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These descriptions of improvements are planned to be released as regular news updates on the flightgear.org homepage. The news updates are planned to be released a week apart.
These descriptions of improvements are planned to be released as regular news updates on the flightgear.org homepage. The news updates are planned to be released a week apart.
   
   
If you are a developer, you can just hit the [http://wiki.flightgear.org/index.php?title=2020_LTS_Keflavik_news_post_draft&action=edit edit] button, create a section for an aircraft or feature, and type or edit a description. Knowledge of wiki syntax isn't needed for a simple draft.  
If you are a developer, you can just hit the [http://wiki.flightgear.org/index.php?title=2020_LTS_Keflavik_news_post_draft&action=edit edit] button, create a section for an aircraft or feature, and type or edit a description. The new version of the wiki is incredibly easy to use, like using a word processor.  


The most important things are the points about what to write, and some screenshots. Don't worry if wording or English is not perfect, it can be adjusted later. URLs to screenshots can simply be pasted if you don't know how to [[Special:UploadWizard|upload]], along with a note giving CC-BY-SA-4.0 permission.  
The most important things are the points about what to write, and some screenshots. Don't worry if wording or English is not perfect, it can be adjusted later. URLs to screenshots can simply be pasted if you don't know how to [[Special:UploadWizard|upload]], along with a note giving CC-BY-SA-4.0 permission.  


James has said he is willing to review and update the homepage if material is submitted to the wiki, or otherwise handed over.  
James has said he is willing to review and update the homepage if material is submitted to the wiki, or otherwise handed over to him. The first few articles have already been published. 


Screenshot sources:  
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=== Published news posts ===
=== Published news posts ===
[[2020 LTS Keflavik archived news post drafts|Release post, Iceland Tour post]]
[[2020 LTS Keflavik archived news post drafts|Release post, Iceland Tour post]]
=== 2020.3.7 Release post ===
If screenshots are needed for OSM2City, and FG isn't waiting until a better performing version before announcing:
* Manhattan area (maybe problematic if people recognise it and try Manhattan first, as it's the worst case performance and large download: [http://www.fguk.me/media/kunena/attachments/667/FlightGear2020-10-04_16-34-38_2020-10-04.jpg Manhattan] (by StuartC), 2nd screenshot: [https://imgur.com/a/a3bRO8C Manhattan] includes some WiP compositor screenshots with shadows
* [[:File:SOTM-Mar19.jpg|Madrid]] by StuartC, 2nd screenshot: [https://imgur.com/a/Bz3PX1e LOWI]
[[FlightGear Newsletter February 2021#OSM2City 1st rollout|List of performance tips and expectation management points]] from the newsletter - could be copied to the [[Osm2city worldbuild|OSM2City worldbuild]] page or a dedicated page for the 1st rollout


===After release: Current release philosophy===
===After release: Current release philosophy===
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It's possible to collect a bunch of aircraft with smaller improvements in one post - for instance if there are high settings screenshots available, making it convenient.
It's possible to collect a bunch of aircraft with smaller improvements in one post - for instance if there are high settings screenshots available, making it convenient.


You can mention an entry is <ready> if there's nothing more to be added and screenshots are also linked.
You can mention an entry is <ready> (or use <code>insert->template->type ready to choose the ready template</code>) if there's nothing more to be added and screenshots are also linked.


[[Changelog_2020.3|Flightgear 2020.3 Changelog]] - lot of possible posts.
[[Changelog_2020.3|Flightgear 2020.3 Changelog]] - lot of possible posts.
====A320====
{{Ready}}
[[File:A320-family-cockpit.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
New to the 2020.3 release is an updated and improved version of the Airbus A320. First flown in 1987, the A320 is the most produced airliner ever, with over 9,500 built to date. It was one of the first airliners to use fully digital flight controls / fly by wire, and a fully glass cockpit.
[[File:A320-family-FPLN.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
This aircraft has been recreated by a team of developers over many years, and is now distributed in FGAddon. Among other features, it has a working MCDU (Multi-Function Control Display Unit), which makes it one of the first aircraft in FGAddon to allow proper operation of a modern airliner's avionics. It also has some unique features such as allowing pilots to fetch their flight plans from Simbrief, or to request weather and digital ATIS in the MCDU.
[[File:A320-family-ELEC-page.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
In terms of systems, it is one of the most detailed aircraft in FlightGear, as it accurately represents the behaviours of the real Airbus; for instance, each switch, valve, and actuator has its own power supply, and will only operate if it is powered. Thousands of logic diagrams and system schematics have been used to accurately represent the Airbus and to allow for some limited failure modelling. Some indication of the detail might be given by looking at the ELEC page on the System Display, and observing how the frequency of the generators changes as you adjust engine power.
[[File:A320-family-ECAM-warnings.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
The A320 also features a ECAM system which monitors the systems of the aircraft, presents failures to the crew, and suggests steps to remedy them. Most of the important failures have their own checklist, for instance the ALL ENG FAIL checklist shown here.
[[File:A320-family-new-model.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
In the future the A320 will be receiving a fantastic new 3D model and a new flight dynamics package -- keep an eye out for the update!


====Space Shuttle====
====Space Shuttle====
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[http://wiki.flightgear.org/File:TAEM_Angel_Sun_White_Sands.jpg White Sands TAEM Sun Halo]
[http://wiki.flightgear.org/File:TAEM_Angel_Sun_White_Sands.jpg White Sands TAEM Sun Halo]
====A320====
{{Ready}}
[[File:A320-family-cockpit.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
New to the 2020.3 release is an updated and improved version of the Airbus A320. First flown in 1987, the A320 is the most produced airliner ever, with over 9,500 built to date. It was one of the first airliners to use fully digital flight controls / fly by wire, and a fully glass cockpit.
[[File:A320-family-FPLN.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
This aircraft has been recreated by a team of developers over many years, and is now distributed in FGAddon. Among other features, it has a working MCDU (Multi-Function Control Display Unit), which makes it one of the first aircraft in FGAddon to allow proper operation of a modern airliner's avionics. It also has some unique features such as allowing pilots to fetch their flight plans from Simbrief, or to request weather and digital ATIS in the MCDU.
[[File:A320-family-ELEC-page.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
In terms of systems, it is one of the most detailed aircraft in FlightGear, as it accurately represents the behaviours of the real Airbus; for instance, each switch, valve, and actuator has its own power supply, and will only operate if it is powered. Thousands of logic diagrams and system schematics have been used to accurately represent the Airbus and to allow for some limited failure modelling. Some indication of the detail might be given by looking at the ELEC page on the System Display, and observing how the frequency of the generators changes as you adjust engine power.
[[File:A320-family-ECAM-warnings.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
The A320 also features a ECAM system which monitors the systems of the aircraft, presents failures to the crew, and suggests steps to remedy them. Most of the important failures have their own checklist, for instance the ALL ENG FAIL checklist shown here.
[[File:A320-family-new-model.png|alt=|center|700x700px]]
In the future the A320 will be receiving a fantastic new 3D model and a new flight dynamics package -- keep an eye out for the update!


====C172p====
====C172p====
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