Hi, I'm a new user un Flightgear world. I'm not real pilot, or professional developer. I'm only a flight simulator enthusiast, but I decide to collaborate with FlightGear project, making a GNU/GPL Cessna 152 II (IFR Panel) model. I'm working on it and trying to learn about FlightGear philosophy.
I've a little experience making aircrafts for X-Plane (www.alcala-sim.com) but FlightGear development method is really different.
Currently, I am researching and learning all development processes and elements involved in modeling and animation.
The plane flies correctly now, the jsbsim FDM is Ok, but still much work to be done on the exterior model and the 3D cockpit. I'm trying to achieve a high level of detail and functionality similar to default C172p, or Beechcraft B1900d.
Project status is early alpha. When the project status allows it, I will put images.
Best Regards