Operation Manual

V7 Version 3.01 October 2013
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Use GPS data, enables the V 7 to receive GPS data on GPS port. If Use GPS data is
disabled manual navigation will be active, in that case GPS icon on main screen will not be
displayed. It means that pilot must manually enter distance and wind component (See
Chapter 5.2). If GPS is transmitting RMB sentences, LXNAV V7 will automatically calculate
final glide to that point. On picture below LXNAV V7 navigates to waypoint “Line 11”.
Be sure that you set correct target elevation. If target elevation is not set, LXNAV
V7, will not show Arrival altitude, but Required altitude. Required altitude is
the altitude that will be lost for the required distance.
GPS data will be received only if baudrate on GPS side is set at the same value as
set on LXNAV V7 in Comm. Menu. (See Chapter 5.3.8 )
Target elevation set to elevation of your departure. It can be adjusted any time.
Manual wind can be checked, when pilot wants to insert fixed value of wind component. In
that case V7 will not use it’s calculated wind for final glide calculations, but manual enterd.
Target information can be received from PDA or GPS.
5.3.2 Logbook
Each flight is stored in logbook.
If GPS data is present the logbook will show present date and time of departure. Manual
navigation (without GPS) will show duration and departure time will be marked with
question marks.