Hey there! Just wanted to let you know I think this link points to the wrong video it should go here > ua-cam.com/video/FLfFAmOmALU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=MikeAben (I do really appreciate you linking them though it makes it a lot easier to watch the series in order) - Also I'm a new watcher and I am really enjoying this series, you're breaking everything down in a fantastic way that makes it super easy to understand. As a pretty experienced KSP player looking to get into RP-1 you've helped me tremendously, thanks so much!
I love RP-1 and love to see how people play it. The variations and possible routes are immense so it is very fun to watch. Prop plane before X-plane is interesting choice but very realistic. Would love to see your fist jet and rocket plane designs.
A first jet is coming. I'm not sure about rocket planes yet. I don't have the x-plane contracts available yet so the rewards for flying them aren't great.
You can also access the atmosphere autopilot manager by pressing shift+P, and P alone will toggle the master switch without needing to bring up the panel if you’ve set settings in a previous instance.
Kudos to Mike for introducing us to this set of mods and taking the time, as he always does to show us how to use it. I am amazed at the power of this mod to transform the game.
So glad you are doing this series. I always wanted to give rp1 a try and you starting this gave me the motivation to do it. I've definitely felt going through their tutorial helped tremendously. I look forward to what you do next in it
Something that I picked up is that you can "swerve" with the rudders to slow down upon landing. This works in other games as well, but you might need to use your ailerons/elevons to stay level.
While I did see in a brief flash @7:30 that you did show yourself putting someone in the pilot seat, it's worth explicitly pointing out for silly people like myself; if you want to check if your control surfaces are working, you do still need a pilot to sit in the pilot seat. Otherwise, you get no inputs.
Flaps and spoilers are assignable in the Action Groups. I set flap increase to 0 and decrease to 9, and then assign those keystrokes to some switches on my joystick.
@MikeAben that's what I figured! I've started playing kerbalism which seems to take me ages to progress so I'm sure this is even slower! Either way, loving the series so far! Thanks Mike!
@MikeAben oh, interesting! I'm not very knowledgeable on video editing so I never would've suspected it to be the biggest time sink! Thanks for the little tidbit there! If you didn't mind making a video, I'd definitely be curious to see a "behind the scenes" sort of video of what all goes into making these series!
@@shannonstough7190 It's really not that exciting. Just a lot of time writing and recording voice over and then editing the footage to it. If it was just a raw cut of me playing, like I do with the stream edits, it's very fast, but I don't think that'll work here.
Top notch quality video. I just want to warn you, RP-1 is WAY slower than stock or even Kerbalism. It might take you months and dozens of videos, just to get into orbit. Now if you time it right, you will finish all RP-1 has to offer you, when KSP2 finally finishes the delivery of base pre-DLC features that it promises....so about 4 more years, lol.
Thanks. The pace will pick. It won't be one mission per video after this one. The plan is, when it's something new, I'll take some time to talk about it.
Great video, really helps me learn where all the controls to tweak things in RP-1 so I can put all my experience to use. Also, whenever you're flying a plane you should just disable the in-game SAS and use AtmoAutopilot, not only can it land and take off for you just like in an airliner with the cruise controller(make sure to set your rates for pitch and roll in cruise, separate from moderate) but the moderate setting is the best fly-by-wire system there is, will make any statically unstable craft flyable and open the door to high-speed super maneuverability.
I'm really lucky you're currently playing through RP-1 right when I decided to try them again, this has allowed me for the first time to understand the mods. For 13:00 I had the same issue, I wonder if the plane is just too heavy for those wheels and they're effectively stressed, about to break. I put more fuel in and the whole tail dragged on the floor instead.
I had lost interest in the game when ksp2 came out and it was a disappointment. This video made me remember how good this game is. I love how mod friendly it is. Your videos are very creative and immersive, keep it up!
hi, i tried to recreate your aircraft as best as possible also using the bonanza cabin but for whatever reason when i simulate the flight it gives me no pilots in the cockpit. any ideas why this might be the case ?
Do you have a pilot in the cockpit? If you don't have a pilot available, it's likely because you have to hire one, even for a simulation. I think that was a change from version 2 to version 3 of RP-1.
