FlightGear Newsletter: Interview

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Collection of possible interview questions, should be based on feedback from FlightGear forum, just so that we have a pool of questions.

Interview with a contributor (NAME)

  • What is your forum nickname?
  • How long have you been involved in FlightGear?
  • What are your major interests in FlightGear?
  • What project are you working on right now?
  • What do you plan on doing in the future?
  • Are you happy with the way the FlightGear project is going?
  • What do you enjoy most about developing for FlightGear?
  • Are there any "hidden features" you have worked on in FlightGear that new users may miss?
  • What advice can you give to new developers who want to get started on their first aircraft/new feature/Nasal script?
  • Have you previously used other flight simulators or simulation software in general?
  • Do you remember what first got you interested in FlightGear? How did you learn about FlightGear? In other words, why did you actually download and try FG?
  • What was your first impression about FlightGear?
  • Compared to other flight simulation software, what are FlightGear's major benefits in your opinion?
  • Do you think it is necessary to know how to program in order to contribute to FlightGear?
  • Have you ever used FlightGear professionally or for educational purposes?
  • What about FlightGear as a "game", do you think it can be used as such?
  • On average, how much time do you spend working with/contributing to FlightGear?
  • Which of the more recent FlightGear developments do you consider most interesting/appealing?
  • Is there some feature that you'd truly like to see in FlightGear one day?
  • What do you think could be done to attract even more new users and contributors to FlightGear?
  • What about interacting with the FlightGear community? Any tips/experiences you'd like to share?
  • Have you ever recommended FlightGear to other users, friends/family?
  • Is there anything else you'd like to share with us?