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FlightGear Newsletter August 2014 (view source)
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* Experimental and deprecated code bumph removed | * Experimental and deprecated code bumph removed | ||
===Piper Archer CX=== | |||
[[File:Piper_Archer_CX_with_ALS_in_flight.png|thumb|left|alt=The Piper Archer CX in flight with ALS and advanced weather enabled|Exterior view of the Archer CX]] | |||
[[File:Piper_Archer_CX_cockpit_view_with_Rembrandt.png|thumb|alt=The cockpit of the Archer CX with Rembrandt enabled|Cockpit view of the Archer CX]] | |||
A new aircraft is now available for testing: the semi-fictional [[Piper Archer CX]] single-engine trainer aircraft. While based mostly on the real life Piper Archer TX and LX, it features an analog cockpit such as seen in the Piper Archer II/III. It's completely Rembrandt-ready and features a highly detailed interior and exterior, along with a realistic electrical system. If you'd like, download the [http://zlsa.github.io/pa28-181/ beta build] and test it; report any inaccuracies to the [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=23962 forum thread] dedicated to it. Note that the aircraft uses a highly-detailed model and is not suitable for lower-end hardware. It's being actively developed by ZLSA, and the exterior will be textured as soon as most modeling/simulation inaccuracies have been resolved. | |||
Currently, all exterior control surfaces are modeled and animated; details can be added once I find decent reference images of the Piper Archer TX/LX. The interior features detailed 3d instruments, all modeled to fit the cockpit, and the realistic electrical system uses Rembrandt-compatible lights. If you find any inaccuracies or flaws, do not hesitate to report it on the [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=23962 forum thread]; I highly appreciate any criticism as it will help improve the final product. | |||
If there are enough requests, the creation of a TX/LX glass cockpit version will be considered. | |||
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== Other == | == Other == | ||
=== FG logo proposal by Cossack90 === | === FG logo proposal by Cossack90 === | ||
Cossack90 proudly presents a FlightGear logo | |||
Cossack90 proudly presents a proposal for a new FlightGear logo. I hope you like it. | |||
[[File:Logo proposal by Cossack90.png|thumb|FG logo proposal by Cossack90 aka UR-AOK]] | [[File:Logo proposal by Cossack90.png|thumb|FG logo proposal by Cossack90 aka UR-AOK]] | ||