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===747-400 updates=== | ===747-400 updates=== | ||
Gijs has been updating "The Queen of the Skies" with overhead panel backlighting, an (this time stable) autopilot making one of the best | Gijs has been updating "The Queen of the Skies" with overhead panel backlighting, an (this time -thanks to Torsten- stable) autopilot making one of the best airliners in FlightGear even better. In the meantime, effort has been put into the cockpit shell and a 3D model of the upper deck. You can soon walk through the cabin, open the animated lavatory doors and nock on the 747's flightdeck door. | ||
===Zeppelin LZ 121 "Nordstern"=== | ===Zeppelin LZ 121 "Nordstern"=== | ||
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===Macchi M.33 and Savoia S.21=== | ===Macchi M.33 and Savoia S.21=== | ||
Zexe and helijah worked at the Macchi M.33 and Savoia S.21 models. See [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8101 the forum] for more information and the download links. | Zexe and helijah worked at the Macchi M.33 and Savoia S.21 models. See [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8101 the forum] for more information and the download links. | ||
===Russian Helicopter Mil Mi-6=== | ===Russian Helicopter Mil Mi-6=== | ||
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===Romanian WW2 warbird I.A.R.-80A=== | ===Romanian WW2 warbird I.A.R.-80A=== | ||
[[Image:iar80-flight.jpg|thumb|IAR-80]] | |||
A beta version has been finally released. For downloads and other info see [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7225 the thread] on the forums. | A beta version has been finally released. For downloads and other info see [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7225 the thread] on the forums. | ||
==Development News== | ==Development News== | ||
Due to a hard drive crash, the FlightGear CVS server is offline. We have full backups so there is no lost information, however, we determined that our efforts would be better spent migrating our repository over to git instead of bringing the old CVS server back online. Onwards and upwards! Please be patient as we migrate our data over to [http://gitorious.org gitorious.org]. Git experts will probably be able to find the simgear and flightgear projects at gitorious and get started right away. We will update this page with specific check out instructions as soon as possible. | Due to a hard drive crash, the FlightGear CVS server is offline. We have full backups so there is no lost information, however, we determined that our efforts would be better spent migrating our repository over to git instead of bringing the old CVS server back online. Onwards and upwards! Please be patient as we migrate our data over to [http://gitorious.org gitorious.org]. Git experts will probably be able to find the simgear and flightgear projects at gitorious and get started right away. We will update this page with specific check out instructions as soon as possible. | ||
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In addition to adding these new features, there's been a concerted effort to document the existing components, and the new ones, and explain how to build a stable, working autopilot. A comprehensive reference page can be found [[Autopilot_Configuration_Reference|here]], and the how-to is [[Howto:_Design_an_autopilot|here]]. Both are works-in-progress, and feedback is appreciated! | In addition to adding these new features, there's been a concerted effort to document the existing components, and the new ones, and explain how to build a stable, working autopilot. A comprehensive reference page can be found [[Autopilot_Configuration_Reference|here]], and the how-to is [[Howto:_Design_an_autopilot|here]]. Both are works-in-progress, and feedback is appreciated! | ||
===Face tracking in FlightGear=== | |||
[[Image:facetracknoir.jpg|thumb|The FaceTrackNoIR interface.]] | |||
{{Main article|FaceTrackNoIR}} | |||
Thanks to Wim Vriend, Ron Hendriks and our own FlightGear developer Melchior, Windows users are now able to look around by nothing more than rotating their head. This so called "face tracking" tracks the movements and orientation of a face that is captured by a webcam. Through an UDP connection, the tracker data is transmitted to FlightGear and used to move the current view. | |||
Altough the very first release was this month, the results are already amazing. I can tell you that looking around instead of panning around adds a whole new experience to your flights. | |||
==Scenery Corner== | ==Scenery Corner== | ||
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The scenery development for Europe (like LIME in Italy; EGKK in Britain; EDDF in Germany and others) has been very active. Europe is currently one of the most detailed scenery areas in FlightGear. Further on in this newsletter you can read about the latest addition: London Gatwick. | The scenery development for Europe (like LIME in Italy; EGKK in Britain; EDDF in Germany and others) has been very active. Europe is currently one of the most detailed scenery areas in FlightGear. Further on in this newsletter you can read about the latest addition: London Gatwick. | ||
===EGKK: Probably the best detailed airport in FlightGear | ===EGKK: Probably the best detailed airport in FlightGear<sup>1</sup>=== | ||
[[Image:EGKK_2.png|thumb]] | [[Image:EGKK_2.png|thumb]] | ||
[[Image:EGKK_3.png|thumb]] | [[Image:EGKK_3.png|thumb]] | ||
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Available as a direct download on http://www.donlavelle.net/flightgear/airports/EGKK.zip | Available as a direct download on http://www.donlavelle.net/flightgear/airports/EGKK.zip | ||
<sup>1</sup> after an iconic advertising slogan of the 1970s | |||
==Aircraft Review: DC-6B== | ==Aircraft Review: DC-6B== | ||
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===FlightGear on YouTube=== | ===FlightGear on YouTube=== | ||
* A very, very nice [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeVS0fXEpb0 video] showcasing some of FlightGear's features has been uploaded by "TheMasterofmod". It covers lots of features, including a [[Howto: Carrier|carrier takeoff]], [[Los Angeles International Airport]] some formation flights and lots more! | * A very, very nice [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeVS0fXEpb0 video] showcasing some of FlightGear's features has been uploaded by "TheMasterofmod". It covers lots of features, including a [[Howto: Carrier|carrier takeoff]], [[Los Angeles International Airport]] some formation flights and lots more! | ||
* New in the "FlightGear HowTo" serie by Oscar, is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECpOWMAazrs crosswind landing tutorial]. Altough his flying skills are not yet top of the notch, his tutorials are! Do not forget to take a look at [http://www.youtube.com/user/osjcag#grid/user/682D29643F18E63A his channel], with all the howtos in one place. | |||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkeApfVUnVk&feature=PlayList&p=3B31CCD15245D0AA&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1 Watch the FlightGear PlayList] for a collection of all (somewhat) quality FlightGear videos ever uploaded to YouTube. | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkeApfVUnVk&feature=PlayList&p=3B31CCD15245D0AA&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1 Watch the FlightGear PlayList] for a collection of all (somewhat) quality FlightGear videos ever uploaded to YouTube. | ||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 05]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 05]] | ||