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This video starts out with a thank you, shouts, the official new website with new merchandise and music downloads that are now available. The video's main topic will explain what I like about the Dynon Skyview HDX and what I don't like. Overall, it's amazing!

[@stevecalder3885]

Really appreciate your reviews. Very thorough and helpful.

[@FlyingDirty]

Thank You very much Steve! These comments gives me electricity. You are appreciated! Have a great day and God bless you Steve!

[@SquawkVFR1981]

Great panel and new website. Happy new year for you and the family. Looking forward to see more great content this year. Cheers Julian

[@FlyingDirty]

Hey buddy! It's always great to hear from you my friend! Happy New year to you also! I most definitely have a backlog of video content that's coming out. Stay safe over there Julian and God bless!

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

Thanks. Your video filled in a lot of the blanks from my Vashon Ranger with Dynon demo flight yesterday. KAPF

[@FlyingDirty]

You’re welcome! To this date, I do not regret getting the Dynon! I think it has many incredible features, looks slick, and you can’t beat the package value.

[@AaronGrijalva]

I’m enjoying my shirt! I had many compliments on it. Great quality in the shirt material and the print. It was great meeting you sir!

[@FlyingDirty]

Hello Aaron! I've been meaning to catch up with you but you beat me to it. Thank you again and it's cool that you are getting compliments on the shirt. Now they know where to get them! The pleasure in meeting with you was also mine! God bless you and let's keep in touch!

[@antoniobranch]

Thanks for the tip. I downloaded a G-Meter app on my phone. I never realized it before. All this time I've been flying in turbulence, I could have monitored the G-load excerted on my plane. I'm glad you enlightened me.

[@FlyingDirty]

My pleasure antonio! It's a beautiful thing when minds collaborate and share thoughts and experiences. But that G-Meter is pretty darn awesome! Thanks for always interacting my friend! Have a great day!

[@robbiejax4332]

Great video!

[@chriscruz1707]

Great informative video! I enjoy these types of videos.

[@FlyingDirty]

Thanks a lot Chris! I'll make more like these! I really want to help and give out as much info and options as possible for those who may be searching or just curious. Thanks for watching and have a great day!

[@yesseniahernandez1411]

I love it 🥰 so proud of you 👏

[@FlyingDirty]

Thank you 😊

[@photon1972]

Fantastic. Thanks!

[@FlyingDirty]

You are welcome Robert!

[@pziemann]

Thanks for all this detailed info as I am also looking for a new panel - great stuff

[@FlyingDirty]

Panel shopping is exciting! Best wishes with your set up! I’m sure whatever you pick will be great. There’s a lot of interesting equipment out there to choose from.

[@twc9000]

Good review. Thanks for making the video.

[@FlyingDirty]

You are very welcome Thomas! Thanks for dropping by and for the wonderful compliment! Keep in touch and have a great day!

[@haveblueaviation31]

Absolute great video. I’m scheduled to have a dual Skyview HDX installed in my Mooney and your videos definitely just solidify my belief that I made the right choice. I have dual IFDs but watching you demonstrate the Skyview comm features almost makes me want to get that too but having three radios doesn’t make sense. I’m probably going to postpone my installation until Dynon replaces that god awful D10A (Which should be any month now.

[@FlyingDirty]

I think you will be absolutely impressed with the HDX. You get more features at a much affordable price and the unit is just pretty slick. I was going to go with two IFD's until I messed around with the Dynon Com and loved it. Then decided instead of spending another 11k why not 2.5k and have a radio that I'll use 90% of the time. Since the Dynon Com Radio I just don't use the IFD radio com very much. Although it's a very slick unit the Dynon Com is extremely easy to use in IFR with just a push of a button and it's right there in the front display. So I decided 1 IFD with a 430W exchange and a D-Com. The D10A has not been bad at all for me. The biggest complaint is the brightness but for that reason I placed it more towards the middle and the brightness has not been a problem. Best of success with your new install. You are going to love it!

[@NoCoRideshare]

Love your airplane. I just flew over to KAPA for the first time last week from KEIK with my instructor. We did a full stop taxi back and it was a ghost town. Hopefully we can meet up some time. Great video.

[@FlyingDirty]

Thank JustinB! Thanks for keeping in touch buddy! Perhaps one of these days we will definitely run into each other my friend! It took a few years to get her that way but those avionics make a big difference!

[@ManNomad]

Well done review! Thanks.

[@FlyingDirty]

Thank you very much Fred!

[@anthonymadonia6699]

I enjoy your videos, thank you!

