This may be an issue with flightgear AND ubuntu. I have flightgear working now. I followed the instructions here: http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-627314.html
Choose the second menu, then the fourth option down (the menu may not be readable), uncheck 'Use Point Sprites for Runway Lights'. I also had to disable compiz, but flightgear runs like a champ now!
HTH, Joe
This may be an issue with flightgear AND ubuntu. I have flightgear working now. I followed the instructions here: http:// ubuntuforums. org/archive/ index.php/ t-627314. html
Choose the second menu, then the fourth option down (the menu may not be readable), uncheck 'Use Point Sprites for Runway Lights'. I also had to disable compiz, but flightgear runs like a champ now!
HTH,
Joe