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Available in: [[Changelog_2018.3|English]],[[Zh/2018.3|Chinese]].<br /> | |||
The FlightGear development team is delighted to announce the v2018.3 release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes including | Please help us translate in other languages! | ||
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The FlightGear development team is delighted to announce the v2018.3 release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes including usability improvements to the launcher, improved scenery for Hawaii and the Arctic island of Jan Mayan, Italian and Chinese translations, better visuals for AI and MP aircraft. | |||
Founded in 1997, FlightGear is developed by a worldwide group of volunteers, brought together by a shared ambition to create the most realistic flight simulator possible that is free to use, modify and distribute. FlightGear is used all over the world by desktop flight simulator enthusiasts, for research in universities and for interactive exhibits in museums. | Founded in 1997, FlightGear is developed by a worldwide group of volunteers, brought together by a shared ambition to create the most realistic flight simulator possible that is free to use, modify and distribute. FlightGear is used all over the world by desktop flight simulator enthusiasts, for research in universities and for interactive exhibits in museums. | ||
FlightGear features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide scenery database, a multiplayer environment, detailed sky | FlightGear features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide scenery database, a multiplayer environment, detailed sky modeling, a flexible and open aircraft modeling system, varied networking options, multiple display support, a powerful scripting language, and an open architecture. Best of all, being open-source, the simulator is owned by the community and everyone is encouraged to contribute. | ||
Download FlightGear v2018.3 for free from [http://www.flightgear.org/ FlightGear.org]. | Download FlightGear v2018.3 for free from [http://www.flightgear.org/ FlightGear.org]. | ||
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== Scenery == | == Scenery == | ||
* Improved scenery for Hawaii, the default location for this release. | * Improved scenery for Hawaii, the default location for this release. | ||
* New scenery for Jan Mayen, situated | * New scenery for Jan Mayen, situated northeast of Iceland. Including the active volcano of Beerenberg (2277m). | ||
== Significant Aircraft Updates == | == Significant Aircraft Updates == | ||
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* B-25 : Various bug fixes and minor improvements | * B-25 : Various bug fixes and minor improvements | ||
* Cessna 172 : Improved cockpit, interior lighting. | * Cessna 172 : Improved cockpit, interior lighting. | ||
* Citation II : New panels, radio instruments. Complete | * Citation II : New panels, radio instruments. Complete remodeling of the electric system, with accurate bus voltage, circuit breakers. System test knob implemented. | ||
* F4U : new FDM | * F4U : new FDM | ||
* F-14 : V1.8. Improved flight model, particularly in low speed regime. Improved cockpit. | * F-14 : V1.8. Improved flight model, particularly in a low-speed regime. Improved cockpit. | ||
* F-15 : V1.8. Updated flight model, particularly armament mass location. Performance optimizations. Autopilot improvements. | * F-15 : V1.8. Updated flight model, particularly armament mass location. Performance optimizations. Autopilot improvements. | ||
* F-16 : v3.0. Store options. New liveries. Radar performance optimizations. Autopilot and system improvements. FDM fixes. | * F-16 : v3.0. Store options. New liveries. Radar performance optimizations. Autopilot and system improvements. FDM fixes. | ||
* Saab 37 Viggen : Version 4.311. Various updates, particularly to radar and armament models. | * Saab 37 Viggen : Version 4.311. Various updates, particularly to radar and armament models. | ||
* Seneca II: Long range tanks, interior lighting, | * Seneca II: Long range tanks, interior lighting, | ||
* SpaceShuttle : Milestone-10. Improved interior (including furry velcro), launch guidance and orbital plane targeting, more realistic OMS burn procedures, expanded systems including circuit breaker simulation and failure | * SpaceShuttle : Milestone-10. Improved interior (including furry velcro), launch guidance and orbital plane targeting, more realistic OMS burn procedures, expanded systems including circuit breaker simulation and failure modeling. | ||
* 777: Our flagship airliner now fully supports checklists, allowing you to learn everything about the aircraft from within the simulator. Full support to auto-push was also implemented. Bug fixes and minor improvements. | * 777: Our flagship airliner now fully supports checklists, allowing you to learn everything about the aircraft from within the simulator. Full support to auto-push was also implemented. Bug fixes and minor improvements. | ||
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* [[FG1000]] glass panel display, based on the Garmin G1000 | * [[FG1000]] glass panel display, based on the Garmin G1000 | ||
* Improved Replay handling of AI aircraft and carriers - judge your own carrier landings. | * Improved Replay handling of AI aircraft and carriers - judge your own carrier landings. | ||
* KC-130 tanker aircraft for air-to-air | * KC-130 tanker aircraft for air-to-air refueling | ||