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The [[OpenRadar]] project is looking for a new maintainer. | The [[OpenRadar]] project is looking for a new maintainer. | ||
The [[TerraGear GUI]] project is looking for programmers to help create a GUI frontend for [[TerraGear]] | The [[TerraGear GUI]] project is looking for programmers to help create a GUI frontend for [[TerraGear]] {{forum link|p=102005}}. | ||
== Development news == | == Development news == | ||
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== Known problems == | == Known problems == | ||
Though working perfectly for years, the "live weather" feature in FlightGear 1.9.x and 2.0 is now broken. Unfortunately, the FlightGear code of past releases contains minor problem which so far remained undetected and without effect. Since early November, probably caused by a server upgrade at the weather services, the FlightGear weather requests are now being rejected due to this problem. To revive live weather you have the following options: | Though working perfectly for years, the "live weather" feature in FlightGear 1.9.x and 2.0 is now broken. Unfortunately, the FlightGear code of past releases contains minor problem which so far remained undetected and without effect. Since early November, probably caused by a server upgrade at the weather services, the FlightGear weather requests are now being rejected due to this problem. To revive live weather you have the following options: | ||
* As a workaround, configure a proxy-server on the fgfs command-line. Relaying the request through a proxy solves the issue (see | * As a workaround, configure a proxy-server on the fgfs command-line. Relaying the request through a proxy solves the issue (see {{forum link|t=10002|text= forum topic}}). | ||
** A description on "How To Fix (temporarily)" you can find under http://www.emmerich-j.de/FGFS/METAR-fix.html | ** A description on "How To Fix (temporarily)" you can find under http://www.emmerich-j.de/FGFS/METAR-fix.html | ||
* Experts being able to patch and recompile FlightGear may try to apply a patch (also see forum). | * Experts being able to patch and recompile FlightGear may try to apply a patch (also see forum). | ||
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==== DC-8-63 ==== | ==== DC-8-63 ==== | ||
[[File:Fgfs-screen-178.png|thumb|The DC-8-63 in KLM colours.]] | [[File:Fgfs-screen-178.png|thumb|The DC-8-63 in KLM colours.]] | ||
Isix and Armchair Ace have recently unveiled a DC-8-63. You can follow the progress on the | Isix and Armchair Ace have recently unveiled a DC-8-63. You can follow the progress on the {{forum link|t=10228|text=development thread}}. | ||
==== Boeing 737NG Series ==== | ==== Boeing 737NG Series ==== | ||
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[[User:Skyop|Skyop]] has picked up development of the [[Boeing 757-200]] and the [[Boeing 717]]. New features included generic autostart systems, improved models, new instruments and new [[YASim]] [[FDM]]s. New and improved cockpits and aircraft systems are planned. Skyop is requesting livery makers to start painting their favorite airlines and submitting their textures to the [http://liveries.flightgear.org official FlightGear livery database]. | [[User:Skyop|Skyop]] has picked up development of the [[Boeing 757-200]] and the [[Boeing 717]]. New features included generic autostart systems, improved models, new instruments and new [[YASim]] [[FDM]]s. New and improved cockpits and aircraft systems are planned. Skyop is requesting livery makers to start painting their favorite airlines and submitting their textures to the [http://liveries.flightgear.org official FlightGear livery database]. | ||
Follow further progress at the respective development threads: | Follow further progress at the respective development threads: {{forum link|t=9944|text=757-200}}, {{forum link|t=6145|text=717}}. | ||
[[File:DC8pit.png|thumb|left|The DC-8's cockpit as it was on the 29th of November.]] | [[File:DC8pit.png|thumb|left|The DC-8's cockpit as it was on the 29th of November.]] | ||
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===New Bangkok International Airport=== | ===New Bangkok International Airport=== | ||
[[File:VTBD_wip01.jpg|thumb|Bangkok Int'l Airport - work in progress.]] | [[File:VTBD_wip01.jpg|thumb|Bangkok Int'l Airport - work in progress.]] | ||
