Gamma Pigeon

[frenchie16]

In the process of updating my Delta Pigeon to use 0.10.1 parts, I made somewhat extensive modifications to it, so I renamed it the Gamma Pigeon (Backwards, I know, but Epsilon didn't sound cool enough). It now features better looks, better handling, and horizontal takeoff capability! If you're planning on flying it, I HIGHLY recommend a joystick, ideally with a twist axis or some other way of controlling all three axes. Here are the changes I made:

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  [li]updated to SIDR&SD 1.3 and C7 1.3, still uses Wobbly Rockets 1.09[/li]
  [li]moved vernier pods around to look cooler[/li]
  [li]fixed landing gear a bit: a very precise landing on the grass around the space center *MIGHT* not cause any explosions! This is a major breakthrough.[/li]
  [li]added a taxi stage capable of tipping the plane onto its wheels and taxiing it over to the (grass next to the) airstrip. (taking off from the airstrip itself is possible, but as soon as your wheels touch it you will start bouncing like mad, and lift off as soon as you apply power. It's a lot more fun to take off NEXT TO the airstrip, on the grass.)[/li]
  

Pictures:

On the pad. Roll right (such that the plane rolls left-it's very counter-intuitive and confused me at first, but that's how it's supposed to be) and pitch down until...

You land on your wheels. If explosions happen, try again. If not, let yourself roll/bounce off the pad (if you fall off the side it's usually fine)...

Now you are on your wheels. Throttle all the way down and activate the first stage. Then throttle up and use yaw controls to head over to the airstrip.

Line yourself up and stage to release the taxi stage. It'll likely explode, but hopefully your plane will be unharmed. Throttle up, and stage again...

Now, head for orbit!

The solids will burn out after a bit. You can't drop them, just leave them be.

[Tiberion]

Looks fun

I have the delta installed here, its a handful.

Wouldn't mind a craft file to give it a try.

[frenchie16]

Oh, psh, that. Right. Knew I was forgetting something >_>

Coming right up. Should be there by the time you read this.

[jgjiscool]

Oh, psh, that. Right. Knew I was forgetting something >_>

Coming right up. Should be there by the time you read this.

Obviously it isn't...

[frenchie16]

Yes it is! Check the OP.

[jgjiscool]

Brilliant. What mods will I need?

[frenchie16]

In the OP....

[jgjiscool]

God I'm slow this century...