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The [[Bombardier CRJ700 series]] is a family of 70- to 100- seat regional jet airliners manufactured by [[Bombardier Aerospace]]. Its primary competition is the Embraer E-jet series. The family consists of the Bombardier CRJ700, CRJ900, and CRJ1000. The CRJ700 series was developed from the [[Bombardier CRJ-200LR|Bombardier CRJ200]], and remains one of the most popular regional airliner series in the world. | The [[Bombardier CRJ700 series]] is a family of 70- to 100- seat regional jet airliners manufactured by [[Bombardier Aerospace]]. Its primary competition is the Embraer E-jet series. The family consists of the Bombardier CRJ700, CRJ900, and CRJ1000. The CRJ700 series was developed from the [[Bombardier CRJ-200LR|Bombardier CRJ200]], and remains one of the most popular regional airliner series in the world. | ||
It is currently in early production (pre-stable) and may have flaws here and there, bug reports are warmly welcomed! ( | It is currently in early production (pre-stable) and may have flaws here and there, bug reports are warmly welcomed! ({{forum link|t=11863|text=Development thread}}) | ||
=== Updated aircraft === | === Updated aircraft === | ||
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==== Boeing 747-400 ==== | ==== Boeing 747-400 ==== | ||
Thanks to a report at the | Thanks to a report at the {{forum link|text=FlightGear forum}}, Gijs found out that there was a (eternal) fuel-leak in the [[Boeing 747-400|744]]'s fuel system. This was quite a problem for long-haul flight lovers, as it severely limited the aircraft's range. | ||
Now that system is rewritten (making use of the new JSBSim function that you can read more about [[FlightGear Newsletter June 2011#In the hangar|earlier on in this newsletter]]) the fuel leak is closed! This does not only please long-haul flyers, it affects every pilot, because weight balancing is much better now. | Now that system is rewritten (making use of the new JSBSim function that you can read more about [[FlightGear Newsletter June 2011#In the hangar|earlier on in this newsletter]]) the fuel leak is closed! This does not only please long-haul flyers, it affects every pilot, because weight balancing is much better now. | ||
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Started in December, the [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear FlightGear group at Facebook] welcomed its 4000th member in mid June! | Started in December, the [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear FlightGear group at Facebook] welcomed its 4000th member in mid June! | ||
The | The {{forum link|text=forum}} is still the place to be when you're looking for support; the facebook page should be seen as a way to provide a periodic dose of what's new, cool or fun in FlightGear. | ||
=== Multiplayer events === | === Multiplayer events === | ||
The [http://fgrc.tk/ Flightgear Rotor Club] is kicking off its 2nd multiplayer event on July 2, 2011. This month's event is a Combat Search and Rescue scenario, which involves going deep behind enemy lines into Laotian territory to rescue two downed airmen. | The [http://fgrc.tk/ Flightgear Rotor Club] is kicking off its 2nd multiplayer event on July 2, 2011. This month's event is a Combat Search and Rescue scenario, which involves going deep behind enemy lines into Laotian territory to rescue two downed airmen. | ||
See the | See the {{forum link|t=12379|text=forum topic}} for more information about the event. | ||
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We recommend [[FGCom]] and hope to see you there! We're still looking for air traffic controllers; feel free to apply for that job. | We recommend [[FGCom]] and hope to see you there! We're still looking for air traffic controllers; feel free to apply for that job. | ||
More info at http://www.brtvirtualairlines.com and the | More info at http://www.brtvirtualairlines.com and the {{forum link|t=12503|text=forum post}}. | ||
== And finally ... == | == And finally ... == | ||