Using Basesync and Aerobrake MFDs, I managed to perform an almost completely perfect re-entry and final approach in the DG-IV.
The Re-entry autopilot took me in just fine and leveled me out for a picture perfect approach to Runway 33 at KSC. I was so excited because I've only managed two prior successful re-entries, and both were in craft that were less realistic than the DG-IV.
At 200 meters I deployed the speedbrake and prepared to lower the gear. At 50 meters, I raised my nose slightly above the horizon and pressed the "Gear Down" button.
I received only a warning tone and a red message that informed me that there was no hydraulic pressure for the gear.
I switched to the upper panel, turned the hydraulic power on, and smashed into the runway at -30 m/s, killing everyone on board and destroying the ship.
Other than that minor detail, I'm proud of myself. And I'll remember to turn on the hydraulic pressure when I begin final approach.
The Re-entry autopilot took me in just fine and leveled me out for a picture perfect approach to Runway 33 at KSC. I was so excited because I've only managed two prior successful re-entries, and both were in craft that were less realistic than the DG-IV.
At 200 meters I deployed the speedbrake and prepared to lower the gear. At 50 meters, I raised my nose slightly above the horizon and pressed the "Gear Down" button.
I received only a warning tone and a red message that informed me that there was no hydraulic pressure for the gear.
I switched to the upper panel, turned the hydraulic power on, and smashed into the runway at -30 m/s, killing everyone on board and destroying the ship.
Other than that minor detail, I'm proud of myself. And I'll remember to turn on the hydraulic pressure when I begin final approach.