NEW - LXNAV SxHAWK

[Paul Remde]

Hi,

NEW - LXNAV SxHAWK Vario
The SxHAWK stand-alone variometers use the proven hardware of the popular LXNAV S10 and S100 variometers. The SxHAWK is a lower-cost version with some software features removed.
Details and Pricing:
https://www.cumulus-soaring.com/store/lxnav-sxhawk
HAWK (HAWK winds, HAWK vario, and AHRS) is included as standard in the SxHAWK.

Features from S10/S100 that are NOT included in the SxHAWK varios:
- No Waypoints - waypoint files not supported, waypoints not displayed, no moving map, no navigation
- No Tasks
- No Airspace - airspace files not supported, airspace not displayed, no moving map, no navigation
- No Navigation
- No Final Glide Calculations
- No Profiles (settings files - sometimes called pilot profiles)

Features of the SxHAWK
- Same hardware as the S10 and S100
- 2 sizes: 57 and 80 mm
- HAWK Vario, HAWK Winds, AHRS, Angle of attack
- Speed-to-fly variometer
- Thermal Assistant
- Vario compensation using either a Total Energy Probe, or electronic TE compensation
- Bluetooth Radio built-in (works great with Naviter Oudie N and SeeYou Navigator)
- GPS engine built-in
- Fully IGC Approved GPS Flight Recorder
- Engine Noise Level (ENL) sensor for motorgliders
- G-Meter
- Backup battery built-in (up to 3 hours)
- FLARM and ADS-B traffic display
- FLARM and PDA RS-232 ports for connection to FLARM units and older navigation devices like Naviter Oudie2 and Oudie IGC

Advantages of an S10 or S100
If you want the full set of features, I recommend the S10 or S100. You may think you don't need the vario to support navigation or airspace display because you have those features in an Oudie N or SeeYou Navigator on your phone. But having those features available in the S10 and S100 as a backup could be extremely handy if you drop your handheld navigation device on the hard runway before takeoff, or if your phone overheats and shuts-down in flight. It may be very important to able to use the S10 or S100 to help you navigate home, or around a task, or for staying clear of controlled airspace. In a soaring club's sailplane, having the airspace displayed on the S10 or S100 can be very important.

Best Regards,

Paul Remde

Cumulus Soaring, Inc.

[David S]

"No tasks" would seem to contradict "Fully IGC Approved GPS Flight Recorder".   If you can't enter a task, the IGC files cannot be used to claim any badge or record for which the IGC requires an electronic task declaration.  Somehow that sounds more like a "Partially IGC Approved GPS Flight Recorder".

   ...david

[Paul Remde]

Hi David,

That is a very good question.  I have forwarded it to LXNAV.  I'll post the answer here.

Best Regards,

Paul Remde

Cumulus Soaring, Inc.

[Matthew Scutter]

You can make task declarations via Bluetooth or SD card (so I read on Facebook).

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[Paul Remde]

Hi,

Uros at LXNAV has clarified that tasks can be declared in several ways.  

 - A task edit screen will be accessible through the Settings, Flight recorder screen

 - Soaring software can be used to send a task declaration to the SxHAWK - the same as done with an S10 or S100 or S8 or S80.  This can be done over Bluetooth or using a cable connected to the PDA port on the back of the vario.

 - The NanoConfig program on an Android device, which is normally used with a Nano logger, can also be used to upload a task to an S10, S100, S8, S80, or SxHAWK vario.

Best Regards,

Paul Remde

Cumulus Soaring, Inc.