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'''FlightGear''' Flight Simulator project is an open-source, multi-platform, cooperative flight simulator development project. Source code for the entire project is available and licensed under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License].  
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[[Frequently asked questions]] &bull; [[Troubleshooting problems|Troubleshooting]]<br/>
[[Howto: Install scenery|Installing scenery]] &bull; [[Howto: Install aircraft|Installing aircraft]]<br/>
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[[How the FlightGear project works]]</span>
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  |contents = '''[[FlightGear]]''' is a flight-simulator created by an international group of 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 goal of the '''FlightGear''' project is to create a sophisticated flight simulator framework for use in research or academic environments, for the development and pursuit of other interesting flight simulation ideas, and as an end-user application. We are developing a sophisticated, open simulation framework that can be expanded and improved upon by anyone interested in [[Volunteer|contributing]].  
FlightGear comes with a set of illustrated documentation, notably "[http://flightgear.sourceforge.net/manual/2020.3/ The Manual]," which is included in the installation package. This wiki provides additional documentation on both user and development topics.


There are many exciting possibilities for an open, free flight sim. We hope that this project will be interesting and useful to many people in many areas.
=== I am looking for … ===
* [[Portal:User|Help on using FlightGear]]
* [[Portal:Developer|How to contribute something to FlightGear]]
* [[table of models|Information about aircraft developed for FlightGear]]
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:"The Manual" [http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/getstart/getstart.pdf PDF] and [http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/getstart/getstart.html HTML].
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}}View over Brisbane, Australia. '''FlightGear 2020.3.18''' has been [https://www.flightgear.org/download/ released] with [[Photoscenery| photoscenery]] support. See '''[[Photoscenery| here]]''' for more information.
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* [[ New to FlightGear ]]
[[Category:FlightGear wiki]]
* [[ FAQ ]]
* [[ Hardware Recommendations ]]
* [[ Recommended Software ]]
* [[ Troubleshooting Problems ]]
* [[ Volunteer ]]
* [[ Real Life Experience ]]
 
=== Using Flightgear ===
* [[ Aircraft ]]
* [[ Suggested Flights ]]
* [[ Starting in the Air ]]
* [[ Multiplayer Howto ]]
* [[ Carrier Howto ]]
* [[ Air-Air Refueling Howto ]]
* [[ AI Systems ]]
* [[ Installing Scenery ]]
* [[ Improving Framerates ]]
* [[ Instant Replay ]]
* [[ Command Line Parameters ]]
* [[ Preset Properties ]]
* [[ Realism ]]
 
=== Flying Resources ===
* [[ Definitions Acronyms ]]
* [[ Getting IFR Charts ]]
* [[ Understanding Altitude ]]
* [[ Understanding Navigation ]]
* [[ Understanding Propeller Torque and P-Factor ]]
* [[ Understanding Aerodynamics ]]
* [[ Communications ]]
* [[ Weather ]]
* [[ Avionics and Instruments ]]
 
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== Developer Documentation ==
 
=== Coding Guidelines ===
* [[ Building Flightgear ]]
* [[ Building Terragear ]]
* [[ Submitting Patches ]]
* [[ Janitors ]]
* [[ Development Resources ]]
* [[ Extension Support ]]
 
=== Code Internals ===
* [[ Property Tree ]]
* [[ Subsystems ]]
* [[ Commands ]]
* [[ FDM API ]]
* [[ Nasal scripting language ]]
 
 
=== Modeling ===
* [[ Modeling - Getting Started ]]
* [[ Model Import and Export ]]
* [[ Modeling Resources ]]
* [[ Aircraft Information Resources ]]
 
=== Todo ===
* [[ Bugs ]]
* [[ FGFS Todo ]]
* [[ Aircraft Todo ]]
* [[ Goals ]]
* [[ Feature Requests / Proposals / Ideas ]]
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Latest revision as of 17:22, 27 March 2024

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 an international group of 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 included in the installation package. This wiki provides additional documentation on both user and development topics.

I am looking for …

 
 
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News

FlightGear Newsletter February 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 3,485 articles on this wiki?
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New to FlightGear
Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting
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Helicopter flyingAircraft list

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Developing
AircraftSceneryEmbedded
Placing objectsEditing terrain
Scenery: Improving your area
How the FlightGear project works

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Wiki
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Your first articleTranslate
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View over Brisbane, Australia. FlightGear 2020.3.18 has been released with photoscenery support. See here for more information.
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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.