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''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.'' | ''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.'' | ||
== FlightGear goes into space == | |||
=== Visit ISS === | |||
Thorsten wrote to the devel mailing list: | |||
{{cquote|'' I'm happy to announce the fact that despite the restriction that we can only run one FDM, it is now possible to use the [[Shuttle]] to fly to ISS from launch to docking <small>'''[1]'''</small>. This has been one major missing ingredient in the simulation so far. (we've only provided a mockup of ISS being initialized right ahead of the spacecraft for [[Flying the Shuttle - Orbital Operations#Proximity operations|docking practice]]).'' | |||
''The viable solution is to let the orbiting object move on an analytical orbit corrected for the leading J3 gravity effects, compute a rendezvous solution to that and switch to an explicit simulation of full orbital dynamics only when the space station is close. This works with an accuracy of < few hundred meters and < 2-3 m/s, which is to say within numbers that can be corrected in the final approach phase with relative ease.'' | |||
''So for everyone who's been asking the question when we can finally do a full rendezvous - the answer is: Now.'' | |||
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'''''[1]''' Of course you have to know how to solve a rendezvous problem - which involved computing suitable planar and phasing launch windows, phasing orbits, nulling relative inclination in J3 gravity, operating the Lambert solver in the Shuttle avionics and some knowledge about [[Flying the Shuttle - Orbital Operations#Proximity operations|proximity ops]]...''</small>|{{Cite web | |||
| title = Visit ISS | |||
| author = Thorsten Renk | |||
| date = 2019-01-18 | |||
| url = https://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/mailman/flightgear-devel/thread/7d23b041aba5c98f01a1d1f783fdfcd7%40science-and-fiction.org/#msg36520486}} }}{{Gallery|Shuttle_ISS01.jpg|Shuttle approaching ISS|Shuttle_docked.jpg|Space Shuttle docked to ISS|Shuttle feature21.jpg|ISS}} | |||
He posted some impressive [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=35276 screenshots] of the approach as well. You may need to download the [[Shuttle|development version]] to use all these fancy new features before it gets copied into FGAddon. | |||
== Development news == | == Development news == | ||
<!-- News about FlightGear itself. The FlightGear mailing list and/or core developers are a good source. --> | ====FlightGear 2018.3.2==== | ||
Bugfix release. Visit the Development [[mailing list]] to learn about the current status. Release candidates are available at [http://download.flightgear.org/builds/nightly/ download.flightgear.org] <!-- News about FlightGear itself. The FlightGear mailing list and/or core developers are a good source. --> | |||
== New software tools and projects == | |||
<!-- Those not being part of FlightGear itself, like for example OpenRadar, TerreMaster or flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net. --> | <!-- Those not being part of FlightGear itself, like for example OpenRadar, TerreMaster or flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net. --> | ||
===FGExtend=== | |||
FGExtend has been updated. The Mumble radio management software FGExtend is in the first post here: [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=30691 FGExtend FlightGear Forum] | |||
== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
[[File:Pc12-splash.png|200px|thumb|The original PC-12 by helijah, now available with glass cockpit]] | |||
=== New aircraft === | |||
==== Pilatus PC-12 NG ==== | |||
iamzac equipped the Pilatus PC-12 with glass cockpit elements. He wrote {{cquote|The target was Pilatus PC-12 NG with the glass cockpit using what I found similar enough and I managed to make it work good enough.|[https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=35199 iamzac]}} Explore it at the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=35199 forums] | |||
====J3 Cub and PA-18==== | |||
[[File:Piper j3cub.jpg|200px|thumb|Piper J3cub]]Check out the recent retrofit of the [[FG1000]] to the [[Piper J3 Cub]] and the PA-18. User wlbragg pushed more updates like a shadow cube, 3D artwork, GUI-edits, rain on windshield and started a fuel system. | |||
Available in the development repository and in [[FGAddon]] trunk. | |||
=== Updated aircraft === | |||
Updated FGAddon Aircraft: | |||
* Updates to the fictional [[Bluebird]] aircraft by sandreas41 | |||
