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FlightGear Newsletter June 2011

2011-06-23T07:55:16Z

Trozanov:

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''We would like to emphasize that the monthly newsletter can not live without the contributions of FlightGear users and developers. Everyone with a wiki account (free to register) can edit the newsletter and every contribution is welcome. So if you know about any FlightGear related projects such as for example updated scenery or aircraft, please do feel invited to add such news to the newsletter.''

== Development news ==
== Nasal for newbies ==
== New software tools and projects ==

== FlightGear addons and mods ==
== In the hangar ==
*The lightmap has been extended by a "factor property". Aircraft authors can now bind the intensity of a lightmap to a property (eg. <tt>/controls/lighting/panel-norm</tt>), making the lighting more vivid. Read more in the [[Howto: Lightmap|lightmap howto]].
*[[JSBSim]] welcomed a new feature this month. Setting the <tt>(/fdm/jsbsim/)propulsion/tank[n]/external-flow-rate-pps</tt> property will either draw fuel from, or insert fuel into the respective tank. This allows one to simulate complex fuel systems, relatively easy. See [[Howto: Write a fuel system in JSBSim]] for a guid on writing such systems.

=== New aircraft ===
=== Updated aircraft ===
==== Bf-109 G14 ====
The [[Messerschmitt Bf 109]] now has a [[Howto: Use the normal map effect in aircraft|bump- and specmapped]] 3D model, a revised FDM and an improved 3D cockpit with functional controls. Apat from that the logo selection system has been added, along with some new liveries. The throttle now sets the desired manifold pressure and maintains it, even with changing altitude.

Note to livery makers: the external textures have been consolidated into one file for easier maintenance.

{{Gallery|Improved cockpit|109-7.png|New liveries|109-3.png|Bump- and specmapped|109-5.png}}

==== Boeing 747-400 ====
Thanks to a report at the [http://flightgear.org/forums FlightGear forum], Gijs found out that there was a (eternal) fuel-leak in the [[Boeing 747-400|744]]'s fuel system. This was quite a problem for long-haul flight lovers, as it severely limited the aircraft's range.

Now that system is rewritten (making use of the new JSBSim function that you can read more about [[FlightGear Newsletter June 2011#In the hangar|earlier on in this newsletter]]) the fuel leak is closed! This does not only please long-haul flyers, it affects every pilot, because weight balancing is much better now.

=== Liveries ===

== Scenery corner ==
=== Skyline of Dubai ===
[[File:Dubai_skyline.png|thumb|270px]]
Gijs started modeling one of the highest, fastest changing and most interesting skylines in the world: Dubai's. The former village in the desert is
nowadays home to the tallest structure in the world, the largest shopping mall and it has more supertall skyscrapers than any other city. A perfect city to discover by [[C172p]], or one of the [[Helicopter|helis]]. With a great deal of challenging landing spots for the later vehicles.

So far little over 20 buildings have been modeled, some of which are currently untextured and low-poly. Nevertheless they help give you the right Dubai-feel!

=== Airports ===

== Aircraft of the month ==
== 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 ===
The channel flightgearUK has been set up on YouTube by Liam, and will soon feature tutorials, video reviews and promotional videos of high quality to show the latest and best features in FlightGear.. It is hard currently to find any high quality videos of FlightGear (with the exception of Oscar and Skyop's channels of course), especially with the most modern of features, crisp of graphics and based primarily on Civil aviation- which other mainstream Flight Sim users seem to do well, so it is a personal ambition of of the channel to greatly improve the popularity of the sim through various media, including Audio Reviews, Git update insights, Tutorials, etc. Few videos have been added yet, and no reviews or anything other than test videos, but check out the channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/flightgearuk. Comment, Rate & Subscribe! and get the sim more popular.

=== New tutorials and screencasts ===
=== Forum news ===
=== Multiplayer ===

The [http://fgrc.tk/ Flightgear Rotor Club] is kicking off it's 2nd multiplayer event on July 2, 2011. This month's event is a Combat Search and Rescue scenario, which involves going deep behind enemy lines into Laotian territory to rescue two downed airmen.

See the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=12379 forum topic] for more information about the event.

=== Virtual airlines ===

=== FlightGear events ===
BRT Virtual Airlines is proudly announcing that their will be event!

