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	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>invisible props?!</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9080-invisible-props/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi^^<br />
<br />
I just bought Xplane 9,installed it and added some planes.<br />
The problem is everytime i want to fly a propeller-driven plane , the propellers are invisible.<br />
When i stop the engine i can see them, when i turn the mixture to minimum so that the engine won't start an then just turn the starter i can see them,too.<br />
But as soon as the engine starts they are invisible again <img src='http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/public/style_emoticons/hq_emoticons/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /><br />
<br />
Thanks for any help <img src='http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/public/style_emoticons/hq_emoticons/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9080-invisible-props/</guid>
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		<title>Why am I glued to my instruments?</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9073-why-am-i-glued-to-my-instruments/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone, I  recently picked up x-plane, and had a concern.  <br />
<br />
In FSX (which I used to play), while in my virtual cockpit, I could zoom out all the way so that, while I was in my cockpit, I had a nice zoomed  out view and was able to see the outside and all my instruments, and zoom in when I need to check my HUD or a specific gauge.  However, in x-plane, when I am in the virtual cockpit, and press -, it doesn't back out at all.  Only when I press + can I use - to get back to the original view.  BUT, the original zoom is so close to the instruments, it kills the pleasure of a 3d cockpit since I can only see the instruments.  Does anyone have a solution?  I would really appreciate any advice/help.<br />
<br />
Thank you.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9073-why-am-i-glued-to-my-instruments/</guid>
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		<title>Anyone interested in some realistic Fokker 100 sounds?</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9076-anyone-interested-in-some-realistic-fokker-100-sounds/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Guys, it's been some time since my team and I had been pursuing our hobby for making sounds generally for flight simulators. Recently, there was this really good Fokker 100 that came up on the .org and my team and I had decided to take the advantage to share another one of our MSFS2004 sounds converted for the x-plane fokker 70/100 while we set off for Macau to do some more work...  <img src='http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/public/style_emoticons/hq_emoticons/whistle.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':whistle:' /> <br />
This project is not completed yet as I managed to dig up some flaws in the sound files which leaves me to work for another week or so before it's completed. But in the mean time, I have a preview to demostrate. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SFPJPxeUjA' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SFPJPxeUjA</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9076-anyone-interested-in-some-realistic-fokker-100-sounds/</guid>
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		<title>scale alt_ias-combo instrument</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9075-scale-alt-ias-combo-instrument/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi<br />
I don't understand how to scale to 1.5 size the alt_ias_combo instrument.<br />
Thanks for much appreciated help<br />
Michael<br />
<br />
-----alt_ias_combo.txt-----<br />
A<br />
750 version<br />
   s_left 	s_right t_bottom t_top<br />
  	1   	5  	0	84	// comment: altitude 10000<br />
 	6   	10  	0	84	// comment: altitude 1000<br />
 	11   	24	0	84	// comment: altitude 100<br />
 	0 	0 	0	0	// comment: altitude 10<br />
 	1   	4	85	169	// comment: millibars<br />
 	5   	8	85	169	// comment: millibars<br />
 	9   	12	85	169	// comment: millibars<br />
 	13   	16	85	169	// comment: millibars<br />
 	1   	4	170   	190	// comment: inches<br />
 	5  	8	170   	190	// comment: inches<br />
	9   	12	170   	190	// comment: inches<br />
	13   	16	170   	190	// comment: inches<br />
	26	39	0	190	// comment: IAS tape<br />
Make your tapes any size you like, providing coordinates above!<br />
Do NOT change the ORDER of the entries or NUMBER of entries, though.<br />
Enter all 0's for anything this instrument does not have.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:23:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9075-scale-alt-ias-combo-instrument/</guid>
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		<title>Is this normal?</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9061-is-this-normal/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi...I've been running x-plane V9 for awhile now on a Mac OSX dual Intel core but mainly just using the Europe and Asia Scenery, so I joined a VA that requires me to do some training in the USA, so I loaded the scenery downloaded Ted's scenery of U.S airports and took a flight from Klax to Ksfo and back again...When i jumped to Klax i noticed a huge flat hill as outlined in the attached photos...no worries i thought, i'll just have to land manually on the return flight...but when i came back the hill has grown now covering part of the runways...surely this isn't normal? <br />
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9061-is-this-normal/</guid>
