LK8000

LK8000 is a tactical flight navigator purpose-built for gliders, paragliders, hang-gliders, and general aviation pilots who demand precision and reliability in the air. This open-source flight computer, developed since 2010 and trusted by thousands of pilots across 67 countries, transforms your Android device into a sophisticated mission planning and in-flight decision support system.

Whether you're thermalling in mountains, planning cross-country tasks, or navigating complex airspace, LK8000 delivers advanced features engineered for real-world flight operations. Automatic start detection for free flight calculates accurate scoring from the moment you leave the ground. The Oracle feature provides instant position reports for radio readouts without fumbling with screens, while AutoMC continuously recalculates arrival altitudes based on actual performance, not wishful thinking. Dynamic FAI triangle forecasting with virtual waypoints guides your navigation strategy automatically.

Soar with confidence using the most advanced FLARM data management available worldwide. The radar display tracks nearby aircraft with historical trace data and multi-target switching—rotate between task waypoints, calculated alternates, home, last thermal, or traffic threats with a single corner touch. Airspace warnings arrive as sonar-style alerts, keeping you aware without forcing your eyes to the screen. Cross-section map views with splittable sections show terrain from multiple angles simultaneously.

The innovative Visual Glide page automatically suggests safe routing for long glides when you feed LK with peak, valley, and ridge data. Your textual thermal list displays every thermal you've encountered, sorted by distance, climb rate, or forecasted arrival altitude, ready for instant navigation. Automatic radio frequency setup synchronizes your transceiver—no manual tuning needed on supported hardware.

Manage thousands of waypoints effortlessly. LK handles 10,000+ waypoints simultaneously, making peak lists, valley databases, and thermal spot collections genuinely useful for terrain-aware flight planning. The complete logbook records every flight automatically, exportable as CSV for spreadsheets and contest submissions. Save and load profiles for different aircraft, pilots, and configurations in seconds.

LK8000 is battle-tested by hundreds of beta pilots worldwide before each stable release—rock-solid reliability when your safety depends on it. Available in 17 languages with free international forum support. Download maps directly from the app using LKMAPS, or grab country packages from the website alongside detailed documentation and tutorials.

Designed for turbulence-proof operation during flight, LK8000 rewards pilots who invest time learning its interface with unmatched tactical power. This is the most advanced free flight computer ever made. Welcome aboard.