Conclusions

FlightGear is widely packaged, available for download
Visual scenery has improved and is very acceptable
Photorealism is not popular beyond proof of concept
The simulator is suitable for use in science and teaching
It isn't perfect; a simulation is only as good as its data
FlightGear requires faster computers than in 2001
The use of XML enables even technophobes to customize
Due to the subject the project addresses
- It has many issues and unusual concerns
- Most rarely inconvenience other projects
These elements are providing the exciting challenges
and associated activities enjoyed by the developers
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