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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Development news}}<br/> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Development news}}<br/> | ||
[[# | [[#FlightGear 3.6 release candidates|FlightGear 3.6 release candidates]]<br/> | ||
[[#ATC-pie r5 release|ATC-pie r5 release]]<br/> | [[#ATC-pie r5 release|ATC-pie r5 release]]<br/><br/> | ||
{{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br/> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br/> | ||
[[#F-15 release|F-15 release]]<br/> | [[#F-15 release|F-15 release]]<br/> | ||
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br/> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br/> | ||
[[#New building "A+" at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF)|New building "A+" at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF)]]<br/> | [[#New building "A+" at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF)|New building "A+" at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF)]]<br/> | ||
[[#Photovoltaic power stations|Photovoltaic power stations]]<br/> | |||
[[#Highway bridges near EDDL and EDLE|Highway bridges near EDDL and EDLE]]<br/><br/> | |||
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br/> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br/> | ||
[[#Around the world in the footsteps of Amelia Earhart|Around the world in the footsteps of Amelia Earhart]]<br/> | [[#Around the world in the footsteps of Amelia Earhart|Around the world in the footsteps of Amelia Earhart]]<br/> | ||
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== Development | == Development news == | ||
=== FlightGear 3.6 release candidates === | |||
Due to an outage at SourceForge, lasting from 16 till 27 July, the creation of the release branches had to be postponed. Due to this unexpected outage, the release candidate period is shortened to no more than three weeks. The 3.6 release is still planned around August 17. | |||
In order to provide a stable release with as little bugs as possible, everyone is encouraged to install and test the 3.6 release candiates from http://download.flightgear.org/builds/nightly/ (3.6.0-nightly, note: the 3.7 version is the next development version, not the upcoming release). Bugs can be reported in our [http://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/codetickets/ bug tracker] or discussed at the [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewforum.php?f=68 special forum]. | |||
See our [[release plan]] for details on the release procedures. | |||
=== ATC-pie r5 release === | === ATC-pie r5 release === | ||
[[File:ATC-pie-logo.png|100px|left|ATC-pie logo.]] | [[File:ATC-pie-logo.png|100px|left|ATC-pie logo.]] | ||
A new release (r5) of [[ATC-pie]] is now out, featuring [[ATC-pie# | A new release (r5) of [[ATC-pie]] is now out, featuring [[ATC-pie#Routing and conflict warnings|path conflict detection]] and easier (mouse-based) routing changes. This is quite a step forward as it enables '''en-route centre control''' on the FG network. Controllers can now attend a large airspace and easily edit IFR routes, assign altitudes and be alerted when any of those intersect. | ||
[[File:ATC-pie-screenshot-routeConflictDetection.png|550px|Example of a path conflict detection]] | [[File:ATC-pie-screenshot-routeConflictDetection.png|550px|Example of a path conflict detection]] | ||
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NB: The Git repository is up, but the project page is still missing a downloadable tarball because of a persisting SourceForge file upload service outage. See the [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=26894#p251431 forum announcement post] for a work-around link. | NB: The Git repository is up, but the project page is still missing a downloadable tarball because of a persisting SourceForge file upload service outage. See the [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=26894#p251431 forum announcement post] for a work-around link. | ||
== In the | == In the hangar == | ||
=== F-15 release === | === F-15 release === | ||
Richard Harrison has been working tirelessly for the past 8 months on a new [[ | Richard Harrison has been working tirelessly for the past 8 months on a new [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]] for FlightGear, and has now released a completed version that will be available in the upcoming 3.6 release. Before the release of 3.6 the F-15 can be downloaded from the [http://www.zaretto.com/f-15 development site]. | ||
The F-15 has a wind tunnel derived aerodynamic model, with detailed photo realistic cockpit, full systems modelling and support for air to air missiles. The new ALS thruster and interior effects (glass, frost, shadow, backlit panels) are supported. | The F-15 has a wind tunnel derived aerodynamic model, with detailed photo realistic cockpit, full systems modelling and support for air to air missiles. The new ALS thruster and interior effects (glass, frost, shadow, backlit panels) are supported. | ||
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Two variants have been modeled — the single-seat F-15C, and the two-seater F-15D, which can be ridden by a multiplayer passenger. | Two variants have been modeled — the single-seat F-15C, and the two-seater F-15D, which can be ridden by a multiplayer passenger. | ||
[[File:F-15-Cockpit.jpg|600px|Richard Harrison's new F-15 Eagle cockpit centre panel]] | [[File:F-15-Cockpit.jpg|600px|Richard Harrison's new F-15 Eagle cockpit centre panel]] | ||
[[File:F-15 afterburner.jpg|600px|Richard Harrison's new F-15 Eagle with the new afterburner effect]] | [[File:F-15 afterburner.jpg|600px|Richard Harrison's new F-15 Eagle with the new afterburner effect]] | ||
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=== DHC-6 Twin Otter update === | === DHC-6 Twin Otter update === | ||
