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Some ideas: | Some ideas: | ||
* writing articles for the [[Next newsletter|next issue of this newletter]] | |||
* writing articles for the [ | |||
* sending corrections/updates to the FlightGear Manual | * sending corrections/updates to the FlightGear Manual | ||
* helping new users on the forums/IRC | * helping new users on the forums/IRC | ||
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* organising fly-outs | * organising fly-outs | ||
One of the easiest ways to help is to improve the scenery in your local area by placing buildings/structures using the UFO and submitting them to the [http://scenemodels.flightgear.org/contribute.php FlightGear Scenery Object Database]. It's easy, and best of all requires little time to have a real impact. Instructions on how to do this can be found in the wiki, [ | One of the easiest ways to help is to improve the scenery in your local area by placing buildings/structures using the UFO and submitting them to the [http://scenemodels.flightgear.org/contribute.php FlightGear Scenery Object Database]. It's easy, and best of all requires little time to have a real impact. Instructions on how to do this can be found in the wiki, [[Placing 3D Objects with the UFO]]. | ||
For other ideas on starting to contribute to FlightGear, you may want to check out: [[Volunteer]]. | For other ideas on starting to contribute to FlightGear, you may want to check out: [[Volunteer]]. | ||
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* summarize all related discussions, and document them here in the wiki | * summarize all related discussions, and document them here in the wiki | ||
If you have any questions or other feedback, please use the forum to | If you have any questions or other feedback, please use the forum to [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=38 get in touch]. | ||
== Nasal for newbies == | == Nasal for newbies == | ||
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== FlightGear addons and mods == | == FlightGear addons and mods == | ||
== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
Two aircraft that have been around in FG for many years got updates this month - the North American P-51D Mustang and the Douglas A-4F Skyhawk. There are a huge number of aircraft in the FG hangar (over 300), and while new aircraft are always welcome, there are many existing aircraft that would benefit from some spit-and-polish. Creating a completely new aircraft to a high standard represents a monumental amount of work. Those wanting to contribute, but without the time available to create a truly world-class aircraft from scratch might want to consider improving a favourite aircraft from the hangar instead. The effects are more immediate, and you can improve it one piece at a time. | |||
Two aircraft that have been around in FG for many years | |||
===North American P-51D Mustang=== | ===North American P-51D Mustang=== | ||
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== Liveries == | == Liveries == | ||
== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
== Aircraft of the month == | == Aircraft of the month == | ||
== Airport of the month == | == Airport of the month == | ||
== Screenshot of the month == | == Screenshot of the month == | ||
== Suggested flights == | == Suggested flights == | ||
== Aircraft reviews == | == Aircraft reviews == | ||
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=== FlightGear on YouTube === | === FlightGear on YouTube === | ||
* A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pI8bIOxYA wonderful example] of the possibilities and power of FlightGear, in which FlightGear is connected to some avionics equipment (including flight displays and EICAS). | * A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pI8bIOxYA wonderful example] of the possibilities and power of FlightGear, in which FlightGear is connected to some avionics equipment (including flight displays and EICAS). | ||
* Chances are big that you never saw anything like what is done in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISiia1syhTM this video], before. These people connected a radio controller vehicle to their computer and visiualised it's movements with FlightGear's [[jeep]]. | |||
* Our home-director, Oscar, uploaded a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-40ocTyVGY nice video] summarising the KLM fleet in FlightGear. | |||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkeApfVUnVk&feature=PlayList&p=3B31CCD15245D0AA&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1 Watch the FlightGear PlayList] for a collection of all (somewhat) quality FlightGear videos ever uploaded to YouTube. | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkeApfVUnVk&feature=PlayList&p=3B31CCD15245D0AA&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1 Watch the FlightGear PlayList] for a collection of all (somewhat) quality FlightGear videos ever uploaded to YouTube. | ||
=== Forum news === | === Forum news === | ||
=== Wiki updates === | === Wiki updates === | ||
====Nasal articles==== | |||
In the aftermath of a [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=8995 forum topic], work has been started on expansing the number of [[Nasal]] related articles at the wiki. These articles should help (new) developers to understand the scripting language and eventually write their own scripts. | |||
All Nasal articles are collected in a [[:Category:Nasal|special category]]. More articles are welcome, as always, so feel free to share your Nasal knowledge! | |||
=== Multiplayer === | === Multiplayer === | ||
=== Virtual airlines === | === Virtual airlines === | ||