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FlightGear Newsletter June 2011

2011-06-14T12:16:21Z

Liam: /* FlightGear on youtube */

FlightGear Newsletter June 2011

2011-06-14T12:14:16Z

Liam: /* FlightGear on youtube */

Airbus A340-600

2011-06-13T16:52:11Z

Liam:

{{non-stable}}

{{infobox Aircraft
|image =Airbus.png
|name =Airbus A340-600
|type =Airliner
|livery =Airbus, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Iberia
|authors =Liam Gathercole, Isaias V. Prestes, Simon, Skyop, Ampere
|fdm =JSBsim
|status =Development
|fgname =A340-600
|download =http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=11894
}}

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[[File:Airbus1.png|thumb|270px|Airbus A340-600 in Airbus colours]]

The '''Airbus A340-600''', made by [[:Category:Airbus|Airbus]] Industries, is the longest [[:Category:Civilian aircraft|civil]] [[:Category:Airliners|airliner]] in world, until the Boeing 747-8i. It was was added to [[FlightGear]] by Liam Gathercole, starting in early November 2009.

You can follow it's progress and download the latest development version here: http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=11894

Designed as an early generation [[Boeing 747|747]] replacement, the A340-600 caries up to 380 passengers in a three-class cabin layout (or 419 in a 2-class layout), with a range of over 7,500 nautical miles (13,900 km). It provides similar passenger capacity to a 747 but with 25% more cargo volume, and at lower trip and seat costs. First flight of the A340-600 was made on 23 April 2001. Virgin Atlantic began commercial services in August 2002. The A340-600 is more than 10 m longer than a basic [[Airbus A340|-300]], making it the longest airliner currently in production; more than four metres longer than the [[Boeing 747-400]] and 2.3m longer than the [[Airbus A380|A380]]. The Airbus A340-600 will continue to hold the record for being the worlds longest commercial aircraft until the first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental is in service.

== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
=== Key Features ===
* Multiple liveries
* Reflection shaders
* External equipment models
* Internal cabin sound effects
* Autostart feature
* Good lights system
* Wings Flex with turbulence/lift
* 3D Cockpit
* Autopilot
* Animations

=== To-do ===
* Some cockpit development
== Related content ==
* [[Airbus A340]]

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

{{Airbus}}

[[Category:Aircraft]]
[[Category:Aircraft TODO]]
[[Category:Airliners]]
[[Category:Civilian aircraft]]

Aircraft

2011-06-11T19:13:24Z

Liam: /* Widebody & Jumbo Airliners */

This list is not updated to include all the official [[GNU General Public License|GPL licensed]] '''aircraft''' for [[FlightGear]], but gives a visual sampling of the different types of aircraft and genres of aircraft officially available. See [[Table of models]] for the comprehensive list.

The examples listed here are officially available from the FlightGear project, and can be downloaded at [http://flightgear.org/Downloads/aircraft-2.0.0/ FlightGear.org], with installation typically requiring an unzipping program, and manual [[Howto: Install aircraft|installation]] in the FlightGear aircraft directory. More aircraft are available in [[FlightGear hangars|non-official hangars]].

FlightGear aircraft features, quality, and compatibility vary significantly. Their development is dependent on the [[volunteer]]s who worked on them, with exception of some University and Government funded projects.

=== Light civilian aircraft ===
The Cessna 172 is the default aircraft in FGFS 2.0. These aircraft typically have 1-2 piston engines, props, and avionics geared towards those with civilian pilot licenses.
{{Gallery|
[[Aerostar 700]]|Aerostar_700.jpg|
[[B&F FK9 Mark 2]]|FK9MK2.jpg|
[[Cessna C172|Cessna 172P]] (1982)|Cessna_172P.jpg|
[[Piper Cherokee Warrior II|Piper Cherokee Warrior II (PA28-161)]]|Piper_Cherokee_Warrior_II.png|
[[Piper PA-24 Comanche|Piper Comanche (PA24-250)]]|Pa-24.jpg|
[[Piper J3 Cub]] (1946) |Piper_j3cub.jpg|
[[Piper PA34-200T Seneca II|Piper Seneca II (PA34-200T)]]|Piper_SenecaII.jpg|
[[Robin DR400]]|dr400.jpg|
[[Rallye-MS893E]]|Rallye-MS893.jpg
}}

=== Modern Airliners ===
These typically have 2-4 turbofan engines and some of the more complicated takeoff and landing procedures (such as multiple [[flaps]]). In addition, avionics in real life is geared towards those with professional pilots licenses and special certifications. However, the simplifications of FG make it much easier to fly in the simulation.