When : Saturday July 2nd 2011

Where: EDDF (frankfurt airport)

What Time : New York- 9:00 AM , UK & Portugal- 14:00, Berlin- 15:00, Ukraine- 16:00, Russia - 17:00 , Dehli- 19:30 , Singapore - 21:00

What : An Event. We will be flying from EDDF to EDDK . And Having Fun :)

Who: Virtual Star Alliance, BRT Virtual Airlines, Creder Nixrof Airlines, Merlion Virtual Airlines and Many More!

We reccomend FGcom.Hope to see you there!

More info @ www.brtvirtualairlines.com

Looking for ATC's .

Thank You!

Forum Post: [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=12503forum post]

== Useful links ==
== And finally ... ==
=== Contributing ===
One of the regular thoughts expressed on the FlightGear forums is "I'd like to contribute but I don't know how to program, and I don't have the time". Unfortunately, there is a common mis-conception that contributing requires programming and lots of free time. In fact, there are a huge range of ways to contribute to the project without needing to write code or spending days working on something.

For ideas on starting to contribute to FlightGear, you may want to check out: [[Volunteer]].

=== Call for volunteers ===
* The [[OpenRadar]] project is looking for a new maintainer.
* The [[FGFSPM]] (FlightGear Package Manager) is looking for a new maintainer.

=== Did you know ===

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2011 06]]

Virtual airlines

2010-11-04T15:21:38Z

Trozanov: /* Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines */

A '''virtual airline''' (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

==Purpose==
Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons.
Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others.
Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

==Common elements==
There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:
* A website as the focal point of the community
* Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
* Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
* Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
* Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
* Less common elements include:
* An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
* Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
* Award, rank and recognition systems
* Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

==Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines==
Currently, some number of virtual airlines exist, with airlines made of various experiences, fleets and operations. Here is a list of some of the known virtual airlines to have existed:

* Air H5
* [[Ares Virtual Airlines]]
* [[Atlas Virtual Airlines]]
* Delta Virtual Airlines
* [[Star Alliance]]
* [http://transgear.treborlogic.com TransGear Airways]
*[[BRT Virtual Airlines]]

===Current Alliances===
Alliances point to groups of airlines working with each other in joint operations. Currently, the following are active:
* [[Star Alliance]]
* Transgear Airways and Atlas (considered "sister VA's" and work in symbiosis)

===Current Flightgear Flying Clubs===
* [http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/ FlightGear Flying Club]

==Former Virtual Airlines==
Before the merger of most virtual airlines into Atlas and gradual declines of airlines following that event, several independent virtual airlines were active. These airlines, as well as airlines proposed but never actually created include the following:
[[Image:virtualairlines.jpg|thumb|430px|Logo of most virtual airlines as of February 2010.]]

===Airlines Merged into Atlas Virtual===
* [[Japan Pacific Airlines]]
* Skynet International Airlines

===Defunct Airlines===
* AirLink
* Air San Francisco
* Americair
* Coastal Air Systems
* Detra Virtual Airlines
* Euroair (Aurelen Virtual)
* [[Europe Airlines]]
* Gisi Airlines

===Proposed Airlines===
* Sandy Oceania Airlines
* Triangle Airlines

==Controversies==
===Copyright Issues===
When a virtual airline is created in the image of a real world airline legal issues can arise out of copyright violations. In 2003, a real world airline, Qantas Airways Ltd., announced a new low-cost carrier by the name of Jetstar Airways. However, a virtual airline named Jetstar International Airlines already existed, complete with a web site. As part of their startup promotion, Qantas sold 100,000 airline tickets at a discount price, and the virtual airline's web site was swamped with would-be customers, job-seekers, and prospective vendors. The virtual airline sued Qantas, claiming that Qantas stole the virtual airline's livery and trademark.
If you wish to create a virtual airline- Which Flightgear would be eager for you to do, Please do not base it on real life airlines to save copyright issues!

