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Here is the Gliding heat shields mod made compatible with the official mod loader.
How to install it?
Please go to releases, and download the latest version of the GlidingHeatShields.dll file, then copy it into Spaceflight Simulator Game/Mods. The mod will then be available ingame.
To easily access the Mods folder, launch the game, go into the mod loader menu and click "Open Mods folder".
What is that mod?
That mod gives some limited lift capabilities to heat shields, allowing capsules (or any other stuff!) to glide during reentry:
This mod is intended to mimic real capsules, that have such capacity (though it's a bit more complicated), and to give the player some control over his reentry trajectory. You can simply change your trajectory by steering the capsule left and right.
Apart from dodging debris or other capsules, you can use this to glide over the upper atmosphere to limit the heat load of your heat shield, or on the contrary, dive into the lower atmosphere to land faster. Generally speaking, this is useful to adjust your flying altitude if you realize that you didn't put your capsule on a very good trajectory, or if you want to aim for a particular landing zone. This capacity has also an interesting side effect, it makes your capsule more stable during reentry.
However keep in mind that it's still a heat shield, not a wing! Your ships will be closer to a flying brick than a plane, this is not the purpose of this mod.
How do I make my own mod from it?
The source code is available here. You are free to modify the mod as you wish, but if you redistribute it, please credit me for the part you borrowed.
How to install it?
Please go to releases, and download the latest version of the GlidingHeatShields.dll file, then copy it into Spaceflight Simulator Game/Mods. The mod will then be available ingame.
To easily access the Mods folder, launch the game, go into the mod loader menu and click "Open Mods folder".
What is that mod?
That mod gives some limited lift capabilities to heat shields, allowing capsules (or any other stuff!) to glide during reentry:
This mod is intended to mimic real capsules, that have such capacity (though it's a bit more complicated), and to give the player some control over his reentry trajectory. You can simply change your trajectory by steering the capsule left and right.
Apart from dodging debris or other capsules, you can use this to glide over the upper atmosphere to limit the heat load of your heat shield, or on the contrary, dive into the lower atmosphere to land faster. Generally speaking, this is useful to adjust your flying altitude if you realize that you didn't put your capsule on a very good trajectory, or if you want to aim for a particular landing zone. This capacity has also an interesting side effect, it makes your capsule more stable during reentry.
However keep in mind that it's still a heat shield, not a wing! Your ships will be closer to a flying brick than a plane, this is not the purpose of this mod.
How do I make my own mod from it?
The source code is available here. You are free to modify the mod as you wish, but if you redistribute it, please credit me for the part you borrowed.
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