FSweekend 2010

2010-10-11T16:12:46Z

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[[Image:FSweekend_banner_2010.jpg|right|350px]]
This wiki page lists all information required for participants to the [[FSweekend]] and the attached multiplayer event(s). [[FlightGear]] will be represented by a team of seven regular FlightGear developers and users.

==Booth information==
This year's booth will probably exist of:
[[image:Anaglyph-glasses.jpg|right]]
* an UMTS usb stick for unlimited date use at high speed, so users from all over the world can visit us virtually.
* a bunch of 3D glasses, to demo the [[Anaglyph (3D)|anaglyph]] ability of FlightGear.
* a FlightGear based [[Howto:_Build_your_own_procedure_trainer|procedure trainer]].
* a Linux-based triple-screen PC, with a generic set of input devices for general purpose flight demonstrations.
* a top-end workstation equipped with 4(!) nVidia GTX460 to showcase our multi-screen capabilities

=== Equipment Checklist ===
* One main power extension cord (DT: yellow)
* One main power extension cord (DT: green)
* One main power extension cord (TD: black)
* One main power extension cord (JVDV: red)
* One Linux-based PC (DT)
** Three monitors
** Saitek Joystick
** Saitek Rudder Pedals
** Headset
** Sound system
* One Linux-based PC (JVDV)
** Three monitors (3840*1024)
** Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar
** Saitek Rudder Pedals
** USB Headset
* One Macbook Pro (DT)
** simple joystick
* One Macbook, white (TD)
* One Linx-based Notebook (TD)
** simple joystick
** ELITE yoke
** simple, homemade multi-engine and view controller
** 3Dconnexion 3d-mouse
* One FlightGear based procedure trainer (TD) [[image:Pmpt-0.1.jpg|right|thumb]]
** ELITE ProPanelII
** FlightLink rudder set
** Two TFT Displays
** Panel controller
** old (historic?) tablet pc running Atlas
* One Thomas-Krens-AG workstation (TD)
** Eight monitors (probably)
* Two FlightGear banners (TD)
** mounting material (last year's setup from Durk)
* FlightGear business cards (TD)
* Coffee maker (Senseo, bring your own pads!) (TD)
* two or three sets of aviation headsets (deco) (TD)
* One CH Flight Sim Yoke
* One CH Pro Pedals

==Flight information==
===Airports===
Activities will mainly take place at and around [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]] (EHAM), [[Lelystad Airport]] (EHLE), [[Volkel Air Base]] (EHVK) and the VU University Medical Center Helipad [[EH0001]].

===Charts===
All charts that you may have to use on your flights are available at http://ais-netherlands.nl (AIS Publications > Integrated Package). Please note that these are the most up to date charts available, so certain situations might not have been changed in FlightGear (EHAM, EHLE and EHVK taxiways should be correct though).

Parking positions have been created for most of the Dutch airports including EHAM, EHRD, EHVK and EHLE (A1-A6, B1 and B2).

All named airports are for civil usage, except for [[Volkel Air Base]] (EHVK). This base will be occupied by the (AI) F-16 squadrons and likely one setup in Lelystad. Feel free to join with your F-16 or other Dutch/NATO mil aircraft.

===Weather information===
Reallife weather information can be found at the KNMI (Dutch Meteological institute) website.
* [http://knmi.nl/actueel/metar.html METAR] current weather at airports
* [http://knmi.nl/waarschuwingen_en_verwachtingen/luchtvaart/nederlandse_vliegveldverwachtingen.html TAF] expected weather at airports
If the weather is really bad, it is likely that the FSweekend guys will use a preset weather scenario.

==Scenery==
We will be using newly generated scenery in Lelystad.

==Events==
We are currently discussing the possibility of a special [[TransGear]](-like) event throughout the weekend.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

2009-05-30T22:01:32Z

Expo: /* Development status/Issues/Todo */

{{infobox Aircraft
|image = General_Dynamics_F16.jpg
|name = General Dynamics F16
|type = Military aircraft
|fdm = JSBSim
|status = Production
|authors = Erik Hofman, Martin "Pegasus" Schmitt (panel textures)
|fgname = f16
}}

==Keyboard Controls==
'''Flight Controls'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-b
|toggle speed brake
|-
|Delete
|Toggle FBW (Fly By Wire) override
|}
'''Miscellaneous'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-f
|trigger flare release
|-
|Ctrl-h
|toggle arrester hook
|-
|C
|Toggle canopy
|-
|e
|Fire the cannon
|-
|}
'''Radar'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-n
|Toggles Radar RWS / TWS AUTO Modes
|-
|E
|Decrease Radar Range
|-
|R
|Increase Radar Range
|-
|q
|Toggles Radar Standby Mode
|-
|}

== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
Issues to be fixed shortly:
* The first time the user change the view (ie. by hiting "v") there is a 10/15 seconds pause.
**This seems to be due to the liveries textures. Removing the Livery choice and all associated entry in the -set file doesn't change the delay. Then reducing and flatening (remove alpha channel) the main texture f16.rgb from 2048 to 1024 px reduce the delay to 6/7 sec, then flatening the transparent logo texture f16-trans.rgb reduce the delay to 3/sec.
**Solution: switch to PNG textures, remove transparency on logos or even remove logos. Use a different mapping layout with 4 x 1024^2 textures instead of 1 x 2048^2 texture. Optimize surface usage in the textures, flaten textures as much as possible. (see much more complicated and detailled f-14b which doesn't suffer delay)

TDL FDM:
* Main U/C is above ground.
* Vibration when accelerating on the runway for takeof.

TDL Outside
* flaps are in wrong position and can't be triggered.
** that's because the f16 is flight computer controlled, so this is correct and NOT an error. (this to be moved in flight documentation)
* pilot's shoulder patch is empty. (remove ?)
* engine turbines do not rotate (is it useful ?)

TDL Cockpit and systems:
* HSI 3d model and textures.
* internal/external lighting panel.
* FMD's buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the FMD interactivity ?
* ICP better texture. buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the ICP interactivity ?
* HUD modes:
** A/A mode
** Basic nav mode (those could be a first step in order to provide usability in short term)

Sounds: (Low priority)
* Establish a list of all sounds that can be produced by the F-16 and its driver:

Cockpit:
**switches
**knobs
**levers
**buttons
**wheels (ICP)
**rudder pedals
**ejection seat
**canopy **implemented**
**canopy lock **implemented**

Audio:
**"bitching betty"
***missile launch
***warning **implemented**
***chaff/flare
***jammer
**RWR
***radar signature identification sounds
****radar spike
****radar lock
**gear horn (currently implemented as alert?)

Pilot:
**breathing
**movement
**brevity comms

External-sounds:
**engine **implemented**
**landing gear
***up
***down
***broken
**ordnance
***jettison store(s)
***bomb drop
***missile launch
***20mm cannon **implemented**
**damage
***airframe overstress
***gun hit
***explosion
**Mid air refueling
***refueling door
****open
****close
***tank boom (tanker aircraft)
****connect
****disconnect

== Related content ==
=== Related lists ===
* [[Aircraft]]
* [[Aircraft Todo]]

[[Category:Aircraft|F-16 Falcon]]
[[Category:Aircraft TODO]]
[[Category:Military aircraft]]

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

2009-05-30T21:59:00Z

Expo: /* Development status/Issues/Todo */

{{infobox Aircraft
|image = General_Dynamics_F16.jpg
|name = General Dynamics F16
|type = Military aircraft
|fdm = JSBSim
|status = Production
|authors = Erik Hofman, Martin "Pegasus" Schmitt (panel textures)
|fgname = f16
}}

==Keyboard Controls==
'''Flight Controls'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-b
|toggle speed brake
|-
|Delete
|Toggle FBW (Fly By Wire) override
|}
'''Miscellaneous'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-f
|trigger flare release
|-
|Ctrl-h
|toggle arrester hook
|-
|C
|Toggle canopy
|-
|e
|Fire the cannon
|-
|}
'''Radar'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-n
|Toggles Radar RWS / TWS AUTO Modes
|-
|E
|Decrease Radar Range
|-
|R
|Increase Radar Range
|-
|q
|Toggles Radar Standby Mode
|-
|}

== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
Issues to be fixed shortly:
* The first time the user change the view (ie. by hiting "v") there is a 10/15 seconds pause.
**This seems to be due to the liveries textures. Removing the Livery choice and all associated entry in the -set file doesn't change the delay. Then reducing and flatening (remove alpha channel) the main texture f16.rgb from 2048 to 1024 px reduce the delay to 6/7 sec, then flatening the transparent logo texture f16-trans.rgb reduce the delay to 3/sec.
**Solution: switch to PNG textures, remove transparency on logos or even remove logos. Use a different mapping layout with 4 x 1024^2 textures instead of 1 x 2048^2 texture. Optimize surface usage in the textures, flaten textures as much as possible. (see much more complicated and detailled f-14b which doesn't suffer delay)

TDL FDM:
* Main U/C is above ground.
* Vibration when accelerating on the runway for takeof.

TDL Outside
* flaps are in wrong position and can't be triggered.
** that's because the f16 is flight computer controlled, so this is correct and NOT an error. (this to be moved in flight documentation)
* pilot's shoulder patch is empty. (remove ?)
* engine turbines do not rotate (is it useful ?)

