FlightGear wiki - User contributions [en]

Talk:Airport data (apt.dat) update

2013-04-02T04:45:31Z

Trennor:

==Independent apt.dat source==
I would like to suggest to use an independent, community based source for apt.dat data, such as [http://github.com/mcantsin/x-plane-navdata/wiki this project on github].
[[User:Mcantsin|Mcantsin]] 01:57, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
:: Then maybe you can explain what is not independent and community based on Robin's data? It's GPL and a new release is around the corner. --[[User:Papillon81|Papillon81]] 11:09, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
::: If you read [http://github.com/mcantsin/x-plane-navdata/wiki the description] you will learn why. [[User:Mcantsin|Mcantsin]] 11:23, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
:::: Hi Luther,
:::: Your GitHub is also maintained by a single maintainer (you), right? So how's that different, other than being a Git repository?
:::: The idea in itself is interesting, but I see lots of issues, just to name a few:
::::* How would you deal with merging back changes that are made to the official data?
::::* Do changes made in your repository get merged in Robin's?
::::* What if your and Robin's data conflict; who is "right"?
::::* What if a new apt.dat format is designed, how will you be able to convert the data to that new format?
:::: When I can choose between two sources of data: one having all kind of infrastructure in place to ensure easy maintenance and dozens of contributors, and one with no infrastructure and just a single commiter, I'd choose for the first option...
:::: [[User:Gijs|Gijs]] 11:45, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
::::: I understand your points, GiJs. But the idea of (officially) releasing *up-to-date* apt.dat data through git(hub) means:
:::::* Having the ability of keeping track (publicly visible) of the changed data through version control.
:::::* Offering the possibility to a group of multiple people to publish "releases", which can be argued and officially announced. (e.g. official "master" tree).
:::::* Offering *anyone* to pull, change and publish his own tree.
:::::* Offering to *anyone* to contribute to the source data directly withouth obstacles.
:::::* Offering *anyone* to pull *any* version of the data, not just the latest one.
:::::* Disposing of the fact that Robin is unresponsive to data correction submissions. (I have waited 11 months to receive a cheap answer to my e-mail to Robin, saying that he is too busy...)

:::::Regarding your questions:
:::::* Who would maintain the "official" master tree
::::: I would be most happy to let the FG dev team name and appoint the individuals forming some sort of "official data" group. - They would be the ones drafting rules for data submissions (format, procedure etc.) in the first place.
:::::* Robin's data
::::: Frankly spoken I don't care about Robin's data any longer, as it is largely out of data and out of accuracy. I wrote my own awk shell script, which converts my navigraph data into apt.dat and that does a wonderful job for my personal use. I don't pull Robin's data any longer...
:::::* "Conflict"
::::: There would not be a "conflict", as Robin's data simply is not accurate any longer and in case of a "official fg data release group" a possible conflict could be argued, then discussed and decided. - Not by one single person that only has a focus on local airports and nav data, but by an international community. And in case of conflict the real life data can simply be adapted. (There are many real life ATC's and Pilots who would deliver this most accurate data to be used in case of a conflict.)
:::::* Conversions
::::: Conversions can simply be made using GNU awk, sql, etc. there are large tools available and this is not an issue yet.

:::::So. - Having the ability of bringing apt.dat to the next generation or remaining dependent to one single, unresponsive maintainer... Make a wise joice.
:::::[[User:Mcantsin|Mcantsin]] 12:44, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
:::::P.S. I don't say that it has to be [http://github.com/mcantsin/x-plane-navdata/wiki this particular project]. What I offer is just a suggestion of thinking about the benefit of using git for maintaining up-to-date and accurate data.

