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== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
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=== New aircraft === | |||
==== ZAZ 965 ==== | |||
[[File:ZAZ965.jpg|thumb|ZAZ-965 Vehicle]]The 965 by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZAZ ZAZ], the main automobile manufacturer of Ukraine, is now available for Flightgear. Available in DrivingGear [https://github.com/DrivingGEARGroup/ZAZ-965 development repository]. | |||
=== Updated aircraft === | |||
Changes in FGADDON this month include: | |||
* New refuelling truck for the 777: this will refuel the aircraft at a rate of approximately 1000 gallons per minute, so refuelling might take quite some time! | |||
* J3Cub: the Cub now has the FG1000, as well as improved ground friction factors and many other improvements | |||
* 747-400: the 747-400 now has a much improved FDM according to NASA documents leading to a much more realistic reaction, especially in the roll and yaw axis. | |||
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== AI == | == AI == | ||
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[[File:LOTAIApril19.png|thumb|LOT 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 [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewforum.php?f=23 AI forums]. | 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 [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewforum.php?f=23 AI forums]. | ||
Updates in March / April include: | |||
* LOT new traffic as of June 2018 | |||
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== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
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=== Improved Scenery === | |||
==== Argentina ==== | |||
New custom scenery for some areas of Argentina has been created from OpenStreetMap data polygons, and Osm2city goodies (roads, buildings, etc.). Check out the [[Suggested_custom_scenery|Suggested custom scenery]] page. | |||
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==== Screenshot of the Month ==== | ==== Screenshot of the Month ==== | ||
FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month {{#time: F | 2019-03}} 2019 is Dawn Trip over Madrid by StuartC | |||
[[File:SOTM-Mar19.jpg|900px|Dawn Trip over Madrid by StuartC]] | |||
If you want to participate in the screenshot contest | If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of {{#time: F | 2019-03 + 1month}}, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=35574 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 {{#time: F | 2019-03 + 1month}}. | ||
''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!'' | ''Thanks for reading {{PAGENAME}}!'' | ||