On Oct 31, 7:12*pm, Kevin Christner wrote:
The LX1606 uses the new LX Vario USB-D in addition to a control box,
and connection board. *The vario has 3 neumatic inputs *TE, Pitot,
Static it will receiver a GPS stream and adds vario data and then *to
a Display (I perfer a Craggy Aero Ultimate) *running SeeYouMobile)

The LX USB-D vario is also used for the MiniMap with no control box,
the MiniMap controls the vario along with SeeYouMobile PNA Software, a
GPS is also needed for this configuration (Colibri, NANO, PowerFlarm,
Garmin etc)

Richard,www.craggyaero.com

I've long been a fan of LX Navigation having flown almost exclusively
with LX products. *However, I am a little confused as to their new
product line and the seeming split of the company and plan to get the
MiniMap KB/V for this season. *Let me try to outline my understanding,
and please correct me if I am wrong.

First to the companies:

1) Erazem Polutnik of SeeYou works for (is an owner of) LXNav which
manufactures the LX8000, LX9000 and Nano. *The LX8000 and LX9000 run
on a custom hardware with a linux operating system underneath - not
SeeYou Mobile
2) LX Navigation has developed the Mini Map that runs a version of
SeeYou Mobile - does the hardware include the software, or this is
separate?
3) The Vario units from both LXNav and LXNavigation appear to be
identical?

Question: Why the split between the two companies?

Secondly, product lines:

1) The new USB-D vario is used in the LX1606, LX8000, and LX9000?
2) The LX Mini Map KB/V comes with a vario. *Is this the new USB-D
vario or just a simple vario similar to the LX16? *The price point
would appear to be that you are getting a STF variometer.

Question: What would be the advantage of purchasing an LX9000 in the
$5500 range as opposed to an LX Mini Map + LX 1606 (USB-D) at $2500?
(The one I can think of is the LX9000 does have a compass module - but
perhaps LX Nav will come out with this soon?)

Thanks for your input!

Kevin,

You are correct on the companies.

LX navigation - Crtomir

LXNAV - Erazem & Uros

They split for there own reason but have great cooperation.

The Products

The USB-D manufactured by LX navigation is used in the LX navigation
LX1606, MiniMap KB/V
The USB-D is also used by LXNAV in the LX8000, LX9000

The USB-D is a speed to fly vario with Pitot, static and TE inputs.

The LXMiniMap uses SeeYouMobile for PNA
The LX8000 and LX9000 program is similar in look to the SeeYouMobile
but is different and is customized for operating systems and the
particular instrument.

The advantage of the LX9000 is the large screen, FAI flight recorder,
etc.

Craggy Aero is a US authorized dealer and service center for both
companies.

Thanks for your interest,

Richard
www.craggyaero.com