TDL Cockpit and systems:
* HSI 3d model and textures.
* internal/external lighting panel.
* FMD's buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the FMD interactivity ?
* ICP better texture. buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the ICP interactivity ?
* HUD modes:
** A/A mode
** Basic nav mode (those could be a first step in order to provide usability in short term)

Sounds: (Low priority)
* Establish a list of all sounds that can be produced by the F-16 and its driver:

Cockpit:
**switches
**knobs
**levers
**buttons
**wheels (ICP)
**rudder pedals
**ejection seat
**canopy **implemented**

Audio:
**"bitching betty"
***missile launch
***warning **implemented**
***chaff/flare
***jammer
**RWR
***radar signature identification sounds
****radar spike
****radar lock
**gear horn (stall)

Pilot:
**breathing
**movement
**brevity comms

External-sounds:
**engine **implemented**
**landing gear
***up
***down
***broken
**ordnance
***jettison store(s)
***bomb drop
***missile launch
***20mm cannon **implemented**
**damage
***airframe overstress
***gun hit
***explosion
**Mid air refueling
***refueling door
****open
****close
***tank boom (tanker aircraft)
****connect
****disconnect

== Related content ==
=== Related lists ===
* [[Aircraft]]
* [[Aircraft Todo]]

[[Category:Aircraft|F-16 Falcon]]
[[Category:Aircraft TODO]]
[[Category:Military aircraft]]

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

2009-05-30T21:52:34Z

Expo: /* Development status/Issues/Todo */

{{infobox Aircraft
|image = General_Dynamics_F16.jpg
|name = General Dynamics F16
|type = Military aircraft
|fdm = JSBSim
|status = Production
|authors = Erik Hofman, Martin "Pegasus" Schmitt (panel textures)
|fgname = f16
}}

==Keyboard Controls==
'''Flight Controls'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-b
|toggle speed brake
|-
|Delete
|Toggle FBW (Fly By Wire) override
|}
'''Miscellaneous'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-f
|trigger flare release
|-
|Ctrl-h
|toggle arrester hook
|-
|C
|Toggle canopy
|-
|e
|Fire the cannon
|-
|}
'''Radar'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-n
|Toggles Radar RWS / TWS AUTO Modes
|-
|E
|Decrease Radar Range
|-
|R
|Increase Radar Range
|-
|q
|Toggles Radar Standby Mode
|-
|}

== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
Issues to be fixed shortly:
* The first time the user change the view (ie. by hiting "v") there is a 10/15 seconds pause.
**This seems to be due to the liveries textures. Removing the Livery choice and all associated entry in the -set file doesn't change the delay. Then reducing and flatening (remove alpha channel) the main texture f16.rgb from 2048 to 1024 px reduce the delay to 6/7 sec, then flatening the transparent logo texture f16-trans.rgb reduce the delay to 3/sec.
**Solution: switch to PNG textures, remove transparency on logos or even remove logos. Use a different mapping layout with 4 x 1024^2 textures instead of 1 x 2048^2 texture. Optimize surface usage in the textures, flaten textures as much as possible. (see much more complicated and detailled f-14b which doesn't suffer delay)

TDL FDM:
* Main U/C is above ground.
* Vibration when accelerating on the runway for takeof.

TDL Outside
* flaps are in wrong position and can't be triggered.
** that's because the f16 is flight computer controlled, so this is correct and NOT an error. (this to be moved in flight documentation)
* pilot's shoulder patch is empty. (remove ?)
* engine turbines do not rotate (is it useful ?)

TDL Cockpit and systems:
* HSI 3d model and textures.
* internal/external lighting panel.
* FMD's buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the FMD interactivity ?
* ICP better texture. buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the ICP interactivity ?
* HUD modes:
** A/A mode
** Basic nav mode (those could be a first step in order to provide usability in short term)

Sounds: (Low priority)
* Establish a list of all sounds that can be produced by the F-16 and its driver:

Cockpit:
**switches
**knobs
**levers
**buttons
**wheels (ICP)
**rudder pedals
**ejection seat
**canopy **implemented**

Audio:
**"bitching betty"
***missile launch
***warning **implemented**

**RWR
***radar signature identification sounds
****radar spike
****radar lock

Pilot:
**breathing
**movement
**brevity comms

External-sounds:
**engine **implemented**
**landing gear
***up
***down
***broken
**ordnance
***jettison store(s)
***bomb drop
***missile launch
***20mm cannon **implemented**
**damage
***airframe overstress
***gun hit
***explosion
**Mid air refueling
***refueling door
****open
****close
***tank boom (tanker aircraft)
****connect
****disconnect

== Related content ==
=== Related lists ===
* [[Aircraft]]
* [[Aircraft Todo]]

[[Category:Aircraft|F-16 Falcon]]
[[Category:Aircraft TODO]]
[[Category:Military aircraft]]