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=== 2.6.0 release preparations === | === 2.6.0 release preparations === | ||
On January 17, the release branches were created from our [[Git]] repositories. From then on, no new features (and aircraft) shall be pushed. Only bug fixes are accepted. | On January 17, the release branches were created from our [[Git]] repositories. From then on, no new features (and aircraft) shall be pushed. Only bug fixes are accepted. Development for the next release 2.8.0 started already. | ||
FlightGear 2.6.0 will be released on February 17! | '''FlightGear 2.6.0 will be released on February 17!''' | ||
==== Release candidates ==== | ==== Release candidates ==== | ||
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The release candidates are available [http://www.flightgear.org/news/flightgear-v2-6-release-candidates at our website]. Please help us create a release with a minimum amount of bugs! | The release candidates are available [http://www.flightgear.org/news/flightgear-v2-6-release-candidates at our website]. Please help us create a release with a minimum amount of bugs! | ||
=== Experiment: | === Experiment: a bounty system === | ||
If somebody would like a specific feature implemented, it will be posted in the wiki. Then if somebody wants to take on the development, they can start it and if they feel they have fulfilled the requirements, they submit the project to the person who is offering the bounty. | If somebody would like a specific feature implemented, it will be posted in the wiki. Then if somebody wants to take on the development, they can start it and if they feel they have fulfilled the requirements, they submit the project to the person who is offering the bounty. | ||
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== Interview with a contributor (Durk Talsma) == | == Interview with a contributor (Durk Talsma) == | ||
''In each edition we have an interview with a contributor. Suggestions for possible questions are available on [[interview questions]], you are invited to come up with new questions and interview ideas obviously! Anyone is free to write an interview (with him-/herself or others) for next month's newsletter! If you'd like to help interview a contributor or get interviewed, please do consider adding yourself to the [[list of interview volunteers]]! | ''In each edition we have an interview with a contributor. Suggestions for possible questions are available on [[interview questions]], you are invited to come up with new questions and interview ideas obviously! Anyone is free to write an interview (with him-/herself or others) for next month's newsletter! If you'd like to help interview a contributor or get interviewed, please do consider adding yourself to the [[list of interview volunteers]]!'' | ||
'''[http://www.flightgear.org/contributors/ Read this and previous interviews at our website's archive].''' | |||
* '''What is your forum nickname?''' | * '''What is your forum nickname?''' | ||
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Yeah, have a lot of fun, and if you can try to contribute something to the project. | Yeah, have a lot of fun, and if you can try to contribute something to the project. | ||
'''[http://www.flightgear.org/contributors/ Read this and previous interviews at our website's archive].''' | |||
== Snapshot releases == | == Snapshot releases == | ||
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Maybe we can find volunteers to set up a similar service for other Linux distros, or at least try to add stable versions of FlightGear and all its friend-utilities to the distros, so Linux users no longer need to compile all utilities from scratch and solve installation issues. | Maybe we can find volunteers to set up a similar service for other Linux distros, or at least try to add stable versions of FlightGear and all its friend-utilities to the distros, so Linux users no longer need to compile all utilities from scratch and solve installation issues. | ||
== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
All the way back in May 2011, we adopted a new status-rating system for aircraft. So far, only a few have actually been rated, as can be seen in the list 'hockenberry' set up at [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApzphjA4w05ndF94Y2F0bzJTbHQ5QTJXZXJRcUVRbWc&hl=en_US Google Docs]. If you're an aircraft developer and your aircraft is/are not on the list, please consider rating their status. All you'll need to know/do is described at [[Formalizing Aircraft Status]]. If you'd just like to get started contributing to FlightGear, this would also seem like an excellent way to get started. | All the way back in May 2011, we adopted a new status-rating system for aircraft. So far, only a few have actually been rated, as can be seen in the list 'hockenberry' set up at [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApzphjA4w05ndF94Y2F0bzJTbHQ5QTJXZXJRcUVRbWc&hl=en_US Google Docs]. If you're an aircraft developer and your aircraft is/are not on the list, please consider rating their status. All you'll need to know/do is described at [[Formalizing Aircraft Status]]. If you'd just like to get started contributing to FlightGear, this would also seem like an excellent way to get started. | ||
=== New aircraft === | === New aircraft === | ||
* The '''Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny"''' has been added by helijah to [http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/les-appareils/jenny/appareil.htm his hangar]. | |||
The '''Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny"''' has been added by helijah | |||
=== Updated aircraft === | === Updated aircraft === | ||
==== Douglas DC-3 C47 ==== | ==== Douglas DC-3 C47 ==== | ||
The [[Douglas DC-3-C47|Douglas DC-3 C47]] has been updated by the PAF team. The improvements have mainly been made in the cockpit because that is where | The [[Douglas DC-3-C47|Douglas DC-3 C47]] has been updated by the PAF team. The improvements have mainly been made in the cockpit because that is where pilots spend most of their time (hopefully!), but many other details have been given around. | ||
* [http://equipe-flightgear.forumactif.com/t835-hangar-de-la-paf Download] | * [http://equipe-flightgear.forumactif.com/t835-hangar-de-la-paf Download] | ||
