Thanks to TheQuestor, there is now a really smooth way for installing and launching SITL.
These Guides contains all you need to get SITL up and running in it's basic form
This one covers installing/running SITL on an Ubuntu machine.
SITL_Installer_launcher_g...
Get this one for info on how to get Ubuntu installed, using VMware
SITL_Manual_Setup_v3.1
This one details how to connect SITL to MissionPlanner, as well as customizing start-up location.
MP_SITL_and_Location
This one deals with getting FlightGear installed and connected to SITL.
FlightGear_SITL
This file is the launcher/installer: (Hint: Download it from the Ubuntu-machine.)
sitl_installer_launcher
Updated July 8, 2014.
I've added guides on connecting MissionPlanner, customizing start-up location and installing and running FlightGear.
Next up is the guide for control with a Taranis.
The Taranis connection is roughly described here:
Install and run FlightGear with SITL. Connect a Taranis.
