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Hi Folks, This might be an FAQ, so point me to the relevant thread/doc if possible. I have been asked to demonstrate a lunar landing to my son's classmates. My wife told me that I volunteered for this at the last PTA. Which is funny cause I could swear that my wife went there alone. Anyway...

Now this could be an FAQ, in which case please refer me to the relevent documentation. I was wondering if it was possible to enter into the earth's atmosphere from an interplanetary return trip (like for instance, Mars) without first establishing an orbit around earth. I am planning to build a...

Hi folks, I am planning to do a few missions to the Outer planets (Either on DGIV or XR2). Can you point me to relevent documentation on how to plan a gravity assisted boost from the inner planets (basic concepts etc)? Also, would appreciate a tutorial on IMFD, to plan a slingshot. Thanks.

Ok People. Either I am doing something utterly stupid, or I have a big issue (I am leaning toward the stupidity myself). Just did a fresh install of the Orbiter, with following modules: Orbiter Sound 3.5 DGIV UmmU 2.0 AttitudeMFD BasesyncMFD AerobrakeMFD GlideslopeMFD XR2 Ravenstar Today I...

Hello Folks, I have been trying to fly reentries manually using David413's Shuttle fleet 4.8. Since i learned my reentries on the DGIV (using Grover's brilliant guide) I am missing a couple of tools from that ship, and was wondering how to get similar info on the Fleet. Firstly, I am using...

Hi Folks, Another flight problem. I am also attempting to perform an RTLS. I tried using Wolf's RTLS Scenario and tutorial: Space Shuttle RTLS I ran into an issue, so I tried creating my own scenario. Ran into the same issue. According to Wolf's tutorial, there is no action required until...

Hi Folks, I have been trying to run the Endeavour 1EO TAL Practice from the Shuttle fleet 4.8. Now, as per the tutorial, my TAL site is Zaragoza. However, in the Map, ZZA shows itself in the middle of the ocean near Africa (screen capture below). What gives? Also, the TGT spaceports list in...

Ok Folks. Another possible newbie question. I am doing the STS-61 scenario (HST EX...Brilliant Add-on). My question is how do you identify the which Payload attachment connects where? For example, I have captured HST and and am trying to Berth it in the PLB. however, when I click on the...

Hi all, My first thread. I recently discovered Orbiter (6 months or so). I have learned alot from you folks, and I hope that you will bear with me if I ask a very elementary question. I have been trying to perfect my shuttle launches so that I can insert them at the exact inclination angle...