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This wiki page lists all information required for participants to the [[FSweekend]] and the attached multiplayer event(s). [[FlightGear]] will be represented by a team of seven regular FlightGear developers and users. | This wiki page lists all information required for participants to the [[FSweekend]] and the attached multiplayer event(s). [[FlightGear]] will be represented by a team of seven regular FlightGear developers and users. | ||
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==Booth information== | == Booth information == | ||
This year's booth will probably exist of: | This year's booth will probably exist of: | ||
[[ | [[File:Anaglyph-glasses.jpg|right]] | ||
* an UMTS USB stick for unlimited data use at high speed, so users from all over the world can visit us virtually. | * an UMTS USB stick for unlimited data use at high speed, so users from all over the world can visit us virtually. | ||
* a bunch of 3D glasses, to demo the [[Anaglyph (3D)|anaglyph]] ability of FlightGear. | * a bunch of 3D glasses, to demo the [[Anaglyph (3D)|anaglyph]] ability of FlightGear. | ||
* a FlightGear based [[Howto: | * a FlightGear based [[Howto: Build your own procedure trainer|procedure trainer]]. | ||
* a Linux-based triple-screen PC, with a generic set of input devices for general purpose flight demonstrations. | * a Linux-based triple-screen PC, with a generic set of input devices for general purpose flight demonstrations. | ||
* a top-end workstation equipped with 4(!) nVidia GTX460 to showcase our multi-screen capabilities | * a top-end workstation equipped with 4(!) nVidia GTX460 to showcase our multi-screen capabilities | ||
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** simple, homemade multi-engine and view controller | ** simple, homemade multi-engine and view controller | ||
** 3Dconnexion 3d-mouse | ** 3Dconnexion 3d-mouse | ||
* One FlightGear based procedure trainer (TD) [[ | * One FlightGear based procedure trainer (TD) [[File:Pmpt-0.1.jpg|right|thumb]] | ||
** ELITE ProPanelII | ** ELITE ProPanelII | ||
** FlightLink rudder set | ** FlightLink rudder set | ||
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==Flight information== | == Flight information == | ||
===Airports=== | === Airports === | ||
Activities will mainly take place at and around [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] (EHAM), [[Lelystad Airport]] (EHLE), [[Volkel Air Base]] (EHVK) and the VU University Medical Center Helipad [[EH0001]]. | Activities will mainly take place at and around [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] (EHAM), [[Lelystad Airport]] (EHLE), [[Volkel Air Base]] (EHVK) and the VU University Medical Center Helipad [[EH0001]]. | ||
===Charts=== | === Charts === | ||
All charts that you may have to use on your flights are available at http://ais-netherlands.nl (AIS Publications > Integrated Package). Please note that these are the most up to date charts available, so certain situations might not have been changed in FlightGear (EHAM, EHLE and EHVK taxiways should be correct though). | All charts that you may have to use on your flights are available at http://ais-netherlands.nl (AIS Publications > Integrated Package). Please note that these are the most up to date charts available, so certain situations might not have been changed in FlightGear (EHAM, EHLE and EHVK taxiways should be correct though). | ||
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All named airports are for civil usage, except for [[Volkel Air Base]] (EHVK). This base will be occupied by the (AI) F-16 squadrons and likely one setup in Lelystad. Feel free to join with your F-16 or other Dutch/NATO mil aircraft. | All named airports are for civil usage, except for [[Volkel Air Base]] (EHVK). This base will be occupied by the (AI) F-16 squadrons and likely one setup in Lelystad. Feel free to join with your F-16 or other Dutch/NATO mil aircraft. | ||
===Weather information=== | === Weather information === | ||
Reallife weather information can be found at the KNMI (Dutch Meteorological institute) website. | Reallife weather information can be found at the KNMI (Dutch Meteorological institute) website. | ||
* [http://knmi.nl/actueel/metar.html METAR] current weather at airports | * [http://knmi.nl/actueel/metar.html METAR] current weather at airports | ||
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* '''Sunday:''' 40% rain, Northeastern wind (3 bft, 7-10 kts) | * '''Sunday:''' 40% rain, Northeastern wind (3 bft, 7-10 kts) | ||
==Scenery== | == Scenery == | ||
We will be using newly generated scenery in Lelystad. | We will be using newly generated scenery in Lelystad. | ||
==Events== | == Events == | ||
The guys from [[TransGear]] will organise a multiplayer event on both days. The event consist pilots flying pre-requested routes from and to Schiphol (EHAM). All activity at EHAM will take place around 13:00 GMT (that is 14:00 local time in the Netherlands). Traffic will be controlled by at least one (likely more) air traffic controller(s). | The guys from [[TransGear]] will organise a multiplayer event on both days. The event consist pilots flying pre-requested routes from and to Schiphol (EHAM). All activity at EHAM will take place around 13:00 GMT (that is 14:00 local time in the Netherlands). Traffic will be controlled by at least one (likely more) air traffic controller(s). | ||
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More information in the [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9773 forum topic] and on the [http://transgear.treborlogic.com/ TransGear website]. | More information in the [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9773 forum topic] and on the [http://transgear.treborlogic.com/ TransGear website]. | ||
[[Category:FSweekend]] | [[Category:FSweekend]] | ||