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'''Shuttle Fleet''' is a collection of the whole [[STS]] orbiter fleet, by David413 and Don 'Donamy' Gallager. Currently, newest version is 3.9.2., of "Challenger", "Discovery", "Atlantis", "Endeavour" and 3.9 of "Columbia".
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'''Shuttle Fleet''' is a collection of the whole [[STS]] orbiter fleet, by David413 and Don 'Donamy' Gallager. Currently, the latest version is 4.8.
  
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There is also a mesh update possible, using preacherMG`s beautiful meshes and textures. That takes the fleet onto a new level of realism.
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There is also a [[Mesh|mesh]] update possible, using preacherMG`s beautiful meshes and [[Texture|textures]]. That takes the Shuttle Fleet onto a new level of visual realism.
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==Installation==
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===ISS Fleet===
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While practically a different spacecraft, the ISS Fleet can be considered part of the Shuttle Fleet add-on family and is required for many Expansion packs and mission supplement scenarios.<ref>[https://simviation.com/1/download-file?file=ISSFleetV4.5R0.zip&fileId=40268 ISS Fleet 4.5], Retrieved 2019-04-02</ref>
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===STS Payloads===
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There is an expansion pack which adds the latest STS missions. To install it, follow the basic installation with the installation of the latest ISS Fleet add-on. After that step, you can install the ''"STS Payloads"''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071016105039/http://orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=2481 STS Payloads 2.01], Retrieved 2019-04-02</ref><ref>[https://simviation.com/1/download-file?file=STSPayloads2010R0.zip&fileId=41322 STS Payloads Expansion Pack for Fleet V4.8], Retrieved 2019-04-02</ref>
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===NASA Aircraft Fleet===
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The NASA Aircraft Fleet extends the Shuttle Fleet with the various planes used for training and transport of the STS program. To install it, you need the basic Shuttle Fleet installation, the STS Payloads and the ISS Fleet installed.<ref>[https://simviation.com/1/download-file?file=NASAAircraftFleetV4.5R0.zip&fileId=40273 NASA Aircraft Fleet V4.5 for Orbiter 2010], Retrieved 2019-04-02</ref>
  
 
==The ships of the fleet==
 
==The ships of the fleet==
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Explanation of the eras:
 
Explanation of the eras:
 
;Original: Pre-Challenger era
 
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;Mid: Post-Challenger era
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;Fictional: Inspired by the book "Storming Intrepid"
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;Late: Post-Columbia era
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;Fictional: Not available in real life
  
 
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|3.9
 
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|3.8.5
 
 
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|OV-099
 
|OV-099
 
|Challenger
 
|Challenger
 
|Original
 
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|Intrepid
 
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The prefered way to fly the shuttle is to use [[GPCMFD]] and [[AutoFCS]]. The GPCMFD displays the MEDS shuttle display modes, while the AutoFCS allows a precise automatic [[reentry]].
 
The prefered way to fly the shuttle is to use [[GPCMFD]] and [[AutoFCS]]. The GPCMFD displays the MEDS shuttle display modes, while the AutoFCS allows a precise automatic [[reentry]].
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If available, it is recommended to enable the following MFDs in the Orbiter launch pad dialog:
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* [[GPCMFD]]
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* [[AutoFCS]]
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* [[OrbiterSound]]
  
 
===Ascent===
 
===Ascent===
  
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Launch is triggered by selecting item 777 on the GPCMFD, while being in OPS101. The ascent happens automatically to the desired orbit, unless you deactivate the autopilot by pressing {{Key|B}}. The GPCMFD will switch to OPS 102 after the SRBs separated, and to OPS 103 after MECO.  
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The launch is triggered by selecting item 777 on the [[GPCMFD]] while being in OPS101. The ascent happens automatically to the desired orbit, unless you deactivate the autopilot by pressing {{Key|B}}. The GPCMFD will switch to OPS 102 after the SRBs separated, and to OPS 103 after MECO.  
  
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In OPS103, the GPCMFD will display a countdown, the target orbit parameters ([[apogee]] [[height]] and [[perigee]] height) and the current orbit parameters. When the countdown reaches zero, ignite the OMS (now the main thruster of the orbiter) and burn until the apogee height is reached. Shutoff the OMS and enter ITEM 15 in the GPCMFD. The GPCMFD will now display countdown and parameters for the second OMS burn (OMS-2).
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In OPS103, the GPCMFD will display a countdown, the target orbit parameters ([[apogee]] [[height]] and [[perigee]] altitude) and the current orbit parameters. When the countdown reaches zero, ignite the OMS (now the main thruster of the orbiter) and burn until the apogee height is reached. Shutoff the OMS and enter ITEM 15 in the GPCMFD. The GPCMFD will now display countdown and parameters for the second OMS burn (OMS-2).
  
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After the OMS-1 burn, close the ET umbilical doors and move the SSMEs to post-launch position by pressing {{Key|Ctrl}}+{{Key|J}}.
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After the OMS-1 burn, close the ET umbilical doors and move the SSMEs to the post-launch position by pressing {{Key|Ctrl}}+{{Key|J}}.
  
