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The [[Eurocopter EC130 B4]] and [[Eurocopter EC 135]] helicopters are quite popular among helicopter fans in FlightGear. It´s main author and long term aircraft developer [[User:HHS|HHS]], whose work in models, fdm, systems and instruments is used by many other helicopter and aircraft projects, is currently working on updating them. With the [[Compositor|compositor pipeline]], it is now possible to have shadows, lights and [[Atmospheric light scattering|ALS]] all together- the aircraft needs some changes to make them work with. There will be also many other improvements. You can expect the finish results around early summer in [[FGAddon]]. Stay tuned! | The [[Eurocopter EC130 B4]] and [[Eurocopter EC 135]] helicopters are quite popular among helicopter fans in FlightGear. It´s main author and long term aircraft developer [[User:HHS|HHS]], whose work in models, fdm, systems and instruments is used by many other helicopter and aircraft projects, is currently working on updating them. With the [[Compositor|compositor pipeline]], it is now possible to have shadows, lights and [[Atmospheric light scattering|ALS]] all together- the aircraft needs some changes to make them work with. There will be also many other improvements. You can expect the finish results around early summer in [[FGAddon]]. Stay tuned! | ||
== Updated aircraft == | === Updated aircraft === | ||
=== Pottier P130 === | ==== Pottier P130 ==== | ||
The [[Pottier P130 UltraLight]] has received a new, [[JSBSim]] FDM as well as a lot of fixes and systems updates, based on the little data that is available. | The [[Pottier P130 UltraLight]] has received a new, [[JSBSim]] FDM as well as a lot of fixes and systems updates, based on the little data that is available. | ||
=== Diamond HK36 === | ==== Diamond HK36 ==== | ||
The [[Diamond HK36]] got also various fixes and additionally its interior was substantially improved, featuring now a detailed engine control quadrant and more. It also comes with another variant now, the -TC with a Rotax 912 engine. | The [[Diamond HK36]] got also various fixes and additionally its interior was substantially improved, featuring now a detailed engine control quadrant and more. It also comes with another variant now, the -TC with a Rotax 912 engine. | ||
=== F-16 === | ==== F-16 ==== | ||
The [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]] has been updated, this is some of the changes: | The [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]] has been updated, this is some of the changes: | ||
* Helmet mounted off-bore display | * Helmet mounted off-bore display | ||