Downloading Flights From Second Seat; Flying With Lx Zeus; Flight Preparation On Ground; Before Take Off - LXNAV LX Zeus Mobile User Manual

10.2.2

Downloading flights from Second seat

Downloading flights is possible only from the First seat unit.

11 Flying with LX Zeus

It is recommended to prepare the unit for every flight before take-off to ensure a stress-free and joyful
flight. This is especially important before any contest, record or badge flights.

11.1 Flight preparation on ground

It is suggested to check following:
Data base status
Prepare task (use new or edit options, or select imported task)

11.1.1 Before take off

Switch the unit ON at least 3 minutes before take-off (this will ensure sufficient GPS reception
and will create a base line of the baro trace)
Select correct pilot (many settings belongs to pilot)
Check task if it is correct after using of Task edit
The task actual during take-off will be declared in Colibri II and Flarm
Switch on second seat unit in case of double seated glider
11.1.1.1

Setting of the take-off elevation

LX Zeus requires take off elevation input at initial Setup.
The elevation of the last landing place is offered. If this
doesn't match the elevation of actual take off place an
adaptation is necessary.
pilot (profile settings), polar (if 18m glider then probably 2
polars inside) and set ballast.
On second seat unit is possible to select only a flying
pilot, other data has to be selected at the first (main) seat
unit
11.1.1.2

QNH setting

The pilot should input actual QNH value of the airport where he will take off. This action should be carried
out on ground, after take off the menu will not open any more. After input of QNH on ground the pilot will
be able to adjust altitude reading during flight, if QNH will change.
LX Zeus v 3.0
User can also set QNH, select
QNH setting doesn't replace setting of elevation
during booting, this should be carried out every time
otherwise the unit will not switch to navigation mode.
QNH setting isn't obligatory and may be neglected.
Note!
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