LXNAV LX9000 5.6-inch Glider Flight Computer
The LXNAV LX9000 is an integrated glider flight computer with a 5.6-inch colour display, moving-map navigation, task management, final glide calculations and an IGC flight recorder. A V8 variometer is included as standard, with optional HAWK, AHRS, PowerFLARM, Wi-Fi and touchscreen configurations.
LXNAV LX9000 – 5.6-inch glider flight computer
The LXNAV LX9000 combines navigation, variometer data, final glide calculations and IGC flight recording in one integrated system. It is designed for glider pilots who need a detailed moving map, competition task management and configurable flight information.
The main unit features a 5.6-inch colour display with automatic brightness adjustment. Pages and data fields can be customised with LX Styler.
The standard package includes a V8 variometer and an integrated IGC recorder. HAWK, AHRS, Wi-Fi, touchscreen and built-in PowerFLARM depend on the selected configuration.
Who is the LX9000 for?
Competition pilots
Declared tasks, AAT functions, time calculations, final glide information and flight statistics are available in one navigation environment.
Cross-country pilots
The display provides room for the map, airspace boundaries, nearby airports and relevant flight data.
New and upgraded instrument panels
Portrait and landscape installation are supported. Panel space, wiring and compatibility should be checked before ordering.
Navigation, tasks and final glide
The LX9000 provides moving-map navigation with terrain, airports, waypoints and airspace information. Tasks can be created on the instrument or transferred from planning software, including Assigned Area Tasks (AAT).
Final glide calculations use the glider polar, MacCready setting, ballast and bugs. The system updates remaining distance, arrival altitude and other task information during flight.
- Airport, waypoint and task navigation, including AAT
- Final glide and estimated arrival altitude
- Airspace and airport information
- CUP and CUPX file support
- Custom layouts with LX Styler
- Flight statistics and logbook
IGC flight recorder and traffic
The integrated IGC flight recorder includes an engine noise level (ENL) sensor. Flight records can be downloaded via SD card or USB, or transferred using supported Wi-Fi connectivity.
Electric or jet-powered sailplanes may require an external MOP/MOP2 sensor for the relevant IGC engine-operation recording.
With compatible FLARM or PowerFLARM equipment, the LX9000 displays traffic and alerts. Integrated PowerFLARM and ADS-B In are optional, not standard equipment.
V8, V9 and V80 variometers
The standard LX9000 package includes a V8 variometer. A V9 with mechanical needle or a larger digital V80 can be selected instead.
| Specification | V8 | V9 | V80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel cut-out | 57 mm | 57 mm | 80 mm |
| Front dimensions | 61 × 61 mm | 61 × 61 mm | 81 × 81 mm |
| Depth | 95 mm | 92 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight | approx. 300 g | approx. 200 g | approx. 260 g |
| Display | 2.5 in | 2.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Pointer | Digital | Mechanical | Digital |
| Navboxes | 4 | 2 | Up to 4 |
| HAWK | Optional* | No | Optional* |
| Buttons | 3 | None | 3 |
Which one to choose? V8 is the general-purpose 57 mm option. V9 offers a conventional mechanical pointer, while V80 provides more screen space.
* HAWK requires compatible LX9000 hardware, a V8 or V80 and an active licence. Allow additional room for connectors and wiring.
Optional features
HAWK
Advanced air-mass and wind estimation using an extended Kalman filter. Compatible hardware and a software licence are required.
AHRS
Optional attitude display using inertial data; not a substitute for certified flight instruments.
PowerFLARM and ADS-B In
Traffic display with the appropriate integrated or compatible external receiver.
Touchscreen
The LX9000 T variant adds touch control. The non-touch model uses physical buttons and rotary selectors.
Other equipment
Optional Wi-Fi, remote stick, flap sensor, instrument interfaces and rear-seat equipment.
LXNAV Connect – cloud services and flight preparation
LXNAV Connect connects the LX9000 to supported cloud storage and weather services. Tasks, waypoints, airspace files and compatible pilot profiles can be prepared on a computer and transferred without using an SD card.
Dropbox, Google Drive and SeeYou Cloud
Linked accounts make supported file transfers and synchronisation easier, especially for competition tasks and display profiles created with LX Styler.
SkySight and TopMeteo
Supported weather forecasts can appear as overlays on the moving map, placing forecast information in the context of the planned task and current position.
After landing
IGC files can be uploaded to supported linked services. Competition data from SoaringSpot and other online functions are also supported.
Getting started
Link your accounts at LXNAV Connect, connect your suitably equipped LX9000 to the internet, for example through a phone hotspot, and select the service on the instrument.
Wi-Fi is optional. Some services require their own account or subscription. Feature availability depends on device generation and software version.
Display and controls
The 5.6-inch display offers 640 × 480 resolution, 1,200 cd/m² manufacturer-specified brightness and an ambient light sensor (ALS).
Four rotary selectors and eight buttons provide physical control. The unit can be installed in portrait or landscape orientation.
Technical specifications
| Display | 5.6 in, 640 × 480 px |
| Brightness | 1,200 cd/m², ALS |
| Main unit dimensions | 113 × 145 × 48 mm |
| Main unit weight | approx. 820 g |
| Power supply | 10–16 V DC |
| GPS | Integrated 56-channel receiver |
| Flight recorder | Integrated IGC, ENL |
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Interfaces | SD, USB, RS485, RS232, PDA |
| Variometer | V8; V9 or V80 optional |
Use the current installation drawing for the panel cut-out and connector clearance.
Before ordering
- Panel space and display orientation
- V8, V9 or V80 and any HAWK requirement
- Touchscreen, AHRS and Wi-Fi options
- Internal PowerFLARM or external traffic equipment
- Remote controls, other instruments and wiring
- Rear-seat equipment for two-seat gliders
What's included?
According to the LXNAV user manual, the standard LX9000 package includes:
- LX9000 main display unit
- V8 variometer (or selected alternative configuration)
- Main power and variometer connection cables
- GPS antenna and SD card
- Barograph calibration chart
- Hex key
- USB flash drive with digital manual
A FLARM antenna is included with the integrated FLARM/PowerFLARM configuration. Other options and accessories depend on the order.
Not sure which configuration to choose?
Tell us your glider type and current panel equipment. We can help you select the LX9000 configuration, variometer, software options and wiring.
Get configuration advice ↗Frequently asked questions
Is the LX9000 a complete flight computer?
Yes. It includes GPS navigation, moving map, task management, final glide and an IGC recorder, plus a standard V8 variometer.
Can I select V9 or V80?
Yes. V9 has a mechanical pointer and fits a 57 mm hole; the digital V80 requires an 80 mm hole.
Is the display touchscreen as standard?
No. Touch control is available with the LX9000 T variant.
Does it include PowerFLARM?
Not by default. Integrated PowerFLARM is optional, or a compatible external FLARM can be connected.
Does it support HAWK?
Yes, with compatible generation 4 or newer hardware, a V8 or V80 and an active licence.
What does LXNAV Connect do?
It connects supported file transfers, cloud storage and weather services to a suitably equipped internet-connected LX9000.
Is internet access required in flight?
No. Core navigation, variometer functions and IGC recording work offline.
Additional parameters
| Category: | LX90xx |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
