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{{Newsletter-header|May 2016}} | {{Newsletter-header|May 2016}} | ||
<div style="border-bottom:3px double #BBB;"> | <div style="border-bottom:3px double #BBB;"> | ||
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[[#FlightGear v2016.2 released|FlightGear v2016.2 released]]<br> | [[#FlightGear v2016.2 released|FlightGear v2016.2 released]]<br> | ||
[[#Revamping TerraSync|Revamping TerraSync]]<br> | [[#Revamping TerraSync|Revamping TerraSync]]<br> | ||
[[#Sound expressions| | [[#Sound expressions|Sound expressions]]<br> | ||
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br> | ||
[[# | [[#Cessna 172P|Cessna 172P]]<br> | ||
[[#ICARO Laminar 13 MRX|ICARO Laminar 13 MRX]]<br> | [[#ICARO Laminar 13 MRX|ICARO Laminar 13 MRX]]<br> | ||
[[# | [[#Paraglider updates|Paraglider updates]]<br> | ||
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Contributing}}<br> | {{Newsletter-cover-header|Contributing}}<br> | ||
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=== Sound expressions === | === Sound expressions === | ||
Erik Hofman has added support for XML [[expressions]] in the volume and pitch sections of audio configuration files.<ref>{{cite web | |||
|url = https://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/mailman/message/35126638/ | |||
|title = <nowiki>[Flightgear-devel] New XML Sound feature</nowiki> | |||
|author = Erik Hofman | |||
|date = May 31st, 2016 | |||
}}</ref> | |||
It works as follows: | It works as follows: | ||
* If an expression is found in {{tag|pitch}} or {{tag|volume}} it gets processed and the rest is ignored. | |||
* If an expression was defined in a volume or pitch definition of a sound-section then all other volume or pitch sections containing a property are ignored. | |||
* Sections with {{tag|internal}} are always processed so timed sounds are still available. | |||
This way you can add volume and/or pitch sections with an expression | This way you can add volume and/or pitch sections with an expression | ||
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{{collapsible script | {{collapsible script | ||
|type = XML code | |||
|title = Expressions in a sound configuration file | |||
|lang = XML | |||
|script = | |||
<engine> | |||
<name>engine</name> | |||
<mode>looped</mode> | |||
<path>Aircraft/paraglider/Sounds/wasp.wav</path> | |||
<property>engines/engine/running</property> | |||
<volume version="2.0"> | |||
<expression> | |||
<product> | <product> | ||
<min> | |||
<max> | |||
<product> | |||
<property>engines/engine/mp-osi</property> | |||
<value>0.23</value> | |||
</product> | |||
<value>1.0</value> | |||
</max> | |||
<value>0.3</value> | |||
</min> | |||
<min> | |||
<max> | |||
<log> | |||
<property>orientation/alpha-deg</property> | |||
</log> | |||
<value>1.2</value> | |||
</max> | |||
<value>1.0</value> | |||
</min> | |||
</product> | |||
</expression> | |||
</volume> | |||
<pitch version="2.0"> | |||
<expression> | |||
<min> | |||
<max> | <max> | ||
<sum> | |||
<value>0.4</value> | |||
<product> | |||
<property>engines/engine/rpm</property> | |||
<value>0.0001</value> | |||
</product> | |||
</sum> | |||
<value>1.2</value> | |||
</max> | </max> | ||
<value>0.4</value> | |||
</min> | |||
</expression> | |||
</pitch> | |||
<!-- backwards compatibility --> | |||
<volume> | |||
<property>engines/engine/mp-osi</property> | |||
<factor>0.23</factor> | |||
<min>0.3</min> | |||
<max>1.0</max> | |||
</volume> | |||
<volume> | |||
<property>orientation/alpha-deg</property> | |||
<type>log</type> | |||
<min>1.0</min> | |||
<max>1.2</max> | |||
</volume> | |||
<pitch> | |||
<property>engines/engine/rpm</property> | |||
<factor>0.0001</factor> | |||
<min>0.4</min> | |||
<max>1.2</max> | |||
<offset>0.4</offset> | |||
</pitch> | |||
</engine> | |||
<!-- backwards compatibility --> | |||
}} | }} | ||
== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
=== Cessna 172P === | === Cessna 172P === | ||
The Cessna 172P team has just created a | The '''[[Cessna 172P]]''' team has just created a [https://github.com/Juanvvc/c172p-detailed/releases/tag/version%2F2016.2 new version] of FlightGear's default aircraft, containing the latest developments from the last few months,<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url = https://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/mailman/message/35095319/ | |||
|title = <nowiki>[Flightgear-devel] c172p ready for the Barcelona release</nowiki> | |||
|author = Gilberto Agostinho | |||
|date = May 17th, 2016 | |||
}}</ref> including: | |||
* Decreased rudder authority | * Decreased rudder authority | ||
* Added propwash effect for 180 HP version | * Added propwash effect for 180 HP version | ||
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* Updated tutorial to Barcelona | * Updated tutorial to Barcelona | ||
* Changed "Autostart" menu item to actually start the engine as well | * Changed "Autostart" menu item to actually start the engine as well | ||
* Split instrument light knob into a knob that two knobs: one that controls the instruments, and one that controls the radio's | * Split instrument light knob into a knob that two knobs: one that controls the instruments, and one that controls the radio's | ||
=== ICARO Laminar 13 MRX === | === ICARO Laminar 13 MRX === | ||
There is a new aircraft | There is a new aircraft in [[FGAddon]] — the '''[[Icaro Laminar 13 MRX]]'''. It is an advanced weight-shift controlled hanglider build by ICARO in the early 2000s. | ||
The aim of this project is to provide a very realistic hang glider which shows all the specific properties of a real hang glider. In particular the unique flight dynamic behavior (compared to common aircraft) is focused on. | The aim of this project is to provide a very realistic hang glider which shows all the specific properties of a real hang glider. In particular the unique flight dynamic behavior (compared to common aircraft) is focused on. | ||
=== | === Paraglider updates === | ||
David's paraglider | David Culp's '''[[paraglider]]''' has had major FDM and 3D model update. The FDM is now a true ram-air type. In addition, a small engine has been added and the parachute itself is now animated. | ||
{{note|As of June 2016, there is a bug prevents the paraglider from loading properly at FG 2016.2's default airport (Barcelona). Any other airport does not seem to cause a problem.}} | |||
<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
Paragliding in | Paragliding in the mountains.jpg|Paragliding in the mountains | ||
Icaro MRX13 Laber.jpeg|Soaring with the Laminar 13 MRX | Icaro MRX13 Laber.jpeg|Soaring with the Laminar 13 MRX | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Contributing == | == Contributing == | ||
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==== Screenshot of the Month ==== | ==== Screenshot of the Month ==== | ||
FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month May 2016 is ''Landing in Frankfurt's 25L'' by Ambro | FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month May 2016 is ''Landing in Frankfurt's 25L'' by Ambro. | ||
[[File:Landing in Frankfurt's 25L.jpg|900px|center|Landing in Frankfurt's 25L by Ambro]] | [[File:Landing in Frankfurt's 25L.jpg|900px|center|Landing in Frankfurt's 25L by Ambro]] | ||
If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June 2016, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=29720 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=29720#p287514 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June 2016. | If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of June 2016, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=29720 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=29720#p287514 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of June 2016. | ||
{{Appendix}} | |||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2016 05]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2016 05]] |