::::: I have to agree with Mcantsin about submissions to Robin: he doesn't acknowledge them nor include those from others,despite his heading. I submitted several Canadian suggestions which I (naively) expected to see in the 2.10 release of FG's nav.dat and fix.dat, but they were not to be found. They were submitted well in advance, so lateness shouldn't be an excuse for them not to be there. As to conflicting about accuracy, most of what I'm finding are misplaced navaids, or those which have not yet made it into the list. As with anything in the scenery, I think an argument about who is 'right' or more accurate would be as senseless as some other arguments I see on FG. I have corrected several NDB poistions, and fixes, which led me off track on a final approach to runway, and after my corrections, that no longer happened, as I test my corrections before submitting them. I would trust that anyone who is submitting corrections or new navaids would at least fly them to ensure they're where they're supposed to be in relation to the function for which they placed there in the first place. I support this effort, as I"m tired of being disappointed with each new release and the same old errors and omissions in navaids and fixes are still there. I would like to encourage the devs to access this database, combine our efforts with those of Robin, allowing us, in some small way, to contribute to the project and generally make flying more enjoyable for everyone. "Never put all your eggs in one basket," might seem to be a good analogy here; if we're going to stubbornly stick to one source (Robin's) I believe we're doing a disservice to the project, and those who use it.
[[User:Trennor|Trennor]] 04:45, 2 April 2013 (UTC)

Talk:OpenRadarDownload

2013-03-20T16:05:07Z

Trennor: Created page with "Docs are incomplete. It is said in the documentation, that settings are predefined but to check settings. For what?! You make no explanation as to what proper settings should ..."

Docs are incomplete. It is said in the documentation, that settings are predefined but to check settings. For what?! You make no explanation as to what proper settings should be, or how to troubleshoot should problems occur. You're assuming people know what to look for, and how to fix it, which is mistaken. The purpose of documentation is to ''inform'', and with this blatant, glaring omission, this document fails. I'm running into an issue where I cannot get OR to spawn on the mpmap, but your documentation blathers on about fgcom, and not about the OpenRadar application as it should, as this IS the '''openradar''' wiki page. Will someone kindly fix this?

[[User:Trennor|Trennor]] 16:05, 20 March 2013 (UTC)

File:Beechcraft B1900D.JPG

2013-02-05T00:55:42Z

Trennor: /* Summary */

== Summary ==
{{File information
|description =B1900D cockpit
|Source = screenshot
|Date =
|Author = Fahim
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[[Category:FlightGear cockpit screenshots]]

User talk:Selim

2012-12-08T20:54:27Z

Trennor: /* Trennor */

Hey Selim,

This is another method we can use to communicate on the site; it's called Talk, and it will keep a record of our discussions too. I noticed we could also use some links to places like the Atlas FAQ in the wiki page, and anywhere else which is mentioned on our site in the articles.

[[User:Trennor|Trennor]] 14:00, 8 December 2012 (EST)

=== Trennor ===
you like the fuel page?

=== Selim ===

Yup! looks good!

--[[User:Trennor|Trennor]] 15:54, 8 December 2012 (EST)

User talk:Selim

2012-12-08T19:00:20Z

Trennor: Created page with "Hey Selim, This is another method we can use to communicate on the site; it's called Talk, and it will keep a record of our discussions too. I noticed we could also use some..."

FlightGear Flying Club

2012-06-15T01:20:36Z

Trennor: /* Club Aircraft Liveries */

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. Virtual fly-ins and training flights are also carried out by the club.

The most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Flyin' - where all users online and available on the #FlyingClub channel on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and fly there.

[[File:FGFC Tarmac.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Preparing for takeoff during one event (note the diversity of aircraft present)]]

=== Requirements? ===

To fully enjoy flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, though most members fly the Aerostar 700. Sorry, no jets or airliners permitted on Club flights. Any prop aircraft capable of maintaining approximately 190 to 220 knots are welcome

Those who wish to join can do so by joining the IRC channel and turning up to events.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC server, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. This server has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. Those not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information, as well as not forgetting to use the "/help" command!

=== Club Website ===

Is currently under construction. Further data to follow.

FlightGear Flying Club

2012-06-15T01:20:13Z

Trennor: /* Club Website */

FlightGear Flying Club

2012-06-15T01:17:02Z

Trennor: /* Requirements? */

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. Virtual fly-ins and training flights are also carried out by the club.

The most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Flyin' - where all users online and available on the #FlyingClub channel on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and fly there.

[[File:FGFC Tarmac.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Preparing for takeoff during one event (note the diversity of aircraft present)]]

=== Requirements? ===

To fully enjoy flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, though most members fly the Aerostar 700. Sorry, no jets or airliners permitted on Club flights. Any prop aircraft capable of maintaining approximately 190 to 220 knots are welcome

Those who wish to join can do so by joining the IRC channel and turning up to events.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC server, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. This server has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. Those not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information, as well as not forgetting to use the "/help" command!