==== Narrowbody & Midsize ====
{{Gallery|
[[Airbus A320 Family]]|A320-family.jpg|
[[Bombardier CRJ-200LR]]|Picture 11.png|
[[Bombardier CRJ-900]]|CRJ-900.jpg|
[[Concorde]]|Concorde.jpg|
[[Boeing 757]]|757-2002.jpg|
[[Boeing 707]]|707.jpg|
[[Boeing 717]]|717-200.jpg|
[[Boeing 737-100]]|737-100.png|
[[Boeing 737-300]]|737-300.jpg|
[[Boeing 727-230]]|727-230.2.jpeg
}}

==== Widebody & Jumbo Airliners ====
{{Gallery|
[[Airbus A340-600]]|Airbus.png|
[[Airbus A380]]|A380.jpg|
[[Boeing 777-200]]|777-200.jpg|
[[Boeing 767-300]]|Shadow.png|
[[Boeing 747-400]]|747-400.jpg|
[[Boeing 787]]|787.png|
[[Airbus A350]]|A350.png|
[[IL-96-400 Long Ranger(T)]]|1z5hr43.bmp
}}

=== Helicopters ===
{{Main article|Helicopter}}

Helicopters have fundamentally different controls than fixed wing aircraft (see ''[[Flying the Helicopter]]''). Modern helicopter typically feature 1-2 turbine engines, which power a main rotor with 2-6 blades.
{{Gallery|
[[AH-1 Cobra]]|Ah-1_vietnam_firebase.png|
[[Eurocopter Bo105|MBB Bo 105]]|FlightGearNL-9.jpg|
[[Eurocopter EC135|Eurocopter EC-135]]|Ec135.png|
[[CH-47 Chinook Helicopter|Boeing CH-47 Chinook]]|CH-47_Chinook.jpg|
[[Hughes OH-6 Cayuse]]|OH-6.png|
[[Sikorsky S58|Sikorsky S-58]]|S58.jpg
}}

=== Gliders, Sailplanes, & Ultralights ===
These typically have the simplest controls, with minimal avionics. Flying [[:Category:Gliders|gliders]] or sailplanes using [[Soaring|thermals]] can provide more complicated experience. Ultralights on the other hand are among the simplest aircraft in FG.
{{Gallery|
[[Airwave Xtreme 150]]|AirwaveXtreme150.jpg|
[[Dragonfly|Moyes Dragonfly]]|Dragonfly-towing.jpg|
[[Paraglider]]|Paraglider.jpg|
[[GDT Hornet (autogyro)]]|Hornet.jpg|
[[Schweizer 2-33]]|Sgs233.jpg|
[[ASW-20 sailplane|Schleicher ASW-20]]|Asw20.jpg|
[[Glaser-Dirks DG-300]]|DG-300.jpg|
[[Glaser-Dirks_DG-101G]]|DG-101G_001.jpg
}}

=== Warbirds ===
FlightGear includes a wide variety of vintage military aircraft. Complexity and realism is typically tied to the level of development work with a specific aircraft.
{{Gallery|
[[Bristol Beaufighter]]|Beaufighter.png|
[[Fokker Dr.I]]|Fokker_DrI.jpg|
[[P-51D Mustang]]|P51d-mustang.png|
[[A6M2 Zero‎]]|A6M2.gif|
[[Nakajima Ki-84‎]]|ki-84.jpg|
[[Focke-Wulf Fw 190]]|Fw190.jpg|
[[Sopwith Camel]]|SopwithCamel.jpg|
[[Supermarine Spitfire]]|Spitfire.jpg|
[[MiG-15]]|MiG-15bis-Exterior.jpg|
[[IAR 80]]|iar80-angry.jpg|
[[F4U Corsair]]|F4u-park.jpg|
[[Messerschmitt Bf 109]]|109-1.png|200px|
}}

=== Carrier-borne aircraft ===
FlightGear supports landing on and taking off from [[carriers]].

