How to transfer fuel during staging planning?

[LeCosmopilot]

Hi, i an building ship and want to empty fuel tankers one-by-one. But how can i plan it in staging? I mean: 1 big fuel tank and 4 less, during flight i want to use 2 less than decouple them, then use another 2 and finaly last big one.But how can i mange to plan it during staging editing (i mean emptying)?

Edited April 25, 2016 by LeCosmopilot

[KocLobster]

This can be done by a technique called Asparugus staging. Remember that fuel flows through the fuel duct lines towards the direction of the 2nd placed node. Here is an excellent tutorial on everything you need to know about Asparagus staging, explained by someone who can do a much better job than me of explaining:

 

Also, I highly recommend this tutorial by @Foxster. It taught me almost everything necessary to start building good rockets.

Welcome to the forums, have fun.

Edited April 25, 2016 by KocLobster