LXNAV LX9070 7-inch Glider Flight Computer
The LXNAV LX9070 is an integrated navigation and variometer system for sailplanes, featuring a large 7-inch colour display. It combines moving-map navigation, task management, final glide calculations, airspace information and an integrated IGC flight recorder.
The standard package includes a V8 variometer. Optional features include HAWK, AHRS, PowerFLARM, Wi-Fi, a touchscreen and a rear-seat display.
LXNAV LX9070 – 7-inch glider flight computer and variometer system
The LXNAV LX9070 is an integrated navigation and variometer system for sailplanes. It combines moving-map navigation, task management, final glide calculations, variometer information and IGC flight recording.
Its key feature is a large 7-inch colour display, providing room for the map, airspace, task and essential flight data at the same time. Page layouts and data fields can be customised using LX Styler.
The standard system is supplied with a V8 variometer. Optional equipment includes HAWK, AHRS, PowerFLARM, Wi-Fi and a rear-seat display, depending on the intended installation.
Who is the LX9070 for?
Cross-country and competition pilots
The large screen keeps the map, task, airspace, final glide and flight data visible without relying on several separate instruments.
Pilots looking for an integrated cockpit system
Navigation, variometer data and flight recording operate within the same LXNAV system, reducing the need to transfer settings between independent devices.
New installations and larger instrument panels
The LX9070 can be installed in portrait or landscape orientation. For restricted panel space, the smaller LX9000 or LX9050 may be a more practical choice.
Navigation, tasks and final glide
The LX9070 supports navigation to airports, waypoints and predefined tasks. Its moving map displays terrain, map features and airspace information. Worldwide terrain, map, airport and airspace databases are preloaded.
MacCready setting, ballast, bugs and the selected glider polar are used for final glide calculations and arrival information. Competition functions include Assigned Area Tasks (AAT) and in-flight statistics.
Key navigation functions:
- Airport, waypoint and task navigation, including AAT
- Final glide and arrival altitude calculations
- Airspace display and airport information
- CUP and CUPX waypoint files, including associated images
- Customisable layouts and data fields with LX Styler
- Flight statistics, logbook and flight review
Integrated IGC flight recorder
The main unit includes an IGC-approved flight recorder with an engine noise level (ENL) sensor. Flights are recorded in IGC format and can be downloaded via SD card or USB, or wirelessly when the Wi-Fi option is installed.
For electric and jet-powered sailplanes, LXNAV offers suitable external MOP/MOP2 sensors. The correct sensor and engine-operation recording requirements should be checked for the particular propulsion system and intended use of the flight record.
Choosing a variometer: V8, V9 or V80
The LX9070 is supplied with the V8 variometer as standard. The V9 and V80 are available as alternative configurations. All three work with the LX9070 navigation system and use pressure and inertial sensors, but differ in display technology, dimensions and support for certain optional features.
| Specification | V8 | V9 | V80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel cut-out | 57 mm | 57 mm | 80 mm |
| Front dimensions | 61 × 61 mm | 61 × 61 mm | 81 × 81 mm |
| Unit depth | 95 mm | 92 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight | approx. 300 g | approx. 200 g | approx. 260 g |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 in | 2.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Display resolution | 320 × 240 px | 320 × 240 px | 320 × 240 px |
| Vario pointer | Fully digital | Mechanical needle | Fully digital |
| Configurable navboxes | 4 | 2 | up to 4 |
| Inertial sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HAWK | Optional* | Not supported | Optional* |
| AHRS display | Optional | On main unit only* | Optional |
| Vario push buttons | 3 | No buttons | 3 |
Which one should you choose? V8 combines a fully digital display with a standard 57 mm mounting hole. V9 suits pilots who prefer a conventional mechanical needle. V80 provides a larger display for additional flight data, provided that an 80 mm panel opening is available.
* HAWK and AHRS: HAWK requires a supported LX9070 hardware generation, a V8 or V80 variometer and an active software licence. With V9, the optional AHRS presentation is available on the main navigation unit, not on the V9 display. Dimensions and weights are taken from LXNAV product specifications; check the installation drawing for the actual panel clearance.
Optional features and connectivity
HAWK
An advanced air-mass estimation system using an extended Kalman filter (EKF). It provides wind information and variometer values calculated from an air-mass model. Compatible hardware and a HAWK licence are required.
AHRS
Optional attitude display based on inertial sensor data. This is supplemental flight information, not a substitute for certified flight instruments.
PowerFLARM and ADS-B In
With a suitable receiver, the LX9070 can display traffic information and alerts on its map and radar page. Integrated PowerFLARM and ADS-B In are optional; compatible external FLARM devices are also supported.
Touchscreen
An optional touchscreen version is available. The standard non-touch unit remains fully operable using its rotary controls and buttons.
Wi-Fi module
The optional Wi-Fi connection enables LXNAV Connect services, wireless file transfers and integration with supported online services.
Additional equipment
Available accessories include an LXNAV remote stick, rear-seat display, flap sensor and interfaces for selected radios and transponders. Wiring and compatibility depend on the aircraft installation.
LXNAV Connect – easier flight preparation and file management
LXNAV Connect links the LX9070 to cloud storage and weather services. Pilots can prepare flight data on a computer, transfer supported files without an SD card and access useful information directly on the navigation display.
