JAGER-MAN Industries - Aerial Refueling in Vanilla Kerbal - Proof of Concept

[JAGER-MAN Industries]

JAGER-MAN Industries introduces our first proof-of-concept in mid-air coupling/refueling. Only a minimal amount of fuel was transferred in this test but after repeated successful attempts, it can be done!

No screenshots because they just simply wouldn't do this experience justice XD

I plan on doing a separate video/album and post of craft files on our upcoming "Airliners" fleet in the near future, by the way.

[Pondafarr]

Now add an IR controlled hinged boom (with winglets), maybe a hull camera, and it will be just like a real KC-10!

[JAGER-MAN Industries]

Now add an IR controlled hinged boom (with winglets), maybe a hull camera, and it will be just like a real KC-10!

I know right?

I'm always developing these craft and working with no mods means so much more trial and error, but it's so worth it in the end IMO =P

[Mareczex333]

Gj I did air-refuel without mods too

I see that you got skill with it ;D

[andrew123]

Ah... the midair refueling labs.

[JAGER-MAN Industries]

Gj I did air-refuel without mods too

Link? Love to see this kinda stuff bro

[Himynameisjake]

How did you keep the tanker in existence? Whenever my atmospheric craft get too far from each other, they disappear.

[andrew123]

My signature.

[JAGER-MAN Industries]

My signature.

Very cool man! It looks like much hard work went into your guys' efforts as well... wtg!

[Wrench Head]

Great work and piloting JAGER!

[xoknight]

I truly love aerial refueling, even though it takes time and effort it's truly fun and adrenaline racing.

Crazy shock absorbing docking boom prototype

and this crazy refueling plane

[JAGER-MAN Industries]

Great work and piloting JAGER!

Thanks a bunch!

[JAGER-MAN Industries]

I truly love aerial refueling, even though it takes time and effort it's truly fun and adrenaline racing.

Man, you're telling me! The rush is incredible... I don't want it to wear off lol. Great crafts and pics btw too bro, thanks for sharing!

[Wrench Head]

FUEL ON! i KNOW THE FILLING BRO... NEXT I'LL TRY THIS........

[JAGER-MAN Industries]

FUEL ON! i KNOW THE FILLING BRO... NEXT I'LL TRY THIS........

Once you start getting it dialed in and get closer and closer, the adrenaline starts pumping... it's quite the rush. Was for me anyway =P

[pluto2]

How did you get both planes off the ground at the same time/ close enough for them both to keep flying while one was not operated

[xoknight]

How did you get both planes off the ground at the same time/ close enough for them both to keep flying while one was not operated

The tanker was probably the mother plane and the fighter plane was a parasite plane. Basically, the small plane was attached to the tanker and released.

Or he could of used mech jeb.

[Voculus]

Holy krap, that is so awesome! Just think of how cool it would be in multiplayer. You could troll your friends by spoiling their refueling attempts at the last second!

[JAGER-MAN Industries]

The tanker was probably the mother plane and the fighter plane was a parasite plane. Basically, the small plane was attached to the tanker and released.

Or he could of used mech jeb.

Wow, thanks for answering for me ;-) Neither answer being correct, however.

How did you get both planes off the ground at the same time/ close enough for them both to keep flying while one was not operated

They are both taken off, flown, etc independently, with ZERO mods, in single player after much experience with trial and error. Additionally, the "tanker" seen in this video is part of my "airliners" fleet which are super stable and can hold a heading/attitude surprisingly well on their own.

I'll be working on posting a How-To video of sorts soon since there's been so much interest. I'll include craft files when I do of course.

[Wrench Head]

ohh Video!

Establish 16.0 and made it though all the s---!

Edited June 19, 2014 by BlackHoleSun