Thanks to lanbo64 and dg-505, the Twin Otter has been updated with the most recent ALS interior effects. It now contains interior shadows, glass reflections, a flashlight, rain effect, frost patterns and fog on windows, and a realistic window heating system to solve the problem with frost and fog on the windows. Download the updated version from [https://github.com/bolan/dhc6 GitHub]. | Thanks to lanbo64 and dg-505, the [[De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter|Twin Otter]] has been updated with the most recent ALS interior effects. It now contains interior shadows, glass reflections, a flashlight, rain effect, frost patterns and fog on windows, and a realistic window heating system to solve the problem with frost and fog on the windows. Download the updated version from [https://github.com/bolan/dhc6 GitHub]. | ||
[[File:Twin Otter - interior shadows.jpg|600px|left]][[File:Twin Otter - new interior effects.jpg|600px]] | [[File:Twin Otter - interior shadows.jpg|600px|left]][[File:Twin Otter - new interior effects.jpg|600px]] | ||
=== Space Shuttle development === | === Space Shuttle development === | ||
A flight-tested milestone aimed for the 3.6 release has been pushed to FGAddon. In the mean time, Space Shuttle development continues - we are currently adding the capability to handle payloads with the RMS manipulator arm, unlatch them from the payload bay and transfer them into space, or latch them back into the payload bay. | A flight-tested milestone aimed for the 3.6 release has been pushed to FGAddon. In the mean time, [[SpaceShuttle - Project Overview|Space Shuttle]] development continues - we are currently adding the capability to handle payloads with the RMS manipulator arm, unlatch them from the payload bay and transfer them into space, or latch them back into the payload bay. | ||
[[File:Payload ops03.jpg|600px|The RMS arm of the Space Shuttle moving a satellite out of the payload bay]] | [[File:Payload ops03.jpg|600px|The RMS arm of the Space Shuttle moving a satellite out of the payload bay]] | ||
=== New version of the Extra EA-500 === | === New version of the Extra EA-500 === | ||
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[[File:Extra500 flightgear2.png|600px]]<br/> | [[File:Extra500 flightgear2.png|600px]]<br/> | ||
== Scenery | == Scenery corner == | ||
=== New building "A+" at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF) === | === New building "A+" at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF) === | ||
The building is 800m long and has space for 7 "heavy" class airliners like the 747 and A380. | The building is 800m long and has space for 7 "heavy" class airliners like the 747 and A380. | ||
[http://www.23hq.com/16171062/21226637_fb06c8253774348f7f00034c9a2a3c58_large.jpg] | [http://www.23hq.com/16171062/21226637_fb06c8253774348f7f00034c9a2a3c58_large.jpg] | ||
=== Photovoltaic | === Photovoltaic power stations === | ||
Photovoltaic power stations (aka solar parks) can be seen at EDLV and EDDL. The smaller one is a shared model so you can place it easily at other locations. | Photovoltaic power stations (aka solar parks) can be seen at EDLV and EDDL. The smaller one is a shared model so you can place it easily at other locations. | ||
=== Highway | === Highway bridges near EDDL and EDLE === | ||
1830m Mintarder Ruhrtalbrücke and Flughafenbrücke(1286m) with special low pylon design. | 1830m Mintarder Ruhrtalbrücke and Flughafenbrücke(1286m) with special low pylon design. | ||
== Community | == Community news == | ||
=== Around the world in the footsteps of Amelia Earhart === | === Around the world in the footsteps of Amelia Earhart === | ||
User {{usr|Legoboyvdlp}} is planning to fly the route of {{Wikipedia|Amelia Earhart|Amelia Earhart's}} ill-fated trip around the world nearly 80 years ago on July 9th. After editing the [[FDM]] to match the modifications made to Amelia's Electra, he will be following her exact route in the [[Lockheed Model 10 Electra]]. This endeavor will be tracked daily as the route is travelled. | User {{usr|Legoboyvdlp}} is planning to fly the route of {{Wikipedia|Amelia Earhart|Amelia Earhart's}} ill-fated trip around the world nearly 80 years ago on July 9th. After editing the [[FDM]] to match the modifications made to Amelia's Electra, he will be following her exact route in the [[Lockheed Model 10 Electra]]. This endeavor will be tracked daily as the route is travelled. | ||
=== World tour === | === World tour === | ||
On July 6th, user Turnit will commence another around-the-world flight in a [[Boeing 737-100]]. The flight will be conducted on [[multiplayer]], so all are free to join in with him. More details are to be released shortly. His route will start from KSEA and head west, the full route being shown below | On July 6th, user Turnit will commence another around-the-world flight in a [[Boeing 737-100]]. The flight will be conducted on [[multiplayer]], so all are free to join in with him. More details are to be released shortly. His route will start from KSEA and head west, the full route being shown below. | ||
[[File:WorldTour.gif| | |||
[[File:WorldTour.gif|600px]] | |||
== Contributing == | == Contributing == | ||
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FLIGHTGEAR IS THE FREE AND OPEN FLIGHT SIMULATOR UNDER THE GPL. | FLIGHTGEAR IS THE FREE AND OPEN FLIGHT SIMULATOR UNDER THE GPL. | ||
Fly Free | Fly Free! | ||
=== The F of FlightGear === | === The F of FlightGear === | ||
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==== Screenshot of the month ==== | ==== Screenshot of the month ==== | ||
User Mig29pilot (wiki: {{usr|Adam}}) revived the screenshot of the month in June. Suggestions for this months best screenshot can be submitted to [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=26711 this forum topic]. Be sure to see the first post for participation rules. Later in the month, there will be a vote on the best screenshot, which will be presented on this page. This month's winner is: | User Mig29pilot (wiki: {{usr|Adam}}) revived the screenshot of the month in June. Suggestions for this months best screenshot can be submitted to [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=26711 this forum topic]. Be sure to see the first post for participation rules. Later in the month, there will be a vote on the best screenshot, which will be presented on this page. This month's winner is: | ||
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[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2015 07]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2015 07]] | ||
[[Category:Changes after 3.4]] | [[Category:Changes after 3.4]] | ||