===Association with terrorism===
Claims have been made of the use of both flight simulators and virtual airlines as training devices for terrorist activities, although to date no conclusive link has ever been provided to indicate a situation where a virtual airline has provided flight simulation training to anyone involved in a terrorist activity.
Jermaine Lindsay, one of the four 7 July 2005 London bombings, may have used flight simulators to practice flying an airliner, with an accusation that he was registered with a virtual airline. A person of the same name listed his nearest major airport as Heathrow and clocked up 30 hours in two months with SimAirline.net. The website later denied the member's linking with the bombing, and indicated it was working with the Metropolitan Police to establish whether its former member was the bomber. The website stated that it provides information about airlines and free add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator and does not provide flight instruction to its members.
The 9/11 Commission in the US concluded in 2004 that those responsible for flying the planes into World Trade Center and Pentagon had used PC-based flight simulators for training. Despite the initial concerns of the involvement of virtual airlines in these terrorist activities, largely little has come from these claims to date and no changes have been noted as occurring in their operation as a result.

Virtual airlines

2010-11-04T15:20:38Z

Trozanov: /* Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines */

A '''virtual airline''' (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

==Purpose==
Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons.
Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others.
Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

==Common elements==
There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:
* A website as the focal point of the community
* Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
* Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
* Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
* Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
* Less common elements include:
* An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
* Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
* Award, rank and recognition systems
* Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

==Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines==
Currently, some number of virtual airlines exist, with airlines made of various experiences, fleets and operations. Here is a list of some of the known virtual airlines to have existed:

* Air H5
* [[Ares Virtual Airlines]]
* [[Atlas Virtual Airlines]]
* Delta Virtual Airlines
* [[Star Alliance]]
* [http://transgear.treborlogic.com TransGear Airways]
* [http://wiki.flightgear.org/index.php/BRT_Virtual_Airlines BRT Virtual Airlines]

===Current Alliances===
Alliances point to groups of airlines working with each other in joint operations. Currently, the following are active:
* [[Star Alliance]]
* Transgear Airways and Atlas (considered "sister VA's" and work in symbiosis)

===Current Flightgear Flying Clubs===
* [http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/ FlightGear Flying Club]

==Former Virtual Airlines==
Before the merger of most virtual airlines into Atlas and gradual declines of airlines following that event, several independent virtual airlines were active. These airlines, as well as airlines proposed but never actually created include the following:
[[Image:virtualairlines.jpg|thumb|430px|Logo of most virtual airlines as of February 2010.]]

===Airlines Merged into Atlas Virtual===
* [[Japan Pacific Airlines]]
* Skynet International Airlines

===Defunct Airlines===
* AirLink
* Air San Francisco
* Americair
* Coastal Air Systems
* Detra Virtual Airlines
* Euroair (Aurelen Virtual)
* [[Europe Airlines]]
* Gisi Airlines

===Proposed Airlines===
* Sandy Oceania Airlines
* Triangle Airlines

==Controversies==
===Copyright Issues===
When a virtual airline is created in the image of a real world airline legal issues can arise out of copyright violations. In 2003, a real world airline, Qantas Airways Ltd., announced a new low-cost carrier by the name of Jetstar Airways. However, a virtual airline named Jetstar International Airlines already existed, complete with a web site. As part of their startup promotion, Qantas sold 100,000 airline tickets at a discount price, and the virtual airline's web site was swamped with would-be customers, job-seekers, and prospective vendors. The virtual airline sued Qantas, claiming that Qantas stole the virtual airline's livery and trademark.
If you wish to create a virtual airline- Which Flightgear would be eager for you to do, Please do not base it on real life airlines to save copyright issues!

===Association with terrorism===
Claims have been made of the use of both flight simulators and virtual airlines as training devices for terrorist activities, although to date no conclusive link has ever been provided to indicate a situation where a virtual airline has provided flight simulation training to anyone involved in a terrorist activity.
Jermaine Lindsay, one of the four 7 July 2005 London bombings, may have used flight simulators to practice flying an airliner, with an accusation that he was registered with a virtual airline. A person of the same name listed his nearest major airport as Heathrow and clocked up 30 hours in two months with SimAirline.net. The website later denied the member's linking with the bombing, and indicated it was working with the Metropolitan Police to establish whether its former member was the bomber. The website stated that it provides information about airlines and free add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator and does not provide flight instruction to its members.
The 9/11 Commission in the US concluded in 2004 that those responsible for flying the planes into World Trade Center and Pentagon had used PC-based flight simulators for training. Despite the initial concerns of the involvement of virtual airlines in these terrorist activities, largely little has come from these claims to date and no changes have been noted as occurring in their operation as a result.

