Recent content by thumper235

Wow. Just wow. Someone kindly sent me a private message explaining that there has been a mix up in the past over the PDF location. *I DID NOT UNDERSTAND THIS* If I would have received that message sooner, my post would have been completely different. The <expletive> guy was genuinely trying to...

I am *not* going to be a jerk nor will I engage in any flamer-war type behavior with anyone on these forums. perhaps I did take the comment wrong, maybe I didnt. For possibly taking it wrong, I am sorry. Its all to easy when you communicate with someone via typing messages to misunderstand...

Just a little update. Inb4 Necro. Dobsonian is the way to fly it looks like. There are various how-to's on the net and it looks fairly simple. Looks like I need to just put in the time. I need something to hold me over until I can save up for that Snazzy Takahashi. :) The one I have been...

You did not need to respond to me in such a condescending tone. If it truly is that bothersome then just dont reply good sir. I realize I may not be the sharpest crayon in the box, but I maintain politeness at all times while on these forums. I am well aware of the "hidden" pdf. Since I was...

I am going to quote a step from the from the tutorial. I THINK this is what is giving me such a rough time as well... I kinda just... err... ignored it. "13) once your orbit on the orbit MFD hits the atmosphere, the entry angle on the central display will rapidly count upwards, stop as close as...

I spoke to soon in my last thread. Someone please take a wooden ruler and smack the back of my neck as hard as you can. Ok, I used a tutorial in my last thread and I believe it was Grover who kindly created it. I used it 3 + times on a DG-IV to develop a basic set of steps in my head for...

I know I will never be able to have an understanding of physics like I want too. Being that I may not be smart enough to handle the subject like most, it doesnt stop me from spending countless hours reading and trying to learn about it. Higgs-boson has been such a tease. Seems like a certain...

http://firstgalaxies.org/assets/FZ_images/firstlight.jpg This.

Are you <expletive> Kidding me? Oh how lulzy!

Your Avatar frightens me.

Ok an update. I have made 3 successful re-entries. So far all of them have dropped me right at KSC to where I just had to roll around and drop my gear and land. I think with a little more practice I could do it dead-stick. My last attempt I made an error of not turning my hydraulics back on...

I cannot wait until I develop enough skill to actually be able to participate in these challenges. I really think it will be alot of fun.

Hey jeffers, When I first realized orbiter was out there I dont think my finger clicked my mouse quick enough nor did my internet connection download the core files for orbiter quick enough. It was a late night on youtube and I was watching some flight sim vids. Well, orbiter came along in the...

Thank you Ripley for the links regarding how to learn the basics of re-entry! Tonight I have set time aside to do this. I have become a bit of a thank-you Wh**re around here with all the help you all have been so kind in giving me. Again, thank you.

Thanks Tommy! Tonight has been the BEST so far. Everything just went really, really smooth. The ISS just floated up to me very gracefully and my numbers now reflect my improvement. I am now officially moving on to the re-entry. I do have some final questions relating to this ISS scenario that I...