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Welcome to the 12th (!) edition of the FlightGear Newsletter! Of course we will not ignore this mileage; you can expect a special jubilee edition next month. But first: '''June'''. | Welcome to the 12th (!) edition of the FlightGear Newsletter! Of course we will not ignore this mileage; you can expect a special jubilee edition next month. But first: '''June'''. | ||
I would like to use this moment to bring the rapid increase of (new) developers based at | I would like to use this moment to bring the rapid increase of (new) developers based at {{forum link|text=FlightGear's forum}} into attention. As can be easily seen in this newsletter, more and more users seem to make the small step (for mankind, but one giant leap for FlightGear :P ) to the developers-world. Some of these projects evolved over time from small solo-experiments to "major" projects with multiple people contributing. And that is exactly the whole purpose/advantage of being OpenSource. Let us hope this trend will continue in futher years and do our best to help more people in making that step. | ||
Enjoy this brand new edition full of news from your fellow pilots/developers! | Enjoy this brand new edition full of news from your fellow pilots/developers! | ||
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A build server like Hudson makes it very easy to automatically build FlightGear from source code, e.g. to check the integrity of the source tree or to help prepare prebuilt binaries, pre-releases or even releases. | A build server like Hudson makes it very easy to automatically build FlightGear from source code, e.g. to check the integrity of the source tree or to help prepare prebuilt binaries, pre-releases or even releases. | ||
The server will need a proper home if it moves beyond the prototype stage. If anyone wishes to volunteer or help sponsor a proper server (with a reasonably symmetric connection) to run Hudson, please get in touch using the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailing list] or the | The server will need a proper home if it moves beyond the prototype stage. If anyone wishes to volunteer or help sponsor a proper server (with a reasonably symmetric connection) to run Hudson, please get in touch using the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailing list] or the {{forum link|text=forums}} - any Unix will do, for Ubuntu/Debian there's an easy apt.get source available. | ||
All the setup can be done remotely, given SSH access. The disk, memory, CPU and bandwidth requirements are pretty moderate, due to our low commit rate. For additional details, please see [[FlightGear Build Server]]. | All the setup can be done remotely, given SSH access. The disk, memory, CPU and bandwidth requirements are pretty moderate, due to our low commit rate. For additional details, please see [[FlightGear Build Server]]. | ||
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===Bombable air combat add-on updated=== | ===Bombable air combat add-on updated=== | ||
The | The {{forum link|t=5742|text=Bombable air combat add-on to FlightGear}} received a major update in June. Bombable now has these features: | ||
* Dogfight against other FlightGear pilots over multiplayer with [[Sopwith Camel]], SPAC VII, [[Fokker Dr.I|Fokker DR 1 Triplane]], or [[A6M2 Zero]] | * Dogfight against other FlightGear pilots over multiplayer with [[Sopwith Camel]], SPAC VII, [[Fokker Dr.I|Fokker DR 1 Triplane]], or [[A6M2 Zero]] | ||
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==In the hangar== | ==In the hangar== | ||
===Boeing 787=== | ===Boeing 787=== | ||
''nickyivyca'' is currently working on the [[Boeing 787]]. He corrected the [[FDM]] and changed some details in the model. More information at | ''nickyivyca'' is currently working on the [[Boeing 787]]. He corrected the [[FDM]] and changed some details in the model. More information at {{forum link|t=8203|text=the forum}}. | ||
===C-130 Hercules=== | ===C-130 Hercules=== | ||
The [[C-130]] Hercules | The [[C-130]] Hercules {{forum link|t=8629|text=is receiving some updates}} from ''glazmax'' and ''helijah''. These updates include FDM and instruments fixes and improvements. | ||
===Cessna T-37=== | ===Cessna T-37=== | ||
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* Basic flight instruments. | * Basic flight instruments. | ||
More information at | More information at {{forum link|t=8354|text=the forum}}. | ||
===CH-47 Chinook=== | ===CH-47 Chinook=== | ||
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===Cirrus Vision SF50=== | ===Cirrus Vision SF50=== | ||
''Zexe'' created a SF50 model. It is still at a very early stage. More information at | ''Zexe'' created a SF50 model. It is still at a very early stage. More information at {{forum link|t=8352|text=the forum}}. | ||
===CRJ-200=== | ===CRJ-200=== | ||
''nickyivyca'' has also been working in the [[CRJ-200]]: | ''nickyivyca'' has also been working in the [[CRJ-200]]: | ||
