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====Bell AH-1 Cobra==== | ====Bell AH-1 Cobra==== | ||
[[File:Cobra.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Cobra in action.]]The Developers at [http://alphashangar.co.nr/ Alpha-J's Hangar] have started making the Bell AH-1 Cobra. Development is going well and can be tracked [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10130 here.] The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois. The AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake. | [[File:Cobra.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Cobra in action.]] | ||
The Developers at [http://alphashangar.co.nr/ Alpha-J's Hangar] have started making the [[AH-1 Cobra|Bell AH-1 Cobra]]. Development is going well and can be tracked [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10130 here.] The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois. The AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake. | |||
====AgustaWestland AW139==== | ====AgustaWestland AW139==== | ||
[[File:AW139ln.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AW139-here in the LongNose-version]] | [[File:AW139ln.jpg|200px|thumb|left|AW139-here in the LongNose-version]] | ||
HHS started to make the AW139, an italian midclass helicopter in use in many countries like the Netherlands, Spain, Italia, Ireland and Japan. | HHS started to make the AW139, an italian midclass helicopter in use in many countries like the Netherlands, Spain, Italia, Ireland and Japan. | ||
This work has been started due to the fact that above-average number of datas about the flightdynamic has been found, and the systems are very similar like to other new helicopters like the EC130 B4. | This work has been started due to the fact that above-average number of datas about the flightdynamic has been found, and the systems are very similar like to other new helicopters like the EC130 B4. | ||
So you can expect another accurate helicopter next year. As special feature it is planned to simulate the 4-axis autopilot as accurate as possible. | So you can expect another accurate helicopter next year. As special feature it is planned to simulate the 4-axis autopilot as accurate as possible. | ||
People who would like to follow the developement can watch it at: [http://www.gitorious.org/aw139 http://www.gitorious.org/aw139] | People who would like to follow the developement can watch it at: [http://www.gitorious.org/aw139 http://www.gitorious.org/aw139] | ||
=== Updated aircraft === | === Updated aircraft === | ||
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====F5E Tiger II==== | ====F5E Tiger II==== | ||
[[File:Fgfs-screen-014.png|200px|thumb|left|F5E Tiger II.]] | [[File:Fgfs-screen-014.png|200px|thumb|left|F5E Tiger II.]] | ||
Has many updated aspects, please follow the link : [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10327] . For direct download: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16442048/F-5Ev20101220.rar | Has many updated aspects, please follow the link : [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10327]. For direct download: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16442048/F-5Ev20101220.rar | ||
====Short S.23 Empire flying boat==== | ====Short S.23 Empire flying boat==== | ||
[[File:Sperry_A-2.jpg|thumb|250px|The control unit of the Sperry A-2 automatic pilot in a Short S.23 Empire flying boat.]] | [[File:Sperry_A-2.jpg|thumb|250px|The control unit of the Sperry A-2 automatic pilot in a Short S.23 Empire flying boat.]] | ||
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====Lockheed L-1011 Tristar==== | ====Lockheed L-1011 Tristar==== | ||
Fresh off a 1/10 rating, the TriStar is closer to having a working cockpit. Currently there are three working photorealistic instruments. A full cockpit update is planned to be sent to the repository soon. | Fresh off a 1/10 rating, the [[Lockheed L-1011-500|TriStar]] is closer to having a working cockpit. Currently there are three working photorealistic instruments. A full cockpit update is planned to be sent to the repository soon. | ||
====Eurocopter EC130 B4==== | ====Eurocopter EC130 B4==== | ||
[[File:Ec130.10.jpg|200px|thumb|right|EC130 B4- latest development version]] | [[File:Ec130.10.jpg|200px|thumb|right|EC130 B4- latest development version]] | ||
Not for beginners anymore- the EC130 has been updated and the latest developement is now available in | Not for beginners anymore- the EC130 has been updated and the latest developement is now available in Git. This includes a better and more accurate 3d-model with customized reflection effects, detailed mainrotor, 3d-cockpit and a more accurate fdm. | ||
More interesting is the systems simulation: FADEC, FLI (FirstLimitIndicator) in the work, electrical systems, fuel, Force Trim Release.... | More interesting is the systems simulation: FADEC, FLI (FirstLimitIndicator) in the work, electrical systems, fuel, Force Trim Release.... | ||
This is all based on the original flight manual, and as there is no Autostart you have to follow the checklist to get this bird started. A first simple flightmanual is included. | This is all based on the original flight manual, and as there is no Autostart you have to follow the checklist to get this bird started. A first simple flightmanual is included. | ||
There are still a lot of things left to do, which will be done in the next weeks and months: | There are still a lot of things left to do, which will be done in the next weeks and months: | ||
* lighting | |||
*lighting | * bug fixing | ||
*bug fixing | * sound config | ||
*sound config | * paintkit with high detailed liveries | ||
*paintkit with high detailed liveries | * completing the 3d-work | ||
*completing the 3d-work | * failures | ||
*failures | * better flightmanual | ||
*better flightmanual | |||
and some things more. | and some things more. | ||
====Airbus A380==== | ====Airbus A380==== | ||
After several months of remodelling and coding, the A380 has been updated and committed to the general FGdata Git repository ready for the next release of FlightGear. | After several months of remodelling and coding, the [[A380]] has been updated and committed to the general FGdata Git repository ready for the next release of FlightGear. | ||
