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The local weather system has been updated to version 0.61 by Thorsten. This is mainly a bugfix release and includes speedups in many areas and changes in cloud rendering. | The local weather system has been updated to version 0.61 by Thorsten. This is mainly a bugfix release and includes speedups in many areas and changes in cloud rendering. | ||
More details | More details {{forum link|t=7358|text=in the forum}}. | ||
===XML Autopilot Enhancements=== | ===XML Autopilot Enhancements=== | ||
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===Macchi M.33 and Savoia S.21=== | ===Macchi M.33 and Savoia S.21=== | ||
Zexe and helijah worked at the Macchi M.33 and Savoia S.21 models. See | Zexe and helijah worked at the Macchi M.33 and Savoia S.21 models. See {{forum link|t=8101|text=the forum}} for more information and the download links. | ||
===Romanian WW2 warbird I.A.R.-80A=== | ===Romanian WW2 warbird I.A.R.-80A=== | ||
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After teasing the forum-visitors for almost two months with amazing screenshots of the development, a beta version, of this stunning piece of art, has finally been released. The aircraft already includes an ultra complete cockpit, which really shows the eye-for-detail that its author has! Everything has been modeled, down to the pipes and wiring. | After teasing the forum-visitors for almost two months with amazing screenshots of the development, a beta version, of this stunning piece of art, has finally been released. The aircraft already includes an ultra complete cockpit, which really shows the eye-for-detail that its author has! Everything has been modeled, down to the pipes and wiring. | ||
For downloads and other info see | For downloads and other info see {{forum link|t=7225|text=the forum-thread}}. The aircraft is also distributed through our new Git repository. | ||
===Russian Helicopter Mil Mi-6=== | ===Russian Helicopter Mil Mi-6=== | ||
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The Mil Mi-6 is being developed by ''Blender3D''. It was first launched in June 2009, with an update in March of this year. Similar to the IAR-80, this [[helicopter]] has all the details that make the difference between a model and a replica. And with help from some of the best heli-developers attached to the FlightGear project, we can be sure that the [[FDM]] will look/feel just as good! | The Mil Mi-6 is being developed by ''Blender3D''. It was first launched in June 2009, with an update in March of this year. Similar to the IAR-80, this [[helicopter]] has all the details that make the difference between a model and a replica. And with help from some of the best heli-developers attached to the FlightGear project, we can be sure that the [[FDM]] will look/feel just as good! | ||
Download and more info available | Download and more info available {{forum link|t=5251|text=at the forum}}. | ||
===Sukhoi-Gulfstream S21=== | ===Sukhoi-Gulfstream S21=== | ||
The Sukhoi-Gulfstream S21 is being developed by ''xsaint'' and should be out by late May. More information | The Sukhoi-Gulfstream S21 is being developed by ''xsaint'' and should be out by late May. More information {{forum link|t=7865|text=here}}. | ||
===TE Vario available for gliders=== | ===TE Vario available for gliders=== | ||
WooT implemented the ilec-sc7, a popular total energy compensated variometer for [[gliders]]. It is available in the Git data repository. More information can be found | WooT implemented the ilec-sc7, a popular total energy compensated variometer for [[gliders]]. It is available in the Git data repository. More information can be found {{forum link|p=80983|text=in the forum}}. | ||
===VMX22 Osprey=== | ===VMX22 Osprey=== | ||
The VMX22 was already mentioned in earlier newsletters, but its development progressed and it should be out soon, however unmapped. | The VMX22 was already mentioned in earlier newsletters, but its development progressed and it should be out soon, however unmapped. | ||
More information | More information {{forum link|t=7205|text=in the forum}}. | ||
===Zeppelin LZ 121 "Nordstern"=== | ===Zeppelin LZ 121 "Nordstern"=== | ||