LX8000 version 0.96 April 2008
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7 Flying with LX8000
To get the best out of the LX8000, it is important that some preparation is done prior to the
takeoff. Trying to configure the instrument or set a task while flying is very hazardous,
especially on competition or at least it could spoil your whole day! Pre-flight preparation will
ensure that the flight will be both safe and enjoyable.
7.1 On the ground
7.1.1 Power on procedure
Press power-on button. LX8000 vario unit will turn on and few seconds later the LX8000
digital unit welcome screen will appear. First screen shows the version of the boot loader,
version of the Linux kernel operating system is shown afterwards, then version of the
filesystem. Boot procedure normally takes 30 seconds. When completed profile selection
dialog is shown.
It is recommended to switch the unit ON some minutes prior to take off to give
GPS receiver time to acquire satellites. Flight recorder will also make a takeoff
baseline. Longer running on ground will not reduce flight recorder capacity.
7.1.2 Profile selection
Turn bottom-right knob to select desired profile, if more then on profile is available. For
selected profile pilot name, glider type, loaded waypoint files, loaded airports databases and
loaded airspace databases are shown.
Please note that above profile is useless. There is no need to have simultaneously
loaded databases for more continents. This will just slow down LX8000 and
increase power consumptions.
To learn more about profiles, please refer to chapter 5.1.12
Press SELECT button to confirm selection of profile. Set elevation dialog will be show next
7.1.3 Set elevation and QNH
This setting is crucial for final glide calculation: therefore pay a lot of attention to it.
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