@@lXCcouldnotfindnottakenone You'll have to train them. This wasn't fully implemented yet in version 2. Click the RP-1 button and click the training tab. You have to do the General Aviation mission training. The proficiency training will extend the retirement dates of your pilots.
Dang, starting with a prop trainer...I know jumping to rocket planes and the Karmen Line on your first plane is a bit too much (and not possible, but you can get to 30km alt), but a prop trainer? FYI, prop and jet aircraft are completely useless in RP-1, as ALL science is at minimum High Altitude (40km), which props and jets can't fly. When scrounging for science, you will need to do it with an X-15 style rocket plane, skimming the border between High Alt and Low Space...Its a huge change from Kerbalism, which allows and in some cases demands, huge amounts of science scrounging all over kerbin. Its cool and fun, but when you have spent hours and hours, to fly a submarine to drop it and retreieve it on the other side of the planet, just to get a few points in science, you then have to remind yourself this is a rocket simulator and you belong in the stars. Once you get to orbit, you are pretty much done with science on Earth. yes, there still might be science around, however its worth getting the science further from earth.
Certainly not - just warning you how SLOW RP-1 is compared to Kerbalism. Just like Kerbalism blew your mind and slowed the game down compared to stock, RP-1 will do that for Kerbalism experts such as yourself. @@MikeAben
Do you have General Aviation training? I was able to fly the mission without any training, but that was in version 2 of RP-1. It may be different in version 3. My guess is you may need General Aviation training, but I'm not sure.
@@cho_i I can do General Aviation training in my current game, but that is version 3 of RP-1. This video was recorded in version 2. At the time I recorded this, I had yet to discover that training was even a thing, yet I could fly the plane anyway. So in version 2, training wasn't necessary to fly this plane, but it may be in version 3. I don't know.
@@MikeAben No, I'm not making airplane models in real life yet, I plan do it later. I mean, if I design in the game, how do I calculate how many lifting surfaces I need? Can you show it in some of your next videos? Or if it's too complicated, maybe you can make a separate video about it, maybe in "lets do the math". Or maybe you can tell where I can find information book or something. This would help both in the game and in real life.
@@sanane9790 Perhaps I'm misunderstanding what you're asking, but doing what real planes do works in game. The majority of planes have two wings, and then two elevators and a rudder for a tail. No calculations necessary. I have a stock plane building video which talks of this in greater detail if that helps. I'll post a link. ua-cam.com/video/JjU-oVeARrc/v-deo.htmlsi=0is_kjYwkM8poE1i
@@MikeAben Yes, long time ago I built the first airplane using this video. I don't remember what it's called, but I mean how big the wings should be. In the game in the hangar, when you select the wing part, there is information called "lift", maybe this is it. If the wing is too big, then there will be extra weight, if it is too small, then the lifting force will be small, etc. Of course, you can build generally, but I would like to have advanced knowledge. I know that in KSP the shape of the wing does not matter, but in ferram mod it matter and in real life too. I would also like to know about this.
@@sanane9790 I just build and see what works. There's no simple math trick that I'm aware of, but the aerodynamics of planes is not something I've looked at that deeply.
Up Next: Crossing the Karman Line - ua-cam.com/video/FLfFAmOmALU/v-deo.htmlsi=swS8U3hOOlMxVLS8
Hey there! Just wanted to let you know I think this link points to the wrong video it should go here > ua-cam.com/video/FLfFAmOmALU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=MikeAben (I do really appreciate you linking them though it makes it a lot easier to watch the series in order) - Also I'm a new watcher and I am really enjoying this series, you're breaking everything down in a fantastic way that makes it super easy to understand. As a pretty experienced KSP player looking to get into RP-1 you've helped me tremendously, thanks so much!
@@David-ub2zq Thanks. And thanks for letting me know about the link. Fixed now.
kerbal flight simulator
I love RP-1 and love to see how people play it. The variations and possible routes are immense so it is very fun to watch. Prop plane before X-plane is interesting choice but very realistic. Would love to see your fist jet and rocket plane designs.
A first jet is coming. I'm not sure about rocket planes yet. I don't have the x-plane contracts available yet so the rewards for flying them aren't great.
You can also access the atmosphere autopilot manager by pressing shift+P, and P alone will toggle the master switch without needing to bring up the panel if you’ve set settings in a previous instance.
Cool. Thanks.
Nice! Looking forward to the next episode!
