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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 | == FlightGear Video Contest == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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===Lightmaps supported=== | ===Lightmaps supported=== | ||
[[File:Boeing 747-400 lightmap exterior.png|thumb|[[747-400]] with lightmapped exterior.]] | |||
{{Main article|Howto: Lightmap}} | {{Main article|Howto: Lightmap}} | ||
[[User: Gijs|Gijs]] has been working on lightmap support in FlightGear, with the help of [[User: AndersG|AndersG]]. Lightmaps are image files that define what pixels of a texture should be lit, how intense and what color. Ideal for night lights on liveries (no need to create a special lights .png file for each single livery; like we used to do) and cockpit panels. Currently there is very limited support for lightmaps. There is not yet a good conditional available for example, and it won't work in combination with other [[shaders]] (eg. no reflective lightmaps). | |||
[[User: Gijs|Gijs]] has been working on lightmap support in FlightGear, with the help of [[User: AndersG|AndersG]]. Lightmaps are image files that define what pixels of a texture should be lit, how intense and what color. Ideal for night lights on liveries (no need to create a special lights .png file for each single livery; like we used to do) and cockpit panels. Currently there is very limited support for lightmaps. There is not yet a good conditional available for example, and it won't work in combination with other [[shaders]]. | |||
== New software tools and projects == | == New software tools and projects == | ||
===Arduino and FlightGear=== | ===Arduino and FlightGear=== | ||
[[File:Arduinofgfs.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Arduinofgfs.jpg|thumb]] | ||
[[File:Cockpitinabox.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Cockpitinabox.jpg|thumb]] | ||
Get a more real experience flying FlightGear using real instruments. | 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. | |||
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 speed, heading and altitude. Just as easy as creating a switchboard that would allow you to control: | ||
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* And more... | * And more... | ||
Sample code is available at [http://gitorious.org/arduinocockpit Gitorious]. | Sample code is available at [http://gitorious.org/arduinocockpit Gitorious]. 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] | ||
Videos and and discussion can be found in two FlightGear | |||
===OSS Linux headtrack for FlightGear=== | ===OSS Linux headtrack for FlightGear=== | ||
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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]. | 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]. | ||
== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
=== New aircraft === | === New aircraft === | ||
=== OH-6 Cayuse === | A small selection of aircraft of which development started in February. | ||
[[File:OH-6.png | |||
==== OH-6 Cayuse ==== | |||
[[File:OH-6.png|thumb|OH-6 over LEMD airport.]] | |||
Icecode and Star have started developing the [[Hughes OH-6 Cayuse]]. OH-6 Cayuse (nicknamed "Loach", after the requirement acronym LOH - light Observation Helicopter) is a single-engine light helicopter with a four-bladed main rotor used for personnel transport, escort, attack missions, and observation. | Icecode and Star have started developing the [[Hughes OH-6 Cayuse]]. OH-6 Cayuse (nicknamed "Loach", after the requirement acronym LOH - light Observation Helicopter) is a single-engine light helicopter with a four-bladed main rotor used for personnel transport, escort, attack missions, and observation. | ||
=== Hawker Tempest V === | |||
[[File:TempestV.jpg | ==== Hawker Tempest V ==== | ||
[[File:TempestV.jpg|thumb|TempestV development.]] | |||
Work is underway on the Hawker Tempest V. A "Hurricane on steriods" perhaps best known for its contribution to the anti-V1 campaign during 1944. It's a big brute of an aircraft capable of over 440 kts in a dive. The early models had the unfortunate habit of becoming detached from their tails. The Series 2 will be modelled here - that problem was considered to have been cured. Perhaps in the fullness of time we will add a V1 to the inventory to give a bit of target practice. | Work is underway on the Hawker Tempest V. A "Hurricane on steriods" perhaps best known for its contribution to the anti-V1 campaign during 1944. It's a big brute of an aircraft capable of over 440 kts in a dive. The early models had the unfortunate habit of becoming detached from their tails. The Series 2 will be modelled here - that problem was considered to have been cured. Perhaps in the fullness of time we will add a V1 to the inventory to give a bit of target practice. | ||
