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==In the hangar==
==In the hangar==
Several [[aircraft]] that have been around in FlightGear for many years got updates this month. There is a huge number of aircraft in the FlightGear hangar (over 300!), and while new aircraft are always welcome, there are many existing aircraft that would benefit from some spit-and-polish. Creating a completely new aircraft to a high standard represents a monumental amount of work. Those wanting to contribute, but without the time available to create a truly world-class aircraft from scratch might want to consider improving a favourite aircraft from the hangar instead. The effects are more immediate, and you can improve it one piece at a time.
Several [[aircraft]] that have been around in FlightGear for many years got updates this month. There is a huge number of aircraft in the FlightGear hangar (over 300!), and while new aircraft are always welcome, there are many existing aircraft that would benefit from some spit-and-polish. Creating a completely new aircraft to a high standard represents a monumental amount of work. Those wanting to contribute, but without the time available to create a truly world-class aircraft from scratch might want to consider improving a favourite aircraft from the hangar instead. The effects are more immediate, and you can improve it one piece at a time.
===Douglas A-4F Skyhawk===
On a smaller scale to Hal's improvements to the Mustang, Stuart Buchanan has been making a number of changes to the venerable [[Douglas A-4 Skyhawk|A4-F Skyhawk]], or "Scooter". Rather than change the existing A-4F Blue Angels model, Stuart has instead modelled a normal Navy A-4F with dual drop-tanks. As well as some minor [[FDM]] tweaking, improvements include a completely new exterior and 3D [[cockpit]], and some more accurate flight control systems including auto-deploying spoilers. The A-4F is an interesting [[Aircraft carrier|carrier]]-based light attack aircraft, designed on the principle of simplicity and lightness by Edward Heinmann. In particular, by making the wings short, they didn't need to be folded for storage on carriers, which meant they didn't need complex wing folds, and hence were lighter and stronger.


===Bombardier CRJ-900===
===Bombardier CRJ-900===
[[File:CRJ-900.jpg|The Bombardier CRJ-900 in [[Blender]]|thumb|270px]]
[[File:CRJ-900.jpg|The Bombardier CRJ-900 in [[Blender]]|thumb|270px]]
After working on the [[Airbus A320|A320]], [[User:Skyop|Skyop]] is creating his first aircraft- the [[Bombardier CRJ-900]]- from scratch.  The basic model has been completed- tasks still to do include UV mapping the model, animating its components, and adding in other features to make the CRJ-900 suitable for [[FlightGear 2.0.0]]
After working on the [[Airbus A320|A320]], [[User:Skyop|Skyop]] is creating his first aircraft- the [[Bombardier CRJ-900]]- from scratch.  The basic model has been completed- tasks still to do include UV mapping the model, animating its components, and adding in other features to make the CRJ-900 suitable for [[FlightGear 2.0.0]]
===Douglas A-4F Skyhawk===
On a smaller scale to Hal's improvements to the Mustang, Stuart Buchanan has been making a number of changes to the venerable [[Douglas A-4 Skyhawk|A4-F Skyhawk]], or "Scooter". Rather than change the existing A-4F Blue Angels model, Stuart has instead modelled a normal Navy A-4F with dual drop-tanks. As well as some minor [[FDM]] tweaking, improvements include a completely new exterior and 3D [[cockpit]], and some more accurate flight control systems including auto-deploying spoilers. The A-4F is an interesting [[Aircraft carrier|carrier]]-based light attack aircraft, designed on the principle of simplicity and lightness by Edward Heinmann. In particular, by making the wings short, they didn't need to be folded for storage on carriers, which meant they didn't need complex wing folds, and hence were lighter and stronger.


===Fokker 100===
===Fokker 100===
Another aircraft that has been updated recently is the [[Fokker 100]]. It now has a 3D cockpit and a rudimentary equipment failure control system, as well as a much-improved FDM and Autopilot. At the moment, the Equipment Failure System can only cause engine fires and flap failure. Several new liveries have been made as well. Authors who contributed to this latest phase in development include (in no particular order) Erik Hofman, Thomas Ito-Haigh, Gary Neely, and Skyop.
Another aircraft that has been updated recently is the [[Fokker 100]]. It now has a 3D cockpit and a rudimentary equipment failure control system, as well as a much-improved FDM and Autopilot. At the moment, the Equipment Failure System can only cause engine fires and flap failure. Several new liveries have been made as well. Authors who contributed to this latest phase in development include (in no particular order) Erik Hofman, Thomas Ito-Haigh, Gary Neely, and Skyop.
===B-29 Superfortress===
[[File:b29s-bombs.jpg|thumb|270px]]
[[File:B-29-bomb-impact.jpg|thumb|270px]]
Coming soon. There is a major refurbishment of the Submodel code in the pipeline which will resurect and, hopefully, speed up some old facilities.
The M47-A2 incendiary bombs have been linked to the wildfire system, and generate multiple fires.  Unfortunately, at present the hit on framerate is huge. So this might well not make Git. A cut-down version might be feasible.  It remains the case that the submodels are not visible over MP.


===North American P-51D Mustang===
===North American P-51D Mustang===
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You can see the AC-130 topic and download the aircraft [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9074&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=75#p92617 here.]
You can see the AC-130 topic and download the aircraft [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9074&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=75#p92617 here.]
===B-29 Superfortress===
[[File:b29s-bombs.jpg|thumb|270px]]
[[File:B-29-bomb-impact.jpg|thumb|270px]]
Coming soon. There is a major refurbishment of the Submodel code in the pipeline which will resurect and, hopefully, speed up some old facilities.
The M47-A2 incendiary bombs have been linked to the wildfire system, and generate multiple fires.  Unfortunately, at present the hit on framerate is huge. So this might well not make Git. A cut-down version might be feasible.  It remains the case that the submodels are not visible over MP.


===Helijah Hangar updates===
===Helijah Hangar updates===
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[[File:KLAS.jpg|thumb|right|270px|A Southwest Airlines [[Boeing 737-300]] parked at Concourse B; Concourse C is visible in the background.]]
[[File:KLAS.jpg|thumb|right|270px|A Southwest Airlines [[Boeing 737-300]] parked at Concourse B; Concourse C is visible in the background.]]
[[User:Skyop|Skyop]] has modeled Concourse A, Concourse B, Concourse C, and the Charter International Terminal at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (KLAS). Unfortunately, the new Concourse D could not be modeled as there was no [[GPL]]-compatible satellite imagery available. You can obtain the new terminals via [[TerraSync]].
[[User:Skyop|Skyop]] has modeled Concourse A, Concourse B, Concourse C, and the Charter International Terminal at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (KLAS). Unfortunately, the new Concourse D could not be modeled as there was no [[GPL]]-compatible satellite imagery available. You can obtain the new terminals via [[TerraSync]].
===Reno International Airport===


===Animated jetways finalized===
===Animated jetways finalized===
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