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		<title>HELP!!!!!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9067-help/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I need a pushback plugin, but none I've tried work. So I tried X-PushBack. Not the best idea. It crashed X-Plane 9.45 5 times before I removed it. I checked out the support. It said to download a config file, but I don`t know how to. The forum link leads to 1 of 2 options: Goodway flight planner website or some big text reading ``Developing...`` or something. I need help ASAP!]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9067-help/</guid>
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		<title>B747 Flying Lesson</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9070-b747-flying-lesson/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy! It migh come in handy at some point. <br />
<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/4hEYiqkwy-4&feature=PlayList&p=920D09C2C4F26E5B&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=55&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/4hEYiqkwy-4&feature=PlayList&p=920D09C2C4F26E5B&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=55&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9070-b747-flying-lesson/</guid>
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		<title>Angry Ryanair passenger eats...</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9059-angry-ryanair-passenger-eats/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href='http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8539560.stm' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>NEWS STORY</a><br />
<p class='citation'>Quote</p><div class="blockquote"><div class='quote'><strong class='bbc'><span style='font-size: 17px;'>Angry Ryanair passenger eats his winning scratchcard</span></strong><br />
<strong class='bbc'>A Ryanair passenger who became enraged when he was told he could not claim a scratchcard prize on his flight ate his winning ticket.</strong><br />
The man was flying from Poland to the East Midlands on a Ryanair flight when he won 10,000 euros (£8,765) on a scratchcard he had purchased on board.<br />
Ryanair confirmed he ate his ticket on 26 February after cabin staff refused to pay him the winnings immediately.<br />
The airline said it could not reveal the winner's identity.<br />
Ryanair spokesman Stephen McNamara said the cabin crew and some passengers urged the man not to eat the ticket, but he stood up and ate it anyway.<br />
<strong class='bbc'>Verified</strong><br />
He said it appears the passenger acted out of frustration and anger.<br />
Mr McNamara explained that all winners must be verified before the cash prizes are handed out.<br />
He said the airline crew did not have the cash "kicking around the aircraft" and the prize had to be collected directly from the scratchcard company.</div></div>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9059-angry-ryanair-passenger-eats/</guid>
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		<title>SWA flying to europe?</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9060-swa-flying-to-europe/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I read recently on southwest airlines website that they are going to fly more international. They already fly to canada and mexico, not much but they do. They specifically mentioned central america and europe. Has anyone heard of them considering buy larger jets. At the moment they only fly the B737 variants- 300, 500, and 700. With what they have now, they can't fly to europe, even with the 700, they couldn't fly new york-london, probably one of the shortest trans atlantic flights that can be done. I was looking at the specs for the 737, and the 737-700ER has a range of over 5400 nautical miles. With this, they could fly from dallas, their headquarters, to london with distance to spare. So do you think SWA will or should consider getting bigger jets, -700ER, or not fly to europe?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9060-swa-flying-to-europe/</guid>
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		<title>Why is FInder opening all folders in new windows?</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9055-why-is-finder-opening-all-folders-in-new-windows/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey!<br />
<br />
For some strange reason, Finder, on my mac is opening every new folder in a new wind&#111;w. I might have accidentally enabled the option somewhere, but I cannot for the life of me remember, or know where to enable/ disable such settings.<br />
It's very annoying, as I will literally have about 15 open windows at a time, that I have to close one by one.<br />
<br />
OSX 10.6<br />
<br />
Thanks in advance<br />
-Jason]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9055-why-is-finder-opening-all-folders-in-new-windows/</guid>
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		<title>JFK ATC Child Controller</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9051-jfk-atc-child-controller/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href='http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/boy-directs-air-traffic-jfk-airport-caught-tape/story?id=9995927' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>News Story</a><br />
Saw this news story and I personally found it rather amusing.<br />
It is obviously a serious situation but no one was hurt.<br />
What do you all think of it?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9051-jfk-atc-child-controller/</guid>
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		<title>Full body X-Ray scanners</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/8983-full-body-x-ray-scanners/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[So there is quite a bit of hype going around about the new full body X-Ray scanners designed to increase airport security. <br />
Apparently the risk is very low of radiation poisoning. <br />
Quote from Aviation Today:<br />
<br />
"IAEA: Airport Scanner Radiation Risk Low<br />
New full-body airport security scanners <br />
using X-rays generate much lower doses <br />
