Flight Question Aerobraking in Martian atmosphere question

[Adelanthal]

When attempting a landing using the Ares lander (basically a capsule design), I am unable to find a slope path that allows for the fireball to dissipate before deploying the chute for final speed loss leading to engine-assisted landing. This basically requires me to pop the chute and suffer 30-50 Gs, depending on atmosphere. Waiting merely allows me to pop the chute through the fireball. Has anyone found a capsule path that allows for survivable and realistic approaches? Thanks.

 

[Moach]

are you using aerobrake MFD?

you should be able to check your "arrival" velocity and ajust your angle apropriately.... i think :hmm:

 

[garyw]

I've used Aerobrake MFD for this and it worked perfectly. I think my approach dipped as low as 45KM!

 

[Adelanthal]

Using Aerobrake and Basesync, I can drop the lander to a gentle landing right beside an Olympus pad (landing ON the pad auto-fuels, bleh) with enough fuel to achieve orbit and nearly enough to dock with the orbiting bay. Unfortunately, I'm usually popping my parachute through a ball of re-entry plasma and loading several dozen G's while doing so; was wondering if there was an approach that doesn't exhibit these traits.

 

[Lucy]

landing ON the pad auto-fuels, bleh

You can turn that off, you know.