[@FlyingDirty]

Thanks a lot Anthony! 😀

[@anthonymadonia6699]

@@FlyingDirty Question: why do you need the IFD 540? Would the system work without that?

[@FlyingDirty]

@@anthonymadonia6699 Hi Anthony! Great question! The system would work but, without a GPS certified for IFR, the system would be restricted to VFR flying only.

[@MrCoachector]

Thanks for sharing the information Raul and a nice presentation I’m going to be looking into that system myself for the Mooney Got to talk to my partner see if he’s willing to get it done. Keep talking about Dynon and soon you’ll have an endorsement from them 👍👍😂 YOU GOT ME SOLD!!

[@FlyingDirty]

My pleasure FLAviator323 . Those units are a perfect fit for Mooneys. It's almost like they designed them to fit them. I don't think you'll be disappointed whatsoever. The only thing perhaps would be to place the EFIS D10a in the middle like I did because of it's brightness and so the copilot could also use it as a back-up if need be. And let's see about Dynon, you never know. I just personally like the darn thing! As always, God bless you and have a great day my friend!

[@LincolnMolin]

Another great video!

[@FlyingDirty]

Thank you Lincoln...very much appreciated my friend!

[@suzukitlr01]

Love this review! I really like the Garmin product but the more I see on the Dynon the more I become a fan

[@FlyingDirty]

Something happened with me. I was leaning towards going with Garmin products but after looking at the HDX and the Avidyne I decided to eliminate Garmin. I played around with my buddy's G3X and hands down I think the Dynon is better. I think Garmin is more about the name because I also think the Avidyne radios are also much better. I'll be doing an Avidyne IFD440 soon!Thank a lot for watching and for commenting! Have a great one!

[@suzukitlr01]

@@FlyingDirty looking forward to the ifd video. From what I've seen they seem like really good units.

[@dbpilot9032]

Very nice informative, 'to the point' video. I do not hear nor see any salesmanship in this video. I really loved how you physically showed what you like on the Dynon screen. That alone gave the viewer a first hand view on what the discussed feature actually looks like in real time flight. I have come across to many videos that are all chat with the camera pointed at the pilot or the 'outside the wind screen' view. Most pilots already know what the view looks like outside the windscreen. I have yet to see a first person video of the Dynon HDX screen during a IFR approach showing the synthetic vision first person, especially at IAF. Lets face the truth. These systems such as the Dynon HDX are made to help the pilot reduce the workload during all phases of flight, especially during high workload such as IFR approach. Keep up the great work on these videos.

[@FlyingDirty]

Thanks a lot for such a great comment dbpilot! I really appreciate that! I have done plenty IFR approaches and I am very sure that I recorded enough footage to make such an IFR approach video. Let me see what I can come up with. Again, thanks a lot!

[@MerlinspopTBH]

My club has an Archer and we’re getting the exact setup as you, except the navigator will be an IFD540. Looking forward to it.

[@FlyingDirty]

You will love the setup. And with the IFD 540, even better! Let me know how it works out for you guys.

[@geraldgodbold2043]

Thank you for the great video! We are having the almost identical system installed in our PA28-140 (less the GPS). Agree completely, really wish they would STC the Piper 28 & 32s autopilot, and we'd be selling the TruTrak. The best answer I got from Dynon is that due the complexity, timeline, and cost of the certification process, they had to work with airframes which were available to them on a permanent basis. So, I'm guessing one of the owners or key engineers had a Seneca to use for development. Anyway - I'd love to see you fly a few IFR approaches, and demonstrate your workflow on the avionics. That would be very interesting! Best wishes!

[@FlyingDirty]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Gerald! I do understand about the complexities but Dynon should know that the lack of STC approvals on top of not even doing legacy compatibility is greatly hampering their sales potential. I would have love to get another HDX on my Turbo Saratoga but the lack of approvals or compatibility is going to prevent me from getting another Dynon. I’ll definitely keep you in mind next time I do an instrument approach my friend.

[@BaxterretxaB]

Buying a hat and going to check out the beats for sure. Every time I hear your beats I get hype for your video haha. Nobody else has these up beat tracks in the background and that’s what I think sets you apart.

[@BaxterretxaB]

Had to use my wife’s PayPal...can’t wait to see her face when she goes “what the heck is flyin dirty 😂”. Ordered a hat and some stickers. Does your #3 cylinder always run 390+ Seems a little hot. I try to keep mine below 380 max but preferred under 360. Mike Bush has some good videos about cylinder head temps, very knowledgeable when it comes to engines.