than normal background radiation, <br />
according to a report compiled by the <br />
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)."<br />
<br />
What do you think? Should we be open to higher security, and new technology?<br />
<br />
Vote above!<br />
-Jason]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/8983-full-body-x-ray-scanners/</guid>
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		<title>Silver/Shiny Aircraft textures</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9043-silvershiny-aircraft-textures/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I've been playing a lot recently with the English Electric Lightning trying to create a good looking shiny metal finish like they used to have.<br />
To explain what I mean, take a look at <a href='http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled-(Thunder-City)/English-Electric-Lightning/1620372/L/&sid=2c6a5b12663dc8fabebb3d41dce2cce3' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>THIS</a> Airliners.net photo.<br />
Currently I've got a grey looking, not very shiny looking. <a href='http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/gallery/image/123-classic-lightning-climbing-around-the-canary-islands/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>IMAGE</a><br />
<br />
I need some advice on making it look more realistic.<br />
Anyone know any tips or even have any ideas for me to try?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:31:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9043-silvershiny-aircraft-textures/</guid>
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		<title>XP Jets 777 and locking on to a route</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9039-xp-jets-777-and-locking-on-to-a-route/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey there guys,<br />
<br />
I recently downloaded a 777 from XP jets but can't seem to make the plane lock onto to any of the waypoints programed into the FMC when the flight director is on auto.  On most planes downloaded from, you must change the nav mode to GPS, but nothing like that seems to be found on this plane. Any help would be greatly appreciated.  <br />
<br />
Thank you.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9039-xp-jets-777-and-locking-on-to-a-route/</guid>
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		<title>2nd monitor option in rendering sets the wrong monitor as the sim!</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9040-2nd-monitor-option-in-rendering-sets-the-wrong-monitor-as-the-sim/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys!<br />
<br />
In the rendering options of the sim, there is a check box that says something like: Run X-Plane on second monitor on same graphics card<br />
Now that I have a second monitor, I want to run a map on one monitor. This function does exactly that, it just sets the sim to the wrong monitor.<br />
<br />
I can't find any topics like this over on the .org, so I thought maybe someone here could help.<br />
<br />
In short, how can I run a map on my second monitor?<br />
<br />
Thanks - Jason]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9040-2nd-monitor-option-in-rendering-sets-the-wrong-monitor-as-the-sim/</guid>
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		<title>Boeing Extreme Sound Update 1.2 Released!!!</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/8887-boeing-extreme-sound-update-12-released/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Everybody!<br />
<br />
Before I left the forum for about a month or two, I had promised all simmers that there would be a Sound Enhancement pack coming up for X-plane 8 / 9 users. But sadly my team and I could not finish the project on time simply because the local authorities did not allow us to enter the airfield for sound sampling. And so, we all went to Prague, Dresden, Malaysia and Nepal to do the work.<br />
<br />
Now that we're back, I am ready to present my greatest Christmas gift to you guys!<br />
&gt;&gt;&gt;THE ULTIMATE BOEING SOUND ENHANCEMENT PACK V1.2&lt;&lt;&lt;<br />
Sampled from real Boeing aircrafts universally! The download link is available at the "Freeware Registry".<br />
<br />
But before using the package I would like to mention that this soundset cannot be used with all Boeing aircraft especially the B737 Classics which does not have similar APU and systems to Boeing aircrafts today. So enjoy your flight and give the sounds a try!]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/8887-boeing-extreme-sound-update-12-released/</guid>
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		<title>Why does my CRT monitor change shape?</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9035-why-does-my-crt-monitor-change-shape/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Since my older brother moved out, I used his room as a computer room, and with the extra space I took one of my old CRT monitors and hooked it up to my iMac to run as an extended desktop. <br />
I have two problems though.<br />
<br />
A: A long time ago, (When I was maybe 6) I was playing with a rare-earth magnet, and found out that it reacted with the magnesium coating inside the monitor. Now I have a giant black splotch in the centre of the screen. Despite years of de-gaussing, the image is still retained.<br />
<br />
How exactly can I get rid of it?<br />
<br />
B: Whenever I put a bright image on my CRT monitor, the monitors image contorts. If I put a bright image on (Like the iTunes window) the sides of the monitor image pull in about 2 or 3 inches. If I put back on a dark image, it reverts.<br />
<br />
Why does this happen, and how can I fix it?<br />
<br />
Thanks!<br />
-Jason]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9035-why-does-my-crt-monitor-change-shape/</guid>
