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Despite some claims to the contrary, the existing rendering engine is well up to the job, providing framerates above 20 fps at the top of the arc. However, naturally the Flightgear scenery model is not optimal for rendering orbital views, and photo-texturing of Earth with satellite imagery as done in orbital simulations becomes increasingly superior with altitude. | Despite some claims to the contrary, the existing rendering engine is well up to the job, providing framerates above 20 fps at the top of the arc. However, naturally the Flightgear scenery model is not optimal for rendering orbital views, and photo-texturing of Earth with satellite imagery as done in orbital simulations becomes increasingly superior with altitude. {{forum link|t=14844}} | ||
=== Shaders === | === Shaders === | ||
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=== New terrain textures === | === New terrain textures === | ||
Some new terrain textures have been created, mostly based on USGS aerial imagery. The textures have a warmer, summer theme which fits better with some parts of the scenery. The material mappings are best used for Corine-enabled scenery, and the materials file works only for recent Git snapshots. However, the textures can be used with any materials file. All textures are GPLv2 so they can be freely distributed within the Flightgear repository. | Some new terrain textures have been created, mostly based on USGS aerial imagery. The textures have a warmer, summer theme which fits better with some parts of the scenery. The material mappings are best used for Corine-enabled scenery, and the materials file works only for recent Git snapshots. However, the textures can be used with any materials file. All textures are GPLv2 so they can be freely distributed within the Flightgear repository. | ||
More info and screenshots in this forum | More info and screenshots in this forum {{forum link|t=14254|text=thread}}. This is still work in progress, of course. | ||
== Development notifications == | == Development notifications == | ||
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[[File:Fg26banner2_by_someguy.jpg]] | [[File:Fg26banner2_by_someguy.jpg]] | ||
A contest has been set up to create new banners and logos depicting the latest developments of FlightGear 2.4+ (these new banners and logos are specifically meant to demonstrate new capabilities of FlightGear 2.6.0). Everybody is invited to participate. See | A contest has been set up to create new banners and logos depicting the latest developments of FlightGear 2.4+ (these new banners and logos are specifically meant to demonstrate new capabilities of FlightGear 2.6.0). Everybody is invited to participate. See {{forum link|t=14597|text=the forum thread}} for the latest submissions and send in your own ideas. | ||
== Interview with a contributor (Olivier Jacq) == | == Interview with a contributor (Olivier Jacq) == | ||
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Every now and then, easy-to-install development snapshots are created. These snapshos depict a recent state of the development version of FlightGear. By using them users can test out features that will be included in the upcoming release. Testers are encouraged to file bugs at [http://code.google.com/p/flightgear-bugs/ the issue tracker]. | Every now and then, easy-to-install development snapshots are created. These snapshos depict a recent state of the development version of FlightGear. By using them users can test out features that will be included in the upcoming release. Testers are encouraged to file bugs at [http://code.google.com/p/flightgear-bugs/ the issue tracker]. | ||
The snapshot can be download via the links at the bottom of this page: http://www.flightgear.org/download/. Updates and feedback can be found | The snapshot can be download via the links at the bottom of this page: http://www.flightgear.org/download/. Updates and feedback can be found {{forum url|hilit=snapshot|p=144233|text=at the forum}}. | ||
== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
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This ''beta'' release has 3 versions (EB, BB & CC), each one with different engines and subtle differences. While BB and CC version can use a 30mm cannon, the EB version is capable to dust smoke for aerobatic shows. | This ''beta'' release has 3 versions (EB, BB & CC), each one with different engines and subtle differences. While BB and CC version can use a 30mm cannon, the EB version is capable to dust smoke for aerobatic shows. | ||
{{forum link|t=14523|text=CASA C-101 official forum post}} | |||
=== Updated aircraft === | === Updated aircraft === | ||
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The data is inserted in the database as soon as the reviewer has checked it. It may take a few days to see it appear through Terrasync. | The data is inserted in the database as soon as the reviewer has checked it. It may take a few days to see it appear through Terrasync. | ||
More improvements (mass import, edit, delete) are to come, so | More improvements (mass import, edit, delete) are to come, so {{forum link|p=144878|text=follow the forum thread}} if you're interested. | ||
== Airport of the month == | == Airport of the month == | ||
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[[File:Fgfs 2011-12-22 20-56-19-72.jpg|400px]] [[File:Fgfs 2011-12-22 20-57-38-47.jpg|400px]] | [[File:Fgfs 2011-12-22 20-56-19-72.jpg|400px]] [[File:Fgfs 2011-12-22 20-57-38-47.jpg|400px]] | ||
Read more about the current state of the development at | Read more about the current state of the development at {{forum link|p=83288 the forum}}. | ||
== Screenshot of the month == | == Screenshot of the month == | ||
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[[File:Santa2011.png]] | [[File:Santa2011.png]] | ||
The headers on | The headers on {{forum link|text=the forum}} have been replaced by some snow/christmas ones to give you the right winter feeling. Did you spot Santa already? | ||
== And finally ... == | == And finally ... == | ||