Virtual airlines

2010-11-03T20:13:18Z

Trozanov: /* Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines */

A '''virtual airline''' (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

==Purpose==
Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons.
Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others.
Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

==Common elements==
There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:
* A website as the focal point of the community
* Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
* Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
* Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
* Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
* Less common elements include:
* An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
* Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
* Award, rank and recognition systems
* Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

==Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines==
Currently, some number of virtual airlines exist, with airlines made of various experiences, fleets and operations. Here is a list of some of the known virtual airlines to have existed:

* Air H5
* [[Ares Virtual Airlines]]
* [[Atlas Virtual Airlines]]
* Delta Virtual Airlines
* [[Star Alliance]]
* [http://transgear.treborlogic.com TransGear Airways]
* '''[http://flightgearva.webs.com/ '''Flight Gear Virtual Airline''']
'''
===Current Alliances===
Alliances point to groups of airlines working with each other in joint operations. Currently, the following are active:
* [[Star Alliance]]
* Transgear Airways and Atlas (considered "sister VA's" and work in symbiosis)
* [http://flightgearva.webs.com/ BRT Virtual Airlines] [[File:LOGO BRT VIRTUAL AIRLINE big.png]]

===Current Flightgear Flying Clubs===
* [http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/ FlightGear Flying Club]

==Former Virtual Airlines==
Before the merger of most virtual airlines into Atlas and gradual declines of airlines following that event, several independent virtual airlines were active. These airlines, as well as airlines proposed but never actually created include the following:
[[Image:virtualairlines.jpg|thumb|430px|Logo of most virtual airlines as of February 2010.]]

===Airlines Merged into Atlas Virtual===
* [[Japan Pacific Airlines]]
* Skynet International Airlines

===Defunct Airlines===
* AirLink
* Air San Francisco
* Americair
* Coastal Air Systems
* Detra Virtual Airlines
* Euroair (Aurelen Virtual)
* [[Europe Airlines]]
* Gisi Airlines

===Proposed Airlines===
* Sandy Oceania Airlines
* Triangle Airlines

==Controversies==
===Copyright Issues===
When a virtual airline is created in the image of a real world airline legal issues can arise out of copyright violations. In 2003, a real world airline, Qantas Airways Ltd., announced a new low-cost carrier by the name of Jetstar Airways. However, a virtual airline named Jetstar International Airlines already existed, complete with a web site. As part of their startup promotion, Qantas sold 100,000 airline tickets at a discount price, and the virtual airline's web site was swamped with would-be customers, job-seekers, and prospective vendors. The virtual airline sued Qantas, claiming that Qantas stole the virtual airline's livery and trademark.
If you wish to create a virtual airline- Which Flightgear would be eager for you to do, Please do not base it on real life airlines to save copyright issues!

===Association with terrorism===
Claims have been made of the use of both flight simulators and virtual airlines as training devices for terrorist activities, although to date no conclusive link has ever been provided to indicate a situation where a virtual airline has provided flight simulation training to anyone involved in a terrorist activity.
Jermaine Lindsay, one of the four 7 July 2005 London bombings, may have used flight simulators to practice flying an airliner, with an accusation that he was registered with a virtual airline. A person of the same name listed his nearest major airport as Heathrow and clocked up 30 hours in two months with SimAirline.net. The website later denied the member's linking with the bombing, and indicated it was working with the Metropolitan Police to establish whether its former member was the bomber. The website stated that it provides information about airlines and free add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator and does not provide flight instruction to its members.
The 9/11 Commission in the US concluded in 2004 that those responsible for flying the planes into World Trade Center and Pentagon had used PC-based flight simulators for training. Despite the initial concerns of the involvement of virtual airlines in these terrorist activities, largely little has come from these claims to date and no changes have been noted as occurring in their operation as a result.

