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== Status == | == Status == | ||
; Flightgear | ; Flightgear 2018.3.1 and later: Current stable release is 5.1.0 (07.09.2018) and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/repository/archive.zip?ref=FG%2F2018.3 here] and can be found at the {{fgaddon aircraft source|extra500|text=FGAddon repository}}. | ||
; Flightgear 2018.1.1 and later: Current stable release is 5.0.0 (04.02.2018) and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/repository/archive.zip?ref=FG%2F2018.1 here] and can be found at the {{fgaddon aircraft source|extra500|text=FGAddon repository}}. | |||
; Flightgear 2017.3.1 and later: Current stable release is 4.4.0 (13.08.2017) and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/repository/archive.zip?ref=FG%2F2017.3 here] and can be found at the {{fgaddon aircraft source|extra500|text=FGAddon repository}}. | |||
; Flightgear 3.6 (only): Current stable release is 3.2.0 (20.03.2016) and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/repository/archive.zip?ref=FG%2F3.6.0 here]. | ; Flightgear 3.6 (only): Current stable release is 3.2.0 (20.03.2016) and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/repository/archive.zip?ref=FG%2F3.6.0 here]. | ||
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Alternatively: [[#Download|Download]] | Alternatively: [[#Download|Download]] | ||
For the stable release make sure you are on the FG/ | For the (latest) stable release make sure you are on the FG/2018.3 branch! | ||
Since March 2013 D-EKEW, D-LEON, D-STHO are working on this model. They are making use of original data from the Pilot's Operation Handbook. People who have experienced the aircraft in real life help calibrating the FDM as well as tuning the systems behavior. | Since March 2013 D-EKEW, D-LEON, D-STHO are working on this model. They are making use of original data from the Pilot's Operation Handbook. People who have experienced the aircraft in real life help calibrating the FDM as well as tuning the systems behavior. | ||
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== Download == | == Download == | ||
Download the current stable versions for your Flightgear version: | Download the current stable versions for your Flightgear version: | ||
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2018.3 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2018.3}} | |||
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2018.1 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2018.1}} | |||
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2017.3 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2017.3}} | |||
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2017.1 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2017.1 and later}} | |||
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2016.3 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2016.3 and later}} | {{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2016.3 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2016.3 and later}} | ||
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And of course the [http://www.flightgear.org/download/aircraft-v3-4/ Flightgear aircraft download page] has the stable release of the point where the latest Flightgear version was released. | And of course the [http://www.flightgear.org/download/aircraft-v3-4/ Flightgear aircraft download page] has the stable release of the point where the latest Flightgear version was released. | ||
Stable releases are available for Flightgear versions 3.2.0, 3.4.0, 3.6.0, 2016.1 (use for 2016.2 as well) | Stable releases are available for Flightgear versions 3.2.0, 3.4.0, 3.6.0, 2016.1 (use for 2016.2 as well), 2016.3 (use for 2016.4 as well), 2017.1 (use for 2017.2 as well), 2017.3, 2018.1 and 2018.3. You can get them using GIT: | ||
{{#tag:syntaxhighlight| | {{#tag:syntaxhighlight| | ||
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}} | }} | ||
With ''VERSION'' = 3.2.0, 3.4.0, 3.6.0, 2016.1 | With ''VERSION'' = 3.2.0, 3.4.0, 3.6.0, 2016.1, 2016.3, 2017.1, 2017.3, 2018.1, 2018.3 | ||
The current development takes place in the | The current development takes place in the next branch | ||
{{#tag:syntaxhighlight| | {{#tag:syntaxhighlight| | ||
{{gitlab clone|proj=extra500|repo=extra500}} | {{gitlab clone|proj=extra500|repo=extra500}} | ||
cd extra500 | cd extra500 | ||
git checkout | git checkout next | ||
| lang = "sh" | | lang = "sh" | ||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Extra EA-500/failure dialog|Breaking things]]<br /> | [[Extra EA-500/failure dialog|Breaking things]]<br /> | ||
[[Extra EA-500/panel reference|What is this button for???]]<br /> | [[Extra EA-500/panel reference|What is this button for???]]<br /> | ||
[[Extra EA-500/config|The Extra 500 menu]]<br /> | |||
== Operation == | == Operation == | ||
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Below is just a quick start and some selected topics. See here for the [[Extra EA-500/panel reference|''panel reference page'']]. | Below is just a quick start and some selected topics. See here for the [[Extra EA-500/panel reference|''panel reference page'']]. | ||
WARNING: Below reflects the current development version ( | WARNING: Below reflects the current development version (next). If you are using the stable version, some functionality may not be available! | ||
===General Remarks=== | ===General Remarks=== | ||
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| {{key press|o}} || Over power autopilot servos. Need to keep {{key press|o}} pressed and be very careful! | | {{key press|o}} || Over power autopilot servos. Need to keep {{key press|o}} pressed and be very careful! | ||
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| {{key press|<}} || Toggle quick view | |||
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| {{key press|>}} || Define quick view: define your view you are using often and press {{key press|>}} | |||
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# Trim: shows if the pilot (you) needs to pull or push the yoke. You will need to use the elevator trim (mouse wheel) accordingly. | # Trim: shows if the pilot (you) needs to pull or push the yoke. You will need to use the elevator trim (mouse wheel) accordingly. | ||
All these messages are on by default, but can be switched off in the Extra500 - Configuration menu | All these messages are on by default, but can be switched off in the [[Extra EA-500/config|Extra500 - Configuration menu]]. | ||
The messages by far do not cover all situations, but are there to help the pilot learn the most basic behavior/limits. Typically there is no special message when it already is in the aircraft warning panel. | The messages by far do not cover all situations, but are there to help the pilot learn the most basic behavior/limits. Typically there is no special message when it already is in the aircraft warning panel. | ||