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=== Virtual airlines === | === Virtual airlines === | ||
=== FlightGear events === | === FlightGear events === | ||
====FlightGear at the National Museum of Flight, Scotland==== | ==== FlightGear at the National Museum of Flight, Scotland ==== | ||
Stuart Buchanan (stuart on the forum), ran a booth showing off FlightGear at the "Robots Live" event at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune, Scotland, on Sunday 17th May. About 100 people tried landing an F-35C on a carrier, lots of flyers were handed out, and many compliments were received on the quality of the simulator. Demoing FG at an event at your local aviation museum is a great way to spread the word about FG. See our [[FlightGear Expo Checklist]] for guidance on how you can go about it. [[File: | [[File:FlightGear demo at museum.jpg|thumb|FlightGear at the Museum of Flight, Scotland]] | ||
Stuart Buchanan (stuart on the forum), ran a booth showing off FlightGear at the "Robots Live" event at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune, Scotland, on Sunday 17th May. About 100 people tried landing an F-35C on a carrier, lots of flyers were handed out, and many compliments were received on the quality of the simulator. Demoing FG at an event at your local aviation museum is a great way to spread the word about FG. See our [[FlightGear Expo Checklist]] for guidance on how you can go about it. | |||
==== FSweekend 2012 ==== | |||
With still several months to go, the FlightGear FSweekend team got the confirmation that [[FSweekend 2012]], the world's largest flight simulation event, will take place on '''3 and 4 November 2012''', at the usual location: Aviodrome museum ([[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands). | |||
[[File:FSweekend banner 2012.jpg|left|270px]] | |||
Until recently it was unsure whether the event would take place this year, because the museum announced its bankruptcy the Monday after last year's weekend. Aviodrome closed its doors by the end of 2011. Luckily a company was found that took over the museum and its collection; leading to the reopening earlier this year. The reopened museum is more attractive for children, as well as the average person (not just the true aviation enthusiastic). | |||
The museum entrance fee gives you access to both the FSweekend and the museum. So when you've seen enough virtual stuff, there are plenty of real aircraft to discover. The FlightGear team would appreciate it if you are able to travel to Lelystad! | |||
Facebook users can join [http://www.facebook.com/events/315742308452348 the event's page] to stay up to date and connect to other visitors. | |||
== Useful links == | == Useful links == | ||