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= Getting Started = | |||
=== Getting FlightGear === | === Getting FlightGear === | ||
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See the [[Multiplayer Howto]] | See the [[Multiplayer Howto]] | ||
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Many aircraft offer a help menu specific to that aircraft on the Aircraft Help menu (go to Help, then Aircraft Help. | Many aircraft offer a help menu specific to that aircraft on the Aircraft Help menu (go to Help, then Aircraft Help. | ||
=== Using the Autopilot === | |||
FlightGear, as of version 0.9.9, comes with a "built-in" autopilot. The Autopilot dialog accessible from the FlightGear toolbar in the main FlightGear window _does not work with all aircraft_. It only works with aircraft that a) do not specify an autopilot b) aircraft that use the default autopilot. When an aircraft does not specify an autopilot, the default is used. | |||
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. | |||
= Getting Help = | |||
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 | |||
http://www.flightgear.org/mail.html | |||
and the current chat server is | |||
Primary Site: Host = irc.flightgear.org, channel = #flightgear. | |||
but check the flight gear site for the latest information. | |||
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 ways for _users_ to get help with FlightGear are: | |||
* Documents bundled with the release package. | |||
* FlightGear IRC channel. | |||
* FlightGear users mailing list. | |||
= Getting More Detailed Information = | |||
You now know enough to get started with FlightGear. To learn more, you may wish to start at the main page to read the more detailed Getting Started section, or Using FlightGear section or study the Flying Resources to learn more about flight instruments and how to navigate and fly your aircraft. | You now know enough to get started with FlightGear. To learn more, you may wish to start at the main page to read the more detailed Getting Started section, or Using FlightGear section or study the Flying Resources to learn more about flight instruments and how to navigate and fly your aircraft. | ||
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This should be a page, not a tutorial for people who have never flown before, about how to fly and aircraft instruments, but essential things to know about using FG for the first time. | This should be a page, not a tutorial for people who have never flown before, about how to fly and aircraft instruments, but essential things to know about using FG for the first time. | ||