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Virtual airlines

2013-07-17T04:43:25Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual Airline 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

== Virtual airlines ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Air Europe Virtual
|established = May 2013
|logo = AEV-logo.png
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign =
* AEVxxx
|history = We opened this airline in May 2013 on the 8th. We fly in Europe and the USA.
|fleet =
* A300
* A320-family (A318, A319, A320, A321)
* 737
* A340-600
* 777-200ER
* 777-300ER
|main-hub = EDDK
|hubs =
* EDDK
* LFPG
|website = http://aireuropevirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=19911
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Air Lanaudière - NorskAir
|established =
|logo = Alqlogo.png
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc =
|callsign =
* ALQxxxx
* ALExxxx
* ALXxxxx
* NKAxxxx
* NKHxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* Cessna Caravan
* ATR72-500
* Embraer E-170LR
* Embraer E-190LR
* Airbus A318
* Airbus A319
* Boeing 777-200LR
* Boeing 787-8
|main-hub = CYUL
|hubs =
* CYUL (ALQ, ALE)
* CSK3 (ALE)
* CSM5 (ALE)
* CYMX (ALX)
* ENGM (ALX, NKA)
* ENBR (NKH)
|map =
|website = http://www.airlanaudiere.com
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = BRT Virtual Airlines
|established = Nov 2010
|logo = LOGO_BRT_VIRTUAL_AIRLINE_big.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Yes, FGCom / FlightGear
|callsign = BRT<pilot>
|history = Founded in Nov 2010, BRT has strived to achieve excellence in flying in FlightGear, and to create a quality community in flightsims.
|fleet =
* 737-300 (8)
* 747-800i (4)
* 777-200ER (17)
* 787-800 (8; all grounded)
* E190-200 (22)
* DHC6-300 (5)
|main-hub = UKBB
|hubs =
* VHHH
* KSFO
* NZAA
|map =
|website = http://brtvirtualairlines.com
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Century Airlines
|established = March 2012
|logo = Calogo.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = FGCom, RaidCall, Mumble
|callsign = CAxxxxx
|history = Century Airlines was born on March 25, 2012 from an idea to change the system used by the virtual airlines in FlightGear and allow virtual pilots to have more freedom when flying. The airline began with a diffusion through FG community forums (not official), then it began a gradual expansion of a new system for pilots and their way of flying in a virtual airline. On January 25, 2013 Century Airlines got more than 500 reported flights from its virtual pilots.
|fleet =
* Airbus A330-243 (2)
* Airbus A340-600 (2)
* Airbus A321-231 (2)
* Airbus A320-214 (5)
* Airbus A319-111 (4)
* Airbus A318-111 (4)
* CRJ-700 (9)
* 787-8 (3)
* 747-8i (3)
* 777F (5)
* 777-200ER (5)
* 777-200LR (4)
* CRJ-200 (1)
* Citation X (1)
* DHC8-Q300 (3)
|main-hub = SKBO
|hubs =
* SKBO
* LEMD
* SBGL
|map =
|website = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://centuryairlines.forumbuild.com/
|registration = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/become-century-pilot/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Virtual Airlines
|established = April 2010 (as Atlas Virtual Airlines)
|logo = Globalair 20.jpg
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = YES, FGCom
|callsign = GVAxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 737-300
* 737-900
* 747-8i
* 777-200ER
* 787-8
* B1900D
* CRJ700LR
* DHC6-300
* DHC8-400Q
* Il-96-400
* MD-81
|main-hub = EDDF
|hubs =
* KDEN
* KJFK
* TNCM
|map =
|website = http://globalvirtualair.com/
|forum = http://www.globalvirtualair.com/forum/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Merlion Virtual Airlines
|established = November 2010
|logo = Merlion_Logo.png
|status = Active
|has-atc =
|callsign = MIAxxxx (Merlion Intl.), MCAxxxx (Merlion CARGO)
|fleet = http://flymerlion.org/site/info/5
|main-hub = WSSS (MIA/MCA)
|hubs =
* WSSS (MIA Hub)
* KLAX (MIA Hub)
* EGKK (MIA Hub)
* ELLX (MCA Hub)
* KMEM (MCA Hub)
|map =
|website = http://www.flymerlion.org/
|forum = A part of the website.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Air Canada
|established = May 2013
|logo = ACA Logo.png
|status = Just Opened, looking for pilots
|callsign =
* ACAxxx
* ACTxxx
|history = Founded in May 2013 on the 11th. We hope to bring realism to the airline and community. We hope that this'll turn into a good airline in the future.
|fleet =
* B1900D
* Embraer E175
* A320NEO (Will be leased out soon for 737NG)
* ATR72-500
* 777-200LR
* A330-300
|main-hub = CYYZ
|hubs =
* CYVR
|website = http://virtualaircanada.x10.mx/
|forum = Soon be added onto the website
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Pakistan International Airline
|established = May 2013
|logo =
|status = Just Opened, looking for pilots
|callsign = PIAxxx
|history = Founded in May 2013 on the 11th. We hope to bring realism to the airline and community. We hope that this'll turn into a good airline in the future.
|fleet =
* B1900D
* Embraer E175
* A320NEO (Will be leased out soon for 737NG)
* ATR72-500
* 777-200LR
* A330-300
|main-hub = VHHH
|hubs =
* OPKC
* OPLA
* OPRN
|website = http://piafgva.x10.mx/
|forum = Soon be added onto the website
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April 26, 2009.
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = SkyTeam Virtual
|established = June 20. 2013.
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 4

