LXNAV LX8030 Club 80 mm Glider Flight Computer
The LXNAV LX8030 Club is a compact glider flight computer designed for a standard 80 mm panel opening. It includes task navigation, final glide calculations, an IGC flight recorder, built-in Wi-Fi and a V8 variometer. Club offers five separately activatable software features: terrain and map details, pilot profiles with LX Styler, voice messages and CUPX support.
LXNAV LX8030 Club – compact flight computer for an 80 mm panel opening
The LXNAV LX8030 Club is a compact, integrated navigation and variometer system designed for installation in a standard round 80 mm instrument opening. It combines task navigation, final glide calculations, variometer data and an IGC flight recorder.
What does Club mean? The Club version uses the same basic hardware as the full LX8030 but comes with five advanced software features disabled. These features can be selected individually at the time of purchase or activated later through software licences. This allows pilots and gliding clubs to choose the functions they need without replacing the main unit.
Five optional Club software features:
- Terrain – terrain elevation representation
- Map – roads, railways, water features, towns and other map details
- Pilot profiles and LX Styler – advanced page, data field and profile customisation
- Voice – spoken warnings and messages
- CUPX support – waypoints and airports with associated photographs
Basic airport, waypoint and task navigation, final glide calculations, GPS, IGC recording and built-in Wi-Fi remain available without these licences. Purchased options are tied to the unit's serial number and cannot be transferred to another device.
Who is the LX8030 Club for?
Gliding clubs and shared sailplanes
Core navigation, final glide and IGC flight recording are available without purchasing all the advanced software options.
Replacing an older 80 mm instrument
The round opening can simplify a panel upgrade, provided that sufficient depth and separate space for the variometer are available.
Pilots who want to upgrade gradually
Terrain, map details, profiles or voice functions can be added later without replacing the navigation unit.
Navigation, tasks and final glide
The LX8030 Club supports navigation to airports and waypoints, declared tasks and Assigned Area Tasks (AAT). It provides remaining distance, task information, arrival altitude and final glide calculations.
Final glide calculations use the selected glider polar, MacCready setting, ballast and bugs. Airport, waypoint and airspace data remain available in the basic Club configuration; terrain shading and detailed map features require the relevant Club licences.
- Airport and waypoint navigation
- Declared tasks including AAT
- Final glide and estimated arrival altitude
- Airspace and airport information
- Standard CUP waypoint files
- Flight statistics and logbook
Terrain, detailed map elements, advanced profiles and CUPX files with images are optional software features in the Club edition.
Integrated IGC flight recorder
The LX8030 Club includes an IGC-approved flight recorder with an engine noise level (ENL) sensor. It is a standard hardware feature and does not require a Club licence.
Flight records can be transferred via USB or built-in Wi-Fi. An optional SD card reader can be added. Certain electric and jet-powered sailplanes may require a suitable external MOP/MOP2 sensor for engine-operation recording.
IGC recording, navigation and variometer functions operate without an internet connection.
V8 and V80 variometers – size comparison
The standard V8 is a digital variometer for a 57 mm panel opening. The optional V80 provides a larger digital display and requires an 80 mm opening. Both provide pressure and inertial sensor data for the navigation system.
The image illustrates V8, V9 and V80 sizes. The comparison table covers the V8 and V80 configurations documented for the LX8030 Club.
| Specification | V8 | V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel cut-out | 57 mm | 80 mm |
| Front dimensions | 61 × 61 mm | 81 × 81 mm |
| Depth | 95 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight | approx. 300 g | approx. 260 g |
| Display | 2.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Resolution | 320 × 240 px | 320 × 240 px |
| Pointer | Digital | Digital |
| Navboxes | 4 | Up to 4 |
| HAWK | Optional* | Optional* |
Which one should you choose? V8 saves panel space. V80 gives a larger display for variometer information if a separate 80 mm opening is available.
* HAWK requires compatible generation 4 or newer main-unit hardware and an active software licence.
Other optional equipment
HAWK
Advanced air-mass and wind estimation using an extended Kalman filter. HAWK is a separate licensed option, not one of the five Club software upgrades.
AHRS
Optional attitude presentation using inertial data. It is not a replacement for certified flight instruments.
FLARM, PowerFLARM and ADS-B In
Compatible traffic receivers allow nearby aircraft and alerts to be displayed. Integrated PowerFLARM and ADS-B In are separate hardware options.
