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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}}. | ||
The [[FGFSPM]] (FlightGear Package Manager) is looking for a new maintainer. | The [[FGFSPM]] (FlightGear Package Manager) is looking for a new maintainer. | ||
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====Bell AH-1 Cobra==== | ====Bell AH-1 Cobra==== | ||
[[File:Cobra.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Cobra in action.]] | [[File:Cobra.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Cobra in action.]] | ||
The Developers at [http://alphashangar.co.nr/ Alpha-J's Hangar] have started making the [[AH-1 Cobra|Bell AH-1 Cobra]]. Development is going well and can be tracked | The Developers at [http://alphashangar.co.nr/ Alpha-J's Hangar] have started making the [[AH-1 Cobra|Bell AH-1 Cobra]]. Development is going well and can be tracked {{forum link|t=10130|text=here.}} The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois. The AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake. | ||
====AgustaWestland AW139==== | ====AgustaWestland AW139==== | ||
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====Ec135/ Ec635==== | ====Ec135/ Ec635==== | ||
Definitly planned for 2011 will be the finishing of the Ec135 with their variants: lowskid&analog cockpit; lowskid with option of emergfloat&glascockpit and highskid&glascockpit as described | Definitly planned for 2011 will be the finishing of the Ec135 with their variants: lowskid&analog cockpit; lowskid with option of emergfloat&glascockpit and highskid&glascockpit as described {{forum link|p=36784|text=here already 05/29/2009}}. | ||
With that there will come the military version as well: the Ec635. | With that there will come the military version as well: the Ec635. | ||
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====F5E Tiger II==== | ====F5E Tiger II==== | ||
[[File:Fgfs-screen-014.png|200px|thumb|left|F5E Tiger II.]] | [[File:Fgfs-screen-014.png|200px|thumb|left|F5E Tiger II.]] | ||
Has many updated aspects, please follow the link : | Has many updated aspects, please follow the link : {{forum link|t=10327}}. For direct download: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16442048/F-5Ev20101220.rar | ||
====Short S.23 Empire flying boat==== | ====Short S.23 Empire flying boat==== | ||
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* Livery select (livery over MP) | * Livery select (livery over MP) | ||
A new [[cockpit]] is being worked on. You can check for the latest progress at | A new [[cockpit]] is being worked on. You can check for the latest progress at {{forum link|t=10238|text=the development thread}}. | ||
====Airbus A320==== | ====Airbus A320==== | ||
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...and last but certainly not least, a ''drastically'' improved cockpit (see the screenshot on the right). In time, the A320 will be equipped with an overhead panel and a more advanced startup procedure; it is also hoped that fly-by-wire controls will be available at some point. | ...and last but certainly not least, a ''drastically'' improved cockpit (see the screenshot on the right). In time, the A320 will be equipped with an overhead panel and a more advanced startup procedure; it is also hoped that fly-by-wire controls will be available at some point. | ||
To keep up-to-date on the progress of this bird, see | To keep up-to-date on the progress of this bird, see {{forum link|t=9032|text=the FlightGear Forum development topic}}. | ||
====Airbus A380==== | ====Airbus A380==== | ||
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====IAR 80==== | ====IAR 80==== | ||
[[File:Iar-80-v1-splash.png|200px|thumb| The new IAR-80 Splash screen]] | [[File:Iar-80-v1-splash.png|200px|thumb| The new IAR-80 Splash screen]] | ||
In anticipation of the new release, and the holidays season, the [[IAR_80|IAR-80]] was updated, and brought out of "beta" and given the 1.0 version number. It has many improvements and tweaks in the [[Flight_Dynamics_Models|FDM]] and systems, and also a lot of eye-candy. For more information check the [[IAR_80|wiki page]] or the | In anticipation of the new release, and the holidays season, the [[IAR_80|IAR-80]] was updated, and brought out of "beta" and given the 1.0 version number. It has many improvements and tweaks in the [[Flight_Dynamics_Models|FDM]] and systems, and also a lot of eye-candy. For more information check the [[IAR_80|wiki page]] or the {{forum link|t=7225|text=development thread}} on the {{forum link|text=forums}}. | ||
== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