=== Club Website ===

[http://flyingclub.tk Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and photos from past events. (NOTE : For latest information, see the IRC channel topic)

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Multiplayer]]

Talk:FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-22T23:58:22Z

Trennor: Undo revision 37299 by Armchair Ace (talk)

This page is property of the #FlyingClub IRC channel on irc.flightgear.net. It is occasionally hijacked by a rival channel #fgfc on the same net, but was originally composed and posted by trennor as information for FGFC. Any revisions to #fgfc are WITHOUT authorization of the original author, and will be promptly changed back.

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-22T23:43:12Z

Trennor: /* IRC Channel */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

Our most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Scramble' - where all those on the #flyingclub channel who are around on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and all fly there. However, this does not mean that scheduled events are a rarity!

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[http://fgfc.tk Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-22T23:38:16Z

Trennor: /* Requirements? */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

Our most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Scramble' - where all those on the #flyingclub channel who are around on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and all fly there. However, this does not mean that scheduled events are a rarity!

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #fgfc IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[http://fgfc.tk Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-22T22:38:45Z

Trennor: /* Club Website */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[ currently under development
Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-22T22:37:59Z

Trennor: /* Club & Activities */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[
Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

Talk:FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-22T22:36:54Z

Trennor: Created page with "This page is property of the #FlyingClub IRC channel on irc.flightgear.net. It is occasionally hijacked by a rival channel #fgfc on the same net, but was originally composed and ..."

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-22T22:24:01Z

Trennor: /* Requirements? */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

Our most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Scramble' - where all those on the #fgfc channel who are around on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and all fly there. However, this does not mean that scheduled events are a rarity!

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[
Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-22T22:23:25Z

Trennor: /* Club Website */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

Our most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Scramble' - where all those on the #fgfc channel who are around on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and all fly there. However, this does not mean that scheduled events are a rarity!

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, from warbirds like the Bf109 to light jets.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[
Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-22T22:22:54Z

Trennor: /* IRC Channel */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

Our most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Scramble' - where all those on the #fgfc channel who are around on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and all fly there. However, this does not mean that scheduled events are a rarity!

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, from warbirds like the Bf109 to light jets.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[http://fgfc.tk Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-21T21:44:04Z

Trennor: /* Club Website */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

Our most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Scramble' - where all those on the #FlyingClub channel who are around on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and all fly there. However, this does not mean that scheduled events are a rarity!

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, from warbirds like the Bf109 to light jets.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[ Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-21T21:43:27Z

Trennor: /* IRC Channel */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

Our most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Scramble' - where all those on the #FlyingClub channel who are around on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and all fly there. However, this does not mean that scheduled events are a rarity!

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, from warbirds like the Bf109 to light jets.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #FlyingClub IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[http://fgfc.tk Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

FlightGear Flying Club

2011-11-21T21:43:00Z

Trennor: /* Club & Activities */

==Flight Gear Flying Club==

=== Club & Activities ===

The Flying Club is a collection of FG enthusiasts who band together and fly impromptu flights, and organize more formal get-togethers which are announced on the FlightGear Forum and on various IRC channels in advance. We also host virtual fly-ins, one-on-one help flights for newer pilots still learning, and other exciting events such as disaster simulations where you can ''go to the rescue!!''

Our most regular event is the 'Saturday Night Scramble' - where all those on the #FlyingClub channel who are around on a Saturday evening (UTC) pick an aircraft, pick a destination, and all fly there. However, this does not mean that scheduled events are a rarity!

=== Requirements? ===

To keep up in flights, one should be a fairly competent simulation pilot, able to follow a flight plan and navigate in strange territory, though the Club won't knowingly leave anyone behind. If you're not sure, contact someone in the club and ask. It is also recommended that you are capable of flying various different types of aircraft, from warbirds like the Bf109 to light jets.

=== IRC Channel ===

The #fgfc IRC channel is on the FlightGear IRC net, currently hosted on mpserver12.flightgear.org. If you're experienced with IRC, this net has a ChanServ and Nickserv (Channel Server and Nick server) which greatly enhances the IRC experience by controlling the use of IRC nicknames and channels. If you're not experienced with IRC, try the [[FlightGear IRC channel]] for further tips and information.

