thumper235
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This evening I decided to work on learning how to get to the ISS using the XR2 Ravenstar. I have been using this craft for some time as its forgiving and quite frankly very fun to use. Gosh, im so excited! I made! AAAAAH!!!! THIS IS SO COOL!!!!!11!! This was also done without the use of any autopilots. I did use the retro/pro-grade buttons for convenience. As you can imagine, it was a dirty run. Actually, I dont think you want to imagine how dirty this was. haha!
I hope I explain this right. If I dont, please do not hammer in on me. I really am trying to learn this. I will though without a doubt accept any and all constructive criticism you can throw at me. I have alot to learn and more importantly, I want to learn it.
Took off heading as close to 139 as I could. Made initial orbit and then hit the "Orbit (+)" button to get into position to sync my orbit with the ISS. Made a small burn and realized my goal of .20 was not going to happen yet again. Ended up with a 2.?? Number. At that point I though why not just try and atleast get a visual of the ISS. So I raised my orbit to match that of the ISS.
After all that I determined I was behind the ISS and made a small retrograde burn to catch up. Once the green and yellow lines matched up I waited until I hit the AN and made another small burn to match our orbits once again. I figured keeping my burns at one location would make things simpler.
At this point the ISS was quite literally a little spec that started on the right of my screen and would zoom to the left as we headed into the dark side. So I figured at that point since I now have actually SEEN the ISS why not try to atleast bring it in closer. Did a few small orbit adjustments like I did earlier and brought it in a hair closer. Now at this point it was a spec but you could make out the solar panels. did a few more orbital adjustments and got to the point where it was 5k away. now the iss was behind me so I flipped retrograde and used my RCS like a madman and actually made it and docked.
Mission Time : 1day 11hr:20mins. <--- Not to shabby for a first time?
Real Time: ~2hrs
I am confident I can do this again. I plan on attempting this until I get smooth at it and also learn how to use autopilots like a normal person would. Well, This is my story and im sticking to it! I do want to thank everyone here for everything. I gained all this knowledge from reading the wonderful information you have put up. Thank you!
I hope I explain this right. If I dont, please do not hammer in on me. I really am trying to learn this. I will though without a doubt accept any and all constructive criticism you can throw at me. I have alot to learn and more importantly, I want to learn it.
Took off heading as close to 139 as I could. Made initial orbit and then hit the "Orbit (+)" button to get into position to sync my orbit with the ISS. Made a small burn and realized my goal of .20 was not going to happen yet again. Ended up with a 2.?? Number. At that point I though why not just try and atleast get a visual of the ISS. So I raised my orbit to match that of the ISS.
After all that I determined I was behind the ISS and made a small retrograde burn to catch up. Once the green and yellow lines matched up I waited until I hit the AN and made another small burn to match our orbits once again. I figured keeping my burns at one location would make things simpler.
At this point the ISS was quite literally a little spec that started on the right of my screen and would zoom to the left as we headed into the dark side. So I figured at that point since I now have actually SEEN the ISS why not try to atleast bring it in closer. Did a few small orbit adjustments like I did earlier and brought it in a hair closer. Now at this point it was a spec but you could make out the solar panels. did a few more orbital adjustments and got to the point where it was 5k away. now the iss was behind me so I flipped retrograde and used my RCS like a madman and actually made it and docked.
Mission Time : 1day 11hr:20mins. <--- Not to shabby for a first time?
Real Time: ~2hrs
I am confident I can do this again. I plan on attempting this until I get smooth at it and also learn how to use autopilots like a normal person would. Well, This is my story and im sticking to it! I do want to thank everyone here for everything. I gained all this knowledge from reading the wonderful information you have put up. Thank you!