jonpfl

Yeah, I need to remember that, I think I have the fuel flowing the wrong direction! Thx

When I get to 20k apos I try to turn to 45 degrees and it just goes crazy (so still the first stage). 1) When you say "center of mass forward", can you expand on that? I thought I was supposed to keep center of mass as low on the rocket as possible. 2) How do I figure out the center of lift + drag back? Thx jonpfl

All, I am trying to build a rocket that will get me to the Mun, let me land, do some science and get back. I am curious why this rocket flips around 20k when I try to turn it to 45 degrees? Why do some rockets flip and some don't? I am trying to keep the weight lower in the ship which I assume would keep it from flipping. What else? Thx jonpfl

Ok, why won't this plane take off? What am I missing?

All, My bad, I rewatched video and didn't realize he attached fuel tanks on the wing, I thought they were engines! Thx jonpfl

Ok, makes sense. I saw some video from an older version that just popped on those engines without a fuel tank. Or could I be mistaken? Thx jonpfl

All, How come I cannot add an engine to this design? It never clicks onto the plane. What am I missing? Thx jonpfl

Just trying to get into orbit right now to get some science. I assume I should try and get to the moon to start getting more science. Or should I focus on planes and collect science on Kerbin? Thx jonpfl

All, I started a new game in v1.3 in science mode and am hoping to get to the moon soon, what do you suggest I research next? Thx jonpfl

All, If I am playing science mode (as suggested) and trying to get to the moon, what should I research next? Thx jonpfl

Quick question, I thought I read about someone saying having your ship tilted east before takeoff. Is that possible somehow? Thx jonpfl

Someone just told me this, cannot verify if it works though (as I said, I am at work).

Now I need to go on Steam and figure out a way to get v1.2.2 so I can continue playing with my mods. I found a reddit thread that describes how to do it, I am going to try it when I get home (d*mn work interferes with fun stuff). Thx jonpfl

Great tip, I will do this in the future! Thx jonpfl

I am at work, but in regards to Macbert, what did I do wrong when building ship? How would I lower the COM? Thx jonpfl How do you make fuel drain from the bottom up? Thx jonpfl

Great stuff, thanks for explaining!!

Ok, Trying this tutorial again, any suggestion on trying to get both Ap and Peri around 200k? Whenever I try to move one, the other moves and vice versa. Thx jonpfl

All, Tried using google but I couldn't find a way to go back to Kerbin without cycling through hitting <tab>. Is there an easier way? Thx jonpfl

I don't think I can go back to not having engineering redux!! I will probably go do training missions. Thx jonpfl

All, New to this game, how long does it usually take to get updated mods? I have been using engineering redux and [x] science, is there someplace to watch where the modders give updates? Thx jonpfl

Sorry, my pilots are stranded in orbit (ships ran out of fuel) and would like more pilots so I can fly other missions. I haven't attempted to rescue them yet but I guess I could try that (after I run through the tutorial). Thx jonpfl

Ok, I will download this tonight and try it, thanks for the link!!! I guess, at the very least, I can use your design, feel comfortable with it and then start tinkering with it. I hope the parts on it have been unlocked (what happens if they have not, will it not allow me to fly it?). I might go start a new game in science mode so I can better understand things, I am the type who usually likes to just right in but this game seems to have a massive learning curve (which is good). Thx jonpfl

All, I am totally out of fuel so no way I can retroburn (I think someone posted I should do that). In regards to it slowing down, can I hit '.' while controlling the ship or do I have to actually do it in real time. Or do I need to do physical time warp 'alt .'? I think the max number of people I can have in my facility is 12 and between the scientist, engineers and VIPs, I believe I am at 12. I assume once I clear out some spots, I will get more pilots, correct? Thx jonpfl

I can do that tonight if you would like to take a look? Thx jonpfl

Ok, sorry for all the dumb questions 1) What is CoD (center of drag? If so, how do you know where that is?)? I assume CoM is center of mass. 2) How do you move either up or down? 3) What does -1.75t mean? 4) How do you tilt the rocket in the editor? Thx jonpfl 1) What do you mean by "control authority"? What are reaction wheels? Thx jonpfl