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Detailed scenery made from CORINE land cover data is now available for the Republic of Ireland. Road and railroad data is from OpenStreetMap, elevation data is SRTM v3. A nice feature of this scenery is that the coastline is rendered using the Corine shapes, so flying along the coast looks a lot prettier than the in the default vmap0 scenery. The scenery pack also contains a terminal building for Knock Ireland West Airport (EIKN) not previously seen. | Detailed scenery made from CORINE land cover data is now available for the Republic of Ireland. Road and railroad data is from OpenStreetMap, elevation data is SRTM v3. A nice feature of this scenery is that the coastline is rendered using the Corine shapes, so flying along the coast looks a lot prettier than the in the default vmap0 scenery. The scenery pack also contains a terminal building for Knock Ireland West Airport (EIKN) not previously seen. | ||
See some screenshots | See some screenshots {{forum link|t=10326|text=here}} and for further details see the {{forum link|t=10354|text=forum announcement}}. | ||
=== Airports === | === Airports === | ||
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== Wiki updates == | == Wiki updates == | ||
===Developed Airports=== | ===Developed Airports=== | ||
So far we never had a list of all developed airports in FlightGear. This has now been changed. The [[developed airports]] article lists all aerodromes where at least one building has been placed, be it a static (unique) models or a shared model, but only if the objects are available from the [[FlightGear Scenery Database]]. This new list is meant to become the central site where we maintain an up-to-date list of all developed airports. For setting up this list, [[:User:D-79|D-79]] used the forum discussion | So far we never had a list of all developed airports in FlightGear. This has now been changed. The [[developed airports]] article lists all aerodromes where at least one building has been placed, be it a static (unique) models or a shared model, but only if the objects are available from the [[FlightGear Scenery Database]]. This new list is meant to become the central site where we maintain an up-to-date list of all developed airports. For setting up this list, [[:User:D-79|D-79]] used the forum discussion {{forum link|t=4700|text=List of Improved Airports in FlightGear}}. | ||
===Video Tutorials=== | ===Video Tutorials=== | ||
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===More Hangars=== | ===More Hangars=== | ||
The wiki article [[FlightGear Hangars]] has been extended by longfly. Now there are over 47 hangars with interesting aircraft, liveries and scenery. [http://www.flightgear.bplaced.de/filemanager/flightgear/index.php/flugzeugliste Longfly's german hangar] for example has begun to create a list of all aircrafts available for FlightGear. There are currently 412, which must be insert. see also the | The wiki article [[FlightGear Hangars]] has been extended by longfly. Now there are over 47 hangars with interesting aircraft, liveries and scenery. [http://www.flightgear.bplaced.de/filemanager/flightgear/index.php/flugzeugliste Longfly's german hangar] for example has begun to create a list of all aircrafts available for FlightGear. There are currently 412, which must be insert. see also the {{forum link|t=10536|text=forum}} | ||
===Instrument glass reflection tutorial=== | ===Instrument glass reflection tutorial=== | ||
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=== New tutorials and screencasts === | === New tutorials and screencasts === | ||
Check out Zexe's video Tips and Tricks for Flightgear. Tips include how to Target-track, overlay instrument numbers, and so on. You can find them here on the wiki at [[Video Tutorials#Advanced options|Video Tutorials (advanced options)]] and on the | Check out Zexe's video Tips and Tricks for Flightgear. Tips include how to Target-track, overlay instrument numbers, and so on. You can find them here on the wiki at [[Video Tutorials#Advanced options|Video Tutorials (advanced options)]] and on the {{forum link|t=9811|text=forum}}. | ||
== Community news == | == Community news == | ||
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=== Multiplayer === | === Multiplayer === | ||
* Papabear is currently hosting an "event", where he is navigating the USS Vinson around the world! Visit [[Carrier over MP|here]] to find out how to activate the MP Carrier mode, and | * Papabear is currently hosting an "event", where he is navigating the USS Vinson around the world! Visit [[Carrier over MP|here]] to find out how to activate the MP Carrier mode, and {{forum link|p=103663|text=here}} for the FG Forum Topic regarding this post. As of Dec. 26 at 12:00AM UTC, the Vinson is near the former Kai Tak airport of Hong Kong. All aircraft are welcome, even ones that usually should not land on carriers in reality. Enjoy landing and talking to other pilots that are present! | ||
== 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 === | ||