Using Aerobrake

[Interceptor]

Hey guys. I have never used this tool, and have read a lot of great things about it. Is it an auto pilot for reentry? it seems very complicated to use can I please have an example of how to operate it thanks

 

[Juanelm]

Hey guys. I have never used this tool, and have read a lot of great things about it. Is it an auto pilot for reentry? it seems very complicated to use can I please have an example of how to operate it thanks

You mean Aerobrake MFD? I'ts a really useful and simple tool to help you reenter and get to your destination. The doc file explains pretty simply what it does and how to use it.

Basically it will tell you what angle of atack you need to set in order to reach your destination without an overshoot or undershoot, it does this by displaying a map and a square telling you where you will land if you leave your current AoA unchanged, and also displaying a circle representing the earth and your predicted trajectory on it. It will also tell you the predicted path in altitude, velocity, and heating, which is very useful. It can tell you the max G's you will experience during reentry, and the time to touchdown.

The autopilot is used to mantain a constant angle of attack or bank; it will not reenter your ship by itself but just mantains a set AoA.

 

[Interceptor]

Thanks juanelm

 

[devie08]

how can i get onto this mdf?

 

[TSPenguin]

You can find it on [ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=2139"]Orbit Hangar[/ame] and then activate it like any other MFD.