{{Gallery|
[[Grumman A-6E|Grumman A-6E Intruder]]|A-6E.jpg|
[[Blackburn Buccaneer]]|Buccaneer.jpg|
[[Grumman F-14 Tomcat]]|F-14.jpg|
[[Hawker Seahawk|Hawker Seahawk FGA6]]|Hawker_Seahawk.jpg
}}

=== Modern military aircraft ===
FlightGear has a wide variety of modern and retired military jets available, highlighted by features such as air-to-air refueling from the venerable KC-135 and the ability to simulate A-10 ordnance release.

{{Gallery|
[[Fairchild A-10]]|A-10.jpg|
[[Boeing B-52]]|B-52F.jpg|
[[Boeing E-3 Sentry]]|E-3B.jpg|
[[F-15C Eagle]]|F-15C.jpg|
[[British Aerospace Harrier]]|Harrier.jpg|
[[General Dynamics F-16]]|General_Dynamics_F16.jpg|
[[Cessna T-37]]|Cessna T-37.jpg|
[[Northrop T-38]]|Northrop_T-38.jpg|
[[North American OV-10A Bronco]]|OV-10A2.jpg|
[[Saab J 35Ã– Draken|Saab J35Ö Draken]]|Saab_J35.jpg|
[[HAL Tejas]]|LCA.jpeg|
[[Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor]]|F-22.png
}}

=== Historical ===
Many obscure to famous older aircraft of varying quality are available.
{{Gallery|
[[Couzinet 70]]|Couzinet70.jpg|
[[De Havilland D.H. 91 Albatross]]|dh91.jpg|
[[Douglas DC-3]]|Douglas_DC3.jpg|
[[ComperSwift Comper]]|ComperSwift.jpg|
[[Lockheed 1049|Lockheed Constellation]]|Lockheed_1049.jpg|
[[Boeing 314]]|314.jpg|
[[de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter]]|DHC-3.jpg|
[[Wright Flyer (UIUC)]]|1903_Wright_Flyer.jpg|
[[Short Empire]]|Short_Empire.jpg
}}

=== Experimental & Unique ===
Experimental and special purpose aircraft.
{{Gallery|
[[BAC TSR-2 Prototype]]|BAC_TSR-2_Prototype.jpg|
[[Bell Boeing V22 Osprey|Bell V-22 Osprey]]|V22Osprey.jpg|
[[North American X-15]]|X15.jpg|
[[Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23]]|YF-23.jpg
}}

=== Lighter than air aircraft (Available from version 1.9.0) ===
These aircraft take advantage of lighter than air gas to become buoyant. In addition to typical aircraft control methods such as elevator, rudder and engine throttle, ballast and control of gas volume and pressure become options.

{{Gallery|
[[Zeppelin NT]]|Zeppelin_NT.jpg|
[[ZF Navy free balloon]]|ZF_Navy_free_balloon.jpg|
[[Submarine Scout]]|Submarine_Scout.jpg|
[[Zeppelin LZ 121 Nordstern]]|Zeppelin_LZ_121_Nordstern.jpg
}}

=== Science Fiction ===
Alternative models provide a diversion of realistic simulation, but can also be useful for exploring scenery.
{{Gallery|
[[UFO from the 'White Project' of the UNESCO]]|UFO.jpg|
[[Bluebird]]|bluebird_hovercraft.jpg
}}
[[de:Flugzeuge]]
[[es:Avión]]
[[fr:Avions]]
[[pt:Avião]]

[[Category:List]]
[[Category:Aircraft]]

=== Spacecrafts ===
Things what can show how small our planet Earth really is.
{{Gallery|
[[Vostok-1]]|Vostok-1-Thumbnail.jpg
}}
[[de:Kosmisch Schiffs]]
[[es:Cósmico Barcos]]
[[fr:Cosmique Navires]]
[[pt:Cósmico Dirigívels]]
[[ru:Космические корабли]]

[[Category:List]]
[[Category:Aircraft]]

File:Airbus A340-600.png

2011-06-11T19:11:46Z

Liam: uploaded a new version of "File:Airbus.png"

FlightGear Newsletter June 2011

2011-06-09T19:36:00Z

Liam: /* FlightGear on youtube */

FlightGear Newsletter June 2011

2011-06-09T19:34:04Z

Liam: /* FlightGear on youtube */

Dual control

2011-05-10T23:26:23Z

Liam:

'''Dual Control''' is a system for [[FlightGear]] that adds basic support for shared control of an [[aircraft]] over the FlightGear [[Multiplayer Howto|multiplayer network]].

