What is "deploying" tail fins?

[Brainlord Mesomorph]

It was a tweak for "deploy" and inverse deploy

what does that do?

Edited November 13, 2015 by Brainlord Mesomorph

[GoSlash27]

Brainlord,

That's for using them as flaps or speedbrakes.

You can set up an action group for deploying them, manually reverse their deployment direction, and manually toggle their initial state at launch.

Hths,

-Slashy

[Venusgate]

Basically it full tilts them without affecting the flight controls or SAS of the rest of the craft.

It's a way to burn off speed right before landing while generating significant amount of lift.

play with it! flaps are not essential, but they do help landing a bit, and they're a good way to play around with how real aircraft land, instead of just slamming on the breaks and praying

[GoSlash27]

For example, a shuttle split tail speedbrake.

Best,

-Slashy

[Brainlord Mesomorph]

Been playing w/ that.

Deployed fins during reentry seem to act like the Virgin Galactic Feather Wing.

Deployed fins during launch are a very bad idea!

[GoSlash27]

Deployed fins during launch are a very bad idea!

Brainlord,

Yeah, I'm aware of that. I have launched rockets before, ya know?

I just deployed them to take a picture for you.

Best,

-Slashy

[Brainlord Mesomorph]

Brainlord,

Yeah, I'm aware of that. I have launched rockets before, ya know?

I just deployed them to take a picture for you.

Best,

-Slashy

LOL I wasn't saying that you (exactly) but to other readers of this thread.