|History = SkyTeam is a new virtual airline alliance. Founded by Union Airlines, Century Airlines and TransBrasil. SkyTeam is the last of the three virtual airline alliances to be formed, the first two being Star Alliance and OneWorld.

|website = http://virtualskytam.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=20339

}}

== Virtual air forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = European Air Force
|established = June 2010
|logo =
|status = Active
|has-atc = Yes, on FGCom/MPChat - ATCJet (ATC Instructor on VATSIM)
|callsign = EAFxxxx
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}
[[Category:Virtual airlines| ]]

Virtual airlines

2013-07-17T04:39:53Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual airline 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

== Virtual airlines ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Air Europe Virtual
|established = May 2013
|logo = AEV-logo.png
|status = We are looking for pilots
|callsign =
* AEVxxx
|history = We opened this airline in May 2013 on the 8th. We fly in Europe and the USA.
|fleet =
* A300
* A320-family (A318, A319, A320, A321)
* 737
* A340-600
* 777-200ER
* 777-300ER
|main-hub = EDDK
|hubs =
* EDDK
* LFPG
|website = http://aireuropevirtual.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=19911
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Air Lanaudière - NorskAir
|established =
|logo = Alqlogo.png
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc =
|callsign =
* ALQxxxx
* ALExxxx
* ALXxxxx
* NKAxxxx
* NKHxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* Cessna Caravan
* ATR72-500
* Embraer E-170LR
* Embraer E-190LR
* Airbus A318
* Airbus A319
* Boeing 777-200LR
* Boeing 787-8
|main-hub = CYUL
|hubs =
* CYUL (ALQ, ALE)
* CSK3 (ALE)
* CSM5 (ALE)
* CYMX (ALX)
* ENGM (ALX, NKA)
* ENBR (NKH)
|map =
|website = http://www.airlanaudiere.com
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = BRT Virtual Airlines
|established = Nov 2010
|logo = LOGO_BRT_VIRTUAL_AIRLINE_big.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = Yes, FGCom / FlightGear
|callsign = BRT<pilot>
|history = Founded in Nov 2010, BRT has strived to achieve excellence in flying in FlightGear, and to create a quality community in flightsims.
|fleet =
* 737-300 (8)
* 747-800i (4)
* 777-200ER (17)
* 787-800 (8; all grounded)
* E190-200 (22)
* DHC6-300 (5)
|main-hub = UKBB
|hubs =
* VHHH
* KSFO
* NZAA
|map =
|website = http://brtvirtualairlines.com
|forum =
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Century Airlines
|established = March 2012
|logo = Calogo.png
|status = Active
|has-atc = FGCom, RaidCall, Mumble
|callsign = CAxxxxx
|history = Century Airlines was born on March 25, 2012 from an idea to change the system used by the virtual airlines in FlightGear and allow virtual pilots to have more freedom when flying. The airline began with a diffusion through FG community forums (not official), then it began a gradual expansion of a new system for pilots and their way of flying in a virtual airline. On January 25, 2013 Century Airlines got more than 500 reported flights from its virtual pilots.
