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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Development news}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Development news}}<br> | ||
[[#FlightGear v2016.3 released|FlightGear v2016.3 released]]<br> | |||
[[#Poll for the next default airport|Poll for the next default airport]]<br> | [[#Poll for the next default airport|Poll for the next default airport]]<br> | ||
{{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br> | ||
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br> | ||
[[#Improvements to Rio de Janeiro|Improvements to Rio de Janeiro]]<br> | |||
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br> | ||
[[#FSweekend 2016|FSweekend 2016]]<br> | |||
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Contributing}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Contributing}}<br> | ||
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== Development news == | == Development news == | ||
=== FlightGear v2016.3 released === | |||
The FlightGear development team is delighted to announce the v2016.3 "Rio de Janeiro" release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. Highlights in this release include . | The FlightGear development team is delighted to announce the v2016.3 "Rio de Janeiro" release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. Highlights in this release include nights lights in [[Earthview]] and the improved [[de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter]]. | ||
=== Poll for the next default airport === | === Poll for the next default airport === | ||
After the release of FlightGear v2016.3 "Rio de Janeiro", we're looking for the next default airport. Until October 4th, you can submit your vote to the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=30541 poll] on the forums. | |||
== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
=== Burrito F1 === | === Burrito F1 === | ||
Bulldog RS has just released [[Burrito F1]], a fictional flying car. | Bulldog RS has just released [[Burrito F1]], a fictional flying car. It is available from [https://bulldogrs.wordpress.com/ official website]. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Burrito F1.jpg|600px|Burrito F1]] | ||
== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
=== Improvements to Rio de Janeiro === | |||
Catalanoic has improved the buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro. These are also available via [[TerraSync]]. | |||
== Community news == | == Community news == | ||
=== FSweekend 2016 === | |||
The FlightGear Team will be attending [[FSweekend]] 2016, from November 5th to 6th at Lelystad Airport, the Netherlands. Early preparations are currently being made. Most likely we will demonstrate a multi-PC (multiplayer/solo) ATC environment around Rio de Janeiro. Aircraft currently in our scope are the new/updated [[MD-11]], [[Boeing 757]], Seneca II. If you have any additional ideas, let us know on [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=30260/ the forums]. If you are planning to attend, sign up for the [https://www.facebook.com/events/1112269228887897/ Facebook event]! | |||
[[File:FSweekend 2016 banner.jpg|center|[[FSweekend]] 2016 banner]] | |||
== Contributing == | == Contributing == | ||
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[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2016 09]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2016 09]] | ||