FlightGear Newsletter August 2019: Difference between revisions

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===Updated aircraft===
===Updated aircraft===
====Saab 37 Viggen====
The JA37 has been upgraded to version 4.315, see the [[Saab_37_Viggen|wiki page]] and forum post here: [[https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=19130&start=150#p336754]]
* Radar: Steerorder (styrledning) from radar now gives proper intercept course.
* Ejection is now F6
* Sim: Made the AC not regulate temperature, just influence it.
* Model: Accelerometer now has second neddle for maximum G done. And a button for reseting it.
* Model: Attitude indicator ball now has compass and look more like the real.
* Model: In JA replaced nav panel with proper JA version.
* Button B1 for green threat circles. TI 40
* DAP: '<-' button on nav-panel now works properly as backspace.
* cursor can be mapped to joystick + GUI: Added custom cursor bindings in joystick dialog.
* TI: Cursor can now in MSDA/UDAT menu drag FF/LV points when nothing else is being edited. These are for now the only stuff that can use dragging, the rest still use clicking.
* TI: MMAP now holds cursor steady and map moves instead.
* TI: When EDIT-S/B any steerpoint in the route is draggable. Clicking is no longer available.
* TI: Time is now always shown when editing RTB or MISS route.
* TI: Gridlines in MSDA menu.
* TI: Changed zoom levels to more closely resemble real Viggen.
* TI: Removed delete steerpoint button in MSDA menu. Its now solely done via nav panel |X| button.
* Sound: Most annunciator sounds replaced with correct tones.
* 2 prewarnings: max 8 G depending on gear and weight.
* Sound: Reworked priorities of audio warnings. Example alpha prio over G
* Sim: Ground collision warnings can now be toggled on JA nav-panel.
* Sound: The volume knob on left vertical panel now only is for missile lock/search.
* Sound: Volume for aural limit warnings is now on vol. knob on FR29 panel (left aft radio panel).
* DAP: REG address 52 now sets when aural load-factor warning should start. From 75% to 110%.
* Sound: During and 10 seconds after ground collision warning has stopped load-factor limit will force stay at 110%.
* Sound: Circuit breaker GVV can now disable GVV warning tones.
* Custom route manager dialog.
* DAP: .ck37 files now also hold landing base ICAOs.
* Sim: JA plan-manager now has 8 RTB routes instead of 2. For each landing base there is A and B.
* Weapons engine flame now use ALS thruster
* Checklists expanded
* HUD parallax
* Various bugfixes
====Schleicher ASK-21====
====Schleicher ASK-21====
The ASK21 has received a new update in FGAddon, adding a new JSBSim FDM for both the glider and motorglider variant, an improved Fuel and Payload dialog, tutorials, an updated COMM (radio) instrument and much more!
The ASK21 has received a new update in FGAddon, adding a new JSBSim FDM for both the glider and motorglider variant, an improved Fuel and Payload dialog, tutorials, an updated COMM (radio) instrument and much more!
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An updated DA40 including the DA40NG with either conventional VFR, conventional IFR or FG1000 panel was added to fgaddon. Key updates include a new JSBSim FDM, updated instruments and a new exterior 3d model. Learn more at [[Diamond_DA40|its wiki page]]. <br />
An updated DA40 including the DA40NG with either conventional VFR, conventional IFR or FG1000 panel was added to fgaddon. Key updates include a new JSBSim FDM, updated instruments and a new exterior 3d model. Learn more at [[Diamond_DA40|its wiki page]]. <br />
[[File:DA40-exterior1.jpg|frameless|1000px]]
[[File:DA40-exterior1.jpg|frameless|1000px]]
====Pipistrel Alpha Electro====
One of the first electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Alpha Electro is now available in FGAddon. Key features are a JSBSim FDM, modern glass instruments. Learn more at [[Pipistrel Alpha Electro|its wiki page]]. <br />
[[File:Alpha Electro Cockpit.jpg|frameless|1000px]]




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