|fleet =
* Airbus A330-243 (2)
* Airbus A340-600 (2)
* Airbus A321-231 (2)
* Airbus A320-214 (5)
* Airbus A319-111 (4)
* Airbus A318-111 (4)
* CRJ-700 (9)
* 787-8 (3)
* 747-8i (3)
* 777F (5)
* 777-200ER (5)
* 777-200LR (4)
* CRJ-200 (1)
* Citation X (1)
* DHC8-Q300 (3)
|main-hub = SKBO
|hubs =
* SKBO
* LEMD
* SBGL
|map =
|website = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://centuryairlines.forumbuild.com/
|registration = http://centuryairlines.jimdo.com/become-century-pilot/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Global Virtual Airlines
|established = April 2010 (as Atlas Virtual Airlines)
|logo = Globalair 20.jpg
|status = Active
|niche =
|has-atc = YES, FGCom
|callsign = GVAxxxx
|history =
|fleet =
* 737-300
* 737-900
* 747-8i
* 777-200ER
* 787-8
* B1900D
* CRJ700LR
* DHC6-300
* DHC8-400Q
* Il-96-400
* MD-81
|main-hub = EDDF
|hubs =
* KDEN
* KJFK
* TNCM
|map =
|website = http://globalvirtualair.com/
|forum = http://www.globalvirtualair.com/forum/
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Merlion Virtual Airlines
|established = November 2010
|logo = Merlion_Logo.png
|status = Active
|has-atc =
|callsign = MIAxxxx (Merlion Intl.), MCAxxxx (Merlion CARGO)
|fleet = http://flymerlion.org/site/info/5
|main-hub = WSSS (MIA/MCA)
|hubs =
* WSSS (MIA Hub)
* KLAX (MIA Hub)
* EGKK (MIA Hub)
* ELLX (MCA Hub)
* KMEM (MCA Hub)
|map =
|website = http://www.flymerlion.org/
|forum = A part of the website.
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Air Canada
|established = May 2013
|logo = ACA Logo.png
|status = Just Opened, looking for pilots
|callsign =
* ACAxxx
* ACTxxx
|history = Founded in May 2013 on the 11th. We hope to bring realism to the airline and community. We hope that this'll turn into a good airline in the future.
|fleet =
* B1900D
* Embraer E175
* A320NEO (Will be leased out soon for 737NG)
* ATR72-500
* 777-200LR
* A330-300
|main-hub = CYYZ
|hubs =
* CYVR
|website = http://virtualaircanada.x10.mx/
|forum = Soon be added onto the website
}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Pakistan International Airline
|established = May 2013
|logo =
|status = Just Opened, looking for pilots
|callsign = PIAxxx
|history = Founded in May 2013 on the 11th. We hope to bring realism to the airline and community. We hope that this'll turn into a good airline in the future.
|fleet =
* B1900D
* Embraer E175
* A320NEO (Will be leased out soon for 737NG)
* ATR72-500
* 777-200LR
* A330-300
|main-hub = VHHH
|hubs =
* OPKC
* OPLA
* OPRN
|website = http://piafgva.x10.mx/
|forum = Soon be added onto the website
}}

== Virtual Airline alliances ==

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = Virtual Star Alliance (VSA)
|established = April. 2009.
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member virtual airlines = 1

|History = Virtual Star Alliance was the first alliance organization founded in Flight Gear. Founding members by Wookierabbit and Redneck.

