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= Getting Started = | == Getting Started == | ||
=== Getting FlightGear === | === Getting FlightGear === | ||
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For aircraft that supply their own autopilot, you must use the autopilot controls in the 2D or virtual cockpit. The Cessna comes with a KAP140 autopilot in its virtual cockpit. You _cannot use_ the Autopilot dialog with this aircraft. It has no effect. You must use the autopilot device in the panel. | For aircraft that supply their own autopilot, you must use the autopilot controls in the 2D or virtual cockpit. The Cessna comes with a KAP140 autopilot in its virtual cockpit. You _cannot use_ the Autopilot dialog with this aircraft. It has no effect. You must use the autopilot device in the panel. | ||
== Airports and Navigation Aids == | === Airports and Navigation Aids === | ||
When you first start FlightGear, whether from the command line or the graphical interface, you may wonder how do I know what airports are avaialble? Fgrun displays a list of airports, but you will not see details such as Tower or ILS frequencies. You will not find a map showing VORs and their frequencies. Short of finding an actual sectional map for the area you wish to fly, what can you do? | When you first start FlightGear, whether from the command line or the graphical interface, you may wonder how do I know what airports are avaialble? Fgrun displays a list of airports, but you will not see details such as Tower or ILS frequencies. You will not find a map showing VORs and their frequencies. Short of finding an actual sectional map for the area you wish to fly, what can you do? | ||
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= Getting Help = | == Getting Help == | ||
== Chat == | === Chat === | ||
The quickest way to get help with Flight Gear is to join in the chat room by IRC. You can get details on how to join the discussion at | The quickest way to get help with Flight Gear is to join in the chat room by IRC. You can get details on how to join the discussion at | ||
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but check the flight gear site for the latest information. | but check the flight gear site for the latest information. | ||
== Email Discussion Group == | === Email Discussion Group === | ||
The documentation for Flight Gear is sketchy and undergoing constant change as new features are developed. This makes chat the best place to find answers to problems getting FlightGear to run. | The documentation for Flight Gear is sketchy and undergoing constant change as new features are developed. This makes chat the best place to find answers to problems getting FlightGear to run. | ||
== Documents == | === Documents === | ||
The ways for _users_ to get help with FlightGear are: | The ways for _users_ to get help with FlightGear are: | ||
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* FlightGear users mailing list. | * FlightGear users mailing list. | ||
= Getting More Detailed Information = | == Getting More Detailed Information == | ||
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"The Manual" is not always up to date with recent development but provides a good start for beginners. Everyone is welcome to contribute to the manual, at least little experience in LaTeX makes the task easier. Please contact the authors of the manual if you would like to add corrections or whole chapters. | "The Manual" is not always up to date with recent development but provides a good start for beginners. Everyone is welcome to contribute to the manual, at least little experience in LaTeX makes the task easier. Please contact the authors of the manual if you would like to add corrections or whole chapters. | ||
== How you can help == | |||
'''[[Volunteer]]''' | |||
=== Testing === | |||
* Build the latest CVS code or download snapshots (link) | |||
* File Bug Reports | |||
=== Support === | |||
* Help new users with downloading, compiling, installing and running FlightGear | |||
* Provide Ideas & Suggestions | |||
=== Development === | |||
* C/C++ Coding | |||
* Aircraft development (3D modelling, textures, FDMs, scripting) | |||