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The timetable for RBA Royal Brunei got updated. Ian also wrote '''new traffic files''' and created liveries for AeroMexico and NordStar. For this russian airline he modelled a '''new aircraft''', the ATR 42-500 (AT5) (a short version of the ATR 72).
The timetable for RBA Royal Brunei got updated. Ian also wrote '''new traffic files''' and created liveries for AeroMexico and NordStar. For this russian airline he modelled a '''new aircraft''', the ATR 42-500 (AT5) (a short version of the ATR 72).


The AI team makes FlightGear more realistic, colorful and lively every month. You can support the important development of ''Interactive Traffic'' and contribute at the FlightGear [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewforum.php?f=23 AI forums].
The AI team makes FlightGear more realistic, colorful and lively every month. You can support the important development of ''Interactive Traffic'' and contribute at the FlightGear {{forum link|title=AI|f=23}}.


== Community news ==
== Community news ==
=== FlightGear on YouTube ===
=== FlightGear on YouTube ===
These two videos showcase FlightGear v2018. The first is a helicopter flight near Mount Etna, highlighting the new volcano feature. The second is a flight in Italy again, but in a Cessna 172, showing very nice scenery and weather.
These two videos showcase FlightGear v2018. The first is a helicopter flight near Mount Etna, highlighting the new volcano feature. The second is a flight in Italy again, but in a [[Cessna 172P]], showing very nice scenery and weather.


'''[FlightGear] Active Volcano - Mount Etna'''
'''FlightGear Active Volcano - Mount Etna'''


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KAdHdJcKsE
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'''FlightGear 2018.2.0 | LIDG - LIPM'''
'''FlightGear 2018.2.0 | LIDG - LIPM'''


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCc6PwRI1LA
{{#ev:youtube|VCc6PwRI1LA}}


=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
=== FlightGear on Facebook ===
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=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
=== FlightGear on Instagram ===
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=33636 contact the maintainer].
In January 2018 the [https://www.instagram.com/flightgear_sim/ @flightgear_sim Instagram account] was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to {{forum link|text=contact the maintainer|t=33636}}.
 
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== Hardware reviews ==
== Hardware reviews ==
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[[File:IMG 0971-ptit.JPG|thumbnail|right|IMG 0971-ptit.JPG]]
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DIY FNPT [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_and_Navigation_Procedures_Trainer Flight_and_Navigation_Procedures_Trainer] based on FgPanel and Arduino interfaces.
DIY FNPT {{wikipedia|Flight and Navigation Procedures Trainer}} based on FgPanel and Arduino interfaces.


== Contributing ==
== Contributing ==
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[[File:SOTM-April18-2.jpg|900px|center|Ready to go - sidi762]]
[[File:SOTM-April18-2.jpg|900px|center|Ready to go - sidi762]]


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of INSERT MONTH HERE, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=FIXME this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=31149#p300344 first post] for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of May 2018.
If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of May, you can submit your candidate to {{forum link|t=34182|text=this forum topic}}. Be sure to see the {{forum link|t=34182|text=first post}} for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of May 2018.


''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''
''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!''


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[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2018 04]]
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2018 04]]