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== Contributing == | |||
One of the regular thoughts expressed on the FlightGear forums is "I'd like to contribute but I don't know how to program, and I don't have the time". | |||
Unfortunately, there is a common mis-conception that contributing requires programming and lots of free time. In fact, there are a huge range of ways to contribute to the project without needing to write code or spending days working on something. | |||
Some ideas: | |||
* writing articles for the [http://wiki.flightgear.org/index.php/Next_newsletter next issue of this newletter] | |||
* sending corrections/updates to the FlightGear Manual | |||
* helping new users on the forums/IRC | |||
* writing a wiki page | |||
* organising fly-outs | |||
One of the easiest ways to help is to improve the scenery in your local area by placing buildings/structures using the UFO and submitting them to the [http://scenemodels.flightgear.org/contribute.php FlightGear Scenery Object Database]. It's easy, and best of all requires little time to have a real impact. Instructions on how to do this can be found in the wiki, [http://wiki.flightgear.org/index.php/Placing_3D_Objects_with_the_UFO Placing 3D Objects with the UFO]. | |||
For other ideas on starting to contribute to FlightGear, you may want to check out: [[Volunteer]]. | |||
==Development news== | ==Development news== | ||