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''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) can edit the newsletter and every contribution is welcome.'' | ''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) can edit the newsletter and every contribution is welcome.'' | ||
==Development news== | == FlightGear events == | ||
== Development news == | |||
== 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]]. | |||
===Did you know | == Reminder: Google's Summer of Code 2011 == | ||
We would like to remind all readers that the FlightGear project is planning to participate in [[GSoC]] 2011. | |||
However, doing that really requires a fair amount of work, planning and organizing. This is not something that can be done by a single person. | |||
It really needs a coordinated team effort, or otherwise FlightGear won't be able to apply/participate at all. | |||
So all users are invited to help us progress further with our preparations for GSoC 2011. | |||
Some easy ways for contributing right now would be: | |||
* suggest new project ideas | |||
* browse the forums or mailing list archives and look for viable candidate projects | |||
* help refine and improve existing project proposals | |||
* help finalize the application template that we are preparing | |||
* help us find suitable students who might be interested in participating in 2011 | |||
* help us find mentors | |||
* summarize all related discussions, and document them here in the wiki | |||
If you have any questions or other feedback, please use the forum to get in touch: http://flightgear.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=38 | |||
== Nasal for newbies == | |||
== New software tools == | |||
== FlightGear addons and mods == | |||
== In the hangar == | |||
== Liveries == | |||
== Scenery corner == | |||
== Aircraft of the month == | |||
== Airport of the month == | |||
== Screenshot of the month == | |||
== Suggested flights == | |||
== Aircraft reviews == | |||
== Community news == | |||
=== FlightGear on yotube === | |||
=== Forum news === | |||
=== Wiki updates === | |||
=== Multiplayer === | |||
=== Virtual airlines === | |||
== Useful links == | |||
== And finally ... == | |||
=== Did you know === | |||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 08]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 08]] |