FlightGear Newsletter April 2019
We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.
Development news
In the hangar
New aircraft
SUMPAC
The SUMPAC (Southampton University Man Powered Aircraft) has been added to FGADDON. This model is to be used in the FlightGear based simulation being installed at the Solent Sky museum in Southampton England. Currently they are using the DaSH as the model for the SUMPAC. It will be switched out for this one once we have all the mesh detail included and a few other bits of code added. The current FDM is the same as the DaSH but we hope to have a new SUMPAC FDM within a month or two. Another project in the works is a more detailed model of the DaSH to be used in our current DaSH project.
This is a very detailed model that has been converted to be used in FG. So for now there is a persistent GUI choice that defaults to "low detail" as well as a GUI choice for the Mylar skin (version 2 of the original SUMPAC) which also defaults to off. There are still more interior controls mesh to be added to the model.
Silent2Electro
The Silent2Electro is a motor glider, powered by a 22 KW electric motor. This aircraft has been added to FGADDON (although is still under development).
QSeries
The Q400 aircraft has been replaced by the Q400 and now is available in FGADDON:
- Q100 (DHC8-102) --aircraft=q100-jsb
- Q200 (DHC8-202) --aircraft=q200-jsb
- Q300 (DHC8-301) --aircraft=q300-jsb
- Q400 (DHC8-402) --aircraft=q400-jsb
Link to wiki: QSeries
Please report any bugs or problems you encounter and have fun :)
Special thanks to Alex Park (original DHC8), Florian K (wonderful 3d-model originally for the Q400), it0uchpods (a LOT of help with the FDM, autoflight, canvas and advisory) and to those I forgot ;)
Updated aircraft
747-400
The 747-400 FDM has once again been updated by Gijs, this time:
- addding more lift data to FDM
- removing duplicate function from FDM
- fixing fuel loading (do not ingore stab tank)
- correcting 'change in lift due to load factor' and add flaps down data
777
The Boeing 777 has received major improvements, including:
- New ground services
- Some new liveries for KLM
- A new fuel / payload dialog
- Improvements to static and dynamic friction.
These updates are available as always in FGAddon.
The Ryan Navion has been updated with various changes:
- new YASim (FDM) for both aircrafts based on values from real engines and propeller
- new UV mapping to better fit on the mesh
- propeller texture is now based on livery
- liveries updated to reflect changes of UV mapping
- added paintkit
- added shadow
- new prop blur technique
- position lights (nav lights) improved
- also added ALS procetural lights
- some animations fixed
- throttle/prop/mixture handle corrected
AI
The AI team makes FlightGear more realistic, colorful and lively every month. You can support the important development of Interactive Traffic and contribute at the FlightGear AI forums.
Scenery corner
Community news
FlightGear on Facebook
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an official Facebook page. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page.
FlightGear on Google+
Since November 2011 there is a FlightGear page on Google+. If you haven't done so already, please add us to your circle and stay up to date on the latest FlightGear news, cool screenshots and release info.
FlightGear on Instagram
In January 2018 the @flightgear_sim Instagram account was brought back to life. If you've got nice screenshots to be featured, feel free to contact the maintainer.
FlightGear on FlightSim.com
Flightgear has also a sub-forum on flightsim.com - just like the commercial flightsims. It is an opportunity to showcase what FG can do, get people curious and answer any questions they may have with regard to the software or the project.
Multiplayer events
Upcoming events
EHAA
I have decided to do another event with full ATC Coverage next friday between 14:00 UTC to around 18:00 UTC I will be performing ATC operations over Netherlands to cover the full center of Amsterdam Radar it means that I am responsible for any ground movement at the following Airports in the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport IATA: AMS ICAO: EHAM
- Rotterdam De Hauge Airport IATA: RTM ICAO: EHRD
- Eindhoven Airport IATA: EIN ICAO: EHEH
Please bring your wings to this exciting weekend ATC event If you really want to prove yourself, why not come for a VFR flight around Rotterdam or Eindhoven with ATC :) All FG pilots are welcome through Mumble or text, but remember to contact me with your intentions to simulate a high level of realism. You can also post your flightplan on the lenny website(flightgear-atc.alwaysdata.net)
Welcome all FG pilots If you wanna control an airport in netherlands during the event, please contact me I have an offer for you
Lucas The Flyer
Contributing
Translators needed
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The FlightGear Wiki still needs help for translating it into various languages. If you are interested in making the FlightGear Wiki multilingual, you can start by looking at Help:Translate. |
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Le wiki de FlightGear a toujours besoin d'aide pour être traduit en différentes langues. Si vous êtes intéressé par le rendre multilingue, commencez par lire Help:Traduire. |
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Das FlightGear Wiki benötigt immer noch Hilfe bei der Übersetzung in verschiedene Sprachen. Wenn Du Interesse daran hast, das FlightGear Wiki mehrsprachig zu machen, dann fang mit dem Help:Übersetzen an. |
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De FlightGear Wiki kan nog steed hulp gebruiken bij het vertalen van artikelen. Als je interesse hebt om de wiki meertalig te maken, raden we je aan om een kijkje te nemen bij Help:Vertalen. |
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La wiki de FlightGear todavía necesita ayuda para traducirla a varios lenguajes. Si estás interesado en hacer la FlightGear wiki multilingüe, entonces comienza en Help:Traducir. |
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La wiki de FlightGear encara necessita ajuda per traduir-la a diverses llengües. Si esteu interessat en fer la wiki de FlightGear multilingüe, llavors comenceu a Help:Traduir. |
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A wiki de FlightGear ainda necessita de ajuda para traduzi-la em vários idiomas. Se estás interessado em tornar a wiki de FlightGear multi-lingual, por favor começa em Help:Traduzir. |
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FlightGear 百科仍然需要志愿者将其翻译为各种语言。如果你有兴趣让FlightGear百科支持更多语言, 你可以查看 Help:Translate. |
FlightGear logos
If you want some graphic elements for your FlightGear-related site (such as a hangar or YouTube channel), please feel free to visit FlightGear logos for a repository of logos. And if you have some art skills, please don't hesitate to contribute with your own design creations.
Screenshots
The FlightGear project always needs screenshots, which show features that were added since the last release. These should be of good quality, especially in content and technical image properties. It is therefore recommended to use the best viable filter settings (anti-aliasing, texture sharpening, etc.). More info at Howto:Make nice screenshots.
Screenshot of the Month
FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month April 2019 is Space Sauna by GinGin
If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of May, you can submit your candidate to this forum topic. Be sure to see the first post for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, after all the entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there. Once the voting has finished, the best screenshot will be presented in the Newsletter edition of May.
Thanks for reading FlightGear Newsletter April 2019!
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