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== FlightGear 2.10 ==
== FlightGear 2.10 ==
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The FlightGear development team is happy to announce the v2.10 release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. Highlights in this release include improved usability, better terrain rendering and a fully scriptable 2D rendering system.
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== Development news ==
Note to all contributors: Please also copy your newsletter additions to the changelog of the upcoming release: [[Changelog_3.0.0]].
 
=== Random Buildings ===
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=== Project Rembrandt ===
=== Canvas System ===
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=== High Level Architecture ===
=== FlightGear an Android ===
 
=== Usability Improvements ===
 
=== Mailing list digest ===
 
(by far the easiest option to populate the newsletter with contents is copying/pasting stuff from the forum and the mailing list or the git logs)
 
=== Forum digest ===
 
=== Git digest ===
 
=== Getting involved as a programmer ===
 
Please see [[Howto:Start core development]]
 
== Release ChangeLog ==
This section lists changes committed this month that will be available in the next release, these will be copied to the release changelog shortly before a release (for each month), so that we hopefully get a comprehensive list of new features.
 
== Interview with a contributor (NAME) ==
''In each edition we have an interview with a contributor. Suggestions for possible questions are available on [[interview questions]], you are invited to come up with new questions and interview ideas obviously! Anyone is free to write an interview (with him-/herself or others) for next month's newsletter! If you'd like to help interview a contributor or get interviewed, please do consider adding yourself to the [[list of interview volunteers]]! To keep this going and less awkward, we are currently trying to come up with the convention that former interviewees become next month's interviewers.''
 
* How long have you been involved in FlightGear?
* What are your major interests in FlightGear?
* What project are you working on right now?
* What do you plan on doing in the future?
* Are you happy with the way the FlightGear project is going?
* What do you enjoy most about developing for FlightGear?
* Are there any "hidden features" you have worked on in FlightGear that new users may miss?
* What advice can you give to new developers who want to get started on their first aircraft/new feature/Nasal script?


More questions are being collected here: [[Interview questions]].
Founded in 1997, FlightGear is developed by a worldwide group of volunteers, brought together by a shared ambition to create
the most realistic flight simulator possible that is free to use, modify and distribute. FlightGear is used all over the world
by desktop flight simulator enthusiasts, for research in universities and for interactive exhibits in museums.


Stay tuned for next month's interview, featuring FlightGear contributor XXXXXXXX
FlightGear features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide scenery database, a multi-player environment, detailed sky modelling, a flexible and open aircraft modelling system, varied networking options, multiple display support, a powerful scripting language and an open architecture. Best of all, being open-source, the simulator is owned by the community and everyone is encouraged to contribute.


== Snapshot releases ==
Download FlightGear v2.10 for free from [http://www.flightgear.org FlightGear.org]
Every now and then, easy-to-install development snapshots are created (usually, twice montlhy). These snapshos depict a recent state of the development version of FlightGear. By using them users can test out features that will be included in the upcoming release. Testers are encouraged to file bugs at [http://code.google.com/p/flightgear-bugs/ the issue tracker].


The snapshot can be download via the links at the bottom of this page: http://www.flightgear.org/download/. Updates and feedback can be found [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=10488&p=144233&hilit=snapshot#p144233 at the forum].
FlightGear - Fly Free!


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|La FlightGear wiki todavía necesita ayuda para traducirla a varios lenguajes. Si estás interesado en hacer la FlightGear wiki multilingüe, entonces comienza en [[:es:Help:Traducir|Help:Traducir]].
|La FlightGear wiki todavía necesita ayuda para traducirla a varios lenguajes. Si estás interesado en hacer la FlightGear wiki multilingüe, entonces comienza en [[:es:Help:Traducir|Help:Traducir]].
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== Nasal for newbies ==
== New software tools and projects ==
== FlightGear addons and mods ==


== In the hangar ==
== In the hangar ==
 
All the way back in May 2011, we addopted a new status-rating system for aircraft. So far, only about 1/3rd of the aircraft have actually been rated. If you're an aircraft developer or enthusiastic and your aircraft is/are not listed under the "Show aircraft with known status only" option of [http://www.flightgear.org/download/aircraft-2-10-filterable/ the download page], please consider rating their status. All you'll need to know/do is described at [[aircraft status indication]].
All the way back in May 2011, we addopted a new status-rating system for aircraft. So far, only a few have actually been rated, as can be seen in the list 'hockenberry' set up at [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApzphjA4w05ndF94Y2F0bzJTbHQ5QTJXZXJRcUVRbWc&hl=en_US Google Docs]. If you're an aircraft developer and your aircraft is/are not on the list, please consider rating their status. All you'll need to know/do is described at [[Formalizing Aircraft Status]]. If you'd just like to get started contributing to FlightGear, this would also seem like an excellent way to get started.
 
=== New aircraft ===


=== Updated aircraft ===
=== Updated aircraft ===
 
=== Boeing 707 ===
 
[[File:707AirportOperations.png|thumb|Boeing 707 airport operations]]
[[File:707AirportOperations.png|thumb|Airport Operations]]
 
The Boeing 707 (versions -3J9C and 320C) continues to be updated. The most recent version includes a new livery, contrails, a more efficient navegation system, pitch trim, and a bunch of airport operations (taken mainly from the Airbus 330), including a nice fuel truck system, de-ice truck, catering, and so on.
The Boeing 707 (versions -3J9C and 320C) continues to be updated. The most recent version includes a new livery, contrails, a more efficient navegation system, pitch trim, and a bunch of airport operations (taken mainly from the Airbus 330), including a nice fuel truck system, de-ice truck, catering, and so on.


There is more information here: [[Boeing_707-320]]
There is more information at [[Boeing 707-320]].
 
=== Liveries ===


== Scenery corner ==
== Scenery corner ==
The Scenery models database has seen this month an addition of about 200 new thumbnails of models, bringing the number of thumbnails left down to 152 and making the database more pleasant to browse!
The scenery models database has seen this month an addition of about 200 new thumbnails of models, bringing the number of thumbnails left down to 152 and making the database more pleasant to browse!


Moreover, there are an other addition of new models, in Leipzig, China, or Japan.
Moreover, there are new models, in Leipzig, China and Japan. Dresden Airport - Germany (EDDC) was updated with many signs and hangars, and at Sion Airport - Switzerland (LSGS), a terminal was added .
 
=== Airports ===
Dresden Airport - Germany (EDDC) was updated with many signs and hangars, and at Sion Airport - Switzerland (LSGS), a terminal was added .


== Aircraft of the month ==
== Aircraft of the month ==
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== Airport of the month ==
== Screenshot of the month ==
== Suggested flights ==
== Aircraft reviews ==
== Wiki updates ==
===New articles===
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== Community news ==
=== FlightGear on YouTube ===
=== New tutorials and screencasts ===
=== Forum news ===
=== Multiplayer ===
=== Virtual airlines ===
=== FlightGear events ===
== Useful links ==
== And finally ... ==
== And finally ... ==
=== Contributing ===
=== Contributing ===
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* The [[FGFSPM]] (FlightGear Package Manager) is looking for a new maintainer.
* The [[FGFSPM]] (FlightGear Package Manager) is looking for a new maintainer.


=== Did you know ===
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