Hello all... With all the talk about FG audio here recently, it reminded me that I haven't yet gotten around to something I've wanted to do for some time--record some new audio files. I have access to a Piper Aztec, a light twin-engined aircraft. It's engines are six-cylinder Lycoming IO-540's, which are a bit larger than a 172's engine, but quite similar in some. But I also probably have access to smaller, single- engine aircraft such as a Piper Cub. I am not sure about turbine engine aircraft just yet, but that may be a possibility as well, as I have several contacts that might be able to help with that. I also have a Mac laptop with audio-recording software (Garage Band, Pro- Tools and Sonar for PC). In addition I have several professional dynamic and condenser microphones. The point is that I have the necessary tools to record some high-quality audio, and I have access to various aircraft to get the audio samples from.
While I do not have a ton of time this fall, I do have some time that I can spend on this project. But I need to know what sorts of audio samples would be most valuable--certainly a list of *all* desired audio files would be nice; as this will allow me to categorize need and prioritize manpower to get as much done as soon as possible. So I am asking for some input from the developers, especially for things like: 1) Sources for audio samples: single vs twin; idle power vs various RPM settings; in-flight vs ground-obtained audio, propellor pitch variations, etc. 2) Any need for auxiliary samples such as: gear retraction/extension; flap extension/retraction; alarms (autopilot, NAV instruments, etc.) 3) Any support vehicle audio samples: aircraft tugs, firetrucks, snow- plows (plowing, for example), etc. My thought here is to build as comprehensive a list as possible as to just what samples are necessary, and then work on that list as the opportunities arise over the next year or so. With the weather in Wisconsin about to turn colder, I will probably not have enough time to get all desired samples (nor will I have the opportunity to do so). But as I am part owner of the Aztec, I can certainly get many samples of various things over the next 1-2 months. So your input is appreciated... TB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Come build with us! The BlackBerry® Developer Conference in SF, CA is the only developer event you need to attend this year. Jumpstart your developing skills, take BlackBerry mobile applications to market and stay ahead of the curve. Join us from November 9-12, 2009. Register now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/devconf _______________________________________________ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
