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<!-- == New software tools and projects == --> | <!-- == New software tools and projects == --> | ||
<!-- Those not being part of FlightGear itself, like for example OpenRadar, TerreMaster or flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net. --> | <!-- Those not being part of FlightGear itself, like for example OpenRadar, TerreMaster or flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net. --> | ||
== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
<!-- News about new and upgraded aircraft and related stuff. The official forum and other ones usually are a good source for this. --> | <!-- News about new and upgraded aircraft and related stuff. The official forum and other ones usually are a good source for this. --> | ||
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=== Updated aircraft === | |||
==== 777 ==== | |||
The [[Boeing 777]] in FGAddon now has the 777 FlyByWire system designed by {{usr|Octal450}}. It should closely emulate the real one, within the limitations of YAsim. Certain protections are not modeled due to these limitations. The following is functional: | |||
* Roll Control Law with attitude holding and bank angle protection | |||
* C*U Pitch Law and Trim Ref function with Flare Mode and Autotrim | |||
* Rudder Ratio, Yaw Damper and Turn Coordinator | |||
The flight control system has also been improved, and a trim handler now corrects the auto-rotation behavior brought on by YAsim. | |||
==== IDG-MD-11 ==== | |||
The [[IDG-MD-11]] has received many updates by {{usr|Octal450}} including: | |||
* New detailed electrical and hydraulic systems | |||
* Improved LSAS, Aileron Droop, and autospoilers | |||
* Simulated "Performance Improvement Package" | |||
* Improved Aerodynamics | |||
* Improved 3D modelling (Thanks CaptB!) | |||
* Dial A Flap simulation | |||
* IntegratedSystems being rolled out, allows much more complex systems while taking up less CPU time and thus more FPS! | |||
* X was removed from the aircraft name to better suit the aircraft | |||
==== IDG-PA28 ==== | |||
The [[IDG-PA28]] is getting a major overhaul which has been merging into master. Changes include: | |||
* Brand new Exterior and Virtual Cockpit! (Thanks D-ECHO!) | |||
* New rewritten systems following IntegratedSystems guidelines | |||
* Improved Aerodynamics and Flight Control System | |||
* X was removed from the aircraft name to better suit the aircraft | |||
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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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=== Iceland === | |||
[[File:Keflavik Terminal.jpg|thumb|Keflavik Airport passenger terminal]] | |||
[[Keflavik Airport]] (BIKF) in Iceland will be the next default airport in FlightGear 2019.2. There is a team of people improving this island to make it present the best we have when starting up for the first time ;). | |||
D-ECHO already has an improved terrain version (mostly new layouts and some OSM stuff for landcover) at {{github source |user = D-ECHO |repo = Iceland}}. What we would need (besides better terrain data, if we can find any, although I think this is currently already very nice) would be objects for as many airfields as we can and maybe some material improvements (e.g. airports still look quite different to what they look IRL). | |||
Please see the {{forum link|title=Iceland topic|t=35832}} for details and maybe it would be good if people also reported the airports they are working on, so we don't get duplicate efforts. | |||
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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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==== Screenshot of the Month ==== | ==== Screenshot of the Month ==== | ||
FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month {{#time: F | 2019-05}} 2019 is New Aviatik to Colmar Sud by LesterBoffo. | |||
[[File:SOTM-May19.jpg|900px|New Aviatik to Colmar Sud by LesterBoffo]] | |||
If you want to participate in the screenshot contest | 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|t=35903}}. 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}}. | ||
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