LXNav
LXNav Navigation Systems are some of the best on the market, with their Navigation computers, Variometers, Flight recorders and Flarm devices, they've got everything you need to navigate safely and stay informed as a glider or UL pilot.
Apart from the above products that are mainly used for Gliders, LXNav also has a complete glass panel navigational and engine monitoring system with 7" and 10" display options. The system is called eCopilot and is aimed at UL and experimental aircraft.
As an official LXNav distributor, we are able to provide you with all the products and spare parts, as well as advise you on what product you will need for a good working installation.
Please continue below to get an overview of the different products and then visit our online shop to see more information and pricing.
Flight computers
LXNav computers for the twenty-first century.
Reliable, accurate and always upgradeable, they are aimed at the novice, club, and competition pilots.
Most LX80xx and LX90xx flight computers exist in 3 different software versions:
- Full - containing all the software features (IGC approved flight recorder, GPS, Voice messages, LXStyler customization tool, preloaded terrain and map database + optional Flarm module )
- Club, designed for use in flight clubs (only IGC approved flight recorder and GPS, though upgrades can be added)
- Simple, which lacks most of the features, having only the most basic functionality.
LXNav's flight computers all have:
- Extremely bright color displays.
- A simple and logical user interface designed for top-level competitors, club operations as well as for gliding beginners.
- Worldwide terrain maps, airspace and airport databases preloaded (optional for Club and Simple versions).
- The ability to cope with Complex task assignment
LX8030 - The Standard 80mm
The LX8030 is a high end vario navigation system that fits to a standard 80mm hole, with a 2.8" QVGA display (480 by 480 pixels).
The ideal instrument for those who would like to keep their instrument panel as it is. The 80mm sized LX8030 comes packaged with a V8 variometer (optionally with V80). The built in 4.0″ anti-glare display fits into a standard 80mm panel hole and has 2.8” active display size.
LX8040 - The legend remastered
The LX8040 is a high end vario navigation system with a 4" (10.16cm) QVGA display (480 by 480 pixels) and is the successor to the beloved LX8000
The successor to the original hero of the LX80/90xx series is here. 2021 sees the birth of the next generation of small compact high end navigational instruments and 8040 is spearheading it. It comes packed with a V8 variometer (optionally with V80). A 4.0″ anti-glare display that fits everywhere and an automatic light sensor that adjusts that brightness and optimizes the power consumption.
LX9000 - The Pilot's Choice
The LX9000 is a high-end vario navigation system with a 5.6” (14.2cm) display (640 by 480 pixels), running well proven firmware with multilanguage interface. User friendly data exchange using SD card. Integrated FLARM collision avoidance system and integrated flight recorder with igc approval for all flights including world records. Complex tasks with assigned areas manipulation. Real-time flight optimization according to FAI and OLC rules.
LX9050 - Fits Everywhere
The LX 9050 is a high end vario navigation system with a 5”(12.7cm) display (800 by 480 pixels) readable in all sunlight conditions with backlight automatically adapted using photo-sensors, running on well proven LX 8000 firmware with multilanguage interface.
Integrated FLARM collision avoidance system and flight recorder according to the highest level IGC specification. It manages complex tasks with assigned areas manipulation and real-time flight optimization according to FAI and OLC rules.
LX9070 - Even Bigger
The LX 9070 is a bigger version of the well-known LX9000 with a 7” WVGA display (800 by 480 pixels) readable in all sunlight conditions with backlight automatically adapted using photo-sensor, running on well proven LX 8000 firmware with multilanguage interface.
Integrated FLARM collision avoidance system and flight recorder according to the highest level IGC specification. It manages complex tasks with assigned areas manipulation and real-time flight optimization according to FAI and OLC rules. Internal storage memory is 16Gb.
Variometers
LXNav has the most advanced vario systems available today.
They all have a built-in inertial platform which is used for precise wind calculation, AHRS and fast vario response.
In the latest varios, the mechanical needle is replaced by a graphical needle. This graphical needle responds faster than the stepper motor that is used to drive conventional mechanical needle.
S3 - The Perfect Beginning
Standalone digital variometer with an extremely bright 2 inch (5 cm) color display readable in all sunlight conditions with the ability to adjust the backlight.
One rotary switch (knob) with push button function is used for input, and it comes with a pre-loaded polar database for almost all gliders.
A mechanical needle driven by stepper motor indicates vertical speed.
Many custom audio settings, a 100Hz sampling rate for very fast response and an internal speaker.
S7 - The Versatile Solution
The LXNav S7 (formerly: V7) is a standalone digital speed-to-fly variometer and final glide calculator with GPS input and PDA/PNA input/output.
A mechanical needle driven by stepper motor allows fast response and very accurate vertical speed indication.
A two-inch 320x240 sunshine readable screen displays user adjustable parameters, and an integrated rotary switch with push button is used to set up all the parameters.
Integrated g-meter, logbook, Voice module and Thermal assistant, as well as a Flarm display with acoustic warning (when connected to Flarm device).
