Physics questions

[hobobot]

Hi all,

I recently completed a class on aircraft/spacecraft stability. I'm by no means an expert on the subject, but I was wondering how accurate KSP is?

For example, when designing a spaceplane, I would choose to place the wings above the center of gravity to increase stability. I would also choose to place the center of lift about 1/3 away from the leading edge of the wings.

The list of design guidelines for aircraft and spacecraft is very long, so my general question is: How accurate are the dynamics in KSP? What (if any) phenomena are known to not be in the game?

Thanks!

[-RanZ-]

not at all, KSP's plane dynamics are in no way realistic.

[hobobot]

Regarding that, I've noticed some huge problems with the SAS stuff. (unstable wiggling, won't hold attitude) Any workarounds for that?

[42undead2]

Not currently. Romfarer's lasers would probably be the best mod for having stable airplanes that holds altitude. (Plus some extra )

[hobobot]

as in this one?

http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/lazor-system/