Flight Question Synchronizing Orbit points exactly with a target

[dehat42]

Trying to figure out the best way to match the points of Apogee/Perigee with a target. For example, I am trying this with the DG Mk IV, and am well versed in changing the plane of an orbit to that of a target (I'm using the ISS), and being able to change the DG orbit's distance from the Earth. What I have not been able to do is match the points of apogee/perigee with the ISS, so that I can then change the distance to match the ISS at one of those points for rendevous.

 

[Ripley]

Open up SyncOrbitMFD and decide where you want your intercept (Apo/Peri/etc...).

When ISS passes on your Apo/Perigee:
- write down ISS' Alt (from Orbit MFD, with target selected);
- tune those two points Alt to match it with ISS' Alt (tune your Perigee's Alt when you are at your Apogee, and viceversa).

 

[dehat42]

I guess I will have to set the time warp to 0.1x for a fine refinement, since the Delta Glider has such powerful engines. Probably easier with the shuttle. Or find the pause button. :lol:

 

[Castor]

Or you could just use translation RCS.
Just press '/' to change to translation and press '6' on your numpad to thrust forward.

 

[N_Molson]

And if that's not enough there's even a RCS "fine mode" that divide the inputs by 10.