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As many of you may have heard already, Fred is currently making huge progress on adding shadows to FlightGear in [[Project Rembrandt]]. Now, F-JJTH ported the P92 to use the new system and posted a youtube video demonstrating [[Project Rembrandt]] at work. To provide feedback, please check out the the [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=14883 forum thread]. | As many of you may have heard already, Fred is currently making huge progress on adding shadows to FlightGear in [[Project Rembrandt]]. Now, F-JJTH ported the P92 to use the new system and posted a youtube video demonstrating [[Project Rembrandt]] at work. To provide feedback, please check out the the [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=14883 forum thread]. | ||
{{#ev:youtube|v02phoOqWHE|400|Project Rembrandt at work}} [[File:Project-rembrandt-cockpit-lighting.png| | {| | ||
|{{#ev:youtube|v02phoOqWHE|400|Project Rembrandt at work}} | |||
|[[File:Project-rembrandt-cockpit-lighting.png|600px|Cockpit lighting in Project Rembrandt at work (by F-JJTH)]] | |||
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=== A new instrument: Vertical Situation Display === | === A new instrument: Vertical Situation Display === | ||
[[File:Omega95-vsd-instrument.jpeg| | [[File:Omega95-vsd-instrument.jpeg|200px|thumb|Omega95's VSD instrument]] | ||
Omega95 has created an entirely new instrument type for FlightGear, a so called Vertical Situation Display (VSD). | Omega95 has created an entirely new instrument type for FlightGear, a so called Vertical Situation Display (VSD). | ||
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To read up on the whole discussion, please see [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=15200 the forum topic]. There's work ongoing to turn his project into a new tutorial for the wiki on creating complex instruments in scripting space: [[Howto: Implement a Vertical Situation Display in Nasal]]. | To read up on the whole discussion, please see [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=15200 the forum topic]. There's work ongoing to turn his project into a new tutorial for the wiki on creating complex instruments in scripting space: [[Howto: Implement a Vertical Situation Display in Nasal]]. | ||
=== Glider winch launching ropes === | |||
[[File:DG-101G_winch_launch_with_rope.png|thumb|200px|A DG-101G during a winch launch.]] | |||
Before now, FlightGear never showed ropes during winch launching. However, now, you will no longer have to fly gliders while being pulled by some invisible connection between you and the winch. | |||
[[User:Gijs|Gijs]] started working on an animated 3D rope, attached to the glider and winch. The cable exist of the following parts: | |||
* '''Strop''' (3 m) attached to the glider with a ring. | * '''Strop''' (3 m) attached to the glider with a ring. | ||
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* '''Parachute''' so the cable doesn't drop too quickly after releasing. | * '''Parachute''' so the cable doesn't drop too quickly after releasing. | ||
* '''Launch cable''' the longest part; all the way to the winch. | * '''Launch cable''' the longest part; all the way to the winch. | ||
=== New aircraft === | === New aircraft === | ||
==== Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 ==== | ==== Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 ==== | ||
[[File:Harrier-GR1 Splash.png|thumb| | [[File:Harrier-GR1 Splash.png|thumb|200px|Harrier GR.1 splash screen]] | ||
[[Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1]] is a private project by pjedvaj, it was not intended to replace or update the existing [[British Aerospace Harrier]]. | [[Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1]] is a private project by pjedvaj, it was not intended to replace or update the existing [[British Aerospace Harrier]]. | ||
It has a detailed 3D model, animations and RAF livery. Instruments and HUD are fairly authentic. The aircraft has working ADEN guns and basic fuel and weight control. FDM is adapted from the original BAe Harrier, internal and external fuel tank capacities are modified to match the GR.1 version. | It has a detailed 3D model complete with a cockpit, animations and RAF livery. Instruments and HUD are also fairly authentic. The aircraft has working ADEN guns and basic fuel and weight control. | ||
The FDM is adapted from the original BAe Harrier, but internal and external fuel tank capacities are modified to match the GR.1 version. | |||
=== Updated aircraft === | === Updated aircraft === | ||
==== Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ==== | ==== Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ==== | ||
[[File:boeing-787-8-splash.png|thumb| | [[File:boeing-787-8-splash.png|thumb|200px|The Boeing 787-8 Splash Screen]] | ||
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has already been there in FlightGear for a very long time | The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has already been there in FlightGear for a very long time -it has been in the FG official hangar since version 1.0. | ||
However, it was created while the 787 was still a prototype aircraft; it did not correctly show many of the 787's actual features like a realistic glass cockpit and accurate instruments. | |||
The new/updated Boeing 787-8 is a community project that features new JSBSim flight dynamics, Vertical Navigation, realistic 787 glass cockpit, new | The new/updated Boeing 787-8 is a community project that features new JSBSim flight dynamics, Vertical Navigation, a realistic 787 glass cockpit, new CDUs, Electronic Flight Bags, TCAS, advanced Nav Displays, [[Howto:_Implement_a_Vertical_Situation_Display_in_Nasal|Vertical Situation Display]], [[Howto:_Implement_a_Fly-By-Wire_System_for_Airliners|Fly-by-wire]] and a lot of other neat features. It has not exactly been completed and the project is still running. | ||
You can find out more about the Boeing 787-8 Project HERE or wait for a while till a wiki page is created for it. One of the really good points of this project is how most of our findings and resources have been converted into Wiki HowTos for other aircraft developers to use for their projects. | You can find out more about the Boeing 787-8 Project HERE or wait for a while till a wiki page is created for it. One of the really good points of this project is how most of our findings and resources have been converted into Wiki HowTos for other aircraft developers to use for their projects. | ||
==== Cessna 337G Skymaster ==== | ==== Cessna 337G Skymaster ==== | ||
[[File:Cessna337-cockpit.png|thumb| | [[File:Cessna337-cockpit.png|thumb|200px|General view of the new Cessna 337G Skymaster cockpit]] | ||
The [[Cessna 337G Skymaster]] from the Spain-Latinamerica "Vive FlightGear" factory have received a major update. | The [[Cessna 337G Skymaster]] from the Spain-Latinamerica "Vive FlightGear" factory have received a major update. | ||
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== Scenery corner == | == Scenery corner == | ||
=== Shanghai Skylines: FG's New (not-so-)Hidden Gem === | === Shanghai Skylines: FG's New (not-so-)Hidden Gem === | ||
Shanghai is one of the biggest city in China and is among the cities with the most number of skyscrapers -this is now also true for FlightGear. | Shanghai is one of the biggest city in China and is among the cities with the most number of skyscrapers -this is now also true for FlightGear. | ||
21 models were created over the past few months by JVC, who also modeled the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge in Japan and the United Nations building in New York. | 21 models were created over the past few months by JVC, who also modeled the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge in Japan and the United Nations building in New York. | ||
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|[[File:SH fgfs-screen-001.png|250px|thumb|A view of the Shanghai skyline]] | |||
|[[File:Shanghai003.png|250px|thumb|Another view of Shanghai]] | |||
|[[File:Shanghai007.png|250px|thumb|A closer view from near the Shanghai Stock Exchange]] | |||
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=== Airports === | === Airports === | ||