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		<title>Inquiring about a potential new system</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9014-inquiring-about-a-potential-new-system/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Guys!<br />
<br />
I'm new to these boards, so hello to everyone.  I'm about to build a new computer for x-plane!  Here is what I'm looking at.<br />
<br />
Video Card:  Geforce Gs 250 1 gig 256 bit DDR3<br />
<br />
Processor:  Intell Core 2 duo E8400 wolfdale 3.0Ghz<br />
<br />
2 GB Ram by G.Skill DDR3 SDRAM<br />
<br />
Windows xp or windows 7 (not sure yet, although I don't think it affects performance)<br />
<br />
It's clear that I'll be able to run it, I just want to know how smoothly.  I'm looking for a weekend/recreational flight simulation experience.  This entails, I hope, being able to run the game at really high settings with a smooth frame rate.  I'm more of a visual person, so the game is ruined for me if I'm not running high settings with a consistent frame rate.  What are your guys thoughts?  I appreciate your help.<br />
<br />
-Aleks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:50:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9014-inquiring-about-a-potential-new-system/</guid>
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		<title>Linux DVD</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9032-linux-dvd/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[HI<br />
do you have your DVD recognised by x-plane to get out of demo mode?<br />
If so could you post the output of "df" here?<br />
My xplane keeps telling that no CD was found and stays in demo mode.<br />
Thanks<br />
Michael]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9032-linux-dvd/</guid>
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		<title>XPFW MD-82 Alitalia with XP 9.45</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9028-xpfw-md-82-alitalia-with-xp-945/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently buyed MD80 Pro Plugin from <a href='http://www.topflighthangar.com/MD-80PROmain.htm' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>TopFlightHangar</a> that work with XPFW MD-82 Alitalia (Beta2 RC1).<br />
<br />
Unfortunately some buttons, like A/T and AP, does not works.<br />
<br />
Any ideas?<br />
<br />
Regards.<br />
Fabio.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9028-xpfw-md-82-alitalia-with-xp-945/</guid>
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		<title>Blender expert needed for project completion</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9019-blender-expert-needed-for-project-completion/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all,<br />
<br />
As some of you may already know, I am currently working on an Embraer 175 project; wide panel, blender objects...and me, having only very little knowledge on how to use blender, and having very little time to dedicate to x-plane, I do not have the time to learn, so this is why I am asking the x-plane community here at xplanefreeware, are there any good blender users willing to help me out here. So far, the old blender folk I had working with me did alot of the work creating:<br />
<br />
-Fuselage<br />
-Engines<br />
-Engine nacelles<br />
-Window frames<br />
-Vertical stabilizer<br />
<br />
I would need the last important bits made in blender:<br />
<br />
-Wings/winglets<br />
-Flaps<br />
-Speed brakes<br />
-Ailerons/elevators<br />
-Horizontal stabilizer<br />
<br />
What has to do with animation and datarefs, I can manage, but I may also need some minor explanations in texturing, nothing big though I already know how to manage most of texturing and UV mapping in blender.<br />
<br />
Here are some screenshots of the outside:<br />
<br />
-<a href='http://img189.imageshack.us/i/fileo.jpg/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'><img src='http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7152/fileo.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></a><br />
-<a href='http://img192.imageshack.us/i/screenshot48.png/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'><img src='http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4118/screenshot48.png' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></a><br />
-<a href='http://img6.imageshack.us/i/screenshot50o.png/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'><img src='http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4186/screenshot50o.png' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></a><br />
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I realize that working in blender is very time consuming but help would be very greatly appreciated as this aircraft hes been for waaaay too long in the works, its time to get moving forward so that everyone can benefit from this aircraft.<br />
Of course, this project would stay 100% freeware.<br />
<br />
It's first version will most likely include 2D wide panel with blender fuselage and wings, as close as I can get for now to most realistic numbers and flight data.<br />
Subsequent versions will most likely go deeper into blender modeling with more objects, I will work into a more realistic panel, possibly throughout the use of plugins (Have been learning about them and wrote my first one, very simple) or generic instruments if I figure out how to work with them.<br />
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For the other ones that speak french... -&gt; <a href='http://x-plane.fr/vi....php?f=2&t=7888' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://x-plane.fr/vi....php?f=2&t=7888</a><br />
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Thanks in advance for the ones that may want to help, I am reachable by PM or email.<br />
<br />
PS: All of this would result in a major step forward of the project making it better and that much closer to completion.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:56:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>G2xpl location confusion</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9027-g2xpl-location-confusion/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello,<br />
