I just do near vertical lifts and get the time to ap. Up there in the 2-3 min range then separate the upperstage and burn partially radial in until it's near circular or like 6 mins away from ap. Then switch back to the booster as it's about to reenter then land it and switch back to the upperstage the mods get so complex😅
I used the flags as air brakes at the top to maintain passive stability, and used the 2 control surfaces at the bottom to steer towards the pad. Mechjeb is really helpful to nail the landing, but i have done successful attempts without use of mechjeb.
that's super impressive, I've done a few RTLS's but I have never landed directly on the pad, well done
Nice rocket. What engines did you use on the first stage?
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Thanks, man.@@rignall05
I just do near vertical lifts and get the time to ap. Up there in the 2-3 min range then separate the upperstage and burn partially radial in until it's near circular or like 6 mins away from ap. Then switch back to the booster as it's about to reenter then land it and switch back to the upperstage the mods get so complex😅
How?
I used the flags as air brakes at the top to maintain passive stability, and used the 2 control surfaces at the bottom to steer towards the pad. Mechjeb is really helpful to nail the landing, but i have done successful attempts without use of mechjeb.