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From: falk@sun.uucp (Ed Falk)
Newsgroups: rec.aviation,comp.sources.wanted
Subject: Re: Wanted: Flight Simulator for Sun 3 or 4
Summary: I'm working on right now
Message-ID: <53969@sun.uucp>
Date: 20 May 88 16:37:18 GMT
References: <205@talos.UUCP>
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Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Mtn View, CA
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In article <205@talos.UUCP>, vincent@talos.UUCP (Andy Vincent) writes:
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> Does anyone have/know of a flight simulator for a Sun 3 or 4.

Not that I know of, but it just so happens that I'm writing one.  It
draws pictures quite nicely, handles complex terrain, full hidden surface
elimination and adaptive detail (as you get closer to objects, they are
drawn in more detail).

It runs on a sun with a GP and will soon run on suns without a GP.

It does not fly realisticaly, and only has one instrument (DG).

I'm looking for people to help write the thing.  I especially want
someone who can write realistic flight dynamics.  My goal is to have
*at least* the accuracy and reality of the Microsoft simulator, including
realistic instrument failure modes etc.

If you're interested, send mail to me and I'll put you on my flight
simulator list.  I can send source to anybody who wants it (but it will
only run on a Sun/Gp right now).

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