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Official [[aircraft]] can be downloaded at [http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/aircraft/ FlightGear.org Aircraft], which then usually require unzipping software to extract from a compressed file format. Then these must be manually installed in a FlightGear software installation to use. The details depend on the method of download, operating system, and user setup. | Official [[aircraft]] can be downloaded at [http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/aircraft/ FlightGear.org Aircraft], which then usually require unzipping software to extract from a compressed file format. Then these must be manually installed in a FlightGear software installation to use. The details depend on the method of download, operating system, and user setup. | ||
An open source file archiver is [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip], although be aware of user setup. | An open source file archiver is [[7-Zip]] ([http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]), although be aware of user setup. | ||
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Official aircraft can be downloaded at FlightGear.org Aircraft, which then usually require unzipping software to extract from a compressed file format. Then these must be manually installed in a FlightGear software installation to use. The details depend on the method of download, operating system, and user setup.
An open source file archiver is 7-Zip (7-Zip), although be aware of user setup.
Linux
TODO
Macintosh OS X
- Open GUI Launcher for FlightGear Mac
- Click on "Others" tab at middle right of launcher
- Click "Install Add-On Data" link at bottom of launcher
- Select aircraft folder from menu, and click "Open"
- Click OK on pop-up box.
Solaris
TODO
Windows
- Download an aircraft and save it on your desktop.
- Unzip the file, using a file archiver like 7-Zip.
- Move the unzipped folder (usually the aircraft's name) to your FlightGear/data/Aircraft directory.
Choosing aircraft
If you are looking for information to decide what aircraft to download, try Table of models or Aircraft. External links to third=party aircraft can be found at FlightGear hangars.