'''Note:''' [[FlightGear 1.9.0]] or later is needed to use Dual Control.

== Aircraft ==

Currently there are a small number of aircraft with dual control support:
* [[Airbus A320 Family]], pilot and co-pilot (<tt>A3xx-xx1</tt>, <tt>A320-copilot</tt>). Available from [http://gitorious.org/airbus-aircraft/a320 Gitorious project page]. Be sure to rename the aircraft directory to "A320-family" after checking out/downloading.
* [[Airbus A340-600]], pilot and co-pilot (<tt>A340-600</tt>, <tt>A346-copilot</tt>). Available in FlightGear 2.0 or later, Latest beta versions available on the forum.
* [[Blackburn Buccaneer]], pilot and systems officer (<tt>buccaneer</tt>, <tt>buccaneer-obs</tt>). Available in FlightGear 1.9.0 or later.
* [[Boeing 747-400]], pilot flying and pilot monitoring (<tt>747-400</tt>, <tt>747-400-fo</tt>). Available in FlightGear/Git.
* c172p Skyhawk, pilot and copilot (<tt>c172p-pilot</tt> and <tt>c172p-copilot</tt>). Based on David Megginson's [[Cessna C172|c172p]] single control aircraft. Available from [http://www.gidenstam.org/FlightGear/DualControl/Aircraft the dual-control aircraft hangar]. The tar.gz archive for the aircraft should be extracted in $FG_ROOT/Aircraft/.
* [[Grumman F-14 Tomcat]], pilot and RIO (<tt>f-14b</tt>, <tt>f-14b-bs</tt>). Available in FlightGear 2.0.0 or later.
* [[Hughes OH-6 Cayuse]], pilot and co-pilot (<tt>OH-6</tt>, <tt>OH-6-cp</tt>). Available on [[Hughes OH-6 Cayuse|the wiki page]].
* [[ASK-13 sailplane|Schleicher ASK-13 glider]], pilot and passenger (<tt>ask13</tt>, <tt>ask13-passenger</tt>). Available in FlightGear/Git.
* [[Submarine Scout]], pilot and observer (<tt>Submarine_Scout</tt>, <tt>Submarine_Scout-observer</tt>). Available in FlightGear 1.9.0 or later.
* [[Storch|Fieseler Fi 156 Storch]], pilot and passenger (<tt>Fi-156-de</tt>, <tt>Fi-156-passenger</tt>). Available in FlightGear 2.0.0 or later.
* [[Zeppelin NT]], pilot and copilot (<tt>ZLT-NT</tt>, <tt>ZLT-NT-copilot</tt>). Available in FlightGear 1.9.0 or later.

To connect the pilot and copilot selects each other in the Copilot dialog (FlightGear 2.0.0 or later) or set properties as explained in the usage instructions below.

Dual control enables a pilot and copilot to jointly fly the aircraft over the FlightGear multiplayer network. Depending on the aircraft the pilot and copilot have shared control over primary flight controls, throttle, mixture and so on. Exactly which controls are shared varies between the aircraft but usually include elevator trim, flaps, brakes, cockpit switches, the radio stack and some instrument settings. The copilot usually has a subset of the full instrumentation (also depending on the aircraft), usually including airspeed, altimeter, VSI, HSI, turn coordinator, engine RPM and the radio stack. Typically Nav/Comm 1 and the first VOR indicator is best controlled by the pilot, while Nav/Comm 2 and the corresponding VOR indicator is faster for the copilot.

