[WIP] KerbolQuest- Jetpacks Beta

[Astrofox]

Illectro?! I didn't think you'd post on the forums...

Man. This is a small world after all - thanks to technology.

[Angelo Kerman]

I've been getting a few inquiries about the status of the JetWing. After attempting to make it work simply by strapping it to the kerbal's back via KIS and flying away, I've concluded that the game's flight controls won't let me engage SAS and fly straight despite my best efforts. It might still be possible but I don't know how. I haven't given up entirely upon that approach. The external command seat approach however...
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Since I'm doing this from scratch there is more work to be done. But as you can see I'm definitely getting there! Edited November 25, 2015 by Angel-125

[Angelo Kerman]

Cross-posted from the Buffalo mod, JetWing is now available!

Test pilots wanted. Ideal candidates are unafraid of diving into config files, modifying values to improve performance, and posting their results in the [URL="http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/136236-1-0-5-Buffalo-NASA-Inspired-MSEV-Explore-In-Style!-V0-2-3?p=2314230#post2314230"]Buffalo thread[/URL]. I won't be on this thread anymore as the KerbolQuest winged jetpack now has a spiritual successor. I hope it lives up to the original. :)

Get the latest version of the Buffalo mod [URL="https://github.com/Angel-125/Buffalo/releases/tag/0.2.3"]here[/URL].

0.2.3 Believe it or Not
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Now you can fly around any planet that has an atmosphere with a personal jet-powered wing! It works similarly to a command seat; just drop it on the ground (be careful, some terrain is explosive), right-click to board it, then rotate upright. Alternately, bolt it to the side of a craft, board, and decouple. The wing can be used on any planet with an atmosphere thanks to its monopropellant-powered jet engines. Just don't expect terrific range, unless you switch to liquid fuel and fly in an oxygenated atmosphere like Kerbin or Laythe. JetWing is inspired by JetMan Yves Rossy and the defunct KerbolQuest winged jetpack. The JetWing and its accessories work best with Kerbal Inventory System and either GoodSpeed Fuel Pump or TAC Fuel Balancer.

In addition to the Jetwing, this release also introduces the M1A2 Grizzly, a larger wheel than the Mountain Goat that has a wider wheelbase and better traction. This all comes at the expense of not being able to enter and exit Mk3 cargo bays, however.

Finally, the Outback is now included with the Buffalo MSEV. The Outback is a small backpack that can store a small amount of a variety of different resources. It requires Kerbal Inventory System, but it's handy for those pesky repair missions and can be attached to the JetWing.

New Parts
- Added the M1A2 Grizzly.
- Added the JetWing.
- Added the JetWing Drop Tank. Works great with Good Speed Fuel Pump or TAC Fuel Balancer.
- Added the JetWing Parachute. Like the Outback, it can be attached to the JetWing.
- Added the JetWing Cargo Pallet. Mount these to the wing's hardpoints and you can surface-attach small items.

JetWing Flight controls
Insert: Toggle VTOL mode
PageUp: Increase vertical speed
PageDown: Decrease vertical speed
Delete: Reset vertical speed to zero
Gear: Toggle kickstand

Outback
- Moved the Outback from Pathfinder to the Buffalo category.