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{{draft|newsletter|Please feel free to add content that you think will be of interest to the FlightGear community.<br>You can read the latest newsletter at [[Latest newsletter]].}}
{{Newsletter-header|September 2016}}
{{Newsletter-header|September 2016}}
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Development news}}<br>
{{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]]
[[#Poll for the next default airport|Poll for the next default airport]]<br>
{{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br>
{{Newsletter-cover-header|In the hangar}}<br>
[[#Burrito F1| Burrito F1]]
[[#Burrito F1| Burrito F1]]
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br>
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Scenery Corner}}<br>
[[#Improvements to Rio de Janeiro|Improvements to Rio de Janeiro]]<br>
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br>
{{Newsletter-cover-header|Community News}}<br>
[[#FSweekend 2016|FSweekend 2016]]<br>
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{{Newsletter-cover-header|Contributing}}<br>
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== Development news ==
== 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 ===
=== 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 ==
== In the hangar ==
=== Burrito F1 ===
=== 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 ==
== 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 ==
== 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 ==
== Contributing ==
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==== Screenshot of the Month ====
==== Screenshot of the Month ====
Entries for this month's best screenshot can be submitted to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=30364 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=30364#p293984 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 on this page.
FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month September 2016 is ''Sightseeing along the beautiful coast of Corsica'' by {{usr|dg-505}}
 
[[File:Twin Otter at Corsican coast.jpg|900px|center|Sightseeing along the beautiful coast of Corsica]]
<!-- FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month May 2016 is ''TITLE'' by AUTHOR
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<!-- If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of *NEXTMONTH*, you can submit your candidate to [ 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 *NEXTMONTH*. --> <!-- Uncomment/edit this when the SOTM topic for the following month has been created -->
If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of October, you can submit your candidate to [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=30579 this] forum topic. Be sure to see the [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=30579#p295961 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 October.


[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2016 09]]
[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2016 09]]

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