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==FlightGear 2.8.0 ChangeLog== | ==FlightGear 2.8.0 ChangeLog== | ||
The FlightGear development team is happy to announce the v2.8.0 release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. | The FlightGear development team is happy to announce the v2.8.0 release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. New features in this release include an experimental renderer supporting real-time lighting and shadows, and improved terrain rendering. | ||
Founded in 1997, FlightGear is developed by a worldwide group of volunteers, brought together by a shared ambition to create | Founded in 1997, FlightGear is developed by a worldwide group of volunteers, brought together by a shared ambition to create | ||
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'''AI Traffic''' | '''AI Traffic''' | ||
* Aircraft models and textures | * Improved Aircraft models and textures. | ||
'''Flight dynamics''' | '''Flight dynamics''' | ||
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* Cities and towns now look more populated due to random 3D buildings, complete with lighting at night. | * Cities and towns now look more populated due to random 3D buildings, complete with lighting at night. | ||
* Scenery looks more realistic due to improved placement of random objects, buildings and trees. | * Scenery looks more realistic due to improved placement of random objects, buildings and trees. | ||
* Airport signs | * Airport signs are now rendered in 3D, with support for double-sided signs. Full apt.dat 850 syntax is supported. | ||
* You can now select between summer and winter scenery in-sim. | * You can now select between summer and winter scenery in-sim. | ||
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'''Interface''' | '''Interface''' | ||
* Support for menu | * Support for translation of the main menu into languages other than English. | ||
* Navigation and route-manager data | * A Nasal API is available allowing access to Navigation and route-manager data. | ||
'''Highlighted new and improved aircraft''' | '''Highlighted new and improved aircraft''' | ||
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'''Visual effects''' | '''Visual effects''' | ||
* | * An experimental renderer, named after the famous painter Rembrandt, is included for testing purposes. The Rembrandt rendered supports multiple light sources (landing lights, instrument lights), real-time shadows and ambient occlusion across aircraft and scenery for a much more realistic visual experience. | ||
(landing lights, instrument lights) | |||
'''Other''' | '''Other''' | ||
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** Qware USB | ** Qware USB | ||
** Saitek Cyborg X (F.L.Y. 5) | ** Saitek Cyborg X (F.L.Y. 5) | ||
** Saitek Pro Flight Trim Wheel | ** Saitek Pro Flight Cessna Yoke | ||
** Saitek Pro Flight | ** Saitek Pro Flight Cessna Trim Wheel | ||
** Saitek Pro Flight Cessna Rudder Pedals | |||
** Speedlink Defender | ** Speedlink Defender | ||
* A French partial translation of The FlightGear Manual is now available. | * A French partial translation of The FlightGear Manual is now available. | ||