''"The CRJ-200 and 787 were made with very similar systems and such. Neither had a 2.0 compatible [[autopilot]]. So, I found out what was wrong with the one for the 787 first, and made those changes to the CRJ here. Both worked. I also did some FDM improvements, like moving the engines to where they really are and adding gear smoke and contrails."'' - says he in | ''"The CRJ-200 and 787 were made with very similar systems and such. Neither had a 2.0 compatible [[autopilot]]. So, I found out what was wrong with the one for the 787 first, and made those changes to the CRJ here. Both worked. I also did some FDM improvements, like moving the engines to where they really are and adding gear smoke and contrails."'' - says he in {{forum link|t=8329|text=the forum thread}}. | ||
===Curtiss P-40 Warhawk=== | ===Curtiss P-40 Warhawk=== | ||
''jackmermod'' | ''jackmermod'' {{forum link|t=8621|text=is developing a P-40 model}}. It is already complete, and to be done are the animations and textures. Development of the P-40 Warhawk is coming along very quick, although a full release date is unknown. | ||
===DC-8-73=== | ===DC-8-73=== | ||
''Yourgod'' has released a pre-alpha version of a Douglas DC-8-73 freighter. It is flyable and all major animations are working. The cockpit is incomplete. Info available on the [[Douglas DC-8-73]] wiki page, | ''Yourgod'' has released a pre-alpha version of a Douglas DC-8-73 freighter. It is flyable and all major animations are working. The cockpit is incomplete. Info available on the [[Douglas DC-8-73]] wiki page, {{forum link|t=8672|text=the forum}}, or at [http://www.treborlogic.com/fgfs/hangar/ his hangar]. | ||
===Il-96-400/T=== | ===Il-96-400/T=== | ||
The Il-96-400/T | The Il-96-400/T {{forum link|t=7439|text=has been updated}} to version 3, with more accurate model and a better panel, among other little fixes. | ||
===MiG-15bis=== | ===MiG-15bis=== | ||
''vitos'' improved the [[MiG-15|MiG-15bis]] model, and released it. More information at | ''vitos'' improved the [[MiG-15|MiG-15bis]] model, and released it. More information at {{forum link|t=7486|text=the forum}}. | ||
===MB-339 PAN=== | ===MB-339 PAN=== | ||
The MB-339 PAN aircraft | The MB-339 PAN aircraft {{forum link|t=8604|text=was updated by ''Albert''}} to work with [[FlightGear]] version 2.0.0. | ||
===X-29A=== | ===X-29A=== | ||
''Intel-Qube'' | ''Intel-Qube'' {{forum link|t=8485|text=is currently revamping}} the experimental X-29A aircraft. Here is a list of items that have been improved/created: | ||
* A new, more realistic [[FDM]] is on the way; | * A new, more realistic [[FDM]] is on the way; | ||
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===San Antonio LPD17 and Hermann Marwede SAR-ship=== | ===San Antonio LPD17 and Hermann Marwede SAR-ship=== | ||
Browsing through the files, ''HHS'' | Browsing through the files, ''HHS'' {{forum link|t=8351|text=found a rotorcraft carrier model}} and made a scenario to run it, which will be available in July on [[Git]] together with the {{forum link|t=8482#p83700|text="Hermann Marwede"}}, another scenario especially for helipilots. | ||
==Scenery corner== | ==Scenery corner== | ||
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The link shows an image of the part completed airport at night http://www.donlavelle.net/flightgear/flightgear19.html. | The link shows an image of the part completed airport at night http://www.donlavelle.net/flightgear/flightgear19.html. | ||
The new scenery will be available through [[TerraSync]] and/or the [[Objects Database]], but is already available at | The new scenery will be available through [[TerraSync]] and/or the [[Objects Database]], but is already available at {{forum link|t=7699|text=the forum}}. | ||
===Dubai airport gets busy=== | ===Dubai airport gets busy=== | ||
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===Meadows Field and FGSignMaker=== | ===Meadows Field and FGSignMaker=== | ||
[[File:KBFL_customscenery.jpg|thumb|right|KBFL Meadows Field]] | [[File:KBFL_customscenery.jpg|thumb|right|KBFL Meadows Field]] | ||
''skyop'' released his improvements to the Meadows Field (KBFL) scenery. These include a new taxiway layout, more up-to-date runways, taxiway signs, various airport support buildings, some airport support equipment, some makeshift AI traffic, and placement of the international and domestic terminals. Read | ''skyop'' released his improvements to the Meadows Field (KBFL) scenery. These include a new taxiway layout, more up-to-date runways, taxiway signs, various airport support buildings, some airport support equipment, some makeshift AI traffic, and placement of the international and domestic terminals. Read {{forum link|t=8466|text=this topic}} for more information. | ||
[[File:FGSignMaker_overview.png|thumb|left|FGSignMaker 1.5.0]] | [[File:FGSignMaker_overview.png|thumb|left|FGSignMaker 1.5.0]] | ||
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===LFLJ and EDDF=== | ===LFLJ and EDDF=== | ||
After one year of having released these sceneries (LFLJ/EDDF), ''papillon81'' returned to make changes (some of them big) at them. | After one year of having released these sceneries (LFLJ/EDDF), ''papillon81'' returned to make changes (some of them big) at them. | ||
More information at the forum: | More information at the forum: {{forum link|p=84745|text=EDDF}}, {{forum link|p=84800|text=LFLJ}}. | ||
==Aircraft Review== | ==Aircraft Review== | ||