<br />
Can anyone please provide a link to where I can download G2xpl?  I've tried google and even x-plane.org through a link, but the link tells me the file is missing.  If anyone could just post a direct link it would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.<br />
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-Aleks<span style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif'><span style='font-size: 21px;'><strong class='bbc'><br />
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9027-g2xpl-location-confusion/</guid>
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		<title>An infamously difficult task-scenery...</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9020-an-infamously-difficult-task-scenery/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Guys,<br />
<br />
Ok, so its no infamously difficult for most of you probably, but I'm extremely new to x-plane (switching for fsx) so here are a set of questions I was hoping anyone with experience could answer.  Thanks in advance!<br />
<br />
1.  Where can I download free scenery?  For example, I saw in the media board here, someone posted an amazing video of flying in the alps. (the video was entitled "fighter training over the swiss alps I believe).  I was really awe struck by the beauty of this scenery, so I guess my question is two-fold. a) where can I get free scenery in general and, <img src='http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/public/style_emoticons/hq_emoticons/cool.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' /> where can I get the alps scenery as viewed in the video.<br />
<br />
2.  Ok, so once I have it, how do I use it?  (please note: I'm pretty technically NON-savvy, so regular tutorials are usually a bit of a stretch for me).  I've been told to use some sort of plugin which manages scenery.  I'm confused as to how the plugin and scenery are meant, and what I'm supposed to do.<br />
<br />
3.  Once in x-plane, how do I load the scenery that I want?  Are there any other things I need to  do?<br />
<br />
I understand this is probably a question already asked, I'm just not very good with these things, so if  anyone can offer advice or an easy step-by-step guide (thats how I operate best) I would greatly appreciate it!  <br />
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Once again, thanks to all who can offer help.<br />
<br />
-Aleks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9020-an-infamously-difficult-task-scenery/</guid>
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		<title>XPlane2Blender problems</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/8415-xplane2blender-problems/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello all!<br />
For several weeks I´m trying to modify some aircrafts in my fleet. Planemaker is not the best tool to do that so I downloaded Blender (2.49a) and Python 26 to create objects which I want to paste on my aircrafts but there is something hindering me.... XPlane2Blender. From a tutorial I know that I have to install these scripts to import X-Plane objects into Blender and to export them to a XP format again but for some reasons I can´t install these XP2B -scripts.<br />
<br />
Whenever I try it I get this:<br />
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Installing Blender scripts...<br />
<br />
Failed to find the correct location for the scripts !!!<br />
<br />
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste ... _ <br />
<br />
(Push any button ... _)<br />
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<br />
<br />
Is there a possibility to install these scripts manually?<br />
<br />
<br />
I´m very thankfull for every advice  <img src='http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/public/style_emoticons/hq_emoticons/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> <br />
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Here are a few background information:<br />
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Blender Version 2.49a<br />
Python 26<br />
XPlane2Blender_309<br />
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>State of the Union</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/8804-state-of-the-union/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey all-<br />
<br />
Today is a big day here at XPFW; a <span style='font-size: 17px;'><span class='bbc_underline'><strong class='bbc'>BIG</strong></span></span> day! As many of you have noticed, XPFW has been in a bit of a slump for quite some time now with projects slow-coming, never-ending beta phases, and worst of all, unfulfilled promises. While XPFW, as you all have seen it, has been slow recently, the last few months have been utter chaos for the members of the XPFW team. Without further adieu, here's why: In its heyday, XPFW represented a shining beacon of all that is X-Plane. It was your one-stop-shop for the most cutting-edge aircraft and scenery, without comparison. Unfortunately, following the transition to OBJ-based aircraft development, a number of the XPFW team members decided that they lacked the time to learn all of the new skills required to continue to fulfill our mantra, and the XPFW team was left with a few members shouldering all of the work. As a result, we all began pursuing our own projects under the guise of XPFW, but nevertheless lacked any significant cooperative effort. <br />
<br />
That is, until about two months ago. <br />
<br />
After the obligatory whining and moaning, we collectively elected to drastically restructure the site and the team. The first phase, site re-design, was a complete success thanks to Peter, and I hope you all are enjoying the new layout as much as I am. The second phase, restructuring the XPFW team, has been considerably more difficult. When we approached the issue of reorganization, we did so with three goals in mind:<br />
