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[[#FlightGear v2016.1 released|FlightGear v2016.1 released]]<br> | [[#FlightGear v2016.1 released|FlightGear v2016.1 released]]<br> | ||
{{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br> | ||
[[#Pottier | [[#Pottier P.130UL Coccinelle|Pottier P.130UL Coccinelle]]<br> | ||
[[#Cessna 182S Skylane|Cessna 182S Skylane]]<br> | [[#Cessna 182S Skylane|Cessna 182S Skylane]]<br> | ||
[[#Space Shuttle|Space Shuttle]]<br> | [[#Space Shuttle|Space Shuttle]]<br> | ||
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br> | ||
[[#New FlightGear website prototype|New FlightGear website prototype]]<br> | [[#New FlightGear website prototype|New FlightGear website prototype]]<br> | ||
[[#Announcing Thai translations | [[#Announcing Thai translations|Announcing Thai translations]]<br> | ||
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Contributing}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Contributing}}<br> | ||
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[[#FlightGear logos|FlightGear logos]]<br> | [[#FlightGear logos|FlightGear logos]]<br> | ||
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br> | [[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br> | ||
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== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
=== Pottier | === Pottier P.130UL Coccinelle === | ||
There is a new aircraft in the ultralight field! | [[File:P130splash.png|thumb|Splash for the Pottier P.130UL Coccinelle.]] | ||
There is a new aircraft in the ultralight field! The '''[[Pottier P130 UltraLight|Pottier P.130UL Coccinelle]]''' was converted from X-Plane to FlightGear. It can be found in [{{fgaddon file|P130UL}} FGAddon] and at http://www.github.com/legoboyvdlp/P130UL. | |||
{{note|The URL of the private development repository will change, so if you want to keep it up-to-date via Git, please use [[FGAddon]].|width=50%}} | |||
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[ | === Cessna 182S Skylane === | ||
The '''Cessna 182S Skylane''' project aims to develop a very high quality Cessna 182S Skylane for FlightGear. It can be downloaded from https://github.com/HHS81/c182. See also the [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=28475 forum thread]. | |||
<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
c182-1.jpg | c182-1.jpg | ||
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=== Space Shuttle === | === Space Shuttle === | ||
The [[Space Shuttle]]' | The avionics of the '''[[Space Shuttle]]''' are continuously being expanded. A fairly sophisticated electrical system as well as the corresponding management software has been added. Also, some of the more modern glass cockpit instruments, such as the APU/HYD. the engine monitor and the surface position indicator display are now available in the development version. | ||
[[File:Shuttle avionics meds oms mps.jpg|300px|OMS/MPS MEDS display screen of the Space Shuttle]] | [[File:Shuttle avionics meds oms mps.jpg|300px|OMS/MPS MEDS display screen of the Space Shuttle]] | ||
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[[File:Shuttle avionics meds apu.jpg|300px|APU/HYD MEDS display of the Space Shuttle]] | [[File:Shuttle avionics meds apu.jpg|300px|APU/HYD MEDS display of the Space Shuttle]] | ||
In the mean time, work continues on animating the various switches and indicators in the 3d cockpit. So far, the electrical power generation and distribution panel is fully functional and allows | In the mean time, work continues on animating the various switches and indicators in the 3d cockpit. So far, the electrical power generation and distribution panel is fully functional and allows, for example, switching off a damaged fuel cell and tying the buses to restore power flow throughout the Shuttle, or taking the AC power generation off the internal DC power grid. | ||
== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
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Parnikkapore has started making a prototype for a new FlightGear website. This is a work in progress, and is being actively worked on. | Parnikkapore has started making a prototype for a new FlightGear website. This is a work in progress, and is being actively worked on. | ||
You can see the website | You can see the website [http://flightgear.comxa.com here]. You can also follow the development on the [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=28778 forum thread]. | ||
=== Announcing Thai translations === | |||
Parnikkapore has started translating wiki articles to Thai. Because most Thai flight simulator users are already familiar with FSX, he will concentrate on articles helping users to make the switch. | Parnikkapore has started translating wiki articles to Thai. Because most Thai flight simulator users are already familiar with FSX, he will concentrate on articles helping users to make the switch. | ||
The first page being translated is [[Th/New to FlightGear]]. | The first page being translated is [[Th/New to FlightGear]]. | ||
Please note that even the page above is a work in progress | Please note that even the page above is a work in progress. Contributions are welcome! | ||
== Contributing == | == Contributing == | ||
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The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]]. | The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings ([[anti-aliasing]], texture sharpening, etc.). More info at [[Howto:Make nice screenshots]]. | ||
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[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2016 02]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2016 02]] | ||
[[Category:Changes after 2016.1]] | [[Category:Changes after 2016.1]] | ||