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Wait until the OMS-2 countdown reaches zero and ignite the OMS again, until the current perigee height on the display meets the target perigee height.
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Wait until the OMS-2 countdown reaches zero and ignite the OMS again until the current perigee height on the display meets the target perigee height.
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In later versions, the launch can simply be triggered by setting the orbiter's main engines to full throttle. The entire launch will be automatic.
  
 
===Orbit===
 
===Orbit===
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Open the payload bay doors, by pressing {{Key|K}}. When the payload bay doors are opened, deploy the [[Ku-band]] antenna by pressing {{Key|Ctrl}}+{{Key|U}}.  
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Open the payload bay doors, by pressing {{Key|K}}. When the payload bay doors are opened, deploy the [[Ku-band]] antenna by pressing {{Key|Ctrl}}+{{Key|U}}.
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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* [[GPCMFD]]
 
 
* [[AutoFCS]]
 
* [[AutoFCS]]
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* [[Space Transportation System 2016]]
  
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== References ==
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[[Category:Add-ons]]
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[[Category: Articles]]
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[[Category:Vessel add-ons]]
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[[Category:Orbiter 2010 add-ons]]
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[[Category:Space Shuttles]]
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[[Category:Realistic add-ons]]

Latest revision as of 02:51, 24 May 2024

Project home: David413's files
Author: David413 et al.
Current version: 4.8
Compatibility: Orbiter 2010


Shuttle Fleet is a collection of the whole STS orbiter fleet, by David413 and Don 'Donamy' Gallager. Currently, the latest version is 4.8.

There is also a mesh update possible, using preacherMG`s beautiful meshes and textures. That takes the Shuttle Fleet onto a new level of visual realism.

Installation[edit]

ISS Fleet[edit]

While practically a different spacecraft, the ISS Fleet can be considered part of the Shuttle Fleet add-on family and is required for many Expansion packs and mission supplement scenarios.[1]

STS Payloads[edit]

There is an expansion pack which adds the latest STS missions. To install it, follow the basic installation with the installation of the latest ISS Fleet add-on. After that step, you can install the "STS Payloads".[2][3]

NASA Aircraft Fleet[edit]

The NASA Aircraft Fleet extends the Shuttle Fleet with the various planes used for training and transport of the STS program. To install it, you need the basic Shuttle Fleet installation, the STS Payloads and the ISS Fleet installed.[4]

The ships of the fleet[edit]

Explanation of the eras:

Original
Pre-Challenger era
Mid
Post-Challenger era
Late
Post-Columbia era
Fictional
Not available in real life
Reg-Number Name Era
OV-007 Moonraker Fictional
OV-099 Challenger Original
OV-101 Enterprise Original
OV-102 Columbia Orginal
Mid
Late
OV-103 Discovery Orginal
Late
OV-104 Atlantis Orginal
Late
OV-105 Endeavour Orginal
Late
OV-106 Constitution Fictional
OV-107 Intrepid Fictional
OV-108 Constellation Fictional

Flying the shuttle[edit]

The prefered way to fly the shuttle is to use GPCMFD and AutoFCS. The GPCMFD displays the MEDS shuttle display modes, while the AutoFCS allows a precise automatic reentry.

If available, it is recommended to enable the following MFDs in the Orbiter launch pad dialog:

Ascent[edit]

The launch is triggered by selecting item 777 on the GPCMFD while being in OPS101. The ascent happens automatically to the desired orbit, unless you deactivate the autopilot by pressing B. The GPCMFD will switch to OPS 102 after the SRBs separated, and to OPS 103 after MECO.

In OPS103, the GPCMFD will display a countdown, the target orbit parameters (apogee height and perigee altitude) and the current orbit parameters. When the countdown reaches zero, ignite the OMS (now the main thruster of the orbiter) and burn until the apogee height is reached. Shutoff the OMS and enter ITEM 15 in the GPCMFD. The GPCMFD will now display countdown and parameters for the second OMS burn (OMS-2).

After the OMS-1 burn, close the ET umbilical doors and move the SSMEs to the post-launch position by pressing Ctrl+J.

Wait until the OMS-2 countdown reaches zero and ignite the OMS again until the current perigee height on the display meets the target perigee height.

In later versions, the launch can simply be triggered by setting the orbiter's main engines to full throttle. The entire launch will be automatic.

Orbit[edit]

Open the payload bay doors, by pressing K. When the payload bay doors are opened, deploy the Ku-band antenna by pressing Ctrl+U.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ ISS Fleet 4.5, Retrieved 2019-04-02
  2. ↑ STS Payloads 2.01, Retrieved 2019-04-02
  3. ↑ STS Payloads Expansion Pack for Fleet V4.8, Retrieved 2019-04-02
  4. ↑ NASA Aircraft Fleet V4.5 for Orbiter 2010, Retrieved 2019-04-02
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