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[[Image:FGlogo.jpg|left]] '''[[FlightGear]]''' is a sophisticated, realistic flight-simulator, created entirely 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 realistic enough for real-life pilot training, and mathematical flight models accurate enough serious scientific research.  FlightGear's free and open license also makes it great for educational exploration, or just for fun.
[[Image:FGlogo.jpg|left]] '''[[FlightGear]]''' is a sophisticated, realistic flight-simulator, created entirely 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 realistic enough for real-life pilot training, and mathematical flight models accurate enough serious scientific research.  FlightGear's free and open license also makes it great for educational exploration, or just for fun.


FlightGear can be expanded and improved by anyone interested in [[Volunteer|contributing]].  The complete project source code is available via [[CVS]], licensed under the [[GNU General Public License]]. FlightGear's open architecture encourages exploring related flight simulator concepts, and has inspired a number of [[FlightGear related projects|related projects]].   
FlightGear can be expanded and improved by anyone interested in [[Volunteer|contributing]].  The complete project source code is available via [[CVS]], licensed under the [[GNU General Public License]]. FlightGear's open architecture encourages the exploration of a wide variety of flight simulator concepts, and 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://www.flightgear.org/Docs/getstart/getstart.html HTML].
FlightGear comes with a set of illustrated documentation, notably "The Manual", which is available as [http://mapserver.flightgear.org/getstart.pdf PDF] and [http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/getstart/getstart.html HTML].
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* '''[[Aircraft]]'''
* '''[[Aircraft]]'''
** Every type of aircraft from hang-gliders to jumbo jets
** FlightGear simulates aircraft from hang-gliders to jumbo jets
** Aircraft from 14 categories are included with basic package
** Aircraft from 14 categories are included with the basic package
** [[Table of models|Dozens of additional aircraft]] available
** [[Table of models|Dozens of additional aircraft]] are available for download
** Create your own aircraft models with free software tools
** You can create your own aircraft models with free software tools


* '''[[:Category:Airports|Airports]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Airports|Airports]]'''
** Database of over 20,000 real-world airports
** FlightGear includes a current database of over 20,000 real airports
** Realistic runways, taxiways, and 3D buildings at some airports
** Realistic runways and taxiways (and 3D buildings at some airports)
** Edit airport layouts however you like with free software tools  
** You can help update airport layouts with free software tools  


* '''[[Scenery]]'''
* '''[[Scenery]]'''
** Scenery is available for the entire world
** Scenery is available for the entire world
** New scenery can download automatically while you fly
** Accurate land elevation data comes from NASA
** Accurate scenery elevation data comes from NASA
** Current road map data comes from Open Street Map
** Roads are based data from on Open Street Map
** New scenery can be downloaded automatically while you fly
** Cities such as San Francisco and Paris have 3D buildings
** Cities including San Francisco and Paris have 3D buildings
** You can help create better world scenery with free software tools
** You can help create better world scenery with free software tools



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FlightGear Flight Simulator

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FlightGear is a sophisticated, realistic flight-simulator, created entirely by volunteers, and released as free, open-source GPL software, available for download here. FlightGear has a graphical user interface realistic enough for real-life pilot training, and mathematical flight models accurate enough serious scientific research. FlightGear's free and open license also makes it great for educational exploration, or just for fun.

FlightGear can be expanded and improved by anyone interested in contributing. The complete project source code is available via CVS, licensed under the GNU General Public License. FlightGear's open architecture encourages the exploration of a wide variety of flight simulator concepts, and has inspired a number of related projects.

FlightGear comes with a set of illustrated documentation, notably "The Manual", which is available as PDF and HTML.

FlightGear Features

  • Aircraft
    • FlightGear simulates aircraft from hang-gliders to jumbo jets
    • Aircraft from 14 categories are included with the basic package
    • Dozens of additional aircraft are available for download
    • You can create your own aircraft models with free software tools
  • Airports
    • FlightGear includes a current database of over 20,000 real airports
    • Realistic runways and taxiways (and 3D buildings at some airports)
    • You can help update airport layouts with free software tools
  • Scenery
    • Scenery is available for the entire world
    • Accurate land elevation data comes from NASA
    • Current road map data comes from Open Street Map
    • New scenery can be downloaded automatically while you fly
    • Cities including San Francisco and Paris have 3D buildings
    • You can help create better world scenery with free software tools
  • GPL License

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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