=== Club Website ===

[http://fgfc.tk Flying Club Website] has information about members, memberships and upcoming activities.

=== Club Aircraft Liveries ===
A set of liveries are available on the website.

=== Come Discover the Flight Gear World With Us ===
Friendship, mutual interest in flying and fun are the goals of the FGFC; come and discover the FG world with us. '''''See you in the air!! '''''

[[Category:Community]]

ATC-aircraft

2011-06-04T17:36:43Z

Trennor: /* Todo/Bugs */

{{ATC-navbar}}
{{infobox Aircraft
|image =ATC-aircraft.jpg
|alt =Tower view with ATC1
|name =ATC-aircraft
|type =Air traffic control
|authors =Syd Adams, Csaba Halasz
|status =Under development
|fgname =ATC, ATC2
|download =http://flightgear.org/Downloads/aircraft-2.0.0/#ATC
}}
The '''ATC-"aircraft"''' is the [[FlightGear]] interface for the [[Air traffic control|Air Traffic Control]]. This means that any player can log on as ATC and control the traffic for any airport of their choice. Only users with FlightGear version 1.9 or higher are able to control the airspace.

Currently two version of ATC-aircraft are available.

== Aircraft help ==
{| class="prettytable"
!Key
!Function
|-
|Ctrl-F
|Font selector
|-
|P
|Toggle radarscreen
|-
|Ctrl-T
|Toggle visual target tracking
|}

* To move to a new airport, use the <tt>Location > Tower Position</tt> [[menubar|menu]].
* To adjust view position, modify <tt>/sim/tower</tt> properties in the [[property browser]].

== Todo/Bugs ==
* The radar screen is oversized on some screen sizes. It should be automatically resized for any window size.
* The screen showing the ATC view is very small when viewed with radar. The radar screen should be resized by the user if possible.
* There are some bugs when using normal [[Howto: Multiplayer#Multiplayer Chat|MP Chat]]. You can't then use it again (FG has to be restarted to fix the bug) and you have to use the ATC Chat box at the bottom.
*Please add how to shift targets on the Radar screen in ATC2 so as to move from target 0 to 1, etc in a multi-aircraft environment.

== See also ==
* [[Howto: Be a controller]]
* [[ATC Tutorial]]

[[Category:Aircraft]]
[[Category:Air Traffic Control]]

ATC-aircraft

2011-06-04T17:33:31Z

Trennor:

{{ATC-navbar}}
{{infobox Aircraft
|image =ATC-aircraft.jpg
|alt =Tower view with ATC1
|name =ATC-aircraft
|type =Air traffic control
|authors =Syd Adams, Csaba Halasz
|status =Under development
|fgname =ATC, ATC2
|download =http://flightgear.org/Downloads/aircraft-2.0.0/#ATC
}}
The '''ATC-"aircraft"''' is the [[FlightGear]] interface for the [[Air traffic control|Air Traffic Control]]. This means that any player can log on as ATC and control the traffic for any airport of their choice. Only users with FlightGear version 1.9 or higher are able to control the airspace.

Currently two version of ATC-aircraft are available.

== Aircraft help ==
{| class="prettytable"
!Key
!Function
|-
|Ctrl-F
|Font selector
|-
|P
|Toggle radarscreen
|-
|Ctrl-T
|Toggle visual target tracking
|}

* To move to a new airport, use the <tt>Location > Tower Position</tt> [[menubar|menu]].
* To adjust view position, modify <tt>/sim/tower</tt> properties in the [[property browser]].

== Todo/Bugs ==
* The radar screen is oversized on some screen sizes. It should be automatically resized for any window size.
* The screen showing the ATC view is very small when viewed with radar. The radar screen should be resized by the user if possible.
* There are some bugs when using normal [[Howto: Multiplayer#Multiplayer Chat|MP Chat]]. You can't then use it again (FG has to be restarted to fix the bug) and you have to use the ATC Chat box at the bottom.
*Please add how to shift targets on the Radar screen so as to move from target 0 to 1, etc in a multi-aircraft environment.

