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{{newsletter|Please feel free to add content that you think will be of interest to the FlightGear community.<br>You can read the latest newsletter at [[FlightGear Newsletter December 2016]].}}
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Development news}}<br>
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[[#Earthview fix|Earthview fix]]<br>
[[#FGQCanvas|FGQCanvas]]<br>
{{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br>
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br>
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br>
[[#Bergen Airport chosen for FG 2017.1|Bergen Airport chosen for FG 2017.1]]<br>
[[#Azores custom scenery|Azores custom scenery]]<br>
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br>
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br>
[[#FlightGear's best screenshot of the year 2016|FlightGear's best screenshot of the year 2016]]
[[#FlightGear's best screenshot of the year 2016|FlightGear's best screenshot of the year 2016]]
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==Development news==
 
===Fix for the hard upper atmosphere line in Earth view===
== Development news ==
Thorsten has pushed to Next a fix for the hard upper atmosphere line in Earthview. The fix will be available in 2017.1!
=== Earthview fix ===
[Screenshots needed!]
Thorsten has fixed the hard upper atmosphere line in [[Earthview]]. The fix will be available in 2017.1.


=== FGQCanvas ===
=== FGQCanvas ===
James has been working on [[FGQCanvas]], a Qt-based remote [[canvas]] application for [[FlightGear]]. The app can connect to a FlightGear instance which has the built-in HTTPD server enabled (either on the same computer, or a remote) and display any canvas in real-time.
James has been working on [[FGQCanvas]], a Qt-based remote [[Canvas]] application for [[FlightGear]]. The app can connect to a FlightGear instance which has the built-in HTTPD server enabled (either on the same computer, or a remote) and display any Canvas in real-time.


See [[FGQCanvas]] for more details.
See [[FGQCanvas]] for more details.


[[File:FGQCanvas Boeing 747-400 PFD and ND.png|600px|FGQCanvas windows showing the PFD and ND of the [[Boeing 747-400]].]]
[[File:FGQCanvas Boeing 747-400 PFD and ND.png|600px|FGQCanvas windows showing the PFD and ND of the [[Boeing 747-400]].]]
=== Azores Custom Scenery ===
The AzoresCustomScenery by [[User:D-ECHO|D-ECHO]], previously available via git as a custom scenery, is now incorporated in terrasync! <br/>
[[File:Azores-1.jpg|600px|The isle of Corvo seen from the R44]]
[[File:Azores-2.jpg|600px|Azores - in the background you can see the huge mountain of Pico island]]<br/>
Nevertheless, the custom scenery will be updated when needed and added to terrasync later.


== In the hangar ==
== In the hangar ==
=== ErAZ-762 ===
=== ErAZ 762 ===
The BulldogRS team has recently updated their '''762''' vehicle, which was manufactured by ErAZ, an automobile manufacturer in Armenia.
The BulldogRS team has recently updated their ''' ErAZ 762''' vehicle, which was manufactured by ErAZ, an automobile manufacturer in Armenia.


[[File:ERAZ762.png|400px|ErAZ-762]] [[File:ERAZ762_Interior.png|400px|ErAZ-762 interior]]
[[File:ERAZ762.png|400px|ErAZ-762]] [[File:ERAZ762_Interior.png|400px|ErAZ-762 interior]]
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Just uploaded my new video about a very special maneuver for helicopters, worked on this helicopter for 1 year now and so far it is working very well. It is my first attempt in this kind and I am happy to get your advises to make it better :)
Just uploaded my new video about a very special maneuver for helicopters, worked on this helicopter for 1 year now and so far it is working very well. It is my first attempt in this kind and I am happy to get your advises to make it better :)
There are some more videos to come up, with instruments and other features of this monster helicopter.<br />
There are some more videos to come up, with instruments and other features of this monster helicopter.
<br /><br />


=== Saab 37 Viggen featured on the FlightGear home page ===
[Thorsten R. should write this ;)]


== Scenery corner ==
=== Bergen Airport chosen for FG 2017.1 ===
{{usr|Catalanoic}} has added more buildings and 3D objects to Bergen Airport (ENBR) in Norway. Bergen Airport has been chosen as the next default airport for FlightGear v2017.1, to be released in February.<ref>https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=31255</ref>
=== Azores custom scenery ===
The Azores custom scenery by {{usr|D-ECHO}}, previously available via Git as a custom scenery, is now incorporated in [[TerraSync]]. Any future updates will be added to TerraSync.
[[File:Azores-1.jpg|600px|The isle of Corvo seen from the R44]]


