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====Airbus A318==== | ====Airbus A318==== | ||
The A318 is being modeled from the [[Airbus A319|A319]]. Read more about this project at | The A318 is being modeled from the [[Airbus A319|A319]]. Read more about this project at {{forum link|t=6524|text=the forum}}. | ||
====ASK-13 Glider==== | ====ASK-13 Glider==== | ||
[[Image:ASK13.jpg|thumb|The ASK-13 by Patrice Poly. ]] | [[Image:ASK13.jpg|thumb|The ASK-13 by Patrice Poly. ]] | ||
The [[:Category:Gliders|gliders]] fleet is growing, with this Schleicher twin seat glider. It has a accurate fdm based on real experiences of the author. It contains the new bumbspec shader, detailled interior with AmbientShadows baked, [[Dual Control|DualCockpit over MP]] and many things more. See | The [[:Category:Gliders|gliders]] fleet is growing, with this Schleicher twin seat glider. It has a accurate fdm based on real experiences of the author. It contains the new bumbspec shader, detailled interior with AmbientShadows baked, [[Dual Control|DualCockpit over MP]] and many things more. See {{forum link|t=7531|text=this thread}} for details and download. It is available in CVS as well now! | ||
====B-29 Superfortress==== | ====B-29 Superfortress==== | ||
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====Boeing 747SP==== | ====Boeing 747SP==== | ||
The Boeing 747SP, a special ultra-long-haul version of the B747, is being developed by shervin88 on | The Boeing 747SP, a special ultra-long-haul version of the B747, is being developed by shervin88 on {{forum link|t=7572|text=the forum}}. It is still at an alpha stage. | ||
====Boeing 747-8I==== | ====Boeing 747-8I==== | ||
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====C-5==== | ====C-5==== | ||
The [[Lockheed C-5 Galaxy|C-5 Galaxy]] | The [[Lockheed C-5 Galaxy|C-5 Galaxy]] {{forum link|t=7557|text=is being modeled}} by jonbourg. | ||
====Fokker 50==== | ====Fokker 50==== | ||
[[Image:Fokker50_Skywest.png|thumb|One of the new liveries (SkyWest) for the Fokker 50.]] | [[Image:Fokker50_Skywest.png|thumb|One of the new liveries (SkyWest) for the Fokker 50.]] | ||
The [[Fokker 50|F50]] hasn't got totally new functions, but Gijs | The [[Fokker 50|F50]] hasn't got totally new functions, but Gijs {{forum link|t=7542|text=spotted a problem}} with the .xml files in the plane, thus making it unusable on version 2.0. The .xml files have been patched and are available at the forum. Behind the scenes, Charlie has been improving the Fokker and a new version could be released any time. | ||
In the mean time both Gijs and gooneybird have created a bunch of excellent new liveries which can be | In the mean time both Gijs and gooneybird have created a bunch of excellent new liveries which can be {{forum link|t=7604|text=found in the forum}} and downloaded from the [http://liveries.flightgear.org/aircraft.php?id=7 livery database]. All of these are based on aircraft that actually fly (or flew) somewhere out there. | ||
====IAR80==== | ====IAR80==== | ||
The IAR80 prop | The IAR80 prop {{forum link|t=7225|text=is near completion}}. | ||
====IL-96-400==== | ====IL-96-400==== | ||
The IL-96-400 | The IL-96-400 {{forum link|t=7439|text=was released}} on 06 Apr 2010, and is downloadable from [http://www.unitedfreeworld.com UnitedFreeWorld]. It is available in two versions, Passenger and Cargo. It also features a 3D cockpit, Particle animations and a Startup Procedure. | ||
====North American P-51D==== | ====North American P-51D==== | ||
The P-51D, a legendary fighter, was | The P-51D, a legendary fighter, was {{forum link|t=7494|text=remodeled}} under JSBSim only by hvengel. | ||
====P-47N==== | ====P-47N==== | ||
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====Piper J3 Cub==== | ====Piper J3 Cub==== | ||
[[Image:J3cup.1.jpg|thumb|New Piper J3 Cub by Don Lavelle. Custom Scenery "France" in the background.]] | [[Image:J3cup.1.jpg|thumb|New Piper J3 Cub by Don Lavelle. Custom Scenery "France" in the background.]] | ||