Also... aren't you going to give your Kerbals a little time off after their flight? ;O)
Cheers!
Thanks. Yeah, you're forced to give them a couple of weeks off.
Kudos to Mike for introducing us to this set of mods and taking the time, as he always does to show us how to use it. I am amazed at the power of this mod to transform the game.
So glad you are doing this series. I always wanted to give rp1 a try and you starting this gave me the motivation to do it. I've definitely felt going through their tutorial helped tremendously. I look forward to what you do next in it
Something that I picked up is that you can "swerve" with the rudders to slow down upon landing. This works in other games as well, but you might need to use your ailerons/elevons to stay level.
While I did see in a brief flash @7:30 that you did show yourself putting someone in the pilot seat, it's worth explicitly pointing out for silly people like myself; if you want to check if your control surfaces are working, you do still need a pilot to sit in the pilot seat. Otherwise, you get no inputs.
Thank you! Im horrible building planes in RP1
I'm slowly getting better, but I've a lot to learn myself.
Flaps and spoilers are assignable in the Action Groups. I set flap increase to 0 and decrease to 9, and then assign those keystrokes to some switches on my joystick.
Thanks
I’m a big fan of atmospheric autopilot. The stock sas controls are too coarse when using the keyboard.
Great content. :)
I really need to start playing on PC instead of console.
Man i wish we could get longer more frequent episodes of this series! Keep being awesome, mike!
I'd love to get these out more often, but they each take me about two weeks to make.
@MikeAben that's what I figured! I've started playing kerbalism which seems to take me ages to progress so I'm sure this is even slower! Either way, loving the series so far! Thanks Mike!
@@shannonstough7190 It's much more the time editing than the time playing.
@MikeAben oh, interesting! I'm not very knowledgeable on video editing so I never would've suspected it to be the biggest time sink! Thanks for the little tidbit there! If you didn't mind making a video, I'd definitely be curious to see a "behind the scenes" sort of video of what all goes into making these series!
@@shannonstough7190 It's really not that exciting. Just a lot of time writing and recording voice over and then editing the footage to it. If it was just a raw cut of me playing, like I do with the stream edits, it's very fast, but I don't think that'll work here.
i beg you keep up the series i'd love to see more videos!
More to come!
Top notch quality video. I just want to warn you, RP-1 is WAY slower than stock or even Kerbalism. It might take you months and dozens of videos, just to get into orbit. Now if you time it right, you will finish all RP-1 has to offer you, when KSP2 finally finishes the delivery of base pre-DLC features that it promises....so about 4 more years, lol.
Thanks. The pace will pick. It won't be one mission per video after this one. The plan is, when it's something new, I'll take some time to talk about it.
man could you share this design withme?
i tryed veryhard but not get the point😢
300 mph in the 172 mock up! Not bad.
Nice Mike make more tutorials
The stock tutorials are on hiatus, but there will be a new RP-1 video every two weeks.
Great video, really helps me learn where all the controls to tweak things in RP-1 so I can put all my experience to use. Also, whenever you're flying a plane you should just disable the in-game SAS and use AtmoAutopilot, not only can it land and take off for you just like in an airliner with the cruise controller(make sure to set your rates for pitch and roll in cruise, separate from moderate) but the moderate setting is the best fly-by-wire system there is, will make any statically unstable craft flyable and open the door to high-speed super maneuverability.
Thanks. I figure that out pretty soon in this series.
0:51 Where do you find this pre-built trainer? I started a new game and clicked the button for stock craft but I can't find it.
It was just there to load mixed in amongst my crafts.
I'm really lucky you're currently playing through RP-1 right when I decided to try them again, this has allowed me for the first time to understand the mods.
For 13:00 I had the same issue, I wonder if the plane is just too heavy for those wheels and they're effectively stressed, about to break. I put more fuel in and the whole tail dragged on the floor instead.
If you are at the same point I am, make sure to hire more researchers. I didn't hire enough.
@@MikeAben Appreciate it, I had been nervous about researchers but now I'll commit!
I had lost interest in the game when ksp2 came out and it was a disappointment. This video made me remember how good this game is. I love how mod friendly it is. Your videos are very creative and immersive, keep it up!
The two videos you ah Made of rp1 has inspired me to make my own rp1 series!
