[Flightgear-users] Re: Whats a good web-site for uploading
In a message dated 11/17/2005 7:48:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Maybe he's reading it through a mail archive.Oh, yes. That could be. In this case he hasn't much choice.Well, other than subscribing, of course. If someone is interestedin reading the list, and posting to it, why would he rather annoypeople than subscribe? Doesn't make much sense. But that's just me.(And I wouldn't allow non-subscribed people to post, anyway. :-) If you receive a digest and hit reply you get Re: Flightgear-users Digest, Vol 31, Issue 56 To keep it in thread you have to manually move the subject from the individual email you want to reply too. which is this Re: Whats a good web-site for uploading Ray ___ Flightgear-users mailing list Flightgear-users@flightgear.org http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-users 2f585eeea02e2c79d7b1d8c4963bae2d
[Flightgear-users] Re: So what do you fly? (George Patterson)
Hi All, I did not copy any part of a preceding email because there is so much under this subject. So here goes. I gladly donate my category system for aircraft. I peeked at the Wiki and it has a lot there already. I have two major questions. First, can we and do we need to define aircraft status? (See next long discussion Second shouldn't comments and status be subdivided based on what it effects within an aircraft "model"? (Long discussion below) I think a "complete" aircraft and development of the same can be divided in too some key area's, needing different talents, and potentially interesting to different individuals. i.e. perfect for GPL development if the WIKI can be used has a needs list and the standard CVS methodology for updatingthe aircraft. The key is who defines status and how are the aircraft verified, etc. Assuming that the final goal of an aircraft is to be completely finished and included in the standard release package or GPL-hanger. Through probable lack of knowledge I see the aircraft model as having a basic structure like this. Aircraft 3 D Model Basic Model (how it appears in flight) Textures Accuracy Fit and Finish Animations (there are examples of these on some aircraft and others have some or none implemented) Landing Gear Flaps Rudder Propeller Sounds Engines Propellers FDM (this has multiple choices and some modelshave be implemented in more than one) YASIM (appears to be the easiest to create based on documentation and questions I asked previously) JSBSIM (has a tool to build a basic model based on size and specific operating characteristics) Cockpit 2D - Instruments 3D - Instruments HUD Radar Systems Electrical Auto Pilot Other Vacuum Hydraulic Static Pitot Sub-models ( I have seen or read about the following examples) Contrails Weapons (of course) So a minimally aircraft needs a 3D model, the generic cockpit, generic systemsand an FDM in order to "fly" under flightgear. Status PRELIM If you add actual Engine(prop) and a specific FDM for the aircraft would that be status TEST. To achieve an ALPHA status the aircraft would need at least some animation and an accepted specific FDM. (who tests/accepts) For a BETA status add a specific Cockpit and Sounds. For a RELEASE status what is minimal requirements? What Status for a plane that has, photo realistic model,everything defined specifically for it and accurate. 100% GOLD (like in classic cars) ;-) Ray Mc ___ Flightgear-users mailing list Flightgear-users@flightgear.org http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-users 2f585eeea02e2c79d7b1d8c4963bae2d
[Flightgear-users] Re: So what do you fly?
After loading up everything available in CVS there are a lot of flyable things available to play with in many different states of completion. I would suggest rather than ditching any of the current models, regardless of state, that a better organization of the existing models would be more useful. I built my self a tree within the Aircraft folder. In the Aircraft folder I leave the models I'm currently interested in using. That way they show up in the Windows launcher and it is not cluttered with 100's of IMHO unneeded items. I defined the following categories of aircraft. Fantasy - Santa, UFO etc Experimental - X-15, YF-23 etc GA- Citation, C-182 etc Gliders Commercial - 737, DC-3, etc Pre WWII Wright Flyer, Sopwith Camel, etc WWII - P-51, Spitfire, etc Post WWI - B-52, F-16 etc Most of the -set XML files have a Status from the author although I don;t know if there is a "standard" definition of the status's. A standard definition would also be useful. As far as the Base package I think it has a relatively small number of reasonably complete aircraft doesn't it? Ray Mc ___ Flightgear-users mailing list Flightgear-users@flightgear.org http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-users 2f585eeea02e2c79d7b1d8c4963bae2d
[Flightgear-users] Creating a FDM for YASIM
Did I see a tool somewhere to automate this? Is there a definitivedocument on this? Thanks Ray McNeice ___ Flightgear-users mailing list Flightgear-users@flightgear.org http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-users 2f585eeea02e2c79d7b1d8c4963bae2d
Re: [Flightgear-users] Update on a Previous Question
FWIW I run flightgear on an HP 7000 notebook, XP professional, with a NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5700 without a problem Driver dated 2/3/2004 version 5.3.0.1. I have downloaded and run the Windows executable version 9.8 but started with 9.4. I have not loaded the development version of flightgear from CVS, don't feel the need to compile it since development is not what I'm interested in. I have tried to keep up with the current CVS changes to the executableby downloading updated versions from ftp://ftp.ihg.uni-duisburg.de/FlightGear/Win32/ Themost recentversion there is dated 10/05/2005. When I run it the numeric 9 (page_up) and 3(page_down) no longer repeat to increase or decrease the throttle. it works if you press and release the keys. Is that a defect(bug) in that build, 9.8 works fine when I run that exe, or a new option / featurethat works that wayby design even though I don't like it? i have been downloading updated aircraft files, textures, etc. Everything that gives an error message when the program runs has been eliminated except for a lot of unnamed file open errors? ray mcneice ___ Flightgear-users mailing list Flightgear-users@flightgear.org http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-users 2f585eeea02e2c79d7b1d8c4963bae2d
[Flightgear-users] Re: Tutorial - Flight between 2 airports
Tutorial appears to be great, just starting to read it. Now a question on radio's which I have ignored to this point. How do you tune them with a two button mouse and/or a laptop touch pad? Ray McNeice ___ Flightgear-users mailing list Flightgear-users@flightgear.org http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-users 2f585eeea02e2c79d7b1d8c4963bae2d
Re: [Flightgear-users] Tutorial
In a message dated 10/2/2005 1:02:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EN] I'm sorry but that would need too much time. If somebody owns a good English-French translator software, I'll take the time to polish the result. I tried using the Google and Altavista translators but they're really bad. français: Essayez ceci que cela fonctionne le joli puits http://babelfish.altavista.com/tr Translated from my English Try this it works pretty well. Here is your original French using their engine I am sorry but that would take too much time to me. If somebody has a software French English translator of quality, I will take time necessary to correct the result. I tested by using the translators of Google and of Altavista but the result is too bad. Ray ___ Flightgear-users mailing list Flightgear-users@flightgear.org http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-users 2f585eeea02e2c79d7b1d8c4963bae2d
Re: [Flightgear-users] Forum Search Tool
In a message dated 10/2/2005 11:33:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subject: [Flightgear-users] Forum Search ToolTo: "Flight Gear User List" Flightgear-users@flightgear.orgMessage-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"Hello All, Is there a search tool for the FlightGear users forum?RMcN (Ray ) mentioned that I should look for articles under his name to find out more about Atlas. Unfortunately, I don't know what his full name is ... Ray, if you see this could you let me know your full name?ThanksEd Baker The notes are on the Atlas Devel mailing list in August at http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?forum=atlas-devel Ray ___ Flightgear-users mailing list Flightgear-users@flightgear.org http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-users 2f585eeea02e2c79d7b1d8c4963bae2d
