Intuitive Atmospheric Entry/precis

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Figure 1. Shuttle flying at AoA of 17deg, at about mach 3. Higher mach numbers require a higher AoA

It is a common complaint on the Orbiter message boards that the aerodynamics on the Space Shuttle model are screwed up. This is usually reported after a person deorbits the vehicle, puts it in the right angle of attack... and then bounces off the atmosphere several times and overshoots the Cape. I know, I've done it myself. Here's how to enter the correct way. (More...)

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