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NILS LANDMESSER

I am 20 years old and started gliding at the age of 13. At the moment I have more than 550 hours in my logbook.

I am very grateful that LXNAV is sponsoring me with the LX9000 this Year.

Most of my flying hours were done on my dad’s ASW 28, in which we had an old LX8000 system installed which never disappointed me with its functions and reliability. Last year I flew the German Junior Championships in Aalen Elchingen in the club`s LS4. It had one of the latest LX8000 generations installed. I was able to use many of the advantages of this new system during my flights and benefited greatly from it. My Plan was, to fly the junior qualifikation competition in Bückeburg for the german junior nationals with the ASW 28 this Year and I wrote LXNAV if they would sponsor me. Who would have thought it, they said YES! I got an LX9000 and the system is running great. I was able to win the competition in Bückeburg with the support of my new LX! That was a huge advantage. I’m really looking forward to many more beautiful and successful flights together with my LX9000. Many thanks for the sponsorship!

HENDRIK VIROW

My name is Hendrik, I am 20 years old and started my gliding career at the age of 14.
As soon as I got my license, I started flying cross-country.

In 2022, when I first participated in a competition, I noticed the importance of a good working Variometer and Navigation System in your glider. Currently, I am flying a Jantar Standard, in which I am competing in the German Senior Nationals in Club class this year. The S100 Hawk Variometer/Navigation – System provided by LXNAV will help me get to my possible maximum. Besides the Hawk Variometer, which I would not want to miss again, I appreciate the user-friendly navigation function of the device. In my opinion, Hawk is clearly a big advantage compared to other Variometer systems and has helped me a lot, especially during days with strange, hard-to-center thermals and when searching for energy lines. I am very proud to call LXNAV a Sponsor of mine, and I want to thank them for sponsoring me.:)

ANDREA PAGANIN

I am a 24 years old glider pilot from Italy. I got my licence back in 2016 and soon started flying cross country from my home Aeroclub based in Belluno, in the Dolomites. Only in
the past few years I started flying competitions. I am a member of the Italian National Team and this summer I’m taking part at the Junior World Gliding Championship in Poland. Thanks to the #getsponsored program I have the opportunity to use a NANO 4 logger for the 2024 season. I really like its handling, readable screen and the friendly interface. The other great advancement is the easy-to-use PEV functionality. I can state that in some circumstances, the Nano4 as secondary logger can save me from forgetting to download the flight files. Many thanks to LXNAV for giving me this opportunity.

TIM KREMERS

Dear LXNAV team,

I will quickly introduce myself, I am Tim Kremers and have been gliding since 2017. Currently I am 21 years old.  I started at my local gliding club the Zweefvliegclub Noordoostpolder (ZCNOP) in the Netherlands. Here we have fitted all our club gliders with LX9050 in 2018. Therefore, I really got used to the LXNAV equipment from the beginning.

Fast forward 7 years and I have been able to fly lots of gliders and competitions all over Europe. In these 500+ hours I have flown gliders with a lot and varying instrumentation. I am also a member of the Dutch Junior Gliding team. In which we have two very nice LS4’s that we can borrow. These aircraft are also fitted with LX instruments. The Au has a LX 9000 and the Ag LX 8080.When I am flying gliders that are not fitted with LXNAV equipment I always wish they were. Your equipment is very easy to operate, always works and works very well!

The S10 with Flap sensor that have been sponsored work fantastic, they were very easy to install and work straight out of the box. The main advantages of the S10 is definitely the IGC logger in combination with the backup battery. So in case the battery of your glider fail you will still have a working vario meter and valid IGC file for the competition. Thanks so much to the LXnav Team for providing me with the S10 and flap sensor!

GUILLAUME DOHET

My name is Guillaume Dohet and I’m 27 years old. I started flying in France but since last year, I moved to  Saint-Hubert in Belgium, I started flying in 2013 and I flew my first competition in 2017. Since 2017, I  flew many championships like Belgian, French and German competitions. As part of the  Getsponsored program, I have the opportunity the fly with the LX9000 this season 2024. I have my own ventus 2ax since last year and the LX9000 fits perfectly on the panel like it was made for. For me, the LX9000 was the best option with quite a big screen, it’s powerful and really easy to use with so much options available. Just before, There was an LX8030 installed on my ventus. But I wanted a bigger screen simply because it’s easier to read all information, especially about the Flarm. Thanks LXNAV for this amazing opportunity, I’m looking forward to use it more and more during all my flights !

