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This page is designed to give the user the essential things they need to know about using FG for the first time. | This page is designed to give the user the essential things they need to know about using FG for the first time. | ||
You now know enough to get started with FlightGear. To learn more, you may wish to start at the main page | You now know enough to get started with FlightGear. To learn more, you may wish to start at the main page of this wiki and 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. | ||
Also, note that those using CVS version of FlightGear may choose to update their aircraft files through the CVS system. | Also, note that those using the CVS version of FlightGear may choose to update their aircraft files through the CVS system. | ||
The following are some issues raised by new users of FlightGear. More detailed troubleshooting and answers can be found in [[Troubleshooting Problems]] and the [[FAQ]]. | The following are some issues raised by new users of FlightGear. More detailed troubleshooting and answers can be found in [[Troubleshooting Problems]] and the [[FAQ]]. | ||
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http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/ | http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/ | ||
offers precompiled binaries for download and install on a variety of systems. Current platforms are Windows, Linux, Solaris, SGI, Mac OSX and FreeBSD. These are offered as a convienence and availablility may vary | offers precompiled binaries for download and install on a variety of systems. Current platforms are Windows, Linux, Solaris, SGI, Mac OSX and FreeBSD. These are offered as a convienence and availablility may vary at times. | ||
Note: FlightGear is highly configurable through editable XML files. You are free, and encouraged to, make changes to aircraft flight models and any other feature you wish to change for your personal satisfaction or to share with other FlightGear users. The flight model is not defined in a binary file. It is easy to modify (given enough knowledge). Although the install is binary, most of FlightGear's system is open to configuration through XML files and NASAL scripting. | Note: FlightGear is highly configurable through editable XML files. You are free, and encouraged to, make changes to aircraft flight models and any other feature you wish to change for your personal satisfaction or to share with other FlightGear users. The flight model is not defined in a binary file. It is easy to modify (given enough knowledge). Although the install is binary, most of FlightGear's system is open to configuration through XML files and NASAL scripting. | ||
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http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/getstart/getstart.pdf | http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/getstart/getstart.pdf | ||
"The Manual" is not always up to date with recent | "The Manual" is not always up to date with recent developments but provides a good start for beginners. | ||
== How you can help == | == How you can help == | ||