|website = http://starallianceorg.webs.com, http://virtualsa.org/

}}

{{Virtual airline summary
|name = SkyTeam Virtual
|established = June 20. 2013.
|logo =
|status = Active

|Number of member airlines = 4

|History = SkyTeam is a new virtual airline alliance. Founded by Union Airlines, Century Airlines and TransBrasil. SkyTeam is the last of the three virtual airline alliances to be formed, the first two being Star Alliance and OneWorld.

|website = http://virtualskytam.jimdo.com/
|forum = http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=20339

}}

== Virtual air forces ==
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = European Air Force
|established = June 2010
|logo =
|status = Active
|has-atc = Yes, on FGCom/MPChat - ATCJet (ATC Instructor on VATSIM)
|callsign = EAFxxxx
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}
{{Virtual airline summary
|name = International Air Force
|established = Comming soon
|logo =
|status =
|has-atc = Yes, Provided by fgvao
|callsign = (any ideas i have none)
|fleet =
|main-hub =
|hubs =
|map =
|website =
|forum =
}}
[[Category:Virtual airlines| ]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:51:08Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual Community */

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

'''List of Airlines/Alliances in high demand'''

Airlines:
Americair Airlines,
Aurelen Europe Airlines

Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

Begin your search here:
---
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/index.php Flight Gear Forum]

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:50:49Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual Community */

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

'''List of Airlines/Alliances in high demand'''

Airlines:
Americair Airlines,
Aurelen Europe Airlines

Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

Begin your search here:
-
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/index.php Flight Gear Forum]

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:50:18Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual Community */

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

'''List of Airlines/Alliances in high demand'''

Airlines:
Americair Airlines,
Aurelen Europe Airlines

Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

Begin your search here
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/index.php Flight Gear Forum]

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:49:55Z

Wookierabbit:

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

'''List of Airlines/Alliances in high demand'''

Airlines:
Americair Airlines,
Aurelen Europe Airlines

Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

Begin your search here
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/index.php Forum]

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:49:04Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual Community */

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

'''List of Airlines/Alliances in high demand'''

Airlines:
Americair Airlines,
Aurelen Europe Airlines

Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

Begin your search here
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/index.php|Forum]

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:48:29Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual Community */

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

'''List of Airlines/Alliances in high demand'''

Airlines:
Americair Airlines,
Aurelen Europe Airlines

Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

Begin your search here
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/index.php]

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:46:37Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual Community */

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

'''List of Airlines/Alliances in high demand'''

Airlines:
Americair Airlines,
Aurelen Europe Airlines

Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:45:53Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual Community */

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

Airlines:
Americair Airlines,
Aurelen Europe Airlines

'''List of Airlines/Alliances in high demand'''
Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:44:42Z

Wookierabbit: /* Virtual Community */

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

Airlines:
Americair Airlines,
Aurelen Europe Airlines

Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

FlightGear Newsletter October 2009

2009-10-17T03:43:04Z

Wookierabbit: Virtual community

Welcome to the fourth edition of the [[FlightGear]] Newsletter.

This is currently the skeleton newsletter for the next edition. Please feel free to contribute!

We're still looking for a permanent (or even a temporary) newsletter editor, so if you'd like to get involved, have a look on the [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/ Forums].

==What's new in CVS==
==In the hangar==
===737-900ER in Devel===
XSaint is currently developing a Boeing 737-900ER, a variant of the B737NG. Currently in general testing, the plane is estimated to be released between this November and next Ferbruary.

==Scenery Corner==

==A living community==
===FS Weekend===
The [[FS Weekend]] is the largest flight simulator event in the world. Each year it takes place at the first or second weekend of November, this years event is held at '''7 and 8 November'''. The event is held in the Aviodrome musuem, located at [[Lelystad Airport]], the Netherlands. Since 2006 FlightGear has been represented each year, by a small team of enthusiastics, and this year will be no exception. If you like to join the team or if you happen to be around, write an email to the [http://flightgear.org/mail.html mailinglist].