LUKAS ESSER

I am 26 years old and started gliding when I was 14. I am flying in the south of Germany for the FSV Sindelfingen and sometimes for my first club LSG Erbslöh. Since I started gliding, I have flown over 1600 hours. In 2015 I flew my first competition. Since then, I have flown two German (Junior) Nationals in standard and 20m class. Most of the gilders I am flying are equipped with different LX devices. Therefore, I am happy to be a part of LXNAV #GETSPONSORED this year, so that I can also equip my own glider with an LX. Thanks LXNAV for letting me use the LX 9070 for this Season. For me it’s the best glide navigation device on the market. It helped me a lot during the Hahnweide competition and on my crosscountry fights. So, Thanks to LXNav for this great device!

ALEXANDRE MELOT

I am a passionate Belgian gliding pilot based in Saint-Hubert (Belgium), I started flying in 2010 and took a while before starting flying competitions in 2020. Like many others, aviation runs in my family veins, with my grandfather who was a skydiver and glider pilot.

Being a gliding pilot since I was 16, I got the opportunity to fly in different gliders, but mostly in gliders of my club which had older versions of LX instruments. When acquiring an ASW20 last year, I was looking for the right tool to exploit the full capacity of the glider, and it didn’t look long before being convinced the LX9000 would be perfect for this!

After a couple of flights with the LX9000, it is no wonder why LxNav calls it ‘the pilots choice’, it gives a wonderful readability, it is easy to use and to adapt to and is fully customizable to display all information required!
Thank you LxNav team for the support and sponsorship!

FLORIAN TAIGEL

My name is Florian Taigel and I fly on the Swabian Alb. I have my license since 2021 and have over 700 hours in my flightbook. This year I get a big support from the LX #getsponsored promotion with a S10+HAWK. I also chose the S10 because of the integrated back-up computer, which saves a lot of space in the cockpit. Since I have been flying, the LX devices have convinced me because of their ease of use and reliability. I was able to collect the first HAWK experiences already in the training camp in Neresheim and am impressed to make significantly miss circles. Many thanks to LX NAV for the opportunity to test the instruments for 1 year, thanks to you I am now perfectly equipped for the qualifying championship in August at Grabenstetten airfield!

MAXIMILIAN PUETMANN

My name is Maximilian Püttmann and I am 17 years old. I have been flying since I was a 14 years old and my home club is Sportfliegerclub Stuttgart e.V. from the Hahnweide in Kirchheim Teck. Since I got my license at 16 years I flew nearly 250 hours and it’s my great passion! Last year I flew my first competition in the double seater class with LX and I was totally impressed. Since then, I don’t want to miss the LX in any glider I fly with anymore and I am more than thankful to be a part of the program #GETSPONSORED by LXNAV! This year, LXNAV gave me the opportunity to build in the LX9050 in my main glider from my club to use it as my main logger which was the best choice I could have made. I’m looking forward to fly with the LX and to reach my best performance! Thank you again for the great possibility to fly with such a great device which is made possible with this sponsorship!

OSKAR GLEGOLA

My name is Oskar Glegola and I am a 24 years old glider and airplane pilot from Poland. I started gliding when I was 15. In 2020 I participated at my first competition and I have been competing in cross-country events ever since.

In 2024 season I have received a support form LXNAV, which let me use their product, a NANO4 logger. I started using it at Fatraglide24 competition in Martin, Slovakia. NANO4 has a wide and bright screen, which helped me a lot, with navigating through complicated airspace in Slovakian mountainous region. It also cooperated with a S100 variometer very well, which was also installed in a glider. One of my favourite NANO4 feature is a wifi module, which allows sending an igc file directly from the device. It is especially useful during a competition, where you have to send it quickly after landing. Thanks to this feature, I was able to check my race result instantly, even after outlanding in a field.

I am very grateful for LXNAV support, and hope to continue our cooperation in the future.

NOAH KLEEBERG

I am honored to be sponsored by LXNAV and to share my experience with their remarkable Nano4 device during the 2024 gliding season. As a pilot, I have always sought reliable and efficient tools to enhance my flying experience, and the Nano4 has exceeded all my expectations.

I received the Nano4 at the start of the season and was immediately impressed by its compact design and advanced features. My glider lacks a built-in flight computer and navigation device, so the Nano4 was a perfect addition. Despite its small size, it fits seamlessly into my cockpit without taking up valuable space in the instrument panel.

