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 {{Newsletter-cover-header|Development news}}<br>
-<!--[[#FlightGear v2016.3 released|FlightGear v2016.3 released]]<br>-->
+[[#FlightGear v2016.3 released|FlightGear v2016.3 released]]<br>
 [[#Poll for the next default airport|Poll for the next default airport]]<br>
 {{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br>
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 {{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br>
+[[#Improvements to Rio de Janeiro|Improvements to Rio de Janeiro]]<br>
 {{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br>
+[[#FSweekend 2016|FSweekend 2016]]<br>
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 == Development news ==
-<!--=== FlightGear v2016.3 released ===
+=== FlightGear v2016.3 released ===
-The FlightGear development team is delighted to announce the v2016.3 "Rio de Janeiro" release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. Highlights in this release include ... .-->
+The FlightGear development team is delighted to announce the v2016.3 "Rio de Janeiro" release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. Highlights in this release include nights lights in [[Earthview]] and the improved [[de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter]].
 === Poll for the next default airport ===
-Once again, after 2016.3 'Rio de Janeiro' has been released, we're looking for the next default airport. If you're quick, until October 4th you can submit your [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=30541 vote to the poll] in the forums.
+After the release of FlightGear v2016.3 "Rio de Janeiro", we're looking for the next default airport. Until October 4th, you can submit your vote to the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=30541 poll] on the forums.
 == In the hangar ==
 === Burrito F1 ===
-Bulldog RS has just released [[Burrito F1]], a fictional flying car.  It is available from [https://bulldogrs.wordpress.com/ official website].
+Bulldog RS has just released [[Burrito F1]], a fictional flying car. It is available from [https://bulldogrs.wordpress.com/ official website].
-[[File:Burrito_F1.jpg|600px|Burrito F1]]
+[[File:Burrito F1.jpg|600px|Burrito F1]]
 == Scenery corner ==
-*Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro by Catalanoic availible via TerraSync.
+=== Improvements to Rio de Janeiro ===
+Catalanoic has improved the buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro. These are also available via [[TerraSync]].
 == Community news ==
-* The FlightGear Team will be attending the [http://www.fsweekend.com/ FSweekend], from november 5th to 6th at Lelystad Airport, the Netherlands. Early preparations are currently being made. Most likely we will demonstrate a multi-pc (multiplayer/solo) ATC-environment around Rio de Janeiro. Aircraft currently in our scope are the new/updated MD-11, 757, Seneca II. If you have any additional ideas, let us know on [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=30260/ the Forums]. If you are planning to attend, sign up for the [https://www.facebook.com/events/1112269228887897/ Facebook-event]!
+=== FSweekend 2016 ===
+The FlightGear Team will be attending [[FSweekend]] 2016, from November 5th to 6th at Lelystad Airport, the Netherlands. Early preparations are currently being made. Most likely we will demonstrate a multi-PC (multiplayer/solo) ATC environment around Rio de Janeiro. Aircraft currently in our scope are the new/updated [[MD-11]], [[Boeing 757]], Seneca II. If you have any additional ideas, let us know on [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=30260/ the forums]. If you are planning to attend, sign up for the [https://www.facebook.com/events/1112269228887897/ Facebook event]!
+[[File:FSweekend 2016 banner.jpg|center|[[FSweekend]] 2016 banner]]
 == Contributing ==
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