The A380 comes with three liveries | |||
The A380 comes with three liveries | |||
* Airbus House | * Airbus House | ||
* Singapore Airlines | * Singapore Airlines | ||
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=== Airports === | === Airports === | ||
====Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO)==== | ====Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO)==== | ||
[[File:DevelopmenofKCHOPart1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|KCHO under development]]I (Catchatyou) am currently working on making a new airport for FlightGear! It is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO). | [[File:DevelopmenofKCHOPart1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|KCHO under development]]I (Catchatyou) am currently working on making a new airport for FlightGear! It is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO). I must say that I am new to Blender and FlightGear, but I am excited to be a part of it. I hope that my creation will eventually sprout into a beautiful product as time goes by. I have no set date on when this should be completed, but I hope that I can make it as soon as possible. | ||
[[File:eddm tower.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Development version of EDDM tower]]I am not just making the airport building. | [[File:eddm tower.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Development version of EDDM tower]]I am not just making the airport building. I'm hoping to eventually add in the parking lot and other various objects. | ||
Thank you for making contributing so easy. | Thank you for making contributing so easy. | ||
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Scighera has modeled the Main Building (Air Terminal, Tower and Aerhotel), the Caproni Aviation Museum and various hangars, including the one of the Fire Dept Helicopter Group. | Scighera has modeled the Main Building (Air Terminal, Tower and Aerhotel), the Caproni Aviation Museum and various hangars, including the one of the Fire Dept Helicopter Group. | ||
The 3D models are available for download at [http://digilander.libero.it/scighera_fg/index.html scighera's Homepage] and are already available on [ | The 3D models are available for download at [http://digilander.libero.it/scighera_fg/index.html scighera's Homepage] and are already available on [[TerraSync]]. | ||
====Aeroporto "Romeo Sartori", Asiago (LIDA)==== | ====Aeroporto "Romeo Sartori", Asiago (LIDA)==== | ||
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The few 3D models are avilable for download at [http://digilander.libero.it/scighera_fg/index.html scighera's Homepage] and have been issued to Martin for inclusion in the [[FlightGear Scenery Database]].(It has been included on Dec 13th 2010) | The few 3D models are avilable for download at [http://digilander.libero.it/scighera_fg/index.html scighera's Homepage] and have been issued to Martin for inclusion in the [[FlightGear Scenery Database]].(It has been included on Dec 13th 2010) | ||
====Engiadina Airport, Semaden St.Murezzan (Svizra)(LSZS)==== | ====Engiadina Airport, Semaden St.Murezzan (Svizra)(LSZS)==== | ||
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== Wiki updates == | == Wiki updates == | ||
===Developed Airports=== | ===Developed Airports=== | ||
So far | So far we never had a list of all developed airports in FlightGear. This has now been changed. The [[developed airports]] article lists all aerodromes where at least one building has been placed, be it a static (unique) models or a shared model, but only if the objects are available from the [[FlightGear Scenery Database]]. This new list is meant to become the central site where we maintain an up-to-date list of all developed airports. For setting up this list, [[:User:D-79|D-79]] used the forum discussion [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4700|List of Improved Airports in FlightGear]. | ||
===Video Tutorials=== | ===Video Tutorials=== | ||
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===More Hangars=== | ===More Hangars=== | ||
The wiki article [[FlightGear Hangars]] has been extended by longfly. Now there are over 47 | The wiki article [[FlightGear Hangars]] has been extended by longfly. Now there are over 47 hangars with interesting aircraft, liveries and scenery. [http://www.flightgear.bplaced.de/filemanager/flightgear/index.php/flugzeugliste Longfly's german hangar] for example has begun to create a list of all aircrafts available for FlightGear. There are currently 412, which must be insert. | ||
===Instrument glass reflection tutorial=== | ===Instrument glass reflection tutorial=== | ||
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We have a new wiki [[:Category:Helipads|category for helipads]], as a sub-category of the [[:Category:Airports|airports category]]. So far, only the [[oil platforms]] can be found there, but others could be added, like hospital helipads or ANWB/ADAC/ÖAMTC heliports. | We have a new wiki [[:Category:Helipads|category for helipads]], as a sub-category of the [[:Category:Airports|airports category]]. So far, only the [[oil platforms]] can be found there, but others could be added, like hospital helipads or ANWB/ADAC/ÖAMTC heliports. | ||
[[: | === New tutorials and screencasts === | ||
Check out Zexe's video Tips and Tricks for Flightgear. Tips include how to Target-track, overlay instrument numbers, and so on. You can find them here on the wiki at [[Video Tutorials#Advanced options|Video Tutorials (advanced options)]] and on the [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=9811 forum]. | |||
===New articles=== | ===New articles=== | ||
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== Community news == | == Community news == | ||
=== FlightGear on | === FlightGear on YouTube === | ||
* Oscar uploaded a nice video of a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKa3-jUWMKU 777 event at EHAM]. | |||
=== Forum news === | === Forum news === | ||
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=== Did you know === | === Did you know === | ||
... that you can easily set [[ | ... that you can easily set [[anti-aliasing]] to improve FlightGear's graphic display? | ||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 12]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 12]] | ||