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Title: My new base at Callisto problem
Post by: Kendo on 27 July 2014, 16:10:08

I have a problem with a Base I am making at Callisto.
Various craft I have tried, go backwards using LOLA, towards the various landing pads, then lose control.
For example, going from pad to pad.
I am using Lola to test the pads.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks Ken.

Title: Re: My new base at Callisto problem
Post by: NukeET on 27 July 2014, 16:19:25

Which version of Orbiter are you using?

Which LOLA version are you using?

Title: Re: My new base at Callisto problem
Post by: Kendo on 27 July 2014, 16:39:34

Orbiter 2010p1. LOLA 2010 v3.
I realize there is supposed to be a problem with LOLA and Dan,s latest stuff, but all seems fine to me. It,s just this base I an having problems with.
All craft I am using are fine on our Moon.

I have just noticed when going from pad 1 to pad 3, Orbiter points to the direction of 172, but Lola says 352.1.

Title: Re: My new base at Callisto problem
Post by: NukeET on 27 July 2014, 17:36:39

Try Pursuit MFD.  It behaves more like the original LOLA (for ver 2006) than any other I've tried.

Title: Re: My new base at Callisto problem
Post by: Kendo on 27 July 2014, 17:52:11

Thanks NukeET.
It looks like my base is rotated 180 degrees for some reason.

update:-
I changed to another location and all is O.K.

Title: Re: My new base at Callisto problem
Post by: Cras on 26 October 2014, 18:40:55

second that motion, Pursuit MFD has a far better and more controlled landing autopilot than Lola.   It is more like how the Apollo LEM went down to the surface, a single burn to slow down and controls the descent via pitch control.   I use it all the time to get close then actually land using Hover MFD, that way I can control which way the vehicle is facing for touchdown.   Makes sense for me since I have a permanent Moon base and I like to have the access hatch pointed right at the base.