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Low Orbit

8,997 hardy57  2.9 years ago

Can I program a sequence of events in Funky Trees?

Here is the answer to this question:
After initiating the launch sequence, the rocket is put into a vertical position, detaches, goes up to about 60000 meters and then separates the Lander.
No input from the pilot is needed!
After separation, steering is enabled and the pilot can glide down again and do a “belly” landing.
There is also a rescue system which separates the capsule and opens the parachute below 1000 m. The display in the cockpit shows the important flight parameters and also what the “spacecraft” is doing at the moment.
Operation:
Button “Start” - AG1 to initiate the launch sequence.
Button “Abort” - AG3 to abort the mission. The Lander is separated and you can glide down.
Button “Rescue” – AG2 to enable the rescue system.
Steer the Lander with ROLL and PITCH.

While you can always do a full mission, it is also fun to try "Rescue" and "Abort" at different phases of the mission.

Have a nice flight!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Length 130.8ft (39.9m)
  • Height 30.1ft (9.2m)
  • Empty Weight 65,334lbs (29,635kg)
  • Loaded Weight 67,107lbs (30,439kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 14.466
  • Wing Loading 149.6lbs/ft2 (730.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 448.7ft2 (41.7m2)
  • Drag Points 15744

Parts

  • Number of Parts 111
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 450
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    195 TaPePolic

    @hardy57 thank you!!!

    7 months ago
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    8,997 hardy57

    @TaPePolic https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/1357566/DarkBlue

    7 months ago
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    195 TaPePolic

    Hey, is there a space mod? Because in the thumbnails, you go to space-ish dark place

    7 months ago
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    8,997 hardy57

    @Luckymcgamer Thankyou for your comment.
    This is why it is called "Low Orbit".
    BTW: Having an engine on the lander would complicate things in FT.

    2.9 years ago
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    the rocket overall is great, but i couldnt acheive orbit, only a sub orbit,tho things can be sovled by having an engine on the lander and use it as an orbiter

    2.9 years ago
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    @hardy57 As a matter of fact, I did.

    2.9 years ago
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    8,997 hardy57

    @STENDEC Its only purpose is to land.
    It glides very well, so there is a lot of time for the pilot to find a landing site. You may also have noticed that when you start at Wright Airport, you will reach Krakabloa Island and the other way around.

    2.9 years ago
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    Why isn’t the lander powered?

    +1 2.9 years ago
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    You play simple plane a ssimple rocket

    +1 2.9 years ago