* Fix for [[777]] Startup tutorial | |||
* ASG29: improvements to Cockpit, model and winch operations. | |||
* Harrier-GR3: auto-hover, contributed by cgdae. | |||
[[File:IDG-MD-11X.jpg|thumb|200px|[[IDG-MD-11X]]]] | |||
====IDG MD-11X==== | |||
it0uchpods added new failures and LSAS Pitch Attitude Protections, DUAL/SINGLE LAND, CLAMP, GO AROUND AFDS OVRD , gear/flap over speed automatic flap limit, Autopilot disengage warning (push ATS DISC button on throttles second time) to the PFD of [[IDG-MD-11X]]. | |||
====IDG A32x==== | |||
[[File:A320Family.png|thumb|200px|[[IDG-A32X]]]] | |||
The [[IDG-A32X]] got an overhauled autopilot disconnect warning as well as new dome and panel floods. | |||
Apparently 2018.3 changed forces/load-factor, its now 1 in straight and level flight, instead of -1, which caused the FBW and FBW Autotrim to break completely. The fix is down compatible to FG 2018.1. But 2018.3.1 will become the MINIMUM required FG version for any IDG Aircraft VERY soon. | |||
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== AI == | == AI == | ||
<!--Looking at "In the hangar" or "Scenery corner" we really need a slogan for "AI"--> | <!--Looking at "In the hangar" or "Scenery corner" we really need a slogan for "AI"--> | ||
<!-- === AI traffic === --> | <!-- === AI traffic === --> | ||
This month the AI Team provided updates for Norwegian airlines, ELAL Israel, Swiss Air, Helvetic and AirBaltic. | |||
New traffic timetables have been written for Volotea and Edelweiss Air , AirCorsica, Binter Cabo Verde, Binter Canarias and CanaryFly. The need more contributors to make AI liveries here; your help is always welcome. | |||
The AI team makes FlightGear more realistic, colorful and lively every month. You can support the important development of ''Interactive Traffic'' and contribute at the FlightGear [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewforum.php?f=23 AI forums]. | The AI team makes FlightGear more realistic, colorful and lively every month. You can support the important development of ''Interactive Traffic'' and contribute at the FlightGear [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewforum.php?f=23 AI forums]. | ||
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== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
=== Scenery Models === | |||
Scenery model additions in January include detailed complex models of KMKE Milwaukee WI Airport (B. Arthur), EDFP Ober-Mörlen (T. Polzer) and LFML Marseille airport (J Chatre), and various new objects like buildings for the city of Marseille (F. Carreel). | |||
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<!-- == Interview with a contributor == --> | <!-- == Interview with a contributor == --> | ||
<!-- == Suggested flights == --> | <!-- == Suggested flights == --> | ||
== Community news == | == Community news == | ||
=== FlightGear on SourceForge === | |||
Flightgear is nominated for "SourceForge Project of the month" February 2019. Voting is over, so keep your eyes open and visit the [https://sourceforge.net/blog/category/potm/ Sourceforge Blog] for updates. | |||
=== FlightGear on YouTube === | |||
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====Hudson Water Landing==== | |||
{{#ev:youtube|BMgMlDGtJVc}} | |||
====Connie winter landing practice==== | |||
Landing the [[Lockheed Constellation|Connie]] in bad weather and snow at EDI. | |||
{{#ev:youtube|rMESNHVVynI}} | |||
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=== FlightGear on Facebook === | === FlightGear on Facebook === | ||
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page. | Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page. | ||
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=== FlightGear on FlightSim.com === | === FlightGear on FlightSim.com === | ||
Flightgear has also a [https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/forumdisplay.php?102-FlightGear sub-forum] on flightsim.com - just like the commercial flightsims. It is an opportunity to showcase what FG can do, get people curious and answer any questions they may have with regard to the software or the project. | Flightgear has also a [https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/forumdisplay.php?102-FlightGear sub-forum] on flightsim.com - just like the commercial flightsims. It is an opportunity to showcase what FG can do, get people curious and answer any questions they may have with regard to the software or the project. | ||
== Multiplayer events == | == Multiplayer events == | ||