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'''[[FlightGear]]''' is a flight-simulator created by volunteers, and released as free, open-source [[GNU General Public License|GPL]] software, available for download [http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/ here]. FlightGear has a graphical user interface for flying, and | '''[[FlightGear]]''' is a flight-simulator created by volunteers, and released as free, open-source [[GNU General Public License|GPL]] software, available for download [http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/ here]. FlightGear has a graphical user interface for flying, and different types of flight models available. It has been used for academic research, education, and for fun. | ||
The complete project source code is available via [[Git]], licensed under the [[GNU General Public License]]. FlightGear's open architecture encourages volunteer [[Volunteer|contributions]], as well as the exploration of a wide variety of flight simulator concepts. It has inspired a number of [[FlightGear related projects|related projects]]. | The complete project source code is available via [[Git]], licensed under the [[GNU General Public License]]. FlightGear's open architecture encourages volunteer [[Volunteer|contributions]], as well as the exploration of a wide variety of flight simulator concepts. It has inspired a number of [[FlightGear related projects|related projects]]. | ||
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** FlightGear simulates aircraft from hang-gliders to jumbo jets | ** FlightGear simulates aircraft from hang-gliders to jumbo jets | ||
** [[Table of models|Dozens of additional aircraft]] are available for download | ** [[Table of models|Dozens of additional aircraft]] are available for download | ||
** | ** Users can add new aircraft designs, or edit existing models | ||
* '''[[:Category:Airports|Airports]]''' | * '''[[:Category:Airports|Airports]]''' | ||
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* '''[[Scenery]]''' | * '''[[Scenery]]''' | ||
** Basic scenery is available for almost the entire globe | ** Basic scenery is available for almost the entire globe | ||
** | ** Land elevation is based on [http://www.nasa.gov/ NASA] data | ||
** New scenery can be downloaded automatically while you fly | ** New scenery can be downloaded automatically while you fly | ||
** Some cities include 3D buildings and landmarks. | ** Some cities include 3D buildings and landmarks. | ||
* '''GPL License''' | * '''GPL License''' | ||
** FlightGear is free, open-source [[GPL]] software | ** FlightGear is free, open-source [[GPL]] software | ||
** Open architecture encourages [[FlightGear related projects| | ** Open architecture encourages [[FlightGear related projects|related Projects]] | ||
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