Omg i love the cessna 182 skylane!
amazing video, id wait a month for this.
hi, i tried to recreate your aircraft as best as possible also using the bonanza cabin but for whatever reason when i simulate the flight it gives me no pilots in the cockpit. any ideas why this might be the case ?
Do you have a pilot in the cockpit? If you don't have a pilot available, it's likely because you have to hire one, even for a simulation. I think that was a change from version 2 to version 3 of RP-1.
@@MikeAben thanks i hired some pilots and now everything works
@@MikeAben I hired pilots the problem is that I can't launch my plane it says that I don't have trained astronauts so what do I do to fix that
@@lXCcouldnotfindnottakenone You'll have to train them. This wasn't fully implemented yet in version 2. Click the RP-1 button and click the training tab. You have to do the General Aviation mission training. The proficiency training will extend the retirement dates of your pilots.
@@MikeAben omg that was fast, ty so much❤❤ you helped me a lot
Dang, starting with a prop trainer...I know jumping to rocket planes and the Karmen Line on your first plane is a bit too much (and not possible, but you can get to 30km alt), but a prop trainer? FYI, prop and jet aircraft are completely useless in RP-1, as ALL science is at minimum High Altitude (40km), which props and jets can't fly. When scrounging for science, you will need to do it with an X-15 style rocket plane, skimming the border between High Alt and Low Space...Its a huge change from Kerbalism, which allows and in some cases demands, huge amounts of science scrounging all over kerbin. Its cool and fun, but when you have spent hours and hours, to fly a submarine to drop it and retreieve it on the other side of the planet, just to get a few points in science, you then have to remind yourself this is a rocket simulator and you belong in the stars. Once you get to orbit, you are pretty much done with science on Earth. yes, there still might be science around, however its worth getting the science further from earth.
Sorry, but if you're expecting a min/maxed RP-1 run, you're in the wrong place.
Certainly not - just warning you how SLOW RP-1 is compared to Kerbalism. Just like Kerbalism blew your mind and slowed the game down compared to stock, RP-1 will do that for Kerbalism experts such as yourself. @@MikeAben
@@dansiegel995 I'm anticipating that. That's why this isn't a live stream, which was my mistake when playing Kerbalism.
Please continue this series!!!
Okay
Prop training does not appear. What should I do?
Do you have General Aviation training? I was able to fly the mission without any training, but that was in version 2 of RP-1. It may be different in version 3. My guess is you may need General Aviation training, but I'm not sure.
Um... can you do it in RP-1/Training/General Aviation?
+This version is 2V @@MikeAben
@@cho_i I can do General Aviation training in my current game, but that is version 3 of RP-1. This video was recorded in version 2. At the time I recorded this, I had yet to discover that training was even a thing, yet I could fly the plane anyway. So in version 2, training wasn't necessary to fly this plane, but it may be in version 3. I don't know.
@@cho_i Just checked my game. You do need General Aviation training to fly this plane. You should find it under the Training tab in the RP-1 menu.
@@MikeAbenoh... very thx!!!!!!
If I'm design my own plane, how do I know how many lifting surfaces and control surfaces I need?
Modeling after real planes is a good start. The plane in this video is a standard setup.
@@MikeAben No, I'm not making airplane models in real life yet, I plan do it later. I mean, if I design in the game, how do I calculate how many lifting surfaces I need? Can you show it in some of your next videos? Or if it's too complicated, maybe you can make a separate video about it, maybe in "lets do the math". Or maybe you can tell where I can find information book or something. This would help both in the game and in real life.
@@sanane9790 Perhaps I'm misunderstanding what you're asking, but doing what real planes do works in game. The majority of planes have two wings, and then two elevators and a rudder for a tail. No calculations necessary.
I have a stock plane building video which talks of this in greater detail if that helps. I'll post a link.
ua-cam.com/video/JjU-oVeARrc/v-deo.htmlsi=0is_kjYwkM8poE1i
@@MikeAben Yes, long time ago I built the first airplane using this video.
I don't remember what it's called, but I mean how big the wings should be. In the game in the hangar, when you select the wing part, there is information called "lift", maybe this is it. If the wing is too big, then there will be extra weight, if it is too small, then the lifting force will be small, etc. Of course, you can build generally, but I would like to have advanced knowledge.
I know that in KSP the shape of the wