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If you are interested in contributing as a core developer, please see [[Howto:Start core development]].
If you are interested in contributing as a core developer, please see [[Howto:Start core development]].
== Snapshot releases ==
Every now and then, easy-to-install development snapshots are created (usually, twice monthly). These snapshots depict a recent state of the development version of FlightGear. By using them users can test out features that will be included in the upcoming release. Testers are encouraged to file bugs at [http://code.google.com/p/flightgear-bugs/ the issue tracker].
The snapshot can be download via the links at the bottom of this page: http://www.flightgear.org/download/. Updates and feedback can be found [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=10488&p=144233&hilit=snapshot#p144233 at the forum].


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== Translators required ==
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== New software tools and projects ==
== New software tools and projects ==
'''osm2city.py'''
=== osm2city.py ===


[[File:LOWI_with_OSM_buildings.jpg|thumb|LOWI with OSM buildings]]
[[File:LOWI_with_OSM_buildings.jpg|thumb|LOWI with OSM buildings]]
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If you want to help out anyway: take pictures of buildings where you live! Radi is especially interested in south-east asian style architecture, as he's planning to populate Hong Kong Kai Tak (VHXX) in the future. But any other areas are welcome, too. There's a [[Howto:Create_textures_from_photos|howto]] on taking pictures ready for texture extraction.
If you want to help out anyway: take pictures of buildings where you live! Radi is especially interested in south-east asian style architecture, as he's planning to populate Hong Kong Kai Tak (VHXX) in the future. But any other areas are welcome, too. There's a [[Howto:Create_textures_from_photos|howto]] on taking pictures ready for texture extraction.
== In the hangar ==
All the way back in May 2011, we addopted 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.


== Scenery corner ==
== Scenery corner ==
=== Custom scenery: France 850 v2 ===


=== Custom scenery :: France 850 v2 ===
A new version of the france-850 has been released this month. This scenery has been created with the latest [[TerraGear]] tools and latest apt.dat version from X-Plane (04/2013).
 
A new version of the france-850 has been released this month. This scenery has been created with last TerraGear tools and last apt.dat version from X-Plane (04/2013).
For people who like VFR flight it's a really nice scenery with lot of roads and rivers. Also this it give a good idea of the upcoming official scenery.
For people who like VFR flight it's a really nice scenery with lot of roads and rivers. Also this it give a good idea of the upcoming official scenery.


The scenery is available on gitorious.org at : https://gitorious.org/scenery-france-850
* [https://gitorious.org/scenery-france-850 Scenery repository] (Gitorious)
 
* [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=19748 Forum topic]
Forum topic : http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=19748


[[File:France-850-v2.jpg|300px|Scenery france-850 v2 near of Grenoble (LFLG)]]
[[File:France-850-v2.jpg|300px|Scenery france-850 v2 near of Grenoble (LFLG)]]
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Which will render as: To retract the landing gear, press {{key press|G}}, and to extend them press {{key press|Shift|G}}.
Which will render as: To retract the landing gear, press {{key press|G}}, and to extend them press {{key press|Shift|G}}.
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===Most popular newsletters===
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== Community news ==
== Community news ==
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* The [[FGFSPM]] (FlightGear Package Manager) is looking for a new maintainer.
* The [[FGFSPM]] (FlightGear Package Manager) is looking for a new maintainer.


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