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[[#FlightGear logos|FlightGear logos]]<br>
[[#FlightGear logos|FlightGear logos]]<br>
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br>
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br>
<small>[[#Screenshot of the Month|Screenshot of the Month]]</small>
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=== MapGear.py Improvement ===
=== MapGear.py Improvement ===


-MapGear now automatically displays the animated .GIF of the flightpath once you exit FlightGear. Just run:
*MapGear now automatically displays the animated .GIF of the flightpath once you exit FlightGear. Just run:


'fgfs --launcher  && python MapGear.py' in order to start the simulator and MapGear.
:'<code>fgfs --launcher  && python MapGear.py</code>' in order to start the simulator and MapGear.


-MeapGear will automatically save the fg_log.csv files of all your flights. It does this by saving the log files as fg_log-1.csv, fg_log-2.csv, fg_log-3.csv,... You don't have to manually rename the files ever again and you get to keep a record of all the your flightpaths (provided you enable '''debug>logging''').
*MeapGear will automatically save the fg_log.csv files of all your flights. It does this by saving the log files as fg_log-1.csv, fg_log-2.csv, fg_log-3.csv,... You don't have to manually rename the files ever again and you get to keep a record of all the your flightpaths (provided you enable '''debug>logging''').


Screenshot of MapGear:
Screenshot of MapGear:
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The code listens to the websocket, converts it to pandas time series objects, and then updates some plots.
The code listens to the websocket, converts it to pandas time series objects, and then updates some plots.
This could be useful for aircraft developers trying to analye the performance of their aircraft. Also, for a lot of good aircraft, the information for Vx, Vy, best glide speed etc are missing, maybe this could become a good way to benchmark these parameters.<ref>{{cite web
This could be useful for aircraft developers trying to analyse the performance of their aircraft. Also, for a lot of good aircraft, the information for Vx, Vy, best glide speed etc are missing, maybe this could become a good way to benchmark these parameters.<ref>{{cite web
   |url    =  https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?p=271257#p271257  
   |url    =  https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?p=271257#p271257  
   |title  =  <nowiki> Streaming FlightGear properties to Python </nowiki>  
   |title  =  <nowiki> Streaming FlightGear properties to Python </nowiki>  
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== In the hangar ==
== In the hangar ==
=== New version of the extra500 ===  
=== New version of the extra500 ===  
Version 4.4.0 is out! This version is for the upcoming Flightgear 2017.3 release, so you will be able to download/update it through the [[FlightGear Qt launcher|Launcher]] when the time comes. For those who want to try it out now, use the download links on our [[Extra EA-500#Download|our wiki page]].
Version 4.4.0 is out! This version is for the upcoming Flightgear 2017.3 release, so you will be able to download/update it through the [[FlightGear Qt launcher|Launcher]] when the time comes. For those who want to try it out now, use the download links on our [[Extra EA-500#Download|our wiki page]].<br>
Improvements/ changes include:
Improvements/ changes include:
* [[Extra EA-500/failure dialog|Failure dialog]]: reduce thrust (a lot) when propeller is damaged or (a little) when it has icing on it.
* [[Extra EA-500/failure dialog|Failure dialog]]: reduce thrust (a lot) when propeller is damaged or (a little) when it has icing on it.
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Truman03.jpg | Taxiing across the flightdeck with the Hawkeye
Truman03.jpg | Taxiing across the flightdeck with the Hawkeye
Truman04.jpg | Taxiing across the flightdeck with the Hawkeye
Truman04.jpg | Taxiing across the flightdeck with the Hawkeye
Truman05.jpg | Early-morning takeoff with the EC-135
Truman05.jpg | Early-morning takeoff with the [[Eurocopter EC135|EC-135]]
Truman06.jpg | Early-morning takeoff with the EC-135
Truman06.jpg | Early-morning takeoff with the [[Eurocopter EC135|EC-135]]
Truman07.jpg | Catapult launch of the F-14b
Truman07.jpg | Catapult launch of the [[F-14b]]
Truman08.jpg | Approach with deck lights on
Truman08.jpg | Approach with deck lights on
Truman09.jpg | Rain on the flightdeck
Truman09.jpg | Rain on the flightdeck
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=== Screenshots ===
=== 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]].
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 ====
Entries for this month's best screenshot can be submitted to [ this] <!-- link to SOTM topic --> forum topic. Be sure to see the [ first post] <!-- link to first post of SOTM topic --> 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 on this page. --> <!-- Edit this when the SOTM topic for this month has been created -->
<!-- FlightGear's Screenshot of the Month May 2016 is ''TITLE'' by AUTHOR
[[File:|900px|center|TITLE]] --> <!-- Uncomment/edit this when the winner is chosen -->
<!-- If you want to participate in the screenshot contest of *NEXTMONTH*, 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 *NEXTMONTH*. --> <!-- Uncomment/edit this when the SOTM topic for the following month has been created -->


[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2017 08]]
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== References ==
== References ==
{{Appendix}}
{{Appendix}}
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