<center>
[[File:ZLT-NT-dual.jpg]]
</center>
<center>
''Side-by-side presentation of the Zeppelin NT pilot's (left) and copilot's (right) views.''
</center>

== Usage instruction ==
The system consists of two "aircraft":

The pilot uses a special variant of the c172p, <tt>c172p-pilot</tt>. The pilot needs to specify the callsign of the copilot (other copilots will be ignored).
For the Zeppelin NT the aircraft names are <tt>ZLT-NT</tt> and <tt>ZLT-NT-copilot</tt>, respectively.

In the current version the pilot and copilot can select each other in their Co/Pilot selection dialogs available from the "Zeppelin NT/c172p-dual-control"->"MP-(Co)Pilot" menus.

Alternatively the relevant properties can be set from the command line or via the property browser.

'''Pilot usage example:'''
fgfs --aircraft=c172p-pilot --prop:/sim/remote/pilot-callsign="someone"

The copilot uses a special "aircraft", c172p-copilot, which piggybacks on the designated pilot and captures the local control inputs. A current limitation is that only the cockpit views are jitter free. There is also a noticeable delay between control inputs and effect, since they are passed via the the multiplayer protocol. The severity of this delay depend on round trip time and some other factors - the delay seems significantly longer than the round trip time itself which is due to buffering in the MP protocol receiver. That said, I have flown successfully as copilot in a setup with 100-120ms round trip time between both pilot and server and copilot and server (total delay >500ms). Landing is a bit exciting in that case, however.

'''Copilot usage example:'''
fgfs --aircraft=c172p-copilot --prop:/sim/remote/pilot-callsign="anybody"
Note: External views are jitter prone for the copilot.

== Developer information ==

The main part of the Dual Control system is a set of generic [[Nasal scripting language|Nasal]] modules and modified instrument files that form the core of the networked shared control functionality. See the link below for some more information.

== External links ==

* [http://www.gidenstam.org/FlightGear/DualControl The main page for the Dual Control system.] Check here for the latest information.
[[es:Control dual]]

[[Category:FlightGear feature]]

2011-05-06T01:14:52Z

Liam:

FlightGear Newsletter May 2011

2011-05-06T01:11:09Z

Liam: /* Updated aircraft */

Airbus A340-600

2011-05-06T01:07:09Z

Liam:

{{non-stable}}

{{infobox Aircraft
|image =Airbus1.png
|name =Airbus A340-600
|authors =Liam, Ampere, Skyop
|type =Airbus Long-Range Civil Airliner
|fdm =JSBsim
|status =Under development
|fgname =A340-600
}}

[[File:Airbus.png|thumb|270px|Airbus A340-600 in Airbus colours]]

The '''Airbus A340-600''', made by [[:Category:Airbus|Airbus]] Industries, is the longest [[:Category:Civilian aircraft|civil]] [[:Category:Airliners|airliner]] in world, until the Boeing 747-8i. It was was added to [[FlightGear]] by Liam, starting in early November 2009. Currently it is fairly complete with some improvements to be made.

You can follow it's progress and download the latest development version here: http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=11894

Designed as an early generation [[Boeing 747|747]] replacement, the A340-600 caries up to 380 passengers in a three-class cabin layout (or 419 in a 2-class layout), with a range of over 7,500 nautical miles (13,900 km). It provides similar passenger capacity to a 747 but with 25% more cargo volume, and at lower trip and seat costs. First flight of the A340-600 was made on 23 April 2001. Virgin Atlantic began commercial services in August 2002. The A340-600 is more than 10 m longer than a basic [[Airbus A340|-300]], making it the longest airliner currently in production; more than four metres longer than the [[Boeing 747-400]] and 2.3m longer than the [[Airbus A380|A380]]. The Airbus A340-600 will continue to hold the record for being the worlds longest commercial aircraft until the first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental is in service.

== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
=== Key Features ===
* Multiple liveries
* Reflection shaders
* External equipment models
* Internal cabin sound effects
* Autostart feature
* Failures system
* Good lights system

=== To-do ===
* Some animations
* Some cockpit instruments need improving
== Related content ==
* [[Airbus A340]]

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

{{Airbus}}

[[Category:Aircraft]]
[[Category:Aircraft TODO]]
[[Category:Airliners]]
[[Category:Civilian aircraft]]

Airbus A340-600

2011-05-06T01:05:57Z

Liam:

{{non-stable}}

{{infobox Aircraft
|image =Airbus1.png
|name =Airbus A340-600
|authors =Liam, Ampere, Skyop
|type =Airbus Long-Range Civil Airliner
|fdm =JSBsim
|status =Under development
|fgname =A340-600
}}

[[File:Airbus.png|thumb|270px|Airbus A340-600 in Lufthansa colours]]

The '''Airbus A340-600''', made by [[:Category:Airbus|Airbus]] Industries, is the longest [[:Category:Civilian aircraft|civil]] [[:Category:Airliners|airliner]] in world, until the Boeing 747-8i. It was was added to [[FlightGear]] by Liam, starting in early November 2009. Currently it is fairly complete with some improvements to be made.

You can follow it's progress and download the latest development version here: http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=11894

Designed as an early generation [[Boeing 747|747]] replacement, the A340-600 caries up to 380 passengers in a three-class cabin layout (or 419 in a 2-class layout), with a range of over 7,500 nautical miles (13,900 km). It provides similar passenger capacity to a 747 but with 25% more cargo volume, and at lower trip and seat costs. First flight of the A340-600 was made on 23 April 2001. Virgin Atlantic began commercial services in August 2002. The A340-600 is more than 10 m longer than a basic [[Airbus A340|-300]], making it the longest airliner currently in production; more than four metres longer than the [[Boeing 747-400]] and 2.3m longer than the [[Airbus A380|A380]]. The Airbus A340-600 will continue to hold the record for being the worlds longest commercial aircraft until the first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental is in service.

== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
=== Key Features ===
* Multiple liveries
* Reflection shaders
* External equipment models
* Internal cabin sound effects
* Autostart feature
* Failures system
* Good lights system

=== To-do ===
* Some animations
* Some cockpit instruments need improving
== Related content ==
* [[Airbus A340]]

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

{{Airbus}}

[[Category:Aircraft]]
[[Category:Aircraft TODO]]
[[Category:Airliners]]
[[Category:Civilian aircraft]]

File:Airbus2.png

2011-05-06T01:05:31Z

Liam:

Airbus A340-600

File:Airbus A340-600.png

2011-05-06T01:00:04Z

Liam: uploaded a new version of "File:Airbus.png"

FlightGear Newsletter May 2011

2011-05-06T00:56:09Z

Liam: /* Airbus A340-600 */

Airbus A340-600

2011-05-05T18:53:36Z

2011-02-13T22:50:33Z

Liam: /* Key features */

{{non-stable}}

{{infobox Aircraft
|image =Shadow.png
|name =Boeing 767-300
|type =Long-Range Civil Airliner
|fdm =YASim
|status =Development
|authors =Liam, Isaias V. Prestes
}}
The '''Boeing 767-300''' is a long-range civil [[aircraft]], built by [[Boeing]]. It was first flown in 1986, and is still operated by many major airlines. The '''767-300''' is expected to be replaced gradually by the new [[Boeing 787]], in the future. It has a Freight version (767-300F), aswell as an Extended Range (Boeing 767-300ER) version, which has a longer service range and fuel capacity.

The 767-300's direct competitor from [[Airbus]] is the [[Airbus A330-200|A330-200]]. The 767-300 is expected to be replaced by the [[Boeing 787|787-8]] in Boeing's lineup. As of August 2009, total orders for the 767-300/300ER/300F stand at 749 with 690 delivered. This includes 104 orders (all delivered) for the -300, 563 orders for the -300ER (535 delivered), and 82 orders for the -300F (51 delivered). A total of 661 Boeing 767-300/-300ER/-300F aircraft were in airline service as of July 2009.

Stretched 269-passenger version, with 3.07 m (10 ft 1 in) plug forward of wing and 3.35 m (11 ft) plug aft, and same gross weight as 767-200; strengthened landing gear and thicker metal in parts of fuselage and underwing skin; same flight deck and systems as other 767s; same engine options as 767-200ER; first ordered (by Japan Airlines) 29 September 1983. First flight with JT9D-7R4D engines 30 January 1986; certified with JT9D-7R4D and CF6-80A2 22 September 1986. First delivery (Japan Airlines) 25 September 1986. British Airways ordered 11 in August 1987, later increased to total 25, with Rolls-Royce RB211-524H engines; delivered from 8 February 1990. No longer available; weight and performance data in 2000-01 and previous Jane's.