[@FlyingDirty]

Very nice! I am working on shipping orders from last Friday today and I will be checking for new orders right after and hopefully shipping them out tomorrow! Thank you my friend!

[@BaxterretxaB]

@@FlyingDirty I forgot to use the discount code but oh well I’m just glad to support the channel.

[@FlyingDirty]

@@BaxterretxaB No problem, next time you would like an order email me at [e-mail] ahead of time so that I can make you an exclusive 30% discount coupon.

[@BaxterretxaB]

@@FlyingDirty awesome. Thanks

[@williamisaacs6569]

Great info and I think Dynon is cheaper. Always good to save if you can. 👍🏻😎

[@FlyingDirty]

Yes, it’s much cheaper and loaded with many more options that you can’t get with Garmin products. Dynon just needs to work on compatibility with 3rd party options and they’ll be golden.

[@AIMLL]

What a great system, especially for the price!

[@FlyingDirty]

Hello AviationIsMyLife, I’m glad I stalled purchasing the more expensive stuff a few year ago and waited for some of the competitors to bring out their avionics into the certified world. But this can get expensive Rea fast! Thank you my friend and have a great day!

[@arrowpilotii8397]

Raul, great video. Love the avionics. I think If I saw your video before I did mine I would of switched over from the Garmin to Avidyne as I think you can get more bang for your buck. When you did yours did you contemplate keeping any of your old for back up?

[@FlyingDirty]

Hi Arrow Pilot II, First let me thank you! I am extremely grateful to have such outstanding interactions with this crowd of flying enthusiastic folks. The Avidyne is magnificent and so user friendly. The IFD100 app is a plus! It's like having two units. I'll be making a video on that probably on the next video. It was hard, probably due to attachment more than anything, in keeping some of the old avionics for back-up but it would have looked like a disaster. I think with the EFIS D10, Avydine and app, autopilot working independently, iPad as a backup, then the iPhone as a last resort is plenty for back ups. In the end, I preferred a clean modern look and no vacuum, etc! Thank you my friend!

[@scottminshall6420]

I really like that panel lay out in your Cherokee 6. Great videos keep them coming. If you ever make it out to DVT give me a shout and I'll give you nickel tour of our hangar.

[@FlyingDirty]

Thank you for the words of encouragement Scott! I do go to Sedona from time to time. I love that place! But next time we'll see if we can make it to Phoenix. Likewise if you make it to Centennial. Thanks and let's stay in touch!

[@BANDAIist]

That radio is a very good design, some newer Garmin GPS can do similar thing but you need to dig into the menu which I never use.

[@FlyingDirty]

Flying today is so much different from the days I started. A Loran was top notch back then if you were lucky to get an airplane with one. Thanks you very much for the comment!

[@Demnier]

I've noticed with foreflight and garmin pilot, the est TPA often doesn't line up with the chart supplement. What does it give for Cottonwood, AZ (P52)? That's one that both Garmin and foreflight get wrong.

[@FlyingDirty]

With the Dynon and Avidyne IFD100 app I find myself not using Foreflight as much. Although I still use for flight planning, W/B, and for checking the weather while flight planning. I had also noticed a few of those glitches from time to time and for other destinations as well. On another note; I had the Garmin Pilot a few years back but I did not like it much and I often had problems connecting it with the Bluetooth.

[@bryanellsworth6762]

Thank you for a great informative video. Your set up is exactly what I am going for. Mooney m20c

[@FlyingDirty]

Hi Bryan! You’re welcome and thanks 😊 After all of this time I’d still say that I really enjoy the Dynon but a bit disappointed that they haven’t considered the PA28s and PA32s for their autopilot. As a result, I’m forced to go another direction because I refuse to go with another Trutrak (AeroCruze 100). Too many complaints and issues since Bendix King took over TruTrak. Otherwise I’d get the same system in my Turbo Saratoga.

[@bryanellsworth6762]

@@FlyingDirty I’m considering waiting for the dynon Mooney autopilot, as it’s in the approval process. Otherwise, if impatience gets the best of me I might try the aerocruz… should I reconsider?

[@FlyingDirty]

@@bryanellsworth6762 That is a very difficult choice but I think that’s what makes it interesting also. Dynon is a great system but they’ve been stuck working on the M20 for years. It’s hard to say when Dynon will finish the AP approval. But I also don’t know if the AeroCruze has been approved for the M20. But from my point of view, if you are not an IFR pilot and don’t plan to be then the AeroCruze could be a good option. For an IFR pilot it will not be approved for coupled approaches. That along with a 700 feet agl restriction are the biggest downsides. When I bought mine they suckered me by telling me that they were working with the FAA for further approvals to release the agl and coupled approach restrictions. I think they deceived a lot of people to initially sell units. But now with Bendix it is clear that no further approvals are coming.

