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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 | 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]]''' | ||
** | ** 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 | ||
** | ** You can create your own aircraft models with free software tools | ||
* '''[[:Category:Airports|Airports]]''' | * '''[[:Category:Airports|Airports]]''' | ||
** | ** FlightGear includes a current database of over 20,000 real airports | ||
** Realistic runways | ** Realistic runways and taxiways (and 3D buildings at some airports) | ||
** | ** 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 | ||
** Accurate land elevation data comes from NASA | |||
** Accurate | ** Current road map data comes from Open Street Map | ||
** | ** New scenery can be downloaded automatically while you fly | ||
** Cities | ** 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 | ||
Revision as of 11:55, 10 February 2010
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