FlightGear , an open-source flight simulator that supports a variety of popular platforms and is developed by experienced volunteers from around the world, today announced the release of FlightGear v3.0.0 Final .
- Download FlightGear v3.0.0 (for Windows):[Mirror 1] [Mirror 2] [Mirror 3]. (Or BitTorrent).
- Download FlightGear v3.0.0 (for MacOSX):[Mirror 1] [Mirror 2] [Mirror 3]. (Or BitTorrent).
- Download FlightGear for Linux and other platforms from the “Main Program Download”
The goal of the game for older children is to create a sophisticated and open-ended flight simulator framework for use in research or an academic environment, for pilot training, or as a tool for the aviation industry.
Changelog 3.0
- The Rembrandt rendering system provides real-time shadows and lighting
- Improved sky modeling including fog and low level haze, terminator lines.
- Massively improved terrain rendering, with region-specific terrain, random buildings, shader effects and more realistic object and tree placement.
- Advanced weather simulation, including frontal systems, thermals, lift and cloud formation based on mountain ridges.
- Built-in on-the-fly terrain loading – no need to load terrain before your flight.
- Built in multiplayer client and voice communications allowing users to join and leave multiplayer sessions in-sim.
- Usability improvements including in-sim joystick configuration UI, map.
- A fully scripted 2D rendering system allowing easy creation of complex UIs, glass cockpit instruments and more.
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