Throughout the season, I logged an impressive 130 uninterrupted hours with the Nano4 and I do not have a worry that this will change with the many more hours to come. Its performance was flawless; not once did it shut down, hang, stop logging, or run out of battery. The device’s reliability was particularly crucial during my six competitions this year, where I used it as my primary logger. The Nano4 provided accurate and consistent data, which significantly contributed to my success in these events.

The quality of the Nano4 reflects LXNAV’s commitment to excellence. It delivers precise navigation and logging capabilities, ensuring that I can focus on my flying without worrying about technical issues. The user-friendly interface made it easy to set up and operate, even in the most challenging conditions.

In conclusion, the Nano4 has proven to be an invaluable asset to my gliding endeavors. Its exceptional performance and reliability have made it an essential part of my equipment. I am grateful to LXNAV for their support and for creating a device that truly enhances the gliding experience.

DOMINIK NOWAK

My name is Dominik Nowak and I’m 27 years old.

I started gliding in 2011 at the age of 14 in Northern Germany and joined my second gliding club at the well-known Hahnweide airfield at the age of 19. In addition to my glider licence, I also hold an ultralight and commercial pilot’s licence and have accumulated a total of 1300 flight hours.

Over the last few years I have had a lot of good experience with LXNAV equipment, either with my LX nano as a backup device or with the LX9000 or LX8080 in the gliders of my club.

My highlights of the #getsponsored year will be the mountain training camp in Vinon with a Discus 2c equipped with an LX S80 and the qualification for the 18m Nationals with a Ventus3 equipped with an LX9000.

As a member of the #getsponsored pilots I am happy to be able to equip my newly purchased Ventus cT with an LX9070. Thank you LXNAV for fitting my aircraft with the perfect avionics.

TAMINO SCHMIDT

My name is Tamino Schmidt, I am 19 years old and I fly in the south of Berlin, Germany. I started learning to fly at LSC Interflug Berlin e.V. in 2019. I am now the 4th generation of glider pilots in my family, but the first to fly more than 50km away from the airfield. Since I got my licence in 2020 I have flown about 300 hours and now I am starting competition flying with the Klix International gliding cup 2024.

Since my club owns a DuoDiscus T with LX9000 I fly it very regularly and can hardly imagine cross-country flying without LX. When I bought a Discus bT with my father, it was clear to me that it had to have an LX. That’s why I’m very happy to be part of the LXNAV #GETSPONSORED 2024 program. Many thanks to LXNAV for giving me an LX9050 with all the extras for the competions that will come. For me it is the best all in one navigation system, it combines the radio, the stick remote control and of course the Powerflarm with ADSB for extra safety. You also don’t want to miss the Wi-Fi function to synchronise the profiles, get live weather data and easy upload flights.

Thanks to LXNav for this great support for me and all the other GetSponsored Pilots!

FILIP DURDA

My name is Filip Durda, and I’m 24 years old. I’m thrilled to announce that I am sponsored by LXNAV for the 2024 season. I began my gliding journey at the age of 15  and quickly became accustomed to using LXNAV devices, especially the LX9050 and LX8000, during my competition flying.
As part of the sponsorship, I received the LXNAV NANO4 as my backup device. I’ve found it to be incredibly user-friendly and intuitive, with my favorite feature being the ability to send IGC files via Wi-Fi effortlessly.
Flying with LXNAV technology gives me the confidence to focus on what truly matters: enjoying the skies and honing my skills as a pilot. The support from LXNAV is invaluable, and I’m excited to take my performance to new heights this season.
Thank you, LXNAV, for the opportunity to be part of the #getsponsored program. I look forward to an exciting year ahead and am eager to share my experiences with the gliding community.

ANTON HARZER

Collaborating with LXNAV and using the LXNano4, a mobile, compact glider computer, has been an outstanding experience for me. Due to its small size, the LXNano4 fits perfectly in the cockpit of my glider and does not obstruct
any important instruments, regardless of where it is placed. This feature is particularly valuable because every inch in the cockpit counts, and having a clear view of all instruments is essential. The LXNano4 proves to be extremely reliable in logging my IGC files. With the LXNano4, I do not have to worry about losing my flight data or having incomplete recordings. It works precisely and consistently, which only enhances my trust in this device.
Another significant advantage of the LXNano4 is its suitability as a backup system. In aviation, it is always advisable to have a reliable backup in case the main system fails. The LXNano4 fulfills this role perfectly. It is not only small and lightweight but also robust and user-friendly. Even in stressful situations during flight, I know I can rely on the LXNano4 to securely store my flight data. My collaboration with LXNAV has also been very positive. The customer service is friendly and competent, and technical questions or issues are addressed quickly and efficiently. The quality of LXNAV’s products and the professionalism of the company have convinced me and contribute to my regular and enthusiastic use of the LXNano4.