* [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13629 Forum topic] | * [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13629 Forum topic] | ||
==== Sneak preview ==== | ==== Sneak preview ==== | ||
[[File:Sneak preview.jpg|400px]] | [[File:Sneak preview.jpg|400px]] | ||
If you know aircraft you know what is being cooked here on this image. Hang on while Syd, Xsain and PH-JBO are banging on the metal. Soon we will have a new one, with the thingies on the wings. I already know what you don't, it will be stunning! | If you know aircraft you know what is being cooked here on this image. Hang on while Syd, Xsain and PH-JBO are banging on the metal. Soon we will have a new one, with the thingies on the wings. I already know what you don't, it will be stunning! | ||
=== Liveries === | === Liveries === | ||
All liveries that were not available as downloads have been removed from the [[livery database]]. Most of those got lost when the former server suddenly quit (all the way back in December 2009). As we were able to save the list of liveries, they ended up in the database eventough the files got lost. | All liveries that were not available as downloads have been removed from the [[livery database]]. Most of those got lost when the former server suddenly quit (all the way back in December 2009). As we were able to save the list of liveries, they ended up in the database eventough the files got lost. | ||
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=== Shared object deletion script === | === Shared object deletion script === | ||
Olivier has a new script for you, it's here: http://scenemodels.flightgear.org/submission/shared/index_delete.php | |||
Olivier has a new script for you | |||
Just give the position of the shared object you want to delete, give a small comment on why you are deleting. After human validation, it will be deleted from the database and you should no more see it in Terrasync a few days later. | Just give the position of the shared object you want to delete, give a small comment on why you are deleting. After human validation, it will be deleted from the database and you should no more see it in Terrasync a few days later. | ||
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Maybe they should use some of our new generated sceneries. | Maybe they should use some of our new generated sceneries. | ||
But great to see how FlightGear can be used in many ways! | But great to see how FlightGear can be used in many ways! | ||
== Airport of the month == | == Airport of the month == | ||
[[File:EDDI Tempelhof Belin.jpg|800px]] | |||
[[File:EDDI Tempelhof Belin.jpg| | |||
One of the few airports that has written history, that has changed it. The [[Berlin Tempelhof Airport]] is in the city of Berlin. The scenery on the airport includes historic buildings, rotating antenna's, a fire-drill location and many historic aircraft. Around the airport you will discover an amazing scenery. If you have ever been to Berlin, you can navigate using the landmarks and easy find your way around (towards the bierstubes at the Kudamm). Visit this place soon since the airport has been closed and will one day disappear from the map, once they figure out what to do with the terrain. | One of the few airports that has written history, that has changed it. The [[Berlin Tempelhof Airport]] is in the city of Berlin. The scenery on the airport includes historic buildings, rotating antenna's, a fire-drill location and many historic aircraft. Around the airport you will discover an amazing scenery. If you have ever been to Berlin, you can navigate using the landmarks and easy find your way around (towards the bierstubes at the Kudamm). Visit this place soon since the airport has been closed and will one day disappear from the map, once they figure out what to do with the terrain. | ||
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[[File:C172p-SanFrancisco.png|800px]] | [[File:C172p-SanFrancisco.png|800px]] | ||
Cessna | [[Cessna 172P]] near San Francisco flying over the ocean. | ||
== Suggested flights == | == Suggested flights == | ||
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More amazing places to visit can be found at [[Suggested Flights]]. | More amazing places to visit can be found at [[Suggested Flights]]. | ||
== Wiki updates == | == Wiki updates == | ||
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* [[User:Hooray|Hooray]] | * [[User:Hooray|Hooray]] | ||
* [[User:Lolalilo|Lolalilo]] | * [[User:Lolalilo|Lolalilo]] | ||
== Community news == | == Community news == | ||
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Or watch all the episodes in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbB5Sn_ag-A&list=PL569D227E5E767F3D a playlist]. | Or watch all the episodes in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbB5Sn_ag-A&list=PL569D227E5E767F3D a playlist]. | ||
== And finally ... == | == And finally ... == | ||
=== Contributing === | === Contributing === | ||
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* The [[OpenRadar]] project is looking for a new maintainer. | * The [[OpenRadar]] project is looking for a new maintainer. | ||
* The [[FGFSPM]] (FlightGear Package Manager) is looking for a new maintainer. | * The [[FGFSPM]] (FlightGear Package Manager) is looking for a new maintainer. | ||
=== Then and now === | === Then and now === | ||
My first contact with Flightgear was 0.91 which came with my Linux distribution. I've always enjoyed flying carrier ops - we've just come a long way in visual quality. The left picture is from my old album documenting my 0.91 adventures, the right is using the shader technology of 2.6.0. | |||
My first contact with Flightgear was 0.91 which came with my Linux distribution. I've always enjoyed flying carrier ops - we've just come a long way in visual quality. The left picture is from my old album documenting my 0.91 adventures, the right is using the shader technology of 2. | |||
[[File:Carrier-ops-0.91.jpg|400px]] [[File:Carrier-ops-2.5.jpg|400px]] | [[File:Carrier-ops-0.91.jpg|400px]] [[File:Carrier-ops-2.5.jpg|400px]] | ||
{{Appendix}} | {{Appendix}} | ||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2012 01]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2012 01]] | ||