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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.'' | ||
== FlightGear 2.8.0 | == FlightGear 2.8.0 released! == | ||
The FlightGear team is very excited to announce the v2.8.0 Release is now available! I will be brief and simply post the link to the official release announcement. | The FlightGear team is very excited to announce the v2.8.0 Release is now available! I will be brief and simply post the link to the official release announcement. | ||
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== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
=== 3D models import webform === | === 3D models import webform === | ||
The webform to import 3D models directly into the | The webform to import 3D models directly into the database is in production. Now you can use this tool to send your models to the database, used by [[TerraSync]]. If everything is fine and your model respects the specifications written in the foreword, then it will quickly be shipped to all FlightGear users worldwide through TerraSync. Yet another unique feature amongst the flight simulation world held by FlightGear. Thanks to Clément, Julien and Martin, for their help and support, and all of FlightGear users who showed interest and support in those tools. | ||
Already 100 3D models have been imported with this form in Shanghai, Berlin, Stuttgart, France and in the UK! See the statistics [http://scenemodels.flightgear.org/stats.php here]. Thanks Gijs for the new nice layout. | Already 100 3D models have been imported with this form in Shanghai, Berlin, Stuttgart, France and in the UK! See the new statistics page [http://scenemodels.flightgear.org/stats.php here]. Thanks to Gijs for the new nice layout and newly introduced "object density" numbers (number of objects per 10,000 square kilomter per country). | ||
With all the forms now working on the scenemodels website, remember you can: | With all the forms now working on the scenemodels website, remember you can: | ||
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Remember that this is the strength of FG compared to other sims: everything can be in Terrasync and no need to download patches or sceneries here and there. | Remember that this is the strength of FG compared to other sims: everything can be in Terrasync and no need to download patches or sceneries here and there. | ||
Moreover, an | Moreover, an AC3D viewer by Juan Mellado is also available for general public for those whose browser supports WebGL (such as Firefox)! | ||
=== Scenemodels cleanup and update === | === Scenemodels cleanup and update === | ||