File:LOGO BRT VIRTUAL AIRLINE big.png

2010-11-03T20:12:53Z

Trozanov:

File:Virtualairlines.jpg

2010-11-03T20:11:04Z

Trozanov: uploaded a new version of "File:Virtualairlines.jpg": Reverted to version as of 20:10, 3 November 2010

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2010-11-03T20:10:49Z

Trozanov: uploaded a new version of "File:Virtualairlines.jpg": Reverted to version as of 20:07, 3 November 2010

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2010-11-03T20:10:16Z

Trozanov: uploaded a new version of "File:Virtualairlines.jpg": Added BRT Deleted IVA since does not exist anymore

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2010-11-03T20:07:46Z

Trozanov: uploaded a new version of "File:Virtualairlines.jpg"

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2010-11-03T20:03:58Z

Trozanov: uploaded a new version of "File:Virtualairlines.jpg"

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2010-11-02T15:43:26Z

Trozanov:

Virtual airlines

2010-11-02T14:50:57Z

Trozanov: /* Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines */

A '''virtual airline''' (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

==Purpose==
Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons.
Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others.
Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

==Common elements==
There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:
* A website as the focal point of the community
* Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
* Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
* Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
* Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
* Less common elements include:
* An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
* Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
* Award, rank and recognition systems
* Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

==Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines==
Currently, some number of virtual airlines exist, with airlines made of various experiences, fleets and operations. Here is a list of some of the known virtual airlines to have existed:

* Air H5
* [[Ares Virtual Airlines]]
* [[Atlas Virtual Airlines]]
* Delta Virtual Airlines
* [[Star Alliance]]
* [http://transgear.treborlogic.com TransGear Airways]
* '''[http://flightgearva.webs.com/ '''Flight Gear Virtual Airline''']
'''
===Current Alliances===
Alliances point to groups of airlines working with each other in joint operations. Currently, the following are active:
* [[Star Alliance]]
* Transgear Airways and Atlas (considered "sister VA's" and work in symbiosis)
* [http://flightgearva.webs.com/ BRT Virtual Airlines]

===Current Flightgear Flying Clubs===
* [http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/ FlightGear Flying Club]

==Former Virtual Airlines==
Before the merger of most virtual airlines into Atlas and gradual declines of airlines following that event, several independent virtual airlines were active. These airlines, as well as airlines proposed but never actually created include the following:
[[Image:virtualairlines.jpg|thumb|430px|Logo of most virtual airlines as of February 2010.]]

===Airlines Merged into Atlas Virtual===
* [[Japan Pacific Airlines]]
* Skynet International Airlines

===Defunct Airlines===
* AirLink
* Air San Francisco
* Americair
* Coastal Air Systems
* Detra Virtual Airlines
* Euroair (Aurelen Virtual)
* [[Europe Airlines]]
* Gisi Airlines

===Proposed Airlines===
* Sandy Oceania Airlines
* Triangle Airlines

==Controversies==
===Copyright Issues===
When a virtual airline is created in the image of a real world airline legal issues can arise out of copyright violations. In 2003, a real world airline, Qantas Airways Ltd., announced a new low-cost carrier by the name of Jetstar Airways. However, a virtual airline named Jetstar International Airlines already existed, complete with a web site. As part of their startup promotion, Qantas sold 100,000 airline tickets at a discount price, and the virtual airline's web site was swamped with would-be customers, job-seekers, and prospective vendors. The virtual airline sued Qantas, claiming that Qantas stole the virtual airline's livery and trademark.
If you wish to create a virtual airline- Which Flightgear would be eager for you to do, Please do not base it on real life airlines to save copyright issues!

===Association with terrorism===
Claims have been made of the use of both flight simulators and virtual airlines as training devices for terrorist activities, although to date no conclusive link has ever been provided to indicate a situation where a virtual airline has provided flight simulation training to anyone involved in a terrorist activity.
Jermaine Lindsay, one of the four 7 July 2005 London bombings, may have used flight simulators to practice flying an airliner, with an accusation that he was registered with a virtual airline. A person of the same name listed his nearest major airport as Heathrow and clocked up 30 hours in two months with SimAirline.net. The website later denied the member's linking with the bombing, and indicated it was working with the Metropolitan Police to establish whether its former member was the bomber. The website stated that it provides information about airlines and free add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator and does not provide flight instruction to its members.
The 9/11 Commission in the US concluded in 2004 that those responsible for flying the planes into World Trade Center and Pentagon had used PC-based flight simulators for training. Despite the initial concerns of the involvement of virtual airlines in these terrorist activities, largely little has come from these claims to date and no changes have been noted as occurring in their operation as a result.

