Operation Manual

In next step the data source must be selected. A dialogue with a list of all available files will
be opened. Press the COPY button to copy the selected file to the LX8000. The LX8000 will
accept the following file formats:
• Waypoints file: SeeYou CUP files, DA4 files and Cambridge/Winpilot DAT files. When
selecting DA4 or DAT files, way points will be converted to CUP format which is the
format used for internal storage of points. There is no limitation for the number of way
points in a file and/or name length.
• Airspace file: All types of CUB files are accepted.
5.1.5.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database
LXNAV distributes free of charge airport and airspace database for the whole world. The
airport and airspace database is regularly maintained by LXNAV. The latest version of the
database can be found on our webpage www.lxnav.com.
The database is distributed as single file with .asapt extension. Copy this file to a SD Card
or USB stick. Plug the SD card or USB stick into the LX8000 and select the Update
database menu item. If multiple ASAPT files are found on a SD card a dialogue to select
the appropriate one will be shown.
Databases are updated automatically and progress of the update will be shown on the
screen.
5.1.5.3 Managing Airspace
Select the Airspace menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available airspace
databases/files will be shown on screen. The distributed airspace databases are shown first
followed by user airspace files.