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''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.'' | ''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.'' | ||
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=== Updated aircraft === | |||
==== F-14 V1.9 ==== | |||
* Interior cockpit shadows working | |||
* Fixes (JSBSim) for FG 2019.1 or later. | |||
* Better APC (thanks Josh) | |||
* FDM aero improvements to flaps and low speed handling | |||
* 3D Model optimisations (single mesh for exterior/interior with a texture atlas for each) | |||
==== F-15 V1.9 ==== | |||
* Nasal optimisations | |||
* optimised Canvas displays | |||
* Using emesary M_exec for Nasal mainloop | |||
* JSBSim runtime error fixes | |||
* FCS/AFCS improvements (Joshua Davidson) | |||
* Improved MPCD SIT (map) (Nikolai) | |||
* VSD fixed target aspect display | |||
* FDM mass properties corrections(fuel/payload/stores/pylons positions) | |||
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<!--Looking at "In the hangar" or "Scenery corner" we really need a slogan for "AI"--> | <!--Looking at "In the hangar" or "Scenery corner" we really need a slogan for "AI"--> | ||
<!-- === AI traffic === --> | <!-- === AI traffic === --> | ||
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 | 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}}. | ||
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== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
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=== Belgium === | |||
The Belgian scenery development is back on track ! | |||
'''''Need to add a fancy and very fat screenshot representing this scenery. (feel free to add somethings very fat !)''''' | |||
The scenery development of Belgium started around 2011 and stalled around 2013. Some parts of this external scenery has been pushed to TerraSync in 2015. But since 2015 nothing has been improved in TerraSync. | |||
The author of the Belgian scenery is a great fan of ULM's, GA and helicopters. No wonder that he focus on little airfields. However, he currently work back on the massive EBBR (Brussels Airport) and EBBL (Kleine-Brogel) mil and many more little airfields. | |||
Actually, most of the Belgian airports got a technical update, to match the current FlightGear requirements. (mind the elevation data, airport accuracy, optimizing of objects and textures, night texture animation, adding shared models to fill up the airfields...). | |||
Some airfields, so far EBBL and EBSW, got a serious lifting since 2013 and needs testers before these data get pushed to the TerraSync server. Much more will come very soon. | |||
Those who love military stuff would love EBBL. The EBBL military airbase is completely photo realistic textured and require a special attention to testers! The EBBL military airfield is build like how it is in real life ! | |||
'''We need testers ! Volunteers who test and report issues on: {{github issues url|dvanmosselbeen|flightgear-belgian-custom-scenery}} before the scenery get pushed to the TerraSync server.''' | |||
'''The current status''': | |||
A [[Belgium|Belgian page]] has been created on the FlightGear Wiki to give you more information of the current development status. | |||
However, for the moment, as the documentation is also in progress, the documentation is stored on the wiki of the projects repo. In the mean time, the documentation should move to the wiki of FlightGear. For the full list of improved airports with screenshots and more information of each Belgian airfield, see: {{github wiki url|dvanmosselbeen|flightgear-belgian-custom-scenery|path=Airports-list}} | |||
Follow, download and contribute to it's development on: {{github wiki url|dvanmosselbeen|flightgear-belgian-custom-scenery}} | |||
If any Belgian has contacts with local pilots or airfield employees, or have usable information, feel free to contact David Van Mosselbeen (david.van.mosselbeen@gmail.com - +32 496 28 38 96). | |||
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=== FlightGear on Facebook === | === FlightGear on Facebook === | ||
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page. | Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page. | ||
=== 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 | 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}}. | ||
=== FlightGear on FlightSim.com === | === FlightGear on FlightSim.com === | ||
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If you want to participate in the screenshot contest <!--of {{#time: F | 2019-05 + 1month}}-->, you can submit your candidate to | If you want to participate in the screenshot contest <!--of {{#time: F | 2019-05 + 1month}}-->, you can submit your candidate to {{forum link|title=this|f=19}}. 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 {{#time: F | 2019-05 + 1month}}-->. | ||
''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!'' | ''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!'' | ||