I just can't make a space shuttle. It doesn't want to glide and just looks bad. If anyone can fix it, i will credit him. The link is here.
if you can, then tell me whats wrong with the shuttle and why it doesn't want to glide.
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239 Starmang104.9 years ago
@Mastercam https://www.simplerockets.com/c/91Sy6d/Help-Needed-Has-been-helped
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796 Mastercam4.9 years ago
@Mod Did most of the stuff you said, Added some control surfaces, RCS, etc. Still, it doesn't glide. When i stop the engines it slowly loses control.
I also have no idea how to get the CoT to line up with the CoM.Edit: I added a gyroscope and the shuttle is now controllable, but when i want it to go up the velocity/altidude doesn't want to change. This is probably gliding, so it can't glide yet.
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16.0k Mod4.9 years ago
I recommend watching this video to help you out with aircraft design.
From what I see, your CoL is in front of the CoM (Center of lift, Center of mass) and this is a big no no for aircraft. It should be the opposite way. The CoT (Center of thrust) should also line up with the CoM so that in space, the engine thrust does not make the craft rotate without the engines being gimballed.
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@Starmang10 Thanks
Edit: the shuttle doesn't work.