This taildragger has been now completly remodelled in [[Blender]] by Don Lavelle. It features an accurate 3d-model, high resolution textures, a paintkit, pilot model, smoke effects and a detailled interior. The new [[Piper J3 Cub]] is now available in the | This taildragger has been now completly remodelled in [[Blender]] by Don Lavelle. It features an accurate 3d-model, high resolution textures, a paintkit, pilot model, smoke effects and a detailled interior. The new [[Piper J3 Cub]] is now available in the {{forum link|t=6890|text=forum}} and through CVS. | ||
====Quest Kodiak 100==== | ====Quest Kodiak 100==== | ||
The Quest Kodiak is a modern STOL turboprop single built to be a back-country aircraft to help in areas in which humanitarian help is needed. At the moment only a basic FDM and outside 3D model with animations exists. We are currently working on the cockpit. If you want to help developing please write a mail to not.everyone.lives [at] googlemail [dot] com. You can download the Kodiak [http://takhadnotor.github.com/kodiak/ from here]. Also a | The Quest Kodiak is a modern STOL turboprop single built to be a back-country aircraft to help in areas in which humanitarian help is needed. At the moment only a basic FDM and outside 3D model with animations exists. We are currently working on the cockpit. If you want to help developing please write a mail to not.everyone.lives [at] googlemail [dot] com. You can download the Kodiak [http://takhadnotor.github.com/kodiak/ from here]. Also a {{forum link|t=6804|text=forum thread}} represents the project. | ||
====VMX22 Osprey==== | ====VMX22 Osprey==== | ||
The [[Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey|Osprey]] | The [[Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey|Osprey]] {{forum link|t=7205|text=is being revamped}} by ot-666, with a totally new model and FDM. | ||
===Liveries=== | ===Liveries=== | ||
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===Weather development very active=== | ===Weather development very active=== | ||
In the end of March and start of April, lots of developers have released contributions to a local weather system, | In the end of March and start of April, lots of developers have released contributions to a local weather system, {{forum link|t=7358|text=at the forum}}. | ||
The aim of a local weather system is to simulate weather phenomena tied to specific locations. Examples for this are a thunderstorm, a rainfront or thermal development. In the case of the thunderstorm, severe rain and turbulence occur in a location a few kilometers in scale, i.e. one can easily view it 'from outside' or fly in and out of this region. Similarly, the development of thermal convection clouds is strongly tied to features of the terrain - thermal development does not occur easily over open water or snow, but it is strong over rock or similar surfaces which heat in the sun. Finally, a rainfront is a phenomenon like a thunderstorm that divides the sky into two regions - one with essentially good visibility and clear sky, the other with severe clouds and rain, and both are visible at the same time. | The aim of a local weather system is to simulate weather phenomena tied to specific locations. Examples for this are a thunderstorm, a rainfront or thermal development. In the case of the thunderstorm, severe rain and turbulence occur in a location a few kilometers in scale, i.e. one can easily view it 'from outside' or fly in and out of this region. Similarly, the development of thermal convection clouds is strongly tied to features of the terrain - thermal development does not occur easily over open water or snow, but it is strong over rock or similar surfaces which heat in the sun. Finally, a rainfront is a phenomenon like a thunderstorm that divides the sky into two regions - one with essentially good visibility and clear sky, the other with severe clouds and rain, and both are visible at the same time. | ||
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==Scenery Corner== | ==Scenery Corner== | ||
===Malpensa being developed=== | ===Malpensa being developed=== | ||
The Milan/Malpensa airport is being developed by brisa; following it's progress | The Milan/Malpensa airport is being developed by brisa; following it's progress {{forum link|t=2852|text=here}}. | ||
==Multiplayer news== | ==Multiplayer news== | ||