<br />
1) Our first goal was to eliminate all stalled/dead projects as well as personal pursuits in order to focus the collective effort on producing aircraft. Therefore, all previously announced projects (with the exception of the 757) are now terminated. I know this is a bit of a shock to you all, but this was no easy decision. Nevertheless, after sitting down and really thinking about how to change thing, we decided that it was best to leave the past in the past, and move forward. But do not dismay! With the new system to be mentioned in a bit, I am confident that many of those old projects will be resurrected at some point down the road, and followed through with.<br />
<br />
2) Find new members capable of developing in the current X-Plane environment. We sought out the best and the brightest X-Plane has to offer, and we hit the jackpot! It is my distinct pleasure to introduce you to the new members of the XPFW team:<br />
<br />
Javier Cortés- Javier came out of the blue a while back with the UFMC for X-Plane; the FIRST fully-functional, integrated FMC for X-Plane. Javier is an incredible programmer, with significant knowledge of exactly how X-Plane works. What's more is that he has an unparalleled understanding of aircraft systems. He will be taking the reigns of programming on our upcoming project, and we're all (as should you) be sitting on the edge of your seats in anticipation of what magic he will perform<br />
<br />
Denis Krupin- Like Javier, Denis exploded into the X-Plane arena with the introduction of his K-7, SeaBee, and his most recent G-21A Goose. Denis is a one man army, excelling at all aspects of X-Plane development. We were drawn to his extensive, but highly efficient models, which are all covered with his amazing texture work. I could go on, but his talents are just as self-evident as Javier's. Needless to say, he is yet another reason to be extremely excited.<br />
<br />
3) Our final goal was to fundamentally change the way the XPFW team goes about development. No longer will a few people be charged with the task of completing all aspects of a project. Rather, the new XPFW team will work as an assembly line: The modelers will model, texturers will texture, animators will...you get the idea. In addition to changing the organization of the work-flow, we have also adopted a new system to pass information and files amongst the group. While that doesn't mean anything to you, the public, it's a big deal to us on the team. The new version control system will allow us to not only work efficiently, but not have to wait for someone to finish a part while everyone else is waiting. Simply put, no continued lag=no wasted time!<br />
<br />
If you don't know by now, all of this equates to an unprecedented opportunity for XPFW to regain it's title as the champ, but more importantly, it will allow us to finally produce something for the reason why we exist: You, the general public. Therefore, I say to you the state of the union is stronger than ever before, and we are now poised to return to providing the highest quality, cutting-edge, and most importantly, FREE add-ons available for X-Plane 9 and beyond. <br />
<br />
Finally, we have decided on a new project; one which will blow you all out of your seats. Stay tuned for an announcement in the coming days!<br />
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Yours,<br />
<br />
X-Plane Freeware<br />
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PS: I encourage you to welcome Javier and Denis to XPFW. I have had the opportunity to share some words with each of them, and I can say these guys are not only great folks, but they know their way around X-Plane. Again, I would like to personally welcome them, as I hope you all will.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New project announcement - the A320 revisited</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/6005-new-project-announcement-the-a320-revisited/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Some of the long time X-Plane users who were around in the X-Plane 6 days will certainly remember our little x-mas present we prepared in December 2003.<br />
(here's a screen shot to refresh your memories...)<br />
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A long time has passed since then and X-Plane has evolved quite dramatically. – And so did the team who brought you the original release of the A320.<br />
After Alex, Dhruv and Reuben Horsley left to pursue <a href='http://www.xpjets.com/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>XP Jets</a> and the ensuing onslaught of ridiculous posts by members of the forum we have secretly decided to squelch those voices once and for all by working together to bring you one of the most successful narrowbody jets in service today.<br />
<br />
<span style='font-weight:bold;background-color:yellow'>It brings us great pleasure to introduce our latest project: the XP Jets and XPFW Airbus A320 series.</span><br />
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The A320 is one of the greatest success stories of modern airliner development. In the 1980s, Airbus began developing a new model aimed at replacing the world’s most popular aircraft at the time, the Boeing 727. The digital technology in the A320 would herald a two-generation technological leap over the all-analog Boeing 727 and be a generation ahead of the Boeing 737-300/-400/-500 series. To that end, Airbus incorporated advanced features including fly-by-wire flight control, composite primary structures, center-of-gravity control using fuel, glass cockpit (EFIS) and a two-person flight deck. First delivered in 1988, the A320 pioneered the use of digital fly-by-wire flight control systems in a commercial aircraft. Powerplants for the A320 family are provided by CFM International (CFM56-5 series) and International Aero Engines (V2500 series).<br />