Dropbox, Google Drive and SeeYou Cloud
Linked accounts can be used to retrieve supported tasks, waypoint files, airspace data and user profiles. Synchronisation is available for supported data, so changes can be transferred at the next connection. This is particularly useful for competition tasks or display profiles prepared with LX Styler.
SkySight and TopMeteo
Supported weather forecasts can be displayed as overlays on the moving map, helping pilots relate forecast conditions to the planned task and current position. Available layers and connectivity requirements depend on the service and previously downloaded data.
After landing
IGC flight records can be uploaded from the instrument to supported linked services. LXNAV Connect also supports other data sources, including competition information from SoaringSpot and updates of selected databases.
How does it work?
Link your preferred services at LXNAV Connect. Connect an LX9070 with the optional Wi-Fi module to the internet, for example using a phone hotspot, and select the required file transfer or synchronisation function on the instrument.
Note: Wi-Fi is optional. Online transfers require internet access and certain providers, including SkySight and TopMeteo, may require a separate account or subscription. Function availability depends on hardware generation and software version.
Display and controls
The 7-inch sunlight-readable colour display has a resolution of 800 × 480 pixels and a manufacturer-specified brightness of 1,200 cd/m². An ambient light sensor (ALS) automatically adjusts display brightness.
Four rotary controls and eight buttons provide access to the system functions. Display layouts can be customised, and the unit supports portrait and landscape mounting.
Technical specifications
| Display | 7-inch colour, 800 × 480 px |
| Brightness / control | 1,200 cd/m² / ALS |
| Main unit dimensions | 113 × 181 × 48 mm (manufacturer specification) |
| Main unit weight | Approx. 820 g |
| Panel cut-out | 109 × 179 mm (verify against installation drawing) |
| Power supply | 10–16 V DC |
| GPS | Integrated 56-channel receiver |
| IGC flight recorder | Integrated, with ENL sensor |
| Interfaces | SD, USB, RS485, RS232, PDA |
| Standard variometer | LXNAV V8, 57 mm |
| Optional features | V80 or V9, HAWK, AHRS, PowerFLARM, ADS-B In, Wi-Fi, touchscreen |
The quoted depth is taken from the product specification. For installation, refer to the current dimensional drawing and allow additional room for connectors and wiring.
What to check before ordering
The LX9070 is a configurable system. Before ordering, please check:
- Instrument panel space, display orientation and cable clearance
- V8, V80 or V9 variometer selection and any HAWK requirements
- Touchscreen, Wi-Fi and AHRS options
- Integrated or external FLARM/PowerFLARM and ADS-B reception
- Remote stick, flap sensor and connectivity to existing equipment
- Rear-seat display and wiring for two-seat sailplanes
- Propulsion type if a MOP/MOP2 sensor is required
What's included in the box?
According to the LXNAV user manual, the standard LX9070 package includes:
- LXNAV LX9070 main display unit
- LXNAV V8 variometer (or V80, depending on the selected configuration)
- Main unit power cable and variometer connection cable
- GPS antenna and SD card
- Barograph calibration chart
- Hex key (Allen key)
- USB flash drive with the digital user manual
Configuration-dependent items: LXNAV also lists a FLARM antenna for packages ordered with the integrated FLARM/PowerFLARM option. HAWK, AHRS, Wi-Fi, touchscreen and rear-seat equipment are not automatically included in the standard package. The final contents depend on the ordered configuration.
Not sure which configuration to choose?
Tell us your glider type, current instrument panel equipment and required features. We can help you select the LX9070 configuration, variometer, software options and necessary wiring.
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Frequently asked questions
Useful details when choosing your LX9070 system.
Is the LX9070 a complete flight computer or only a display?
It is an integrated flight computer with GPS, maps, task navigation, final glide calculations and an IGC recorder. The standard package also includes a V8 variometer.
Is the touchscreen included as standard?
No. The touchscreen is optional. The non-touch version is operated using the physical buttons and rotary controls.
Does the LX9070 include PowerFLARM?
Not by default. Integrated PowerFLARM is an option. A compatible external FLARM or PowerFLARM unit can also be connected.
Can I use HAWK with the LX9070?
Yes, with a compatible generation 4 or newer system, a V8 or V80 variometer and an active HAWK licence. Check hardware generation and installed equipment on older units.
How does LXNAV Connect work?
With the optional Wi-Fi module, connect the LX9070 to the internet, for example using a smartphone hotspot. Link your accounts through LXNAV Connect to use supported cloud storage, weather services, file synchronisation and flight record transfers.
Can I download flight logs without Wi-Fi?
Yes. IGC files can be transferred using an SD card or USB. Wi-Fi is an optional way to transfer data and use online services.
Can the LX9070 be installed in a two-seat glider?
Yes. Rear-seat display units and variometer repeaters are available. The appropriate combination depends on the aircraft and required equipment in each seat.
What is the difference between V8, V9 and V80?
V8 is the standard 57 mm variometer with a fully digital 2.5-inch display. V9 fits the same opening but uses a mechanical needle and a 2-inch display. V80 is a larger 80 mm unit with a 3.5-inch digital display. HAWK is supported only with V8 or V80, compatible LX9070 hardware and the appropriate licence.
Additional parameters
| Category: | LX90xx |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
