FlightGear Newsletter March 2010: Difference between revisions

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[[Image:F-117_light_cones.png|thumb|250px|The [[F-117 Nighthawk|F-117 ''Nighthawk'']] with the experimental lights.]]
[[Image:F-117_light_cones.png|thumb|250px|The [[F-117 Nighthawk|F-117 ''Nighthawk'']] with the experimental lights.]]
===Light cones===
===Light cones===
Until now, aircraft landing lights in FlightGear were not much more than a decoration since they did not cast any light on objects in their path. Lauri has implemented experimental (light) cones which illuminate everything that is inside the cone. It's a great step forward for realism, though there are still some aspects of it that need work. For example, other aircraft turn white when they enter a light cone. This is still an exciting development and we can be sure that the dev team will work out the kinks in short order.
Until now, aircraft landing lights in FlightGear were not much more than a decoration since they did not cast any light on objects in their path. Lauri has implemented experimental light cones which illuminate everything within its range. It's a great step forward for realism, though there are still some aspects of it that need work. For example, other aircraft turn white when they enter a light cone. This is still an exciting development and we can be sure that the dev team will work out the kinks in short order.


==In the hangar==
==In the hangar==
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