[@bryanellsworth6762]

@@FlyingDirty Ah. That’s interesting. Aerocruz recently and finally got approved for the m20. However, I do hope to add IFR to my tool belt at some point in the near future. I’m glad I came across your video!!! Thanks for being active and responsive to everyone’s comments and questions. Have a great weekend and fly safe!!

[@FlyingDirty]

@@bryanellsworth6762 It’s my pleasure Bryan! Best wishes to you my friend and let me know what you decide in the future! 😀

[@why_the_hell_not8789]

Smiling ear to ear...😁😁😁

[@FlyingDirty]

Thanks for watching!

[@Karetoful]

Great videos. What tablet and apps are you using? following from Winnipeg MB Canada. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@FlyingDirty]

Thanks a lot Carlos and how has that weather been holding up in Winnipeg? I am using the iPad Air 3 and I use Foreflight and IFD100 app often simultaneously. I'm going to make a video about the IFD440 and the app soon. But it's gotten to the point that I rarely use Foreflight in the cockpit and only for flight planning and weather info prior to flight.

[@Karetoful]

@@FlyingDirty thanks, honestly not to bad for a Winnipeg winter just few times below 30 .

[@FlyingDirty]

@@Karetoful this winter has also been not too bad here in Denver. Although, definitely not as cold as up there. Stay warm Carlos!

[@jeff77789]

Any idea why the indicated airspeed is showing 130 on the pfd but only 113 on the backup device?

[@FlyingDirty]

Hi Jeff, great question! 😃The older Sixes speed indicators were made to indicate MPH so I kept the programing that was because I am used to it. The backup I wanted it to indicate Knots. You can change them and customize them to your preference.

[@hanhamyachtinsuranceagency4473]

Thank you! Who did your install?

[@FlyingDirty]

You're welcome! Install was done by Saint Aviation down in Ocala, Florida.

[@SLC801aviator]

Gonna order that shirt!! When that northern Utah address pops up it Meeeeeeeeee lol. Great channel

[@FlyingDirty]

SLC801aviator, thank you buddy! I need to keep this fam busy LOL. I appreciate your support my friend and you are going to love the material. I bought the premium ringspun soft cotton blanks. I can't have that logo on low quality! Keep in touch and let me know when you get the shirt when you receive it!

[@SLC801aviator]

Consider it done. My wife Reham (she goes by Rey) sent the order. She says when she goes on her first flight lesson next month... We will send you the pic of us repping that cool logo! Brian & Rey. 👊🏾👍🏾

[@FlyingDirty]

@@SLC801aviator I got one from Utah so that must be you and absolutely please send me the pics of you guys and I'll drop it on a video. Congratulate Reham for me on her first lesson. She will never forget that exciting moment. I am working on orders now and that Utah one will be in front LOL! Please send me the pics at: [e-mail] Thank you both and God bless you both also!

[@curtisaitken7027]

Can you send your flight plan/weight balance from ForeFlight into Dynon?

[@FlyingDirty]

For IFR, you can send the flight plan to the Avidyne IFD and Dynon picks it up automatically. For VFR you can send it to the Avidyne or directly to the Dynon. Dynon has its own weight and balance but I just use ForeFlight (non transferable).

[@perimeletiou]

Can you do an ILS approach or RNAV with the True Track?

[@FlyingDirty]

Hello PERIKLIS, I have a video shooting a GPS approach on this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGXamKJuh9WJmKM The TruTrak is not certified yet for ILS but I have not found the need for it since many airports I fly into don't have an ILS approach. But the TruTrak will fly a GPS approach with vertical and lateral like it's locked on tracks. Those needles don't bounce or lag whatsoever. I'll be making a video shortly exclusively on the TruTrak. So far, it's been a fantastic unit and I also love the fact that it has its own built in gyro for tracking so it works independently as well in case you lose your gps or Dynon. Other autopilots must always be coupled with some type of nav equipment, such as, GFC500 and G5 etc. It's just awesome for 5k! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@dejifatunla1759]

Hi, where did you install your avionics. I am looking at upgrading my Arrow. I am based in Erie, CO. Do you have recommendations for me. I am looking at going Dyson too.

[@FlyingDirty]

Déji Fátunlá You should watch this video. On this video I explain a lot of upgrade details, including several different avionic quotes and who I chose to do mine. let me know if that video helps you out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHMoImblsx6r9E

[@kfinona]

Do you need to update the database for both the IFD and the Dynon unit separately, or can you update just one and have the other pull from it?

