Recent content by Winston Smith

Indeed it is. I've got a PC with a GeForce 260 I'm currenly redoing from scratch -- fresh install of OS, etc. Thanks for the heads-up. :thumbup:

Maybe ... but can he do a foxtrot while wearing an EVA suit? :lol:

Really? :) Give this a try in the DG4 1) Start an ascent to orbit with the PRO-903 autopilot. 2) When velocity reaches 2000 m/s, stop the autopilot. The main engine should shut down automatically, if not, kill it. 3) Without using the main or hover engines, save the crew. The problem is the...

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/03/02/astronaut-buzz-aldrin-dance-stars-kate-gosselin/ :sweet:

Thanks for the quick response! I'm really hoping there's something more generic, that can be applied to any craft. WS

Hi, I've been working with the DG4, trying to design procedures for a safe ascent to orbit. By "safe" I mean that the crew should come out alive even if some failure occurs and the ascent must be aborted. They might end up floating in the ocean somewhere, but should be alive. Toward that...