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Cleanup. The newsletter is not a forum where you ask support, neither is it an image gallery. Added SkyDome shader.
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== Development news == | == Development news == | ||
=== Atmospheric scattering shader === | |||
Zan has been working very hard on an experimental atmospheric scattering [[shader]]. The shaders makes use of [http://sponeil.net/ Sean O'Neil's algorithm]. Altough there are some issues with the shader, it looks like it will have a promising future! | |||
==== Doctor Who Fans ==== | ==== Doctor Who Fans ==== | ||
[[Image:TARDIS.png|thumb|Doctor Who TARDIS]] | |||
Vinura has started work on developing a Doctor Who TARDIS for FlightGear. The exterior model is almost complete in SketchUp. | Vinura has started work on developing a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TARDIS#The_Doctor.27s_TARDIS Doctor Who TARDIS] for FlightGear. The exterior model is almost complete in SketchUp. | ||
== Nasal for newbies == | == Nasal for newbies == | ||
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=== Updated aircraft === | === Updated aircraft === | ||
=== Liveries === | === Liveries === | ||
[[Image:Fgfs-screen-072.png|thumb|Airbus A320]] | |||
[[Image:Fgfs-screen-089.png|thumb|Boeing 767]] | |||
Some [http://liveries.flightgear.org/airlines.php?id=231 SriLankan Airlines] liveries have been made by Vinura for the Boeing 767 and Airbus A320. | |||
Image:Fgfs-screen-072.png | |||
Image:Fgfs-screen- | |||
== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
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== Airport of the month == | == Airport of the month == | ||
== Screenshot of the month == | == Screenshot of the month == | ||
SriLankan Airlines livery on an Airbus A320 taken at dusk. | |||
SriLankan Airlines | |||
[[File:Fgfs-screen-085.png|600px]] | |||
== Suggested flights == | == Suggested flights == | ||
Departing from Brisbane International Airport and heading towards Sydney International Airport at a heading of about 203, you will come across some beautiful scenery. | |||
Departing from Brisbane International Airport and heading towards Sydney International Airport at a heading of about 203, you will come across some beautiful scenery | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Fgfs-screen-020.png | Image:Fgfs-screen-020.png | ||
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Image:Fgfs-screen-012.png | Image:Fgfs-screen-012.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Aircraft reviews == | == Aircraft reviews == | ||
=== '''''The Good old Cessna Citation X''''' === | === '''''The Good old Cessna Citation X''''' === | ||
I hope to do a monthly review of a specific aircraft. I can't guarantee that I will get to do it every month though because I do have other stuff to attend to. | I hope to do a monthly review of a specific aircraft. I can't guarantee that I will get to do it every month though because I do have other stuff to attend to. | ||
The [[Cessna Citation X]] is by far one of my favourite little planes! Its reaction time is quite quick. The rudder control is very responsive, even the slightest move of your rudder pedals or the mouse and the aircraft's rudder moves. It accelerates quite fast down the runway, building up momentum and then, you lift your joystick up slightly and the nose lifts up just like you want it to. | |||
Regarding the animations, they are extraordinary. They function quite well like for example the flaps, spoilers or the landing gear. The cockpit is quite well designed and has a lot of instruments, just like a real Citation would. | |||
It has a tutorial system built in for people wanting to fly one. It also has several | It has a tutorial system built in for people wanting to fly one. '''''This was the first jet plane that I could actually land properly in.''''' It also has several nice camera views, including views from the passenger seats. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Cessna Citation X Cockpit.png | Image:Cessna Citation X Cockpit.png | ||
Image:Cessna Citation X Passenger View 1.png | Image:Cessna Citation X Passenger View 1.png | ||
Image:Cessna Citation X Passenger View 2.png | Image:Cessna Citation X Passenger View 2.png | ||
Image:Cessna Citation X - Screenshot 2.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
'''Recommendation:''' | '''Recommendation:''' | ||
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I would recommend this plane to people who have already flown planes like the [[Cessna C172P]] or the [[Piper J3 Cub]] and want to progress into Jet aviation. This is a GREAT little starter plane to get you going. | I would recommend this plane to people who have already flown planes like the [[Cessna C172P]] or the [[Piper J3 Cub]] and want to progress into Jet aviation. This is a GREAT little starter plane to get you going. | ||
This has to be one of the best planes that I have ever used in FlightGear! | |||
Thanks for reading! :D | Thanks for reading! :D | ||
'''''Review By: Vinura''''' | '''''Review By: Vinura''''' | ||
== Wiki updates == | == Wiki updates == | ||
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== Community news == | == Community news == | ||
=== FlightGear on youtube === | === FlightGear on youtube === | ||
=== Forum news === | === Forum news === | ||
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=== Did you know === | === Did you know === | ||
*...that you can fly backwards in a UFO? While holding the brake button down on your joystick or keyboard, increase engine throttle and you should start to fly backwards. A video is to be seen at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7U1bsO7g-EYouTube] | |||
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[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2011 04]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2011 04]] | ||