Gravity Turn Initializer

[Superluminaut]

So now that horizontal acceleration in the lower atmosphere is a thing for rockets, hands free gravity turns are really fun to do. However initializing the turn consistently is difficult. I think a tool that allows you to initialize a rate of pitch would be immensely useful for consistent launching.

It could come in the form of a rate of pitch read out, or an automated thing with several pitch programs saved for different rockets.

This would pretty much become one of those "essential" mods.

[Scientist]

sounds like mechjeb

[Superluminaut]

sounds like mechjeb

I thought mechjeb was an autopilot.

[SpaceLaunchSystem]

I thought mechjeb was an autopilot.

It is. It pretty much will do your gravity turn for you and get you into Kerbin orbit at an altitude of your choosing.

[nAssailant]

It is. It pretty much will do your gravity turn for you and get you into Kerbin orbit at an altitude of your choosing.

If mechjeb does the turning, it isn't really a "gravity turn", is it?

The OP is asking for a mod that will only turn the rocket slightly or prompt the pilot (you) to do so at the most opportune moment, and then let gravity do the rest.

[Superluminaut]

If mechjeb does the turning, it isn't really a "gravity turn", is it?

The OP is asking for a mod that will only turn the rocket slightly or prompt the pilot (you) to do so at the most opportune moment, and then let gravity do the rest.

Exactly, what is needed is a real time quantification of your change in pitch.