Virtual airlines

2010-11-01T19:57:17Z

Trozanov: /* Current Alliances */

A '''virtual airline''' (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

==Purpose==
Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons.
Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others.
Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

==Common elements==
There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:
* A website as the focal point of the community
* Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
* Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
* Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
* Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
* Less common elements include:
* An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
* Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
* Award, rank and recognition systems
* Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

==Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines==
Currently, some number of virtual airlines exist, with airlines made of various experiences, fleets and operations. Here is a list of some of the known virtual airlines to have existed:

* Air H5
* [[Ares Virtual Airlines]]
* [[Atlas Virtual Airlines]]
* Delta Virtual Airlines
* [[Star Alliance]]
* [http://transgear.treborlogic.com TransGear Airways]
* '''[http://flightgearva.webs.com/ '''Flight Gear Virtual Airline''']
'''
===Current Alliances===
Alliances point to groups of airlines working with each other in joint operations. Currently, the following are active:
* [[Star Alliance]]
* Transgear Airways and Atlas (considered "sister VA's" and work in symbiosis)
* [http://flightgearva.webs.com/ Flight Gear Virtual Airlines]

===Current Flightgear Flying Clubs===
* [http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/ FlightGear Flying Club]

==Former Virtual Airlines==
Before the merger of most virtual airlines into Atlas and gradual declines of airlines following that event, several independent virtual airlines were active. These airlines, as well as airlines proposed but never actually created include the following:
[[Image:virtualairlines.jpg|thumb|430px|Logo of most virtual airlines as of February 2010.]]

===Airlines Merged into Atlas Virtual===
* [[Japan Pacific Airlines]]
* Skynet International Airlines

===Defunct Airlines===
* AirLink
* Air San Francisco
* Americair
* Coastal Air Systems
* Detra Virtual Airlines
* Euroair (Aurelen Virtual)
* [[Europe Airlines]]
* Gisi Airlines

===Proposed Airlines===
* Sandy Oceania Airlines
* Triangle Airlines

==Controversies==
===Copyright Issues===
When a virtual airline is created in the image of a real world airline legal issues can arise out of copyright violations. In 2003, a real world airline, Qantas Airways Ltd., announced a new low-cost carrier by the name of Jetstar Airways. However, a virtual airline named Jetstar International Airlines already existed, complete with a web site. As part of their startup promotion, Qantas sold 100,000 airline tickets at a discount price, and the virtual airline's web site was swamped with would-be customers, job-seekers, and prospective vendors. The virtual airline sued Qantas, claiming that Qantas stole the virtual airline's livery and trademark.
If you wish to create a virtual airline- Which Flightgear would be eager for you to do, Please do not base it on real life airlines to save copyright issues!

===Association with terrorism===
Claims have been made of the use of both flight simulators and virtual airlines as training devices for terrorist activities, although to date no conclusive link has ever been provided to indicate a situation where a virtual airline has provided flight simulation training to anyone involved in a terrorist activity.
Jermaine Lindsay, one of the four 7 July 2005 London bombings, may have used flight simulators to practice flying an airliner, with an accusation that he was registered with a virtual airline. A person of the same name listed his nearest major airport as Heathrow and clocked up 30 hours in two months with SimAirline.net. The website later denied the member's linking with the bombing, and indicated it was working with the Metropolitan Police to establish whether its former member was the bomber. The website stated that it provides information about airlines and free add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator and does not provide flight instruction to its members.
The 9/11 Commission in the US concluded in 2004 that those responsible for flying the planes into World Trade Center and Pentagon had used PC-based flight simulators for training. Despite the initial concerns of the involvement of virtual airlines in these terrorist activities, largely little has come from these claims to date and no changes have been noted as occurring in their operation as a result.

Virtual airlines

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Trozanov: /* Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines */

A '''virtual airline''' (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline. Virtual airlines generally have a presence on the internet, similar to a real airline. There are over 100 virtual airlines of significance currently active in the internet (supporting a number of flightsims), with thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

==Purpose==
Virtual airlines were started to give a sense of purpose to activities conducted within a flight simulator. This basic premise has evolved over time, along with available technology, to provide increasing levels of immersion but always with the same core purpose. When combined with increasingly powerful personal computers, advancing flight simulation software, and communications networks, virtual airlines are often able to provide compelling, realistic, experiences similar to operations inside a real airline. Virtual airlines also provide an avenue for members to gain access to additional content, such as aircraft and scenery, for use with their simulator. The appeal varies; for younger members, virtual airlines provide a sandbox environment where they can experience the corporate environment of commercial business in the airline industry, without the risk of financial loss. These organizations also provide an outlet for those who are interested in aviation but unable to fly themselves in real life due to financial, health, or other reasons.
Most of all, its one step closer to enthusiasts feeling more involved in an airline environment and share their interests with others.
Virtual Airlines also benefit the flight simulator community by providing valuable services such as ATC, events, and general help and knowledge.