[@FlyingDirty]

@@kfinona Hello, they are different units with separate databases.

[@scottmiller4711]

I have a dual screen HDX system in my experimental and I wish it had the ability to control two radios at once. Also I am pretty sure your iPad can't connect to two Wifi networks at the same time. Maybe the IFD is Bluetooth since I know the HDX only has wifi...

[@FlyingDirty]

Scott, that is correct in theory. The iPad can only connect to one wifi signal at a time. However, the IFD’s wifi hub allows the user to create a hosting network allowing multiple wifi signals combined simultaneously to your iPad. One host and one remote. Bluetooth is a much weaker signal and much more unreliable and would not work for this type of set up.

[@Damianthelovetour2024]

Awesome bro. I’m in Boise. Fly here I’ll buy u dinner and give u a t shirt from soaring flight academy. U can your my home studio also ❤️. I’ll tell the eggs we r hosting your family I’m the boss lol 😂

[@FlyingDirty]

Thanks and I appreciate it 😊

[@jerryslonglostbrother3030]

Where in denver do you live. I just got the sky views installed and am based out of kcfo

[@FlyingDirty]

Hi Jerry! Man, I am very happy for you! Where did you get them installed? They are great units and you will enjoy them. I am based out of KAPA and live in Aurora.

[@jerryslonglostbrother3030]

@@FlyingDirty currently out in college in alabama so had them installed out here but will be back in colorado in about a month. Love to come check out your set up.

[@FlyingDirty]

@@jerryslonglostbrother3030 Let me know Jerry and hopefully we can set something up. Thanks Jerry!

[@jamesjobe4307]

Thanks for the great video! I'm not a fan of the glossy screen. Too much reflected.

[@FlyingDirty]

Thanks! 😀 It’s been several years now and I’ve never had any problems with reflection even in direct sunlight. Not even the slightest concern with this unit. The resolution is extremely sharp!

[@stlflyguy]

Probably wanted to get the Seneca done so they could enter the Twin market. Once in, others will come quicker, expanding the market for Dynon.

[@FlyingDirty]

I am hoping so although, the TruTrak A/P has proven itself to be fantastic so I am not sure if it would be worth swapping at this point.

[@stlflyguy]

@@FlyingDirty well, if it’s working and has support, I’d keep it. I have a Century IV in my bird and have my fingers crossed that it holds together.

[@PaulHuckaby]

Can’t wait till my dual HDX install is complete. Just a small correction, you are calling the map topology as synthetic vision, and that is not what the Dynon synthetic vision is - it’s actually what was on the other side of your screen.

[@FlyingDirty]

Hi Paul, I know and I noticed it as I was editing but I decided to just leave it. It happens when you are trying to multitask and talk. You will love the HDX. It is an incredible unit.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G, day Flying Dirty Channel from Sydney, Australia. The Dynon avionics suit on your panel is new too me, however some questions: Q1. The Jepersen approach plates that you pay a subscription, can you use the FAA plates or is access via Foreflight only? * the G meter to measure turbulence: is that at that position flying or along the vector ( like a doplar radar) Thank you 🌏🇭🇲

[@FlyingDirty]

Hi John, it's a pleasure to have you watching all the way from Australia my friend! The Dynon is incredible and I like it more than the Aspen or the Garmin G3X. Although I know many who get stuck paying a lot more for other products, they should be looking into these companies that have more advanced options included. To you questions; Q1 = Here, the FAA plates are the official plates. Jeppesen only takes that information to make their own plates. I personally use the Dynon FAA plates but you can use a printed FAA paper plate if you wanted to or Foreflight has the FAA or Jeppesen options. Jeppesen to me are too expensive so I stick with the official FAA plates. Q2 = The G meter is pretty awesome when I am doing mountain flying or instrument flying through bumpy clouds. It measures your current G force that the airframe feels at any given moment. Thanks for the questions and for watching my friend!

[@savethedeveloper]

no emergency checklist?

[@FlyingDirty]

I wanted to respond to your question but I wasn’t sure what you were referring to. Can you elaborate a little for me? Thanks 😊

[@Cavalier-lp8tr]

What is a true track?

[@FlyingDirty]

TruTrak is an autopilot which is now the AeroCruze 100.

[@normanprice2310]

Why "flying dirty"? Please explain

[@FlyingDirty]

Hi Norman! A dirty flight configuration is a term used for adding drag, such as, flaps and gear down! Since setting up for landing is my favorite part of flying I came up with the name “Flying Dirty”.