User:Skybike/Template:This months newsletter/Newsletter example
This is the right place for permanent changes to the newsletter structure and default segments. Don't hesitate to make your changes or even shorten it.
Due to the {{This months newsletter}} template it is no longer necessary to copy-paste an old newsletter and change the dates manually. The newsletter header supports to (pre)load this draft page automatically during creation of a new newsletter. Next to the newsletter header you can use one of these "Create Newsletter..." links below.
Links to create newsletters: FlightGear Newsletter March 2025, Create FlightGear Newsletter April 2025, Create FlightGear Newsletter May 2025,
Parameters for this draft
The following $-parameters will be replaced during preload process:
- $1 for month (01,02,...12)
- $2 for Year (like 2025).
- $3 for current release (2024.1) based on {{current release}}.
The time function supports more precise dates, like
{{#time: form |date |lang=xx}}form is like F=FullMonthname and Y=Year, see below{{#time: F Y |$2-$1}}for "March 2025"
- Use <noinclude> </noinclude> for notes to get ignored when preloading this draft into new newsletters (this template description).
- Use <includeonly> <includeonly> for elements to not show up here but in a newsletter. (like Categories)
Note to Translators
The newsletter system fully supports translations. Currently there is only German but feel free to to add your language here.
You would need to add your translation into This months newsletter, Newsletter-header-translate and create new versions of this draft as well as FlightGear Newsletter.
We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter cannot live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) is welcome to contribute to the newsletter. If you know about any FlightGear related news or projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.
The new Visual Editor makes editing the wiki as simple as using a Word-processor, and even easier than using the forum as you don't even need to know the syntax for a url. Just hit the 'edit' link and start.
Development news
In the hangar
Scenery corner
Community news
Multiplayer events
Screenshot of the Month
If you want to participate in the screenshot contest, you can submit your candidate to the this subforum 
. Be sure to see the first post for participation rules. For purposes of convenience and organization, at the end of the month or after 20 entries have been submitted, a new forum topic will be started containing all shots in an easy-to-view layout. The voting will then take place there.
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