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==In the hangar== | ==In the hangar== | ||
===Ec135 Shaders=== | ===Ec135 Shaders=== | ||
Vivian Meazza made some really beautiful reflexive shaders for the Ec135 helicopter [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3413&p=73208#p73204 and HHS posted screenshots on the forum]. | Vivian Meazza made some really beautiful reflexive shaders for the Ec135 helicopter [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3413&p=73208#p73204 and HHS posted screenshots on the forum]. | ||
===Fokker 50=== | ===Fokker 50=== | ||
The F50 hasn't got totally new functions, but Gijs [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7542 spotted a problem] with the .xml files in the plane, thus making it unable to fly on version 2.0. The .xml files have been patched and are available at the forum. | The F50 hasn't got totally new functions, but Gijs [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7542 spotted a problem] with the .xml files in the plane, thus making it unable to fly on version 2.0. The .xml files have been patched and are available at the forum. | ||
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===A318=== | ===A318=== | ||
The A318 is being modeled from the A319 [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6524&p=72927&hilit=next+month#p72927 here]. | The A318 is being modeled from the A319 [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6524&p=72927&hilit=next+month#p72927 here]. | ||
==CVS news== | |||
===Weather development very active=== | ===Weather development very active=== | ||
In the end of March and start of April, lots of developers have released, [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7358 in the forum], local weather systems. | In the end of March and start of April, lots of developers have released, [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7358 in the forum], local weather systems. | ||
===New dogfighting scenarios available!=== | |||
Develpers been interested in developing dogfighting scenarios over the month. Some baloon experiments have been released too. | |||
==Scenery Corner== | ==Scenery Corner== | ||
===Malpensa being developed=== | ===Malpensa being developed=== | ||
The Milan/Malpensa airport is being developed by brisa [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2852 here]. | The Milan/Malpensa airport is being developed by brisa [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2852 here]. | ||
==Multiplayer news== | ==Multiplayer news== | ||
==Community news== | ==Community news== | ||
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 04]] | [[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2010 04]] |
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(Feel free to contribute to next month's newsletter. Have a look at the archive and in the forum for ideas on what can be included.)
In the hangar
Ec135 Shaders
Vivian Meazza made some really beautiful reflexive shaders for the Ec135 helicopter and HHS posted screenshots on the forum.
Fokker 50
The F50 hasn't got totally new functions, but Gijs spotted a problem with the .xml files in the plane, thus making it unable to fly on version 2.0. The .xml files have been patched and are available at the forum.
IL-96-400
The IL96-400 was released on 06 Apr 2010, and is downloadable from UnitedFreeWorld.
Boeing 747SP
The Boeing 747SP, a special ultra-long-haul version of the B747, is being developed by shervin88 on the forum. It is still at an alpha stage.
VMX22 Osprey
The Osprey is being revamped by ot-666, with a totally new model and FDM.
Boeing 717
The 717 is still at a pre-alpha stage at the forum.
North American P-51D
The P-51D, a legendary fighter, was remodeled under JSBSim only by hvengel.
C-5
The C-5 is being modelled by jonbourg.
IAR80
The IAR80 prop is near completion.
747-8I
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental is being modeled by MOJO.
A318
The A318 is being modeled from the A319 here.
CVS news
Weather development very active
In the end of March and start of April, lots of developers have released, in the forum, local weather systems.
New dogfighting scenarios available!
Develpers been interested in developing dogfighting scenarios over the month. Some baloon experiments have been released too.
Scenery Corner
Malpensa being developed
The Milan/Malpensa airport is being developed by brisa here.