Additional equipment
V80 variometer, remote stick, rear-seat display, flap sensor, instrument interfaces and an optional SD card reader.
LXNAV Connect – built-in Wi-Fi and easier file management
The LX8030 Club has integrated Wi-Fi. Connecting through a smartphone hotspot or another internet connection enables supported LXNAV Connect services and simplifies flight preparation without repeatedly copying files via USB.
Dropbox, Google Drive and SeeYou Cloud
Supported tasks, waypoints and other files can be transferred or synchronised through linked cloud accounts. Advanced profiles and CUPX image files still require their respective Club software licences.
SkySight and TopMeteo
Supported weather services provide forecast information for flight preparation. How forecast overlays appear on the navigation map also depends on enabled map features and system configuration.
After landing
IGC flight files can be sent to supported linked services. Selected competition data services, including SoaringSpot, are also available.
Getting started
Link your accounts at LXNAV Connect, connect the instrument to the internet and select the required transfer or synchronisation function.
Some providers require separate accounts or subscriptions. Internet access is not required for core navigation, variometer functions or IGC recording.
Display, installation and controls
The LX8030 Club fits a standard round 80 mm instrument opening. Its front dimensions are 82 × 82 mm, with a 77 mm unit depth excluding wiring clearance.
LXNAV specifies a 4.0-inch display assembly designation with a 2.8-inch active display area, 480 × 480 resolution, 1,000 cd/m² brightness and automatic brightness adjustment.
Four rotary selectors and six buttons provide control. The compact design is well suited to restricted panels, but provides less screen area for maps and flight data than the LX8040.
Technical specifications
| Active display | 2.8 in, 480 × 480 px |
| Brightness | 1,000 cd/m², ALS |
| Mounting opening | 80 mm round |
| Main unit dimensions | 82 × 82 × 77 mm |
| Weight | approx. 472 g |
| Power supply | 10–16 V DC |
| GPS | Integrated 56-channel receiver |
| IGC recorder | Integrated, ENL |
| Wi-Fi | Integrated |
| Interfaces | USB, RS485, RS232; SD optional |
| Variometer | V8 standard, V80 optional |
Refer to the current installation drawing for mounting dimensions and cable clearance.
Before ordering
- Which of the five Club software licences should be enabled
- Whether Terrain and Map are needed for the intended navigation display
- Profiles, LX Styler, voice messages and CUPX support
- V8 or V80 variometer and any HAWK requirement
- PowerFLARM, ADS-B In and connected equipment
- Panel space for both main unit and variometer
- Optional SD reader and installation wiring
What's included?
The standard LX8030 Club package listed by LXNAV contains:
- LX8030 Club main unit
- V8 variometer, or selected V80 configuration
- Main power cable and variometer connection cable
- GPS antenna and Wi-Fi antenna
- Barograph calibration chart
- Hex key
- USB flash drive with the electronic manual
A FLARM antenna is supplied with the integrated FLARM/PowerFLARM configuration. An SD card and optional SD reader are not included as standard. Club licences and other options depend on the ordered configuration.
Not sure which configuration to choose?
We can help identify the Club functions you actually need and select a suitable variometer and compatible accessories for your sailplane.
Get configuration advice ↗Frequently asked questions
Is LX8030 Club different hardware from the full version?
No. The main difference is five optional software features. GPS, IGC recording, Wi-Fi and core navigation are retained.
Can I navigate without purchasing map licences?
Yes. Basic airport, waypoint and task navigation remain available. Terrain and Map licences add the corresponding map details.
Can Club features be activated later?
Yes. Purchased software licences can be activated on the existing unit. They are linked to its serial number and cannot be transferred.
Are V8 and IGC recording included?
Yes. Both are standard. V80 is an optional replacement for the V8.
Is Wi-Fi included in the Club edition?
Yes. Built-in Wi-Fi is standard, while use of specific software functions and online services depends on the relevant licences and providers.
Does LX8030 Club support HAWK?
Yes, with compatible generation 4 or newer hardware, V8 or V80 and an active HAWK licence.
Can I upgrade to the full LX8030 software configuration?
Yes. Activating all five Club features provides the corresponding core software functionality of the full version. Other separately priced options remain optional.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Glider instruments |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
