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'''[[FlightGear]]''' is a flight-simulator created by volunteers, and released as free, open-source [[GNU General Public License|GPL]] software, available for download [http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/ here]. FlightGear has a graphical user interface for flying, and different types of flight models available. It has been used for [[Professional and educational FlightGear users|academic research, education]], and for fun.  
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<span style="font-size:105%; font-weight:bold">[[Portal:User|Using]]</span><br />
<span style="font-style:italic;">[[New to FlightGear]] · [[Frequently asked questions]] · [[Howto: Understand console output|Common errors]]<br/>
[[Howto: Install scenery|Installing Scenery]] · [[Howto: Install aircraft|Installing Aircraft]]<br/>
[[Howto: Fly a helicopter|Helicopter flying]]</span>
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[[Howto: Make an aircraft|Creating aircraft]] · [[Portal:Developer/Scenery|Creating scenery]]<br/>
[[Howto: Place 3D objects with the UFO|Placing objects]] · [[Howto: Create custom terrain|Editing terrain]]</span>
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[[FlightGear Wiki|About the wiki]] · [[Help:Contents|Help]]<br/>
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  |contents= '''[[FlightGear]]''' is a flight-simulator created by volunteers, and released as free, open-source [[GNU General Public License|GPL]] software. It has been used for [[Professional and educational FlightGear users|academic research, education]], and for fun.


The complete project source code is available via [[Git]], licensed under the [[GNU General Public License]]. FlightGear's open architecture encourages volunteer [[Volunteer|contributions]], as well as the exploration of a wide variety of flight simulator concepts. It has inspired a number of [[FlightGear related projects|related projects]].
FlightGear comes with a set of illustrated documentation, notably "The Manual", which is available as [http://mapserver.flightgear.org/getstart.pdf PDF] and [http://mapserver.flightgear.org/getstart/ HTML]. This wiki provides aditional documentation on both user and development topics.


FlightGear comes with a set of illustrated documentation, notably "The Manual", which is available as [http://mapserver.flightgear.org/getstart.pdf PDF] and [http://mapserver.flightgear.org/getstart/ HTML].
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* [[Portal:User|help on using FlightGear]]
* '''[[Portal:User|Getting Started]]'''
* [[Portal:Developer|how to contribute something to FlightGear]]
** [[New to FlightGear]]
** [[Frequently asked questions]] (FAQ)
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* '''[[Portal:Pilot|Flying]]'''
** [[Aircraft|Additional aircraft]]
** [[Flying the helicopter|Helicopter flying]]
** '''[[Portal:Pilot|More...]]'''
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** [[Portal:Developer/Aircraft|Creating aircraft]]
** [[Portal:Developer/Scenery|Creating scenery]]
** '''[[Portal:Developer|More...]]'''
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* '''[[Aircraft]]'''
** FlightGear simulates aircraft from hang-gliders to jumbo jets
** [[Table of models|Dozens of additional aircraft]] are available for download
** Users can add new aircraft designs, or edit existing models


* '''[[:Category:Airports|Airports]]'''
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** FlightGear includes a current database of over 20,000 real airports
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** Airport layouts and 3D models can be edited with free tools
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** Basic scenery is available for almost the entire globe
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** Some cities include 3D buildings and landmarks.
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** FlightGear is free, open-source [[GPL]] software
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** Open architecture encourages [[FlightGear related projects|related Projects]]
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* [[FlightGear Reviews]]
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* [[FlightGear Videos]]
* FlightGear on [[FlightGear on Facebook|Facebook]] &bull; [[FlightGear on Google+|Google+]]
* [http://www.cafepress.co.uk/fgfs T-Shirts and drinkware]
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Revision as of 21:03, 28 April 2012

 

Welcome to the FlightGear wiki

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Get involved by starting, improving or extending articles.
 
 
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About FlightGear

FlightGear is a flight-simulator created by volunteers, and released as free, open-source GPL software. It has been used for academic research, education, and for fun.

FlightGear comes with a set of illustrated documentation, notably "The Manual", which is available as PDF and HTML. This wiki provides aditional documentation on both user and development topics.

I am looking for...

 
 
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News

FlightGear Newsletter March 2024 (archive)
  • October 18, 2023: FlightGear 2020.3.19 is released.
  • March 21, 2023: FlightGear 2020.3.18 is released.
  • December 09, 2022: FlightGear 2020.3.18 "RC" is released.
  • November 22, 2022: FlightGear 2020.3.17 is released.
  • October 20, 2022: FlightGear 2020.3.16 is released.
 
 
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Did you know...

  • ...that FlightGear is used in several FAA approved simulators?
  • ...that you can simulate random system failures realistically?
  • ...that anyone can edit FlightGear source and contribute to the project?
  • ...that the whole city of Barcelona, Spain is available in 3D models?
  • ...that there are 3,487 articles on this wiki?
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Using
New to FlightGear · Frequently asked questions · Common errors
Installing Scenery · Installing Aircraft
Helicopter flying

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Developing
Creating aircraft · Creating scenery
Placing objects · Editing terrain

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Wiki
About the wiki · Help
Your first article · Translate
Categories




Image of the week
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Development repository status
Current release: 2020.3.19 (18 Oct 2023)
Next release: 2020.3.20
See release plan for details.
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