Binary package “fgrun” in ubuntu precise
graphical frontend for running FlightGear
FlightGear Launch Control (FGRun) is a graphical frontend for running the
FlightGear Flight Simulator (fgfs).
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It includes the ability to configure your scenery paths FlightGear setup.
When selecting an aircraft you are able to view a complete 3d model and see
its development status and author. When selecting an airport or carrier to
launch from you can chose either by the ICAO ID (International Civilian
Aviation Organisation Identifier) or the airport id, with the flexibility of
selecting a runway and parking position also.
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When launching the simulation FGRun includes a comprehensive configuration
system, allowing you to directly configure settings such as screen resolution
and multiplayer settings.
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FGRun also includes support for TerraSync, a tool included with FlightGear
that allows you to download and use scenery while in the simulation, it can
also preload the scenery for your selected location as the airport selection
screen.