==Common elements==
There are several elements that are common across many virtual airlines:
* A website as the focal point of the community
* Internet forum where discussion and social interaction can occur
* Customized livery that users can download together with aircraft and install in their flight simulator
* Route schedules for members to fly in their simulators
* Multiplayer events, often on a game network such as VATSIM or IVAO
* Less common elements include:
* An Online database for recording and reporting flights and membership statistics
* Dedicated game server hosting to provide private areas for members to complete flights
* Award, rank and recognition systems
* Voice over Internet Protocol servers for members to communicate freely by voice

==Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines==
Currently, some number of virtual airlines exist, with airlines made of various experiences, fleets and operations. Here is a list of some of the known virtual airlines to have existed:

* Air H5
* [[Ares Virtual Airlines]]
* [[Atlas Virtual Airlines]]
* Delta Virtual Airlines
* [[Star Alliance]]
* [http://transgear.treborlogic.com TransGear Airways]
* '''[http://flightgearva.webs.com/ '''Flight Gear Virtual Airline''']
'''
===Current Alliances===
Alliances point to groups of airlines working with each other in joint operations. Currently, the following are active:
* [[Star Alliance]]
* Transgear Airways and Atlas (considered "sister VA's" and work in symbiosis)

===Current Flightgear Flying Clubs===
* [http://flightgearfans.wordpress.com/ FlightGear Flying Club]

==Former Virtual Airlines==
Before the merger of most virtual airlines into Atlas and gradual declines of airlines following that event, several independent virtual airlines were active. These airlines, as well as airlines proposed but never actually created include the following:
[[Image:virtualairlines.jpg|thumb|430px|Logo of most virtual airlines as of February 2010.]]

===Airlines Merged into Atlas Virtual===
* [[Japan Pacific Airlines]]
* Skynet International Airlines

===Defunct Airlines===
* AirLink
* Air San Francisco
* Americair
* Coastal Air Systems
* Detra Virtual Airlines
* Euroair (Aurelen Virtual)
* [[Europe Airlines]]
* Gisi Airlines

===Proposed Airlines===
* Sandy Oceania Airlines
* Triangle Airlines

==Controversies==
===Copyright Issues===
When a virtual airline is created in the image of a real world airline legal issues can arise out of copyright violations. In 2003, a real world airline, Qantas Airways Ltd., announced a new low-cost carrier by the name of Jetstar Airways. However, a virtual airline named Jetstar International Airlines already existed, complete with a web site. As part of their startup promotion, Qantas sold 100,000 airline tickets at a discount price, and the virtual airline's web site was swamped with would-be customers, job-seekers, and prospective vendors. The virtual airline sued Qantas, claiming that Qantas stole the virtual airline's livery and trademark.
If you wish to create a virtual airline- Which Flightgear would be eager for you to do, Please do not base it on real life airlines to save copyright issues!

===Association with terrorism===
Claims have been made of the use of both flight simulators and virtual airlines as training devices for terrorist activities, although to date no conclusive link has ever been provided to indicate a situation where a virtual airline has provided flight simulation training to anyone involved in a terrorist activity.
Jermaine Lindsay, one of the four 7 July 2005 London bombings, may have used flight simulators to practice flying an airliner, with an accusation that he was registered with a virtual airline. A person of the same name listed his nearest major airport as Heathrow and clocked up 30 hours in two months with SimAirline.net. The website later denied the member's linking with the bombing, and indicated it was working with the Metropolitan Police to establish whether its former member was the bomber. The website stated that it provides information about airlines and free add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator and does not provide flight instruction to its members.
The 9/11 Commission in the US concluded in 2004 that those responsible for flying the planes into World Trade Center and Pentagon had used PC-based flight simulators for training. Despite the initial concerns of the involvement of virtual airlines in these terrorist activities, largely little has come from these claims to date and no changes have been noted as occurring in their operation as a result.