== See also ==
* [[Howto: Be a controller]]
* [[ATC Tutorial]]

[[Category:Aircraft]]
[[Category:Air Traffic Control]]

User:Trennor

2011-04-03T04:23:42Z

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[http://www.atlasvirtualairlines.com/index.php/Frontpage Atlas Virtual Airlines]

[[FlightGear Flying Club]]

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--[[User:Trennor|Trennor]] 00:21, 3 April 2011 (EDT)

User:Trennor

2011-04-03T04:21:14Z

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== Affiliated with: ==

[http://www.atlasvirtualairlines.com/index.php/Frontpage Atlas Virtual Airlines]

[[FlightGear Flying Club]]

--[[User:Trennor|Trennor]] 00:21, 3 April 2011 (EDT)

User:Trennor

2011-04-03T04:20:06Z

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Affiliated with:

[http://www.atlasvirtualairlines.com/index.php/Frontpage Atlas Virtual Airlines]

[[FlightGear Flying Club]]

FlightGear Newsletter April 2011

2011-04-03T04:14:32Z

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== FlyingClub Mayday 1 ==

The FGFC '''"Mayday 1: Manitoba Rescue"''' operation was held April 2nd, 2011 at CYAV, Winnipeg/St.Andrews, with seven pilots participating. The scenario stated two of Manitoba's major rivers were flooding, and people were stranded along both, so STOL and Helicopter pilots were mustered at CYAV, received assignments from ATC, planned their flights, and notified ATC when they were ready to proceed. A total of twenty missions were assigned, sixteen of which were successfully completed in the space of three hours.
The scenario was based around the idea that pilots should have basic skills in addition to merely flying with an autopilot, and was designed to test both their actual flying ability by not having airports at their destinations, and providing no actual navigational data beyond a map or two. They were required to map their routes in territory unknown to them, then fly those routes in their chosen aircraft, land, report in, then return to CYAV to complete a "cycle." Points were awarded for cycle completion, and points deducted for aircraft crashes. FG Seg faults were not penalized.

Comments back about the operation from pilots have so far been positive. Watch the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=381d9860a9183d143cd2fa8aee16099d Multiplayer Forums] for the next one; there will be one, but at this writing, it has not yet been decided.

[[FlightGear Flying Club]]

[http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/about/ FGFC WordPress Site ]

[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11551 Mayday 1 Forum Pages]

FlightGear Newsletter April 2011

2011-04-03T04:14:00Z

Trennor:

FlightGear Newsletter April 2011

2011-04-03T04:13:38Z

Trennor:

== FlyingClub Mayday 1 ==

The FGFC '''"Mayday 1: Manitoba Rescue"''' operation was held April 2nd, 2011 at CYAV, Winnipeg/St.Andrews, with seven pilots participating. The scenario stated two of Manitoba's major rivers were flooding, and people were stranded along both, so STOL and Helicopter pilots were mustered at CYAV, received assignments from ATC, planned their flights, and notified ATC when they were ready to proceed. A total of twenty missions were assigned, sixteen of which were successfully completed in the space of three hours.
The scenario was based around the idea that pilots should have basic skills in addition to merely flying with an autopilot, and was designed to test both their actual flying ability by not having airports at their destinations, and providing no actual navigational data beyond a map or two. They were required to map their routes in territory unknown to them, then fly those routes in their chosen aircraft, land, report in, then return to CYAV to complete a "cycle." Points were awarded for cycle completion, and points deducted for aircraft crashes. FG Seg faults were not penalized.

Comments back about the operation from pilots have so far been positive. Watch the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=381d9860a9183d143cd2fa8aee16099d Multiplayer Forums] for the next one; there will be one, but at this writing, it has not yet been decided.