Mike (aka D-Sky1) is busy again. This time he is working on Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBD, also known as New Bangkok International Airport) in Thailand) as the architecture of the airport buildings is very beautiful. It will sure take some time but a first glance at the work in progress is already possible. Discuss the progress with us in | Mike (aka D-Sky1) is busy again. This time he is working on Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBD, also known as New Bangkok International Airport) in Thailand) as the architecture of the airport buildings is very beautiful. It will sure take some time but a first glance at the work in progress is already possible. Discuss the progress with us in {{forum link|t=10075|text=the forum}}. | ||
After the airport is finished, placed and available, AI traffic will follow (mainly Thai Airways). | After the airport is finished, placed and available, AI traffic will follow (mainly Thai Airways). | ||
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[[File:ICEJAW_snowcover.jpg|thumb|Demonstration of ICEJAW depicting buildings with and without snow cover.]] | [[File:ICEJAW_snowcover.jpg|thumb|Demonstration of ICEJAW depicting buildings with and without snow cover.]] | ||
In an effort to improve the cities in FlightGear, Daniel Strawn (aka "Intel-Qube") has modeled a simple "one size fits all" city. Affectionately codenamed "ICEJAW", the city, still in development, features tangible helipads to land on, billboards and snow cover for heavy snow-fall. | In an effort to improve the cities in FlightGear, Daniel Strawn (aka "Intel-Qube") has modeled a simple "one size fits all" city. Affectionately codenamed "ICEJAW", the city, still in development, features tangible helipads to land on, billboards and snow cover for heavy snow-fall. | ||
Follow development in the | Follow development in the {{forum link|t=10016|text=forum topic}}. | ||
== Amateur built collimated display == | == Amateur built collimated display == | ||
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== Suggested flights == | == Suggested flights == | ||
A beautiful flight is from Prince George (CYXS), to Calgary Springbank (CYBW), under the route created by reed, which can be seen at | A beautiful flight is from Prince George (CYXS), to Calgary Springbank (CYBW), under the route created by reed, which can be seen at {{forum link|t=9772|text=the forum}}. | ||
== Aircraft review == | == Aircraft review == | ||
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=== FlightGear on youtube === | === FlightGear on youtube === | ||
{{forum link|type=member|u=8726|text=Sealbhach}} has made an [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zveiKtooXs0 excellent video] showcasing the great scenery at LOWI. | |||
== And finally ... == | == And finally ... == | ||
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We would like to remind all readers that the FlightGear project is planning to participate in [[GSoC]] 2011. However, doing that really requires a fair amount of work, planning and organizing. This is not something that can be done by a single person. It really needs a coordinated team effort, or otherwise FlightGear won't be able to apply/participate at all. | We would like to remind all readers that the FlightGear project is planning to participate in [[GSoC]] 2011. However, doing that really requires a fair amount of work, planning and organizing. This is not something that can be done by a single person. It really needs a coordinated team effort, or otherwise FlightGear won't be able to apply/participate at all. | ||
So all users are invited to help us progress further with our preparations for GSoC 2011. If you have any questions or other feedback, please use the forum to | So all users are invited to help us progress further with our preparations for GSoC 2011. If you have any questions or other feedback, please use the forum to {{forum link|f=38|text=get in touch}}. | ||
=== Did you know === | === Did you know === | ||
* You can act as an [[ATC|air traffic controller]] on the multiplayer servers by downloading the [[ATC-aircraft|ATC aircraft]]? | * You can act as an [[ATC|air traffic controller]] on the multiplayer servers by downloading the [[ATC-aircraft|ATC aircraft]]? | ||
* That Luiz Jazbinsek, known as Cael in the FlightGear forums, is doing a | * That Luiz Jazbinsek, known as Cael in the FlightGear forums, is doing a {{forum link|t=10126|text=world circumnavigation}} with the [[Beechcraft B1900D]]? | ||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 11]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 11]] | ||