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Sorry mate, the XR series source code that has been released is for the 2016 version (or later). My work on the VC is based on that. Porting it back to 2010 would require a major rewrite which I cannot do.

@@dgatsoulis Hi thank you for your response :) I do have 2016 Installed also I work with Gattis on addons. Do you know where I can get the VC for the XR ?

Sorry mate, the XR series source code that has been released is for the 2016 version (or later). My work on the VC is based on that. Porting it back to 2010 would require a major rewrite which I cannot do.

I am currently working on a more "polished" version with extended functionality. (you can move the tool on the surface with keys instead of the scenario editor and a few more features). When done I will upload it as an Orbiter addon. I'll leave the current link working till then and later I will update to the full addon

Hahaha! Holy crap, I'm a flat-earth enabler. I wonder what will happen if I remove the 10 km limit that I've imposed to the tool and I enter the Earth's diameter instead?

¡Gracias, @JoseMPerez-me2ft, por tus amables palabras! Me alegra que disfrutes de los nuevos desarrollos para el XR2 Ravenstar. Si todo va bien, estará disponible públicamente a finales de este verano (alrededor de agosto). En cuanto al DeltaGlider IV, actualmente no tengo planes de actualizarlo. Sin embargo, si alguien desarrolla una cabina 3D para él, podría considerarlo en el futuro. Un cordial saludo, Dimitris

Hi @glados1073, thanks for the link. I agree with you that it would be pointless to raise a question on a 9 year old video. As your intuition and experience in Orbiter have already shown you, he is not right about Orbiter using strictly 2 body Keplerian calculation to propagate the state vectors of a vessel in the simulation. The 2-body method is only used as a baseline for further calculations. My source is the dynamics.pdf that is located in the Doc\Technotes folder of your Orbiter installation. If you're so inclined, it is an interesting read. Orbiter takes into account the gravitational influences of multiple celestial bodies when propagating the state vectors of a vessel. While the pdf describes the use of a "2-body orbit" as a baseline for certain calculations, it explicitly mentions the inclusion of gravitational potentials from relevant celestial bodies. Here's a more detailed explanation according to the content of the dynamics.pdf written by Orbiter's creator Dr. Martin Schweiger: Gravitational Forces: The gravitational acceleration 𝑔(𝑟,𝑡) at any position 𝑟 and time 𝑡 between 𝑡0 and 𝑡1 is computed, which involves the summation of numerically calculated gravitational potentials from relevant celestial bodies. This indicates that the gravitational influence of multiple bodies is considered. Perturbations: In cases where time intervals become too large for accurate numerical integration of state vectors, Orbiter switches to "orbit stabilisation," a variant of Encke’s method. In this method, only the perturbations on top of a baseline 2-body orbit (defined by its osculating elements) are integrated numerically. This further suggests that while a 2-body model may serve as a baseline, additional gravitational perturbations from other bodies are incorporated. Numerical Methods: Different numerical integration methods, such as Runge-Kutta and symplectic integrators, are used to solve the equations of motion, which include gravitational forces from multiple sources. For example, in the symplectic integrators section, the methods are noted for their stability in long-term integration, which is crucial for accurately modeling the effects of multiple gravitational influences over time. Simulations: The numerical simulations section mentions that the gravitational point sources (Sun, Earth, Moon) were considered in the computational cost analysis of time propagation methods. This clearly indicates that multiple gravitational sources are factored into the simulations. Therefore, Orbiter does not rely solely on 2-body calculations; it accounts for the gravitational influences of other celestial bodies in its state vector propagation. Hope this answers your question. Best regards, Dimitris

@@dgatsoulis By the Gods this was a lightning fast response! Thank you, it indeed answered my question, now i have something interesting to go read (even though i'm not sure how much i will understand from it) AND most importantly i know i'm not crazy heheh.

Hi David, I pinned a comment describing how the flight goes from the user's perspective. Is short, the scram ascent AP takes you towards the target, you take over after MECO at 75 km altitude to make sure that AerobrakeMFD will get you to ~50 km away from the target and slightly earlier than that (100 km from the target) the landing script takes over and lands you on the runway.

Agreed, I will definitely add the ability to directly type the base's name or even the coordinates.

Hey Dave! hope you are doing well! I still have some features that I want to add. I am currently working on a runway landing autopilot that takes the ship from the end of the reentry interface (~Mach 5-6), all the way to a soft unpowered landing at the center of the runway. I hope I'll release something later this summer.

I'm doing well, thanks. (I started back to school again to get a Master's, so between that and a full-time job, my free time is very limited.) I hope you are doing well! That landing autopilot sounds awesome! I definitely want to see a video of that when it's ready!

Been working (on and off) on this for a couple of years. Hope I'll have something to share later this summer.

I hope I'll be able to share my version of this, sometime during the summer (close to August).

Still working on it (whenever I have the time). There is still the licensing issue that needs to be resolved before sharing anything though. I will post an update video when I have something new to show.

Hey Roberto, sorry for the late reply, I must have missed this comment when you sent it. The base is Orcus Patera converted for Orbiter 2016. I switched the textures to grayscale and placed it on the Moon. Unfortunately, I don't have it at the moment, but you can make one for yourself, if you want. The link for the O2016 base is here: www.orbiter-forum.com/threads/new-rome.36403/#post-551003 All you need to do is to open the textures with an image editor, convert them to greyscale and place a copy of the base on your preferred location on the Moon.

Hi Josh, I've sent a reply on the OF message you've sent me. Nothing new to share, waiting for April to get a few days off work, so I'll have the time to finish it. The licensing issue still remains, but I think that I can bypass it by re-encrypting the mesh.

Hi where to download cockpit ?

@@danieleangelini6238 You can't. That's the whole point of the discussion. Licencing issues.

Nothing new to share, waiting for April to get a few days off work, so I'll have the time to finish it. The licensing issue still remains, but I think that I can bypass it by re-encrypting the mesh.

awesome,@@dgatsoulis just glad to hear its still in the pipe and not dead. Itll make a massive difference.

Hi Esteban, thanks for watching. The V0.8 you mention refers to an older version of the XR2 crew addon. Please check the links in the video description for the latest version of the Arrow, crew and cargo. Instructions and keys are included. Please keep in mind that it's still a work in progress, so expect a few (hopefully) minor bugs. All the best, Dimitris

Hi Norbert, orbiter-forum.com/resources/camera-mfd.92/ Cheers

Ah, thanx a lot!@@dgatsoulis

Good evening Dimitris. The .dll file goes in Modules / Plugin. Clear! But where do I have to copy the files that are in the "CameraMFD-1.0.1" folder? And once again: a BIG thank you!

@@NorbertWoeller ??? I'm a bit confused. If you click on the link I gave you and press the "Go to download" button on the upper right corner, you get a zip file named "Camera MFD Orbiter 2016.zip". Unzip it in your Orbiter root directory, maintaining directory structure and everything will go in its place. Activate the module in the modules tab and you should see it in Orbiter.

Sorry My mistake. Sure on the upper right corner. I accidentally clicked the link below: [ var(--color-text-link); float][/ var(--color-text-link); float] Never do anything when you're too tired... 😴😂@@dgatsoulis