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v0.3.3

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@github-actions github-actions released this 07 Sep 11:15

Download the zip for your platform, extract it, and run the
kestrel executable sitting at the top of the extracted
folder. On macOS/Linux, mark it executable first:
chmod +x kestrel

v0.3.2

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@github-actions github-actions released this 06 Sep 17:47

Download the file for your platform from the Assets below.
On macOS/Linux, mark it executable before running: chmod +x kestrel-*

Ignore "Source code (zip)" and "Source code (tar.gz)" — GitHub
adds those automatically to every release; they're not runnable builds.

v0.3.1

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@github-actions github-actions released this 05 Sep 11:05
Kestrel Flight Simulator Minor Release v0.3.1

v0.3.0

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@wesfly wesfly released this 04 Sep 17:22

This release brings some major changes, packed in 135 commits and 69 changed files.

  • Switched from bevy 0.18 to 0.19
  • Added a Fluxer Community Link to the readme
  • Added some finally working spherical terrain using big_space and continuously updating quadtrees for optimisation
  • Added gravity that pulls everything to the earth's centre
  • bevy_fs was renamed to kestrel because the fs in bevy_fs could mean file system
  • Added more locations to the menu
  • Migrated UI to bevy_feathers
  • Added buildings (experimental)

@Koru helped me fixing my messy Git LFS config on Codeberg. Thanks!

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Full Changelog: v0.2.0...v0.3.0

Note that the attached ZIP files could be incomplete, use the instructions from the readme instead.

v0.2.0

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@wesfly wesfly released this 14 Jun 11:23

v0.2.0 - 6-month anniversary of bevy_fs

Today, bevy_fs is turning half a year old! Thank you so much for your motivation and support.

This release includes:

  • A pause shortcut to pause/unpause the sim
  • The migration of the flight dynamics model from my own to avian_fdm by @viccuad
  • Some work on the landing gear of the Breeze fighter jet
  • A new terrain shader that makes the terrain look way more realistic
  • The J-3 Cub from the example of avian_fdm by @viccuad and the J-3 Cub Flight Gear repo
  • You can now return to the main menu by pressing esc to fly in different locations and with different aeroplanes without having to restart the session
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All 75 commits: v0.1.1...v0.2.0

Warning

Note that the attached auto-generated zip files don't work because they don't include the Git LFS objects. Make sure to clone the repository by using git clone https://github.com/wesfly/bevy_fs.git instead.

v0.1.1

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@wesfly wesfly released this 30 Apr 17:17

v0.1.1

This release of bevy_fs features:

  • Better/more realistic 3D model
  • More realistic flight dynamics
  • New menu
  • Fixed a bug where terrain didn't spawn
  • Better landing gear
  • Brakes

and more...

to run bevy_fs, use

git clone https://github.com/wesfly/bevy_fs.git
cd bevy_fs
git lfs pull
cargo run --release
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Note that the attached .zip files don't include the git lfs objects.

v0.1.0

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@wesfly wesfly released this 31 Mar 11:46

First Release

First release, still under development, but you can already have fun flying :P

Features

  • Fly at any location on earth (currently flat inside the sim)
  • An aeroplane and a helicopter
  • Some other stuff, see readme

Expect bugs

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Full Changelog: https://github.com/wesfly/bevy_fs/commits/v0.1.0