From 4d1a0bf66a8fca2a86ab8d69153d58b259ac4991 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Slawek Mikula Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2018 15:07:30 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] - added readme --- readme.md | 40 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+) create mode 100644 readme.md diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..89b7f5a --- /dev/null +++ b/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +# About + +Flightgear VFR flight helper. Mostly helps with VFR flights offering map, route manager interface and helpers to get quickly to most common settings + +# Running + +- extract zip (if downloaded as a zip) to a given location. For example let's say we have /myfolder/addons/vfrnavigator with contents of the navigator addon. +- run flightgear with --addon directive. WARNING this is not "additional settings" window in the launcher ! you have to modify windows shortcut or linux startup script for example to looks like this (in linux): + +Code: +``` + ./fgbin/bin/fgfs --fg-root=./fgdata --launcher --prop:/sim/fg-home=/myfolder/flightgear/fghome --addon="/myfolder/addons/vfrnavigator" +``` + +# Running + +In main menu Position -> VFR Starter. When activated small window will appear in the upper right corner with links to most common used functions: + +* MP - map - small map in lower left corner with route navigation, access to configuration (config button), zoom settings (buttons +/-) and quick action center on the aircraft (C button). On the bottom you can see information about current waypoint name, bearing (B), distance (D), ETA and wind direction/speed (W). +* PL - flightplan - in upper left corner +* SW - stopwatch +* R - radio panel +* A - ATC in ranges search +* RM - route manager activation + + +# History + +- 1.0 - first public version on github + + +# Authors + +- Slawek Mikula - source code + +# Links + +# License + +GNU General Public License version 2