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Today, 10:45 PM

jeffhughes88 replied to a thread Autopilot malfunctioning in General Discussion

Shawn, do you have any idea what would cause the Flight Director to indicate an aggressive nose-down pitch during normal flight if the altitude bug...

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Today, 05:26 PM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread Autopilot malfunctioning in General Discussion

When reading these lines the first block, , is the system run time in seconds. So its perfectly normal indications of the equipment being discovered.

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Today, 05:16 PM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread SD Cards in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

Adapters seem to work, I would check with local camera and electronics shops. Anything <=2GB will work so you can get away with using old 128MB cards...

3 replies | 79 view(s)

Today, 05:00 PM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread Ethernet lost between units in EFIS Installation Questions

Sounds like the PFD needs to be sent back.

3 replies | 69 view(s)

Today, 04:43 PM

sjjonesnz replied to a thread SD Cards in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

Thanks Alan, NZ$35 is quite expensive for such a small card (freight costs to NZ from the US are horrific!!)... Are there any reasons why I...

3 replies | 79 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:33 PM

Phillip replied to a thread Ethernet lost between units in EFIS Installation Questions

Thanks Shawn! Did the above, also Jonathan replied on the advanced/dynon tech support- he suggested hooking both cables into a hub and observing...

3 replies | 69 view(s)

01-25-2021, 06:32 PM

MacCool replied to a thread SV-EMS-220 with 5400 ... plug and play RPM sensing? in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Thanks for your prompt reply, Shawn. That's very helpful.

4 replies | 71 view(s)

01-25-2021, 05:49 PM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread Ethernet lost between units in EFIS Installation Questions

My gut is saying that your ethernet jack might have a cracked pin. Try applying some finger pressure to the connector on one EFIS then the other and...

3 replies | 69 view(s)

01-25-2021, 05:32 PM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread SV-EMS-220 with 5400 ... plug and play RPM sensing? in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Correct you wont have anything in those spots. If you don't have trim position indicators you don't need the pins. If you have a flap...

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01-25-2021, 03:47 PM

MacCool replied to a thread SV-EMS-220 with 5400 ... plug and play RPM sensing? in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

OK, I get it now. Regarding re-pinning the main engine harness... what do I do about the SV-EMS-220 pins marked "SkyView Only"? Don't re-pin?...

4 replies | 71 view(s)

01-25-2021, 11:51 AM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread SV-EMS-220 with 5400 ... plug and play RPM sensing? in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

You will connect pin 6 of the P-Mags to SV-EMS pins 32/33 if they are 12V signal output or pins 34/35 for 5V signal levels. Here is a list of all...

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01-24-2021, 04:15 PM

Phillip started a thread Ethernet lost between units in EFIS Installation Questions

Hi guys, I have dual 5600s, non touch screens, and have lost communication between them PFD set as single ahars, MFD with engine board. The PFD...

3 replies | 69 view(s)

01-24-2021, 10:37 AM

jeffhughes88 replied to a thread Autopilot malfunctioning in General Discussion

I received the servo back a couple weeks ago and installed it last weekend. I'm happy to report that this did solve the problem. When I scan SV...

9 replies | 1070 view(s)

01-23-2021, 10:20 PM

MacCool started a thread SV-EMS-220 with 5400 ... plug and play RPM sensing? in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

I'm installing a 5400, replacing my old 4500. I have dual P-mags. On the SV-EMS-220, the install manual indicates that RPM sensing is on pin 32, but...

4 replies | 71 view(s)

01-22-2021, 04:47 AM

amekler replied to a thread SD Cards in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

on amazon] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WHFMR2 Alan

3 replies | 79 view(s)

01-21-2021, 03:50 PM

sjjonesnz started a thread SD Cards in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

Greetings, I have a AF3500EF and AF3500EM and need to replace the SD cards, but cards with that capacity are more rare than a very rare thing. ...

3 replies | 79 view(s)

01-18-2021, 11:15 AM

Jonathon replied to a thread USB charging port options in EFIS Installation Questions

The PDA360 has a charging port available in both the remote and panel mounted variants. We also make and sell our own dual USB fast charging ports...

1 replies | 127 view(s)

01-17-2021, 02:11 PM

ninerhawk started a thread USB charging port options in EFIS Installation Questions

Can someone comment on USB charging port options available? I believe the Avidyne IFD series has a charging port available on the front bezel. Does...

1 replies | 127 view(s)

01-17-2021, 07:50 AM

Billm replied to a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Thank you Rob, installed the new software, problem solved!

4 replies | 468 view(s)

01-14-2021, 06:12 PM

Jonathon replied to a thread What kind of video would you like to see? in EFIS Training Video's

One of our recent panel customers just made a terrific video showing the whole AOA calibration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AcYi3v_qmk No...

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01-14-2021, 03:05 PM

jfeighny replied to a thread What kind of video would you like to see? in EFIS Training Video's

AOA calibration maneuvers and bottonology for the 5600 with Dynon Heated pitot.

24 replies | 47112 view(s)

01-13-2021, 10:51 AM

MacCool started a thread AG6 annunciator and 5400T -- interface? in EFIS Installation Questions

Never mind....I think I have it figured out.

0 replies | 128 view(s)

01-13-2021, 10:21 AM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread AFS and IFD540 working together with Jeppesen and Seattle Avionics Databases in Map Database

The AF2MAPUS.AFM contains only the occasional navaid within the Canadian boundary. The data is supplied for USA and its territories.

7 replies | 3357 view(s)

01-13-2021, 03:18 AM

teamrv8a replied to a thread G Meter error in AF-3400s, AF-3500s, AF-4500s ... General Discussion

Hi Shaun, I will have to check when next at the hangar but I have recorded in the Log: Version 7.06.00MV15-AV40 Correct installed version is...

2 replies | 886 view(s)

01-09-2021, 10:34 AM

Ivan Kristensen replied to a thread AFS and IFD540 working together with Jeppesen and Seattle Avionics Databases in Map Database

I buy the "Americas" nav data from Jeppesen for my IFD440 which in almost twice the cost of the $299.00 "USA" only plan . I have to do that in order...

7 replies | 3357 view(s)

01-08-2021, 09:35 AM

Rob Hickman replied to a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Send me an email and we will update you to V16 software.

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01-07-2021, 09:07 PM

Billm replied to a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Thanks for the reply Rob, I am running current software 15.01 MV16 I believe it is.

4 replies | 468 view(s)

01-07-2021, 12:13 PM

Rob Hickman replied to a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

What version of software are you running?

4 replies | 468 view(s)

01-02-2021, 08:13 AM

Billm started a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

I have always had a problem with my flight director pitch command. Operation is normal in the roll mode, but the pitch commands are overly sensitive...

4 replies | 468 view(s)

12-30-2020, 02:20 PM

MacCool replied to a thread Some questions ... replacing 4500 with 5400? Cables and AHRS... in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

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