Air launch systems.

[Cloakedwand72]

Any tips on how to make a piggy back air launch system like WK2 & Spaceship 1 does?

[Foxster]

Couple o' things...

Launching the spacecraft from the top of the airplane lifter seems to work best as it tends to avoid them crashing together after separation. 

Try killing all engines just before separation - can help avoid collisions. 

You may have to sacrifice the lifter because you won't be able to control it whilst getting the spacecraft to orbit.

You may find it actually easier to have a vertical launch craft with a jet-powered first stage at the back end or as side boosters. 

[RealKerbal3x]

23 minutes ago, Foxster said:

You may have to sacrifice the lifter because you won't be able to control it whilst getting the spacecraft to orbit.

Unless you use FMRS or StageRecovery.

[Cloakedwand72]

9 hours ago, Foxster said:

Couple o' things...

Launching the spacecraft from the top of the airplane lifter seems to work best as it tends to avoid them crashing together after separation. 

Try killing all engines just before separation - can help avoid collisions. 

You may have to sacrifice the lifter because you won't be able to control it whilst getting the spacecraft to orbit.

You may find it actually easier to have a vertical launch craft with a jet-powered first stage at the back end or as side boosters. 

Thanks.

8 hours ago, RealKerbal3x said:

Unless you use FMRS or StageRecovery.

I’ll look in to them mods.