[[FlightGear Flying Club Wiki Page]]

[http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/about/ FGFC WordPress Site ]

[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11551 Mayday Forum Pages]

FlightGear Newsletter April 2011

2011-04-03T04:12:23Z

Trennor:

FlightGear Newsletter April 2011

2011-04-03T04:11:21Z

Trennor:

== FlyingClub Mayday 1 ==

The FGFC '''"Mayday 1: Manitoba Rescue"''' operation was held April 2nd, 2011 at CYAV, Winnipeg/St.Andrews, with seven pilots participating. The scenario stated two of Manitoba's major rivers were flooding, and people were stranded along both, so STOL and Helicopter pilots were mustered at CYAV, received assignments from ATC, planned their flights, and notified ATC when they were ready to proceed. A total of twenty missions were assigned, sixteen of which were successfully completed in the space of three hours.
The scenario was based around the idea that pilots should have basic skills in addition to merely flying with an autopilot, and was designed to test both their actual flying ability by not having airports at their destinations, and providing no actual navigational data beyond a map or two. They were required to map their routes in territory unknown to them, then fly those routes in their chosen aircraft, land, report in, then return to CYAV to complete a "cycle." Points were awarded for cycle completion, and points deducted for aircraft crashes. FG Seg faults were not penalized.

Comments back about the operation from pilots have so far been positive. Watch the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=381d9860a9183d143cd2fa8aee16099d Multiplayer Forums] for the next one; there will be one, but at this writing, it has not yet been decided.

[[FlightGear Flying Club]]
[http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/about/ FGFC WordPress Site ]
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11551 Mayday Forum Pages]

FlightGear Newsletter April 2011

2011-04-03T04:04:02Z

Trennor:

FlightGear Newsletter April 2011

2011-04-03T03:58:18Z

Trennor:

== FlyingClub Mayday 1 ==

The FGFC "Mayday 1: Manitoba Rescue" operation was held April 2nd, 2011 at CYAV, Winnipeg/St.Andrews, with seven pilots participating. The scenario stated two of Manitoba's major rivers were flooding, and people were stranded along both, so STOL and Helicopter pilots were mustered at CYAV, received assignments from ATC, planned their flights, and notified ATC when they were ready to proceed. A total of twenty missions were assigned, sixteen of which were successfully completed in the space of three hours.
The scenario was based around the idea that pilots should have basic skills in addition to merely flying with an autopilot, and was designed to test both their actual flying ability by not having airports at their destinations, and providing no actual navigational data beyond a map or two. They were required to map their routes in territory unknown to them, then fly those routes in their chosen aircraft, land, report in, then return to CYAV to complete a "cycle." Points were awarded for cycle completion, and points deducted for aircraft crashes. FG Seg faults were not penalized.

FlightGear Newsletter April 2011

2011-04-03T03:58:03Z

Trennor:

== FlyingClub Mayday 1
==

The FGFC "Mayday 1: Manitoba Rescue" operation was held April 2nd, 2011 at CYAV, Winnipeg/St.Andrews, with seven pilots participating. The scenario stated two of Manitoba's major rivers were flooding, and people were stranded along both, so STOL and Helicopter pilots were mustered at CYAV, received assignments from ATC, planned their flights, and notified ATC when they were ready to proceed. A total of twenty missions were assigned, sixteen of which were successfully completed in the space of three hours.
The scenario was based around the idea that pilots should have basic skills in addition to merely flying with an autopilot, and was designed to test both their actual flying ability by not having airports at their destinations, and providing no actual navigational data beyond a map or two. They were required to map their routes in territory unknown to them, then fly those routes in their chosen aircraft, land, report in, then return to CYAV to complete a "cycle." Points were awarded for cycle completion, and points deducted for aircraft crashes. FG Seg faults were not penalized.

FlightGear Newsletter April 2011

2011-04-03T03:57:17Z

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'''FlyingClub Mayday 1'''

The FGFC "Mayday 1: Manitoba Rescue" operation was held April 2nd, 2011 at CYAV, Winnipeg/St.Andrews, with seven pilots participating. The scenario stated two of Manitoba's major rivers were flooding, and people were stranded along both, so STOL and Helicopter pilots were mustered at CYAV, received assignments from ATC, planned their flights, and notified ATC when they were ready to proceed. A total of twenty missions were assigned, sixteen of which were successfully completed in the space of three hours.
The scenario was based around the idea that pilots should have basic skills in addition to merely flying with an autopilot, and was designed to test both their actual flying ability by not having airports at their destinations, and providing no actual navigational data beyond a map or two. They were required to map their routes in territory unknown to them, then fly those routes in their chosen aircraft, land, report in, then return to CYAV to complete a "cycle." Points were awarded for cycle completion, and points deducted for aircraft crashes. FG Seg faults were not penalized.