Overall, the LXNano4 has significantly enhanced my gliding experience. Its compact size, reliability, and the support from LXNAV make it an indispensable companion in my cockpit. I highly recommend the LXNano4 to every glider pilot.

LENNART WEBER

Thanks to you for sponsoring me! As a Student it isn’t that easy for me to test and finance these great new devices. Therefore it is really helpful for me and my flying career to be supported with the LX Nano! It’s a simple yet reliable device for tracking your flight! Especially in gliders with no other IGC Logger or as a backup to the other LX devices in flight. It brings extra security for the IGC files in case my battery of the aircraft dies mid air. With the long lasting battery life of the simple Nano, it’s possible to fly two days in row without needing to charge it up! And the accuracy of the measurements is stunning for this size! Moreover, you can’t do anything wrong while handling it, as it is really easy to use with just one multifunctional button.

All in all, the only thing left to say is thank you for the quick and easy Sponsoring and the more than friendly and quick support from LX!

MATE MESZAROS

My name is Máté, I am a 24 year old pilot from Hungary.

I have started flying at the age of 15 and I have flown my first competition in 2019.

From the first moments, I have realised how important it is to have the proper instruments on board so when I have managed to get my own glider I have instantly started working my way to build my dream setup.

This year, with the help of LXNAV Get Sponsored program, I could finally finish the work!

I already had an LXNAV S100 on board working as my primary vario and logger just to mantion a few of its many features. It already gave me tons of informations during my flights but I still needed a good flarm device with greate distance and reliability. This is where LXNAV helped me with their Power Mouse flarm with two antena ports and an IGC function.

Whit this device I can get all the information I need to complete my flights safe and be avare of all other gliders around my position. I also have more data and range from this Flarm than before so I can make better tactical decisions and improve my competition flying skills with no compromises when it comes to my technical setup!

Thank you for your support LXNAV!

ARON HARMS ZUMBRAEGEL

My name is Aron Harms-Zumbraegel, I am 20 years old, and I have been flying gliders since I was 13. Over the past few years, I have already accumulated over 200 flight hours and have continuously developed my passion for gliding.

I am very grateful that LXNAV is supporting me this year and has provided me with the state-of-the-art Nano 4 logger. The Nano 4 has proven to be extremely reliable and user-friendly, playing a crucial role in my flights. Thanks to its precise recordings and intuitive operation, I have been able to further improve my performance and optimally document my flying experiences.

The support from LXNAV has given me a significant advantage, not only in competitions but also in my everyday flights. I am very much looking forward to many more successful flights with the Nano 4 and am proud to have LXNAV as my sponsor.

Once again, many thanks to the entire LXNAV team for their trust and support!

MARIO HOELSCHER

My Name is Mario Hölscher.
I`ll report you something about my gliding experience with the LX S100.
First of all. Its actually the best Variometer i`ve ever flown in my gliding career.
I felt very comfortable with the Variometer from the beginning of the first flight.
It shows me very accurate all thermals and had a good wind indicator. The option with the nonlinear scale and the very good working sensor technology make it to one of the best variometers on the marked.

During the season, i activated the 3-month Hawk option and after that i never will miss that feature again!
Everything i feel in the glider is directly indicated and shown on the vario!!!
This is something every pilot need to improve his gliding skills.
With that option I never missed the core of the thermal. Did wrong cycles or try to cycle where a wind guest was. So for me its the best upgrade you can invest in your glider! Its a feature with that you can learn much more about the air masses around the glider. One of the best things from the HAWK software is, that you get a two needle variometer. The red needle shows you the actual climbing rate of the glider and the other blue HAWK needle the climb rate you can reach in the thermal. It make a lot of fun to improve the thermals to try to reach the blue needle!!!

As well to glide under cloudstreets are much easier because you see directly where the best lines and climbs are.
Its crazy what it make for a different to glide only 2 meters more to one side…

As well all other functions of the S100 are working perfectly. Other good features are the stand alone Variometer with an internal backup battery and a very good working Igc logger!

For me its the best system you can have in the cockpit.
I`ll never miss the S100 again in my glider.

Thank you very much for this opportunity to Sponsor me in the 2024 gliding season!
Big thank to the hole LX Team!!!

