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[[File:ATC-pie-logo.png|90px|left|ATC-pie logo]] | [[File:ATC-pie-logo.png|90px|left|ATC-pie logo]] | ||
Since our last post about it in the [[ | Since our last post about it in the [[FlightGear Newsletter January 2016#New ATC-pie release|January newsletter]], the air traffic control tower and radar simulator '''[[ATC-pie]]''' has been enhanced with two major features. One was announced in May, and allows for '''student-teacher connections''', i.e. tutorial sessions where the teacher can manipulate traffic, change the weather, recall situation snapshots, etc. for the student to be tested or trained on. | ||
The second (newest) feature, added this month, is the implementation of '''ground control tools''' such as a click&drag taxi instruction generator, which should make controllers more comfortable when servicing GND at airports. The corresponding solo role was also added, playable alone or in conjunction with other roles at any airport where a decent ''[[Interactive traffic #Ground networks|ground network]]'' exists (or created, or downloaded from the X-plane gateway). Below is a still picture of the taxi instruction tool used on Dubai ground. | The second (newest) feature, added this month, is the implementation of '''ground control tools''' such as a click&drag taxi instruction generator, which should make controllers more comfortable when servicing GND at airports. The corresponding solo role was also added, playable alone or in conjunction with other roles at any airport where a decent ''[[Interactive traffic #Ground networks|ground network]]'' exists (or created, or downloaded from the X-plane gateway). Below is a still picture of the taxi instruction tool used on Dubai ground. | ||
[[File:ATC-pie-screenshot-taxiInstructionTool.png|600px| | [[File:ATC-pie-screenshot-taxiInstructionTool.png|600px|ATC-pie taxi instruction tool used at Dubai international airport]] | ||
== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
=== Cessna 182S Skylane === | === Cessna 182S Skylane === | ||
The | The '''[[Cessna 182S|Cessna 182S Skylane]]''' has now been officially released, and is available both from FGAddon and from {{github source|proj=HHS81|repo=c182s|text=our development repository}}. Some of its features are: | ||
* improved FDM based on original flight manual with correct speeds, climb rates, weight & balance, fuel consume and TO/Landing distance according flight manual | * improved [[FDM]] based on original flight manual with correct speeds, climb rates, weight & balance, fuel consume and TO/Landing distance according flight manual | ||
* accurate and detailed exterior 3D model, configurable wheel fairings and selectable chromed spinner, all using the uber-shader | * accurate and detailed exterior 3D model, configurable wheel fairings and selectable chromed spinner, all using the uber-shader | ||
* five detailed liveries (paintkits included) | * five detailed liveries (paintkits included) | ||
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* aircraft can be tied up on ground | * aircraft can be tied up on ground | ||
* wheel chocks which keeps the aircraft hold without any workaround like using parking brake | * wheel chocks which keeps the aircraft hold without any workaround like using parking brake | ||
* good framerates compared with Cessna 172P (45% better performance in fps on our test) | * good framerates compared with [[Cessna 172P]] (45% better performance in fps on our test) | ||
Enjoy it! | Enjoy it! | ||
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The '''[[ErAZ-762]]''' has been released. It can be found in {{github source|proj=aucafly|repo=ERAZ762|text=GitHub}}. See also the [https://aucafly.wordpress.com official website]. | The '''[[ErAZ-762]]''' has been released. It can be found in {{github source|proj=aucafly|repo=ERAZ762|text=GitHub}}. See also the [https://aucafly.wordpress.com official website]. | ||
=== MQ-9 === | === MQ-9 === | ||
The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (formerly named Predator B) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of remote controlled or autonomous flight operations, | "The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (formerly named Predator B) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of remote controlled or autonomous flight operations,developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) primarily for the United States Air Force (USAF)." <sup>''({{wikipedia|General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper|Quote from Wikipedia}})''</sup><br /> | ||
developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) primarily for the United States Air Force (USAF). (Quote from Wikipedia)<br /> | |||
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Just released in | Just released in {{github source|proj=meirm|repo=MQ-9|text=GitHub: github.com/meirm/MQ-9}} | ||
'''Beta testers''' are welcome. Please send feedback through github or through forum ([https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=29975 "Announcing New UAV MQ-9 Predator B"]) to users falafel and/or pjedvaj | |||
=== Rewloola === | === Rewloola === | ||
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==== Screenshot of the Month ==== | ==== Screenshot of the Month ==== | ||
FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month | FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month July 2016 is ''Sunrise soaring in Corsica'' by {{usr|Dg-505|Jonathan S. (Dg-505)}} | ||
[[File:ASK 13 over Corsica.jpg|900px|center|Sunrise soaring in Corsica]] | [[File:ASK 13 over Corsica.jpg|900px|center|Sunrise soaring in Corsica]] | ||