Changelog 2.6.0: Difference between revisions

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by desktop flight simulator enthusiasts, for research in Universities and for interactive exhibits in museums.
by desktop flight simulator enthusiasts, for research in Universities and for interactive exhibits in museums.


FlightGear features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide scenery database, detailed sky modelling, a flexible and open aircraft modelling
FlightGear features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide scenery database, a worldwide multi-player environment, detailed sky modelling, a flexible and open aircraft modelling system, varied networking options, multiple display support, a powerful scripting language and an open architecture. Best of all, being open-source, the simulator is owned by the community and everyone is encouraged to contribute.  
system, varied networking options, multiple display support, a powerful scripting language and an open architecture.  
Best of all, being open-source, the simulator is owned by the community and everyone is encouraged to contribute.  


Download FlightGear V2.6.0 for free from [http://www.flightgear.org FlightGear.org]
Download FlightGear V2.6.0 for free from [http://www.flightgear.org FlightGear.org]
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* Steep slopes now appear rocky.
* Steep slopes now appear rocky.
* Runways now appear wet during rain showers.
* Runways now appear wet during rain showers.
* To help aircraft developers, a single shader combining bump-map, specular, reflection and light mapping components has been creaed.  
* To help aircraft developers, a single shader combining bump-map, specular, reflection and light mapping components has been created.  
* The sky is now more realistic due to an improved skydome shader.
* The sky is now more realistic due to an improved skydome shader.