===Saab-37 Viggen featured on the FlightGear home page!===
[[File:Azores-2.jpg|600px|Azores, with Pico Island in the background]]
[Thorsten R. should write this ;)]
== Scenery corner ==
=== Bergen Airport ===
More buildings and 3D object work in Bergen Airport (ENBR) in Norway by [[User:Catalanoic|user Catalanoic]] adding to the already existing by Markus Zähringer and [[user:D-ECHO|D-ECHO]]. Bergen Airport (ENBR) [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=31255&sid=0cb19ccece1ec6de40c7b3102dc87dd3 will be the new default airport] for the next [[Changelog 2017.1|FlightGear 2017.1]] to be released on february.


== Community News ==
== Community News ==
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Here's the FlightGear screenshot of the year 2016: ''Cleared to land at JFK'' by {{usr|Dg-505|Jonathan S.}}
Here's the FlightGear screenshot of the year 2016: ''Cleared to land at JFK'' by {{usr|Dg-505|Jonathan S.}}
[[File:Cleared to land at JFK.jpg|900px|center]]
[[File:Cleared to land at JFK.jpg|900px|center|Cleared to land at JFK by Dg-505]]


== Contributing ==
== Contributing ==

Revision as of 12:56, 22 February 2017

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January 2017

Development news
Earthview fix
FGQCanvas
In the hangar

Scenery Corner
Bergen Airport chosen for FG 2017.1
Azores custom scenery
Community News
FlightGear's best screenshot of the year 2016

Contributing
Translators required
FlightGear logos
Screenshots
Screenshot of the Month

Development news

Earthview fix

Thorsten has fixed the hard upper atmosphere line in Earthview. The fix will be available in 2017.1.

FGQCanvas

James has been working on FGQCanvas, a Qt-based remote Canvas application for FlightGear. The app can connect to a FlightGear instance which has the built-in HTTPD server enabled (either on the same computer, or a remote) and display any Canvas in real-time.

See FGQCanvas for more details.

FGQCanvas windows showing the PFD and ND of the Boeing 747-400.

In the hangar

ErAZ 762

The BulldogRS team has recently updated their ErAZ 762 vehicle, which was manufactured by ErAZ, an automobile manufacturer in Armenia.

ErAZ-762 ErAZ-762 interior

Mi-6PS Autorotation Video

Russian Transport Helicopter Mil Mi-6 Poschar (Fire Fighting Variant)

Mi6 autorotation Video at Youtube by HerbyW

Just uploaded my new video about a very special maneuver for helicopters, worked on this helicopter for 1 year now and so far it is working very well. It is my first attempt in this kind and I am happy to get your advises to make it better :) There are some more videos to come up, with instruments and other features of this monster helicopter.

Saab 37 Viggen featured on the FlightGear home page

[Thorsten R. should write this ;)]

Scenery corner

Bergen Airport chosen for FG 2017.1

Catalanoic has added more buildings and 3D objects to Bergen Airport (ENBR) in Norway. Bergen Airport has been chosen as the next default airport for FlightGear v2017.1, to be released in February.[1]

Azores custom scenery

The Azores custom scenery by D-ECHO, previously available via Git as a custom scenery, is now incorporated in TerraSync. Any future updates will be added to TerraSync.

The isle of Corvo seen from the R44

Azores, with Pico Island in the background

Community News

FlightGear's best screenshot of the year 2016

The FlightGear community has chosen the best screenshot out of all winners of the monthly screenshot contest!

Here's the FlightGear screenshot of the year 2016: Cleared to land at JFK by Jonathan S.

Cleared to land at JFK by Dg-505

Contributing

Translators required

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FlightGear logos

If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit FlightGear logos for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.

Screenshots

The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings (anti-aliasing, texture sharpening, etc.). More info at Howto:Make nice screenshots.

Screenshot of the Month

FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month January 2017 is Soaring above the Grand Canyon by D-ECHO

Soaring above the Grand Canyon


If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of February, you can submit your candidate to this forum topic. Be sure to see the 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 February.