A second indicator with rotary switch and push button can be connected to the S7 for double-seated aircraft.
It also has an audio Equalizer for better vario sound performance, a Multi Language graphic user interface (10 languages) and inertial assisted vario.
S80 - Smart and Bright
Standalone digital variometer, a final glide calculator and navigation system with moving map.
Extremely bright 3,5 inch (9cm) color display, readable in all sunlight conditions with the ability to adjust the backlight. Two rotary switches (knobs) with push button function and three push buttons are used for input.
GPS and PDA inputs/outputs.
Flarm Indication, when Flarm is connected to the GPS port, as well as an additional Flarm radar screen and optional artificial horizon display.
Inertial assisted high precision pressure sensors.
Built-in voice module and AHRS-hardware, as well as easy firmware upgrades via SD card.
Fast wind calculation with external compass.
S8 - Small and Bright
Standalone digital variometer, a final glide calculator and navigation system with moving map.
Extremely bright 2,5 inch (6,5cm) color display, readable in all sunlight conditions with the ability to adjust the backlight. Two rotary switches (knobs) with push button function and three push buttons are used for input.
GPS and PDA inputs/outputs.
Flarm indication, when Flarm is connected to the GPS port, as well as an additional Flarm radar screen and optional artificial horizon display.
Inertial assisted high precision pressure sensors.
Built-in voice module and AHRS ( SW upgrade option), as well as easy firmware upgrades via SD card.
Fast wind calculation with external compass.
S10 - Variometer, Flight recorder, Bluetooth and a Backup battery !
Standalone digital variometer, final glide calculator, IGC flight recorder and navigation system with moving map.
Extremely bright 2.5’’ (~ 6.5cm) color display, readable in all sunlight conditions with the ability to adjust the backlight.
Two rotary switches (knobs) with push button function and three push buttons are used for input.
PDA inputs/outputs.
Flarm Indication, when Flarm is connected to the GPS port, as well as an additional Flarm radar screen and artificial horizon.
Inertial assisted high precision pressure sensors.
Built-in voice module and AHRS, IGC high level approved flight recorder, Integrated Bluetooth module and Internal battery with up to 3h autonomy.
Integrated GPS module and easy firmware upgrades via SD card
S100 - Bigger, with a Variometer, Flight recorder, Bluetooth and a Backup battery !
Standalone digital variometer, final glide calculator, IGC flight recorder and navigation system with moving map.
Extremely bright 3.5’’ ( 9cm) color display, readable in all sunlight conditions with the ability to adjust the backlight.
Two rotary switches (knobs) with push button function and three push buttons are used for input.
PDA inputs/outputs.
Flarm indication, when Flarm is connected to the GPS port, as well as an additional Flarm radar screen and artificial horizon (optional).
Inertial assisted high precision pressure sensors.
Built-in voice module and AHRS (enabled optionally), IGC high level approved flight recorder, Integrated Bluetooth module and Internal battery with up to 3h autonomy.
Integrated GPS module and easy firmware upgrades via SD card
Flight recorders
LXNav's flight recorders all have the highest IGC approval, USB ports for battery charging, and a slew of other features.
There are three versions.
The Nano is a small flight recorder with integrated GPS antenna, a 2GB SD card for storage, an engine noise level sensor and up to 35 hours of battery life.
The Nano3 has the same features as the Nano, and also has a small screen and a built-in high-resolution variometer. it can also display Tasks and Airspace data (.cub and .cup files, respectively).
The Nano4, on the other hand, has a RGB touch screen, a wifi module, and has Bluetooth compatible with Android and IOS.
Flarm devices
Flarm Mouse - Be Visible
The Flarm Mouse is LXNavs main Flarm product, and it exists as a standard version, or with IGC approval and/or ENL sensors.
PowerMouse - FlarmMouse Successor
The great FlarmMouse has got a new powerful member in the Family.
The PowerMouse is a more powerful standalone box hidden behind/below the cockpit dashboard with an integrated USB port (easier use than the SD card slot).
It has a built in Bluetooth module (Android/iOS compatible), GPS module and optional IGC flight recorder with internal pressure sensor, as well as an optional second Flarm antenna.
FlarmBat - Sees Everything
An ideal compact portable standalone club device.
It comes with an integrated FlarmLED indicator, built in Bluetooth module (Android/iOS compatible) internal battery up to 10h, GPS module, built-in Flarm splitter and an optional IGC flight recorder with internal pressure sensor as well as a second optional flarm antenna.
The inbuilt SD card slot allows for flight download and firmware updates.
The FlarmBat is based on PowerFLARM technology and it's small size means it can be easily installed almost anywhere in the cockpit.
Several accessories exist specifically for Flarm products.
Accessories
LXNav also sells several accessories to improve or complement their products.
Be it ergonomically designed remote sticks, a magnetic compass for the flight computers, Bluetooth modules, MOP sensors, wifi modules or other hardware add-ons.
Hardware upgrades
For hardware upgrades of products, please contact us.
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