NILS SCHLAUTMANN

This gliding season, I had the opportunity to fly with the LXNAV S10 variometer as part of LXNAV “Get Sponsored” program. The S10’s precise variometer readings, as well as the HAWK live wind indication and netto variometer were invaluable, helping me to better identify thermals from wind gusts while flying. This functionality not only improved my skills but also contributed to a more enjoyable and efficient flying experience.

While the S10 wasn’t installed in every glider I flew, all the gliders were equipped with LXNAV instruments. This consistency across different aircraft provided a familiar and reliable user experience, making me feel right at home, no matter which glider I was flying. The intuitive design of LXNAV devices allowed me to focus on flying rather than adjusting to new instrumentation, fostering a sense of comfort and confidence.

In summary, the LXNAV S10, along with the broader range of LXNAV instruments, has been a key factor in a successful and satisfying gliding season. The advanced features and consistent use experience across gliders have undoubtedly enriched my experience in the sport. Thank you LXNAV!

ŠTEPAN FILAKOVSKY

My name is Štěpán Fiľakovský. I am 18 years old and in love with the purest form of flying – gliding. I got my license when I was 16 and was highly influenced by my family along the way. My granddad, mum, and dad are also glider pilots.
When my family got our LS1-f, I knew everything was about to change. I began flying cross-country and later went to the junior nationals. This competition led me to want more from gliding. The next year, I went to the nationals, where I got nominated. It was there that I realized the instruments I had in the LS1-f were slowing me down. At that moment, I knew I had to do something about it.
When I found out about the #getsponsored program from LXNAV, I knew this was my only chance. We installed the LX9050 in the glider Foxtrot Delta, and I have to say, it made a huge difference in performance both in cross-country flying and in competitions.

BARNABAS TOTH

My name is Barnabás Tóth, and I fly in Hungary with the Szombathely Aero Club.

I recently turned 24 years old, but I started flying when I was 15. In the beginning, I flew free distances, and two years later, I started competing. Since then, I have flown over 950 hours, including many national and international competitions.

This year, I applied for the GetSponsored program and was successfully selected, for which I am very grateful. I was supported with an LX S10 vario, which I was very happy about. I was able to replace many things with it, and it became my primary logger. Before this, I used a Nano3. It has a very easy-to-use interface, excellent graphics, and a very bright display. The PEV function is easily manageable on it. I really love this instrument, and I can only recommend it.

I would like to say a big thank you to the LX team for their support

PHILIPPE LATA

My name is Philippe Lata, I’m 26 years old and I’m a French glider and plane pilot. Since I started gliding at Issoudun, I’ve flown more than 70,000 km in about 1,200 hours. I was runner-up in the French junior and senior gliding championships in 2022 and had the opportunity to compete in the 2023 European junior gliding championships in Arnborg, Denmark, as part of the French team. I really like competition and long distance flying, I think it helps you to be a complete pilot.

This winter I decided to renovate the instrument panel on my glider to make it more efficient in competition. Naturally, I chose an LX9000 computer to which I added a few other instruments, an i8 display and a TrafficView 57. This allows me to have all the information I need on a small variometer and to see the position of the other gliders around me at a glance. The screens are very easy to read and set up. All of this is accessible via a remote control on the stick, which is so practical that it’s almost indispensable.

One of my favourite features of the LX instruments is the great connectivity, which saves precious time and energy when preparing and sending files during competitions.

I’d like to thank LXNAV for their support in allowing me to use the latest and most advanced gliding
instruments in competition !

GERRIT NEUGENBAUER

I am Gerrit Neugebauer, 25 years old, and mainly fly from Esslingen-Jägerhaus in Germany. There I started my gliding journey back in 2012. Since then, I was able to gain an experience of 1250+ hours in the cockpit. From the very beginning I was thrilled to go further and faster with every flight. Therefore, having well organized avionics is quite critical.

Within the past years I participated in different competitions or made xc-flights in the skies over more than then countries. Luckily I was mostly equipped with LXNAV devices so the right map, airspace and waypoints were always displayed in front of me.

After winning the German Junior Championship in 2023 in my last junior-year becoming a “senior” I obviously had to upgrade from clubclass. Together with the proven capabilities of the LXNAV avionics there was no other choice than equipping the new glider together with LXNAV.

I would like to express the immense gratitude to LXNAV for sponsoring me with a remote stick as well as a flap sensor. These two items are essential for me to focus on the flying and continue with my motto of going further and faster every time.