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The cockpit will be full clickable, will feature custom build instruments and will also make use of the bumpshader for added detail and realism.
The cockpit will be full clickable, will feature custom build instruments and will also make use of the bumpshader for added detail and realism.


More info on development progress, as well as more pictures can be found on the forums [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7225 here] and [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=7354 here].  
More info on development progress, as well as more pictures can be found on the forums {{forum link|t=7225|text=here}} and {{forum link|t=7354|text=here}}.  


===A New Old Cub===
===A New Old Cub===
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Features include: animated pilot (slightly modified Baranger and Augras' version), detailed cabin interior, detailed canvas wings, 'high tech' fuel indicator, optional anti-collision strobe, optional tyre smoke, spinning wheels, tailwheel and rudder link, undercarriage suspension, user input registration markings, paint guide and water spray on wheels.
Features include: animated pilot (slightly modified Baranger and Augras' version), detailed cabin interior, detailed canvas wings, 'high tech' fuel indicator, optional anti-collision strobe, optional tyre smoke, spinning wheels, tailwheel and rudder link, undercarriage suspension, user input registration markings, paint guide and water spray on wheels.


Creation of the livery is continuing and images will be uploaded to the forum shortly (unless someone can help upload here) http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6890.
Creation of the livery is continuing and images will be uploaded to the forum shortly (unless someone can help upload here) {{forum url|t=6890}}.


===Decal Editor in Planning===
===Decal Editor in Planning===
Planning has started for a flightgear decal editor.  rico001 has made an algorithm for a decal editor and livery templates to be used on existing aircraft or vehicular models.  Kyokoyama has drafted a picture of the conceptual layout as well.
Planning has started for a flightgear decal editor.  rico001 has made an algorithm for a decal editor and livery templates to be used on existing aircraft or vehicular models.  Kyokoyama has drafted a picture of the conceptual layout as well.


More info can be found in the official flightgear forums at: http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7075
More info can be found in the official flightgear forums at: {{forum url|t=7075}}


==Scenery Corner==
==Scenery Corner==
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===TransGear Airways last vintage event held===
===TransGear Airways last vintage event held===
[[TransGear Airways]] (TGA) held possibly its last, original-format event on March 13th. Despite being plagued by new glitches in 2.0 and the MP server, the event was a technical success. Organizer Rob Shearman (MD-TERP) plans for a bold, new format for upcoming events, involving two, intermediate-stop airport hubs instead of one, final destination hub. Alternatives had been looked at, such as a European Hub, but the airline is now committing itself to the new format. Updates can be found at [http://transgear.treborlogic.com its website].  
[[TransGear Airways]] (TGA) held possibly its last, original-format event on March 13th. Despite being plagued by new glitches in 2.0 and the MP server, the event was a technical success. Organizer Rob Shearman (MD-TERP) plans for a bold, new format for upcoming events, involving two, intermediate-stop airport hubs instead of one, final destination hub. Alternatives had been looked at, such as a European Hub, but the airline is now committing itself to the new format. Updates can be found at [http://transgear.treborlogic.com its website].  
==Virtual Airline News==
===Atlas Virtual Airlines talks and hearings begin===
Well, folks, the talk of the Multiplayer forums for the past month or two has been revolving around the new, "super-[[virtual airline]]" of FlightGear: [[Atlas Virtual Airlines]]. Intended to solve the increasing issue of underpopulation throughout the FlightGear Virtual Airline world, AVA has merged almost all active/idle VAs into one, drastically lowering the number of Virtual Airlines. AVA is now well into the planning stage, and many important aspects of the airline have been decided. The original hub, for instance, will be [[Frankfurt am Main Airport|Frankfurt am Main]] (EDDF). A livery scheme ([http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4386802750_e053a48108_o.png click for a B1900D preview]) has been chosen as well. Another huge step was made in the purchasing of a domain, [http://www.atlasvirtualairlines.com AtlasVirtualAirlines.com], which will be worked on in the coming months.
Talks have now moved off-forum to a different location, but discussion still takes place occassionally on-forum. The project is currently being overseen by SkyWlf77, Armchair Ace, and Kyokorama.
===New VAs spring up===
Two new VAs, independent from the new Atlas Virtual Airlines, have emerged: Triangle Airlines, run by user Jericho, and Sandy Oceania Airlines, COed by QF52. Both promise expanded fleets and will operate the [[Airbus A380]], and livery designs are in the making. Progress can be followed on the Forums.


==Community news==
==Community news==
===Changes in the forum===
===Changes in the forum===
Gijs de Rooy has become an administrator at the [http://flightgear.org/forums/index.php FlightGear Forum]. In addition to moderating the forums (surely a maddening task at times), Gijs has already made some significant improvements to the forum organization. A re-styling of the -currently default- forum look is in the works.
Gijs de Rooy has become an administrator at the {{forum link|text=FlightGear Forum}}. In addition to moderating the forums (surely a maddening task at times), Gijs has already made some significant improvements to the forum organization. A re-styling of the -currently default- forum look is in the works.


Since March 24th, the forum is hosted at a new server, resulting in much shorter loadtimes.
Since March 24th, the forum is hosted at a new server, resulting in much shorter loadtimes.
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