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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 news or 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 news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.'' | ||
== 15 years of FlightGear, screenshot contest == | |||
July 17, 1997. Thirteen months after a group of people with a combined passion gathered, the first release of a new, open source flight simulator was unveiled to the public, called Flight Gear. Being open source, anyone could and can dig into the program to see how things are done and make edits or improvements. Unlike most other simulators, the community strives to merge addons into the program. | |||
15 years later, [[FlightGear]] (we got rid of the space in 2001) is the best known open source flight simulator in the world, with users and contributors from all over the world. It is used by universities, companies and home enthusiasts for education, research and fun. | |||
To celebrate FlightGear's 15th birthday, we decided to organise a screenshot contest. Not just any contest, but the largest contest ever held by the FlightGear community. Joining is easy, go to [http://flightgear.org/contest flightgear.org/contest] and submit your best screenshots! Screenshots can be send in until July 31. Two weeks of public voting will follow, leading to the winners being announced on August 18 with the release of FlightGear 2.8.0. The winning screenshots will be used to promote FlightGear to the wider public. | |||
Interested in reading more about FlightGear's history? See [[FlightGear History]]. | |||
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== Hardware reviews== | == Hardware reviews== | ||
[[File:Saitek Cessna Controls.jpg|thumb|The full set of Saitek Pro Flight Cessna controls]] | |||
Stuart has reviewed the Saitek Pro Flight Cessna controls for FlightGear. These are officially licensed controls intended to mimic Cessna singles like the 172 as closely as possible. See what he thought in his [[Hardware Review: Saitek Pro Flight Cessna controls|review]]. | Stuart has reviewed the Saitek Pro Flight Cessna controls for FlightGear. These are officially licensed controls intended to mimic Cessna singles like the 172 as closely as possible. See what he thought in his [[Hardware Review: Saitek Pro Flight Cessna controls|review]]. | ||
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For ideas on starting to contribute to FlightGear, you may want to check out: [[Volunteer]]. | For ideas on starting to contribute to FlightGear, you may want to check out: [[Volunteer]]. | ||
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