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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. So if you know about any FlightGear related projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.'' | ''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. So if you know about any FlightGear related projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.'' | ||
== FlightGear events == | |||
Anticipating [http://www.linuxtag.org/ LinuxTag 2011], the most important place for Linux and open source software in Europe, a Video Contest has been started [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=11059 at the forum]. We have strong evidence that, again FlightGear will be present at the show with its own booth and the FlightGear presentation team is looking for a video to present the best features of FlightGear in a short movie during the show. | |||
The creator of the chosen video wins one of the rare and famous FlightGear t-shirts, a pair of cool 3d-red-cyan glasses and free admission to the LinuxTag 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Deadline for entries is April, 24th 2011 12.00 UTC. | |||
Read more at [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=11059 the forum]. | |||
== Development news == | == Development news == | ||
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For this reason it is specified that only mono files will be used for 3D audio processing and stereo files will be mixed using the stereo mixer instead. Trying to set a position or direction for a stereo file will result in an error like: | For this reason it is specified that only mono files will be used for 3D audio processing and stereo files will be mixed using the stereo mixer instead. Trying to set a position or direction for a stereo file will result in an error like: | ||
Failed to load WAV file: Unsupported mode within an otherwise usable file type | |||
===Lightmaps supported=== | ===Lightmaps supported=== | ||
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== New software tools and projects == | == New software tools and projects == | ||
===Arduino and FlightGear=== | ===Arduino and FlightGear=== | ||
[[File:Arduinofgfs.jpg|thumb]] | |||
[[File:Cockpitinabox.jpg|thumb]] | |||
Get a more real experience flying FlightGear using real instruments. Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. FlightGear's IO interface allows easy development of hardware that can improve the immersion and realism of the simulation. The output protocols allows hardware to act on simulation data in real time and at the same, the input protocol allows FlightGear to act on hardware events. | |||
It takes minutes to have a LCD panel displaying speed, heading and altitude. Just as easy as creating a switchboard that would allow you to control: | |||
It takes minutes to have a LCD panel displaying | |||
* Landing Gear | * Landing Gear | ||
* Flaps | * Flaps | ||
* Rudder | * Rudder | ||
* Hud on/off | * Hud on/off | ||
* | * Airbrakes | ||
* And more... | |||
Sample code is available at [http://gitorious.org/arduinocockpit Gitorious]. | |||
[http:// | |||
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=11126] | Videos and and discussion can be found in two FlightGear Forum topics: [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=11146] [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=11126] | ||
===OSS Linux headtrack for FlightGear=== | ===OSS Linux headtrack for FlightGear=== | ||
[[File:Headtracking-dialog.resized.png|thumb]] | |||
EasyHeadTrack is an addon for FlightGear that allows you to use a simple webcam in order to track the pilot position in the x,y and z axis. It is developed by Ralph Glass and Meir Michanie. | |||
[[File:Headtracking-dialog.resized.png]] | |||
* It is available for | EasyHeadTrack just works out of the box: | ||
* Simple | * It is available for Linux | ||
* Configurable within | * Simple FlightGear interface. | ||
* Configurable within FlightGear. | |||
* Just works (no need to recalibrate when it looses track) | * Just works (no need to recalibrate when it looses track) | ||
* Only webcam required, face tracking with | * Only webcam required, face tracking with opencv without any markers | ||
* X,Y,Z axis supported | * X,Y,Z axis supported | ||
* Not quite as sensible as marker based solutions but good enough, so no need to wear a funny hat ;-) | * Not quite as sensible as marker based solutions but good enough, so no need to wear a funny hat ;-) | ||
EasyHeadTrack is available for download at [http://gitorious.org/headtrack Gitorious]. Videos and updates can be found in the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10664 forum topic]. | |||
Videos and | |||
== FlightGear addons and mods == | == FlightGear addons and mods == | ||
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====LOIU Innsbruck Hospital Heliport (Austria)==== | ====LOIU Innsbruck Hospital Heliport (Austria)==== | ||
[[File:LOIU_Innsbruck_Hospital_Heliport.jpg|left|thumb|LOIU Innsbruck Hospital Heliport ]]This heliport is located on top of the main hospital building in Innsbruck, just a stone throw away from LOWI airport | [[File:LOIU_Innsbruck_Hospital_Heliport.jpg|left|thumb|LOIU Innsbruck Hospital Heliport ]]This heliport is located on top of the main hospital building in Innsbruck, just a stone throw away from[[LOWI|LOWI airport Austri]]a and the LOJO oamtc helicopter base. | ||
The model features night illumination and 2 stage obstruction and helipad lights. | The model features night illumination and 2 stage obstruction and helipad lights. | ||
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== Community news == | == Community news == | ||
=== FlightGear on youtube === | === FlightGear on youtube === | ||
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdaIA6Y3VSU Busting the Tower | * i4dnf, author of the [[IAR 80]], created a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on_jprkVgJE startup sequence video] for that aircraft. | ||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdaIA6Y3VSU Busting the Tower], uploaded by meirgotfirst. | |||
=== New tutorials and screencasts === | === New tutorials and screencasts === | ||
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<small>All donations will be used for the sole purpose of adding to or maintaining the equipment used at the shows. Donations are not tax deductable yet.</small> | <small>All donations will be used for the sole purpose of adding to or maintaining the equipment used at the shows. Donations are not tax deductable yet.</small> | ||
=== Contributing === | === Contributing === | ||