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; Flightgear 3.4 and later: Current stable release is 2.0.0 (10.01.2015) and can be found in the fgaddon repository [http://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/fgaddon/HEAD/tree/trunk/Aircraft/extra500/ FGAddon].  
; Flightgear 3.4 and later: Current stable release is 2.0.0 (10.01.2015) and can be found in the fgaddon repository [http://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/fgaddon/HEAD/tree/trunk/Aircraft/extra500/ FGAddon].  


; FlightGear 3.2 and earlier: The last stable release is 1.2.0 and can be found on Gitorious.
; FlightGear 3.2 and earlier: The last stable release is 1.2.0 and can be found on GitLab.


Alternatively: [[#Download|Download]]
Alternatively: [[#Download|Download]]
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== Download ==
== Download ==
The Extra500 is available via Gitorious: https://www.gitorious.org/extra500/extra500
The Extra500 is available via Gitorious: https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500


We recommend Flightgear version 3.1 or later, to benefit from the performance improvements in the canvas system.
We recommend Flightgear version 3.1 or later, to benefit from the performance improvements in the canvas system.


Stable release up to '''Flightgear 3.2''' is available from Gitorious:
Stable release up to '''Flightgear 3.2''' is available from GitLab:


<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
git clone https://git.gitorious.org/extra500/extra500.git
git clone https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500.git
cd extra500
cd extra500
git checkout release/1.2.0
git checkout release/1.2.0
</syntaxhighlight>
</syntaxhighlight>


or use the download button on: [https://www.gitorious.org/extra500/extra500/source/dd79dbcb330c9a4f1d2129b7f4bc50ca8f33d1c2: release 1.2.0].
or use the download button on: [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/tree/release/1.2.0].


Stable release from '''Flightgear 3.4''' is available from FGAddon or alternatively from Gitorious:
Stable release from '''Flightgear 3.4''' is available from FGAddon or alternatively from Gitorious:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
git clone https://git.gitorious.org/extra500/extra500.git
git clone https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500.git
cd extra500
cd extra500
git checkout release/2.0.0
git checkout release/2.0.0
</syntaxhighlight>
</syntaxhighlight>


or use the download button on: [https://www.gitorious.org/extra500/extra500/source/537d77cc672a7df91f24b32977bfd1a904851591: release 2.0.0].
or use the download button on: [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/tree/release/2.0.0].


The current development takes place in the master branch
The current development takes place in the master branch
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
git clone https://git.gitorious.org/extra500/extra500.git
git clone https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500.git
cd extra500
cd extra500
git checkout master
git checkout master
</syntaxhighlight>
</syntaxhighlight>


or use the download button on: [https://www.gitorious.org/extra500/extra500 master].
or use the download button on: [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/tree/master].


== Operation ==
== Operation ==
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[http://www.extraaircraft.com/techservice.php]''', right at the bottom.
[http://www.extraaircraft.com/techservice.php]''', right at the bottom.


Below is just a quick start and some selected topics. See here for the [[Extra EA-500/panel reference|panel reference page]].
Below is just a quick start and some selected topics. See here for the [[Extra EA-500/panel reference|''panel reference page'']].


WARNING: Below reflects the current development version (master). If you are using the stable version, some functionality will not be available!
WARNING: Below reflects the current development version (master). If you are using the stable version, some functionality will not be available!
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===Engine starting===
===Engine starting===
See also [[Extra EA-500/engine operation|here]]
See also [[Extra EA-500/engine operation|''the engine operation page'']]


[[File:Extra500 electicmains.png|thumb|400px|Extra500 side switch panel]]
[[File:Extra500 electicmains.png|thumb|400px|Extra500 side switch panel]]
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===Principle Autopilot functionality===
===Principle Autopilot functionality===
{{hatnote|See also [[Extra EA-500/autopilot|here]]}}
{{hatnote|See also [[Extra EA-500/autopilot|''the autopilot page'']]}}


* HDG         Follows the heading bug (set HDG bug using the keypad, press to sync)  
* HDG         Follows the heading bug (set HDG bug using the keypad, press to sync)  
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[[File:Extra500 audiopanel.png|thumb|400px|Extra500 audiopanel: Com1, Nav1 and Marker selected]]
[[File:Extra500 audiopanel.png|thumb|400px|Extra500 audiopanel: Com1, Nav1 and Marker selected]]


{{hatnote|See [[Extra EA-500/IFD|here]] for a more detailed description of the IFD-s.}}
{{hatnote|See [[Extra EA-500/IFD|''the IFD page'']] for a more detailed description of the IFD-s.}}


The COM unit (1 or 2 ) is selected on the audiopanel. Just hit the appropriate "XMT" button. Note that FGCOM only works on COM1!
The COM unit (1 or 2 ) is selected on the audiopanel. Just hit the appropriate "XMT" button. Note that FGCOM only works on COM1!
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