<br />
After entering the market in March 1988 with Air France, Airbus expanded the A320 family rapidly, launching the 185-seat A321 in 1989 (first delivered in 1994), the 124-seat A319 in 1993 (first delivered in 1996), and the 107-seat A318 in 1999 (first delivered in 2003). With more than 3,000 aircraft of the A320 family built, it is the second best-selling jet airliner family of all time after the family’s primary competition, the Boeing 737<br />
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Currently, we plan to develop the A320 and A319 series of models, including all derivatives of those two airframes. While we're currently not ruling out the possibility of future development of either the A318 or A321, they are not on the slate for the time being. For those of you who are curious, here is how we've decided to break down our talents on this joint project. We all believe that this combination highlights our specialties as aircraft developers to bring you the best aircraft that we possibly can:<br />
<br />
<strong class='bbc'>External Model & Master Textures: <a href='http://www.xpjets.com/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>XPJ</a><br />
Flight Model: <a href='http://www.xpjets.com/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>XPJ</a>/XPFW combined<br />
2D Panel: <a href='http://www.xpjets.com/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>XPJ</a>/XPFW combined<br />
3D Panel/Cockpit: XPFW<br />
Liveries: <a href='http://www.xpjets.com/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>XPJ</a>/XPFW combined</strong><br />
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Although the external model is admittedly quite close to completion, don’t let its current appearance fool you. There is still a mountain of work to do in regards to the panel, flight model, and various other 3D work, so we can’t set any release date or project exactly when it will be ready. We will attempt to provide timely milestone updates as we complete key stages of development.<br />
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Meanwhile, enjoy the previews here and at <a href='http://www.xpjets.com/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>xpjets.com</a>.<br />
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<img src='http://www.xplanefreeware.net/peter/aircraft/beta/a320/preview1.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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<img src='http://www.xplanefreeware.net/peter/aircraft/beta/a320/preview2.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Heading and Vertical Speed</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/8973-heading-and-vertical-speed/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all,<br />
<br />
I've been having some trouble in X-Plane recently... haven't been able to use the program in months. Before I deleted all my preferences, the autopilot wouldn't even engage- it would instantly disengage upon selecting "auto." Now, it will engage. When i try to turn the heading knob, the selected heading will only move in increments of one. If i try to hold down the knob, it won't change, the numbers will only glitch. It does however work to click and let go, and move the number that way, every click moves a degree. This is tedious and inefficient, i don't understand why this happens. Also, the Vertical Speed function will not work. The function will engage, but the value will not change, not even with individual clicks like the heading function.<br />
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The autopilot hasn't worked for me since 9.30, and stupidly I upgraded my copy of it. Any ideas how i could rectify this?<br />
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I'm running a 2.8ghz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac running OS X 10.5.8<br />
2GB RAM<br />
I currently have running the latest update, X-plane 9.45<br />
<br />
Thanks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Apple iPad</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/8957-apple-ipad/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Apple unveils iPad device today. What do you think? Is it just a big version of the iPhone?<br />
and I wonder.. Will Austin be developing x-plane for iPad? <br />
<br />
Heres the link to: <a href='http://www.apple.com/ipad/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.apple.com/ipad/</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/8957-apple-ipad/</guid>
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		<title>767 Panels</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9002-767-panels/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone.<br />
I am new to x-plane, but have flown LDS 767 FS9 a lot.<br />
I have downloaded the 767, but how can I switch between different panels? for example, switch to overhead, engine, or radio??<br />
<br />
Thanks<br />
<br />
Navid]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Using a second keyboard</title>
		<link>http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/9004-using-a-second-keyboard/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone<br />
<br />
I am pretty new to X-plane and was away from flight simulation for many years. I googled and searched the forums but didn't find an answer to my question/idea.<br />
<br />
Is there a plugin that allows the use of a second keyboard (I am running X-Plane 9 on Windows 7)? <br />
<br />
Wouldn't it be great (and a cheap way) to assign a lot of stuff to the additional keys? I have found a simular project for the MFS but not for X-Plane.<br />
<br />
Thanks for you your help and keep up the great spirit!<br />
<br />
suxi]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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