick to any of the 3 USB ports on one of your SkyView Displays.
SETUP MENU: All update procedures are done in SkyView’s Setup Menu. To enter the Setup Menu, hold down buttons 7 and 8 (the right two buttons) for a few seconds.
FIRMWARE INSTALL: Navigate to SETUP > SYSTEM SOFTWARE >Upgrade System Software.
Load the new SkyView Firmware Release from your USB stick. The SkyView Display will reboot when it has updated and will continue to update your other devices (ADAHRS and EMS Modules).
CAUTION: If you backed up your system, there will be a backup file on your USB stick as well. Be careful NOT to upload that file accidentally.
INSTALL OTHER FILES: Navigate to SETUP > SYSTEM SOFTWARE >LOAD FILES
Load each of the other new files from your USB stick, one at a time. The order that you load the files to the screen does not matter.
When finished loading all files, power reboot the system by powering down the Display and re-starting.
Repeat 2-9 on all of the other Displays in your SkyView network.
When finished, confirm the following: All devices and modules should be listed as “READY” under the SETUP>NETWORK SETUP> NETWORK STATUS menu. If all devices are not listed, go back to SETUP>NETWORK SETUP>CONFIGURE to reconfigure the SkyView Network. If you have two screens in your SkyView system, you will definitely need to configure the SkyView network again for all of the screens and modules to be seen. This can be done from either screen.
US customers only: confirm that aviation data and obstacles appear on the MAP page.

The different file types and download links are shown below:

SkyView Firmware Releases (Everyone)

This is the actual firmware update. Everyone should download this file. Click the link below to download it.

Note: 2.5.1 contains only a tiny update for certain OEMs. If you are an end user and have installed 2.5.0, you do not need to install 2.5.1

SkyView

Version 2.5.1 released 7/19/10

Release Notes

FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD

Navigation Database (Currently US Only) (CHANGED FOR 2.5)

SkyView Version 2.5 adds a free trial preview version of the upcoming purchasable Navigation Mapping Software. It provides the ability to navigate “direct to” airports and aviation navaids. It also can display basic information about airports, runways, and navaids. Due to current aviation data availability, this feature is only available for US customers. The full version of the Navigation Mapping Software ($500, with a free trial period available) will be available for all customers later this year in version 3.0.

Data is limited to the United States for now and is provided by Dynon Avionics free of charge. The USA data is sourced from FAA's published data. Dynon is working with other data providers to get data for regions outside of the United States. That data will likely involve a subscription cost.

This database must be updated when you upgrade to version 2.5, even if you have previously loaded the current data.

To download the current database, click this link below. For SkyView software V2.5 only.

SkyView

US Navigation Database
data valid 29 August 2010 -

23 September 2010

NAVIGATION DATABASE DOWNLOAD

SkyView

US Navigation Database
data valid 29 July 2010 -

26 August 2010

NAVIGATION DATABASE DOWNLOAD

Obstacles Database (Currently US Only) (CHANGED FOR 2.5)

This database adds obstacle data to the free trial version of the navigation moving map. To display this data, you must have an active GPS signal and this database installed.

To download the current database, click this link below. For SkyView software V2.5 only.

SkyView

US Obstacles Database
data valid 29 July 2010 -

23 September 2010

OBSTACLES DATABASE DOWNLOAD

SkyView

US Obstacles Database
data valid 03 May 2010 -

28 July 2010
(Updated 07July10 for Ver. 2.5)

OBSTACLES DATABASE DOWNLOAD

EMS Sensor Definitions (Everyone) (CHANGED FOR 2.5)

This file updates the sensor definitions and characterizations that the EMS uses. As there have been a few improvements to sensor characterizations, everyone should download this file. Click the link below to download it. These definitions must be updated when you upgrade to version 2.5

SkyView

Sensor File updated 7/16/10

SENSOR DATA DOWNLOAD

EMS Engine Setups (Optional)

Dynon Avionics has created pin mappings and screen layouts for the most common engine types used by customers. If you haven’t already set up your engine page, these files will give you a great “head start”. If you have already set up your own EMS, you probably should skip this step, as it will overwrite the pin mappings and layouts you have already created. To download these files, click the link below. A page with the files will open in a new browser window or tab.

SkyView

EMS Engine Setups
updated 3/29/10

ENGINE SETUP PAGE

Terrain Database (Non-US)

SkyView Systems come preloaded with worldwide Low-Res terrain, plus US only High-Res terrain. High-Res terrain for other regions can be selected and downloaded from this page.

SkyView

High-Res Terrain Database
released 12/4/2009

TERRAIN DOWNLOAD PAGE