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Thanks to a couple of inovative projects, including the Palm Islands (islands in the shape of a palm) and The World (islands together forming a worldmap), Dubai has one of the most recognisable coastlines in the world. In FlightGear none of this was visible though. Gijs started drawing these islands and the ever growing populated areas, to be used in FlightGear. A preview of the yet to be released [[scenery]] can be seen in the screenshot on the right. | Thanks to a couple of inovative projects, including the Palm Islands (islands in the shape of a palm) and The World (islands together forming a worldmap), Dubai has one of the most recognisable coastlines in the world. In FlightGear none of this was visible though. Gijs started drawing these islands and the ever growing populated areas, to be used in FlightGear. A preview of the yet to be released [[scenery]] can be seen in the screenshot on the right. | ||
== | ==Multiplayer news== | ||
=== | ===Another multiplayer server=== | ||
Thanks to Charles Ingels (cbz026), there is another [[Howto: Multiplayer|multiplayer]] server in France! This brings the total number of servers to 13, of which 10 in Europe, two in North-America and one in Asia. | |||
Again, we would like to emphasize the importance of connecting to the correct server. The multiplayer servers are interconnected, so you do not need to connect to a specific server in order to see other pilots who are on that server. However, since server02 is overloaded (too many people use that one), not all pilots are shared between the servers. For best performance it is very important connect to the server that is geographically closest to you, has the lowest latency (ping time) or is the least busy. | |||
The complete list of servers and more information about multiplayer is available in the [[Howto: Multiplayer|Multiplayer howto]]. | |||
===TransGear Airways last vintage event held=== | |||
[[TransGear Airways]] (TGA) held possibly its last, original-format event on March 13th. Despite being plagued by new glitches in 2.0 and the MP server, the event was a technical success. Organizer Rob Shearman (MD-TERP) plans for a bold, new format for upcoming events, involving two, intermediate-stop airport hubs instead of one, final destination hub. Alternatives had been looked at, such as a European Hub, but the airline is now committing itself to the new format. Updates can be found at [http://transgear.treborlogic.com its website]. | |||
==Virtual Airline News== | ==Virtual Airline News== | ||
===Atlas Virtual Airlines talks and hearings begin=== | ===Atlas Virtual Airlines talks and hearings begin=== | ||
Well, folks, the talk of the Multiplayer forums for the past month or two has been revolving around the new, "super-[[virtual airline]]" of FlightGear: [[Atlas Virtual Airlines]]. Intended to solve the increasing issue of underpopulation throughout the FlightGear Virtual Airline world, AVA has merged almost all active/idle VAs into one, drastically lowering the number of Virtual Airlines. AVA is now well into the planning stage, and many important aspects of the airline have been decided. The original hub, for instance, will be [[Frankfurt am Main Airport|Frankfurt am Main]] (EDDF). A livery scheme ([http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4386802750_e053a48108_o.png click for a B1900D preview]) has been chosen as well. Another huge step was made in the purchasing of a domain, [http://www.atlasvirtualairlines.com AtlasVirtualAirlines.com], which will be worked on in the coming months. | |||
Talks have now moved off-forum to a different location, but discussion still takes place occassionally on-forum. The project is currently being overseen by SkyWlf77, Armchair Ace, and Kyokorama. | |||
The project is currently being overseen by SkyWlf77, Armchair Ace, and Kyokorama | |||
===New VAs | ===New VAs spring up=== | ||
Two new VAs, independent from the new Atlas Virtual Airlines, have emerged: Triangle Airlines, run by user Jericho, and Sandy Oceania Airlines, COed by QF52. Both promise expanded fleets and will operate the [[Airbus A380]], and livery designs are in the making. Progress can be followed on the Forums. | |||
Two new VAs, independent from the new Atlas Virtual Airlines, have emerged: Triangle Airlines, run by user Jericho, and Sandy Oceania Airlines, COed by QF52. Both promise expanded fleets and will operate the Airbus A380, and livery designs are in the making. Progress can be followed on the Forums. | |||
==Community news== | |||
===Changes in the forum=== | ===Changes in the forum=== | ||
Gijs de Rooy has become an administrator at the [http://flightgear.org/forums/index.php FlightGear Forum]. In addition to moderating the forums (surely a maddening task at times), Gijs has already made some significant improvements to the forum organization. A re-styling of the -currently default- forum look is in the works. | Gijs de Rooy has become an administrator at the [http://flightgear.org/forums/index.php FlightGear Forum]. In addition to moderating the forums (surely a maddening task at times), Gijs has already made some significant improvements to the forum organization. A re-styling of the -currently default- forum look is in the works. | ||
Since March 24th, the forum is hosted at a new server, resulting in much short loadtimes. | |||
The | ===FlightGear wiki moved to a new server=== | ||
Many FG wiki users have recently been annoyed by frequent 503 errors when attempting to view a page. The reason for this was the large number of daily visitors to the wiki. Many visitors is a great sign of health for the project, but it was just more than the server could handle. After three months of this, the wiki was moved to a new server on the 10th of March. This appears to have eliminated the 503 errors. Please [[Help:Contents|contact the wiki admin]] if they or any other problems with the wiki occur. | |||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 03]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 03]] | ||