Killing linear movement with thrusters

[Shadow Addict]

I'm currently attempting to align myself over a pad on the moon in the DG. Whenever I finally get the DIST and the HSPD to 0.00, it remains there for a moment then flickers back and forth to 0.03 and starts moving back after a few seconds. What am I doing wrong?

 

[Andy44]

The Moon is rotating beneath you, so if you sit still for too long a relative velocity will build up. Also, you have to be absolutely level or your hover jets will move you. You may just have to use your lin RCS jets to keep you centered until you touch down on the pad. Then cut your engines and apply wheel brakes (the "<" and ">" keys for the DG).

 

[Shadow Addict]

Oh, that makes sense. I'll try that now, thanks!

 

[Andy44]

Also, don't forget to turn off all autopilots, such as the HLVL, after you touch down and stop rolling, or else your thrusters will keep making tiny pulses and you won't come to a complete rest, so your tanks won't refuel.

 

[Shadow Addict]

I had it for about ten seconds but forgot to turn off HLVL and messed it up. D:

Regardless of my mistakes, thanks for the help. At least I know I can do it now!

 

[Andy44]

Well, I always leave HLVL on until after I touch down, but whatever you feel is easiest.

 

[Shadow Addict]

I left it on for a while after I landed though, I think that messed it up.

 

[Tommy]

I find it helps to be pointed due east when landing on the moon. That way most of the variance is on one axis (fore - aft) and easier to deal with.