You can download the latest version (2.0 compatible) on http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/aircraft-2.0.0/

=== Key features ===

- The 767-300 typically cruises at 530mph, at a ceiling of 35,000ft.
- The 767-300 variant has 230 seats in standard 3 class configuration.

* YASim FDM.
* Autostart control.
* Followme vehicle and other airport operations. Follow-me vehicle turns with aircraft and rotates on an axis when aircraft rudder is turned.
* Lights on automatically on autostart. to be switchable in future.
* Wing view/Tail view/Gear view.
* Livery Selection Dialog.
* Tyre smoke on landing.
* 3D cockpit with some panels and instruments modelled (PFD, SFD, Yoke, Pedals etc). (subject to future enhancements).
* Autopilot does work using autopilot menu's, not cockpit buttons as of yet.
* 2 General Electric CF6-80C2B6 engines.
* Vapour trails/Contrails and take-off engine moisture.
* Cabin SFX (Seatbelt alarm, various atmospheric cabin announcements).
* Pushback (Goldhofer).
* Many animations complete, including flaps, ailerons, both v/h stabilizers, landing gear and speed-brakes. Gear doors to be animated.

= Reference =
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_767 Wikipedia Boeing 767]
* [http://www.janes.com/aerospace/civil/news/jawa/boeing_767.shtml Jane's All The World's Aircraft Entry - Boeing 767]

{{Boeing}}

[[Category:Aircraft]]
[[Category:Aircraft TODO]]
[[Category:Airliners]]
[[Category:Civilian aircraft]]

SketchUp to AC3D exporter

2010-09-15T23:07:28Z

Liam:

{{Infobox Software
| title = SketchUp to AC3D exporter
| logo =
| image =
| alt =
| developedby = James Turner and others
| initialrelease = 0.1 (1 September 2008)
| latestrelease =
| writtenin = Ruby
| os =
| platform =
| developmentstatus = Active (2008-)
| type =
| license = [[GNU General Public License]]
| website =
}}
With the '''SketchUp to AC3D exporter''', developed by James Turner and impvored by others, you are able to export [http://sketchup.google.com SketchUp] models to the [[File Formats#.2A.ac|.ac fileformat]]. The script works on both the free version aswell on the pro version.

==Installation==
You can download the script at [[:File:ac3d_export.rb|this link]]. Place the .rb file into your <tt>SketchUp/Plugins</tt> folder. Now restart SketchUp and the script should be visible through the <tt>Plugins > Export to AC3D</tt> menu.

NOTE: on Google Sketchup 8, users are able to export as a .dae file, and AC3D is able to import .dae files- meaning no conversions are necessary if texturising in AC3D.

For texture format conversion, install ImageMagick:
* Windows - [http://www.imagemagick.org/script/binary-releases.php#windows click]
* Mac - for the moment, see [http://www.imagemagick.org/script/binary-releases.php#macosx this], but I'll switch to using a simpler solution in the near future

==A note about textures==
The AC3D exporter is set to export textures to the PNG format by standard. That means that for FlightGear to be able to display your model correctly, you will have to provide your textures in the .png format.

Also see: [[AC files: Basic changes to textures and colors#Textures|AC files: Textures]] and [[Textures & Texture Maps in SketchUp#Correct display of texture colors in the AC file|SketchUp: Correct display of texture colors in the AC file]].

==Development==
The script is still in development at the moment. The current progress as of 12 September 2008 is:

'''Done:'''
* Geometry export
* Texture export

'''Known Issues:'''
* Texture scaling on the model may appear wrong, further testing required
* Material properties are guessed, so may appear different from Blender defaults. SketchUp has very limited material controls, so manual editing may be required.

'''To do:'''
* Conversion of lat- and longitude locations.

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[[Category:Modeling]]
[[Category:Scenery enhancement]]