jonpfl

So, in the case of 2), if you left click the waypoint, does that put something on your navball so you can steer towards that spot? Thx jonpfl

Also, why in pic 1, stage 2 has a rocket and a coupler but in pic 2, stage 2 only has a rocket? Thx jonpfl

All, Just got the game and trying to figure things out (via watching movies and reading forums) and am curious about a contract that says something like "get to some location and take a sample" (not sure if those are the exact words as I am at work but it does mention a specific location. Anyway, how do I find locations and get there? I am aware of hitting 'M' but all I see is the main planet. Do I need to find it via that map function and then time my liftoff to make sure I get to that location. Thx jonpfl

Ok, I will try that tonight when I get home. Could you briefly go over the stages so I can understand? I know '0' is the capsule with the parachute, that makes sense. 1) I know '1' is a coupler so I assume when you are done with the mission, you just drop everything so the capsule (with parachute) can get home? 2) I think '2' is the RT-10 "Hammer", correct? 3) What is '3'? I assume it is some kind of liquid fuel rocket. Not sure I have that yet but I assume I can just use those fuel rings and add a bunch of them and get the same effect. 4) In regards to '2', what are the blue buttons (ie Aim Camera, Autostrut: Disabled and Activate Engine)? Why would you NOT want to activate the engine? Do I need to concern myself with the parameters above that (ie Fuel flow, thrust, specific impulse, etc) Sorry for so many questions, just trying to learn. Thx jonpfl

All, Can anyone help me with this contract? What should I use for the ship? Any other advice? Just got game and trying to figure things out. Thx