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  1. Shootingiron

    Advice on Simpit Project w/Rift.

    TLDR: Two things, what do you guys think of my concept, and where can I go to learn how to build switches, etc for my simpit project? Hello! Well, it’s official, I’m going to build a simulator. Unfortunately it’s going to be a Cessna 172 and not a DG-IV. This is because I want to use it...
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    News Amazing R/C glider video

    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/03/14/swedish_glider/ This article from The Register about the Swede David Windestål's project to drop a r/c glider from a weather balloon. Some people have the coolest hobbies ... I for one found the footage enthralling. =)
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    Installation Best addons for fresh installation?

    Hey there, I've got a virgin install of orbiter on a fairly fresh install of windows and it's time for me to start selecting some addons. So I was wondering what the orbiter community consider essential addons. Of course I have the DGIV, but what else? Thanks in advance!
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    News SHEFEX - German active cooling program

    This is a fascinating active cooling experiment being conducted in Germany by DLR [German Space Agency] and has really caught my imagination. It uses sharp leading edges and porous ceramic-carbon fiber tiles to inject cryogenic nitrogen into to into the air around the vehicle as it renters the...
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    Hardware Workaround for Saitek rudder peddles?

    Hey there! I have just discovered Orbiter and have fallen in love with it! However, I'm suffering from the known issue with Saitek rudder peddles. I was hoping to get around this issue with some combination of Fly By Wire and the Saitek software, but haven't had any luck so far. Has anyone...
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