=== Updated aircraft === | === Updated aircraft === | ||
A small selection of aircraft updated in February. | |||
==== Pilatus PC-21 ==== | ==== Pilatus PC-21 ==== | ||
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== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
=== Airports === | === Airports === | ||
==== | ====Aeroport Regional de la Vallee d'Aoste "Corrado Gex", Aosta (Italy)==== | ||
[[File:AOSTA_F-sig.jpg | [[File:AOSTA_F-sig.jpg|thumb|LIMW Aosta (picture by F-sig)]] | ||
The updating started with the extension of the taxiway to the end of rwy 27 (to reflect works recently done in the reality); the new LIMW.dat has been already forwarded to Martin. | Another small airport in the Alps, Aosta (Italy) to be precise, for those simmers who like VFR within mountains, like the Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc) and the Cervino (Matterhorn). The updating started with the extension of the taxiway to the end of rwy 27 (to reflect works recently done in the reality); the new LIMW.dat has been already forwarded to Martin. | ||
The modelled buildings include: | The modelled buildings include: | ||
* The | * The control tower | ||
* | * Three old fashioned hangars | ||
* The new hangars (some 130 m long) | * The new hangars (some 130 m long) | ||
The sliding doors of the | The sliding doors of the thre old hangars move to shutdown position at sunset ([[nasal]] script developed by ot-666). The above models are included in the scenery repository. | ||
The above | |||
====Innsbruck Hospital Heliport==== | |||
[[File:LOIU_Innsbruck_Hospital_Heliport.jpg|thumb|Innsbruck Hospital Heliport]]This heliport (LOIU) 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. | |||
Obstruction and helipad lights are activated at night and if the visibility is below | The model features night illumination and two-stage obstruction and helipad lights. Obstruction and helipad lights are activated at night and if the visibility is below 4500 meter. They switch to a higher setting for extreme low visibility conditions. | ||
They switch to a higher setting for extreme low visibility conditions. | |||
Thanks to the help of scighera the lights and the scenery model will work with FG 1.9.1 and up. | Thanks to the help of scighera the lights and the scenery model will work with FG 1.9.1 and up. | ||
The model will be send to martin as soon as possible, but a preview version is already available at [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11051 the forum]. | |||
====Innsbruck Airport Hangar n1 - n3, n5 and Engine-test Building==== | |||
[[File:LOWI_hangar_n1-n5_at_night.jpg|thumb|Innsbruck Hangar n1 - n5 at night ]][[File:LOWI_hangar_01-03.jpg|thumb|LOWI Innsbruck Hangar n1 - n3 ]]The [[LOWI|LOWI airport Austri]]a now got new scenery models for the north hangar buildings. The models feature night illumination and two-stage obstruction lights. | |||
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[[File:LOWI_hangar_n1-n5_at_night.jpg | |||
The models feature night illumination and | |||
The following models are included in the Repository by Martin: | |||
* hangar n1 | * hangar n1 | ||
* hangar n2 | * hangar n2 | ||
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* hangar n5 | * hangar n5 | ||
* engine-test building | * engine-test building | ||
== Community news == | == Community news == | ||
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdaIA6Y3VSU Busting the Tower], uploaded by meirgotfirst. | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdaIA6Y3VSU Busting the Tower], uploaded by meirgotfirst. | ||
== And finally ... == | == And finally ... == | ||
The FlightGear presentation team is asking for your help! To be able to continue the excellent work at events like [[FSweekend]] and [http://www.linxutag.org/ LinuxTag] and to keep the allways growing equipment up-to-date and running, a PayPal account for donations has been set up. | The FlightGear presentation team is asking for your help! To be able to continue the excellent work at events like [[FSweekend]] and [http://www.linxutag.org/ LinuxTag] and to keep the allways growing equipment up-to-date and running, a PayPal account for donations has been set up. | ||
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''Thanks for reading FlightGear Newsletter February 2011'' | ''Thanks for reading FlightGear Newsletter February 2011'' | ||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2011|02]] | ||