Getting to orbit for beginners

[Scarecrow]

There are already a lot of tutorials explaining how to get to orbit around Kerbin, both written and in video form alongside the in-game tutorial, so strictly speaking it probably isn't necessary that I should add another one.  However, I have done so anyway as there is another thread running on this forum demonstrating that someone is still having problems despite all the help that is already out there.

What I have tried to add to this tutorial is an explanation of what some of the most commonly used terms in KSP actually mean, to aid in the understanding of the process required to achieve orbit.  After all, it can be relatively easy to follow a tutorial to achieve your goal, but if you actually understand the process it becomes a lot easier to apply that understanding to getting your own creations to achieve your goals.

 

 

[Tyko]

Just watched this. Great tutorial  

[Scarecrow]

Thank you.  I made it to try and help the guy who was struggling to grasp the basic concepts of playing the game, but thought it might also prove useful to others.

Edited August 29, 2018 by Scarecrow

[BMoscato]

Thanks, this was a great tutorial, I found it very helpful.

[vesperdem]

I'm so glad that you posted this tutorial! I have been going nuts trying to figure out how to get into orbit. My gravity turns have all been awful! Your explanation was perfect. i get it now. Thank you so much!