Merge pull request #1338 from neilweinstock/notes-b3

Updated release notes for beta 3
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Release Notes
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OpenRocket 22.02.beta.03 (2022-05-XX)
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(through PR1361)
### New Features
* Big improvements to parachutes:
* Added manufacturers: Front Range, Fruity Chutes, Rocketman, b2 Rocketry, Spherachutes
* Added additional fields to preset DB (e.g. spill holes)
* Automatic packed size calculation (for select chute manufacturers only)
* Parachute mass is automatically overridden with manufacturer data (when available)
* Parachute component name is automatically populated with preset description
### Notable bug Fixes
* __Tube fin drag simulation has been extensively rewritten__. This should fix flight simulations of tube fin models. Please test your sims and let us know how it works for you (fixes issue 1207). _Note that CP calculations for tube fins are still not fixed._
* Improved ground hit velocity estimation (partially fixes issue 1349)
* Rail buttons now included in Fin Marking Guide (fixes issue 1259)
* Tube fin sets now included in Fin Marking Guide (fixes issue... ah, there wasn't one)
* Override mass now divides when fin set is split (fixes issue 1292)
* Fixes exception when splitting fin sets (fixes issue 1302)
* Hovering over pod set reports total mass of pod set (fixes issue 1291)
* Fixes exception when putting fins on transitions (fixes issue 1247)
* Opacity slider now stays in sync with alpha changes in color selector (fixes issue 1326)
### Other
* Major cleanup of File menu. Let us know how you like it.
* Improved time step selection for descent
* Java 17 is now included in the packaged installers and supported by the JAR file.
OpenRocket 22.02.beta.02 (2022-03-26)
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(through PR1261)