===ADC Contests enters the FG Community?===
This year, alphaMedia proposed an extension of the prestegious [[ADC Contests]] into the developing community of FlightGear. The ADC is a contest to create the best 3D aircraft models in the general internet, with almost 600 models included in the two years it has been held. Starting as a simple contest in [[SketchUp]], the ADC has become the second largest regular-basis modeling contest on Google and become the parent project of [[Skynet Virtual]]. AM is currently negotiating the extension with the developers of the new [[Boeing 737]] creators. More information can be found below:
* [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=5fa1e771a5fe644b73d31fb3d707307e ADC 2010 Contest Site]
* [http://alphamedia.webs.com/adccontests.htm ADC Info on alphaMedia]

==Addons==
===Airport Diagram Generator===
Ever wondered how pilots know what exit to take on the runway, how to get from the gate to the runway and how the tower can tell them what route to follow? Well, they use maps, like you and I use in daily life when we need to find an adress. Instead of streetnames, the run- and taxiways have numbers and a letter of the alphabet (eg. 28L, S1).

The [[Airport Diagram Generator]] is a Java application capable of generating [[:Category:Airports|airport]] diagrams using FlightGear data only. These diagrams are [[GNU GPL]] and can be used for all kinds of purposes whether you are [[ATC]]ing or flying. The diagrams contain a schematic layout of the airport (taxiways and runways), ([[ILS]]) frequencies, navaids and so on.

==Useful links==
Budd Davisson is a long time aviation journalist in the USA. His [http://www.airbum.com website] includes a huge archive of [http://www.airbum.com/pireps.html pilot reports] from lots of different aircraft, many of which are modeled in FG. It's a great resource for those wanting to get an impression of what flying the real aircraft is like, and also often contains useful information on how to actually fly them.

==Virtual Community==
Coastal Air Systems, with its seemingly endless continue growth in expansion, creates its own Board of Directors. Late in the evening on October 15, 2009, the head of the virtual company sent emails congratulating the first 5 members on the newly formed Board of Directors. Each person in CAS' Board of Directors has specific duties that will ultimately help Coastal Air Systems function and become better oriented into serving, promoting, and expanding the Flight Gear community. Truthfully not every new member of the BoD for CAS knew that they were involved in the selection. Yes, being a little embarrassed, that includes me. However, not only me but I am sure the rest of the newly selected members are proud of the announcement. This is Wookierabbit, and I will keep you posted on the most updated details throughout the month in this small section.

Currently, a majority of virtual airlines are in high demand for more pilots. A few newly developed alliances are in high demand for more virtual airlines to join.

Airlines:
Americair Airlines
Aurelen Europe Airlines

Alliances:
Sky Alliance (Partner of Star Alliance)

-By Wookierabbit

==And finally....==

[[Category:FlightGear Newsletter|2009 10]]

Virtual airlines

2009-08-22T03:47:12Z

Wookierabbit:

==What are 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, with tens of thousands of participants involved at any one time each using different simulator platforms.

[[Image:virtualairlines.jpg|thumb|430px|The logos of most of the currently existing Virtual Airlines. From top left clockwise: [[Island Virtual Airways]], [[Skynet Virtual]], [[Airlink Virtual]], Gisi Airlines, TransGear Airways, [[Coastal Air Systems]], [[Aurelen Europe]] and [[Air San Francisco]].]]

===Current Flightgear Virtual Airlines===
Major Virtual Airlines include (In order of start announcement):
* [[Island Virtual Airways]]
* [[Aurelen Europe]]
* Gisi Airlines
* [[Wisma Virtual Airways]]
* [[Airlink Virtual]]
* TransGear Airways
* [[Air San Francisco]]
* [[Skynet Virtual]]
* [[Coastal Air Systems]]

As the concept of virtual airlines is fairly new, it is unknown how active these virtual airlines are. Virtual airlines currently active include all of the above except for Wisma Virtual and Airlink. A new airline, Planet-Wide Air Transport Services, will be operational in the near future.

==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.

==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

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==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.

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2009-08-21T19:18:11Z

Wookierabbit: Star Alliance logo.

Star Alliance logo.