impossible to get this thing into orbit without veering of course and random course changes

[Quantum_Matter]

I'm getting so fed up with this game I'm about to quit just because of this. I simply want to get this rocket into orbit but It's just impossible. First, when I try to get into an equatorial orbit, it starts veering south etc. When trying to get into a polar orbit it starts veering east. Also, it gets affected by aerodynamic forces like crazy. I even tried adding a second huge reaction wheel, guess what it did: NOTHING.

Here's the craft file. If anyone knows why it's SO DAMN hard to control this, I'll love you forever.

Thanks.

CRAFT FILE: http://www.filedropper.com/showdownload.php/qstoss

PS: The craft is called [QST] O_S_S

Edited June 7, 2015 by technicalfool
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[diomedea]

Well, don't despair, that ship just needs a little help to stay stable. With the new aerodynamic in KSP 1.0, stability is a real problem (like it is in the real world). To help ships stay stable while ascending in atmosphere, some wings or fins aft of the Center of Mass help greatly.

I tried with original craft and then a slightly modified one (just with 3x AV-8R fins at the tail), the results are shown below (some comments with the pictures to help get the "picture").

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Hope that helps, sure KSP is a game where testing different ship designs until a viable solution is found, makes for a great deal of the fun.

[Quantum_Matter]

Well, don't despair, that ship just needs a little help to stay stable. With the new aerodynamic in KSP 1.0, stability is a real problem (like it is in the real world). To help ships stay stable while ascending in atmosphere, some wings or fins aft of the Center of Mass help greatly.

I tried with original craft and then a slightly modified one (just with 3x AV-8R fins at the tail), the results are shown below (some comments with the pictures to help get the "picture").

http://imgur.com/a/ev6de

Hope that helps, sure KSP is a game where testing different ship designs until a viable solution is found, makes for a great deal of the fun.

Wow

I'm absolutely in love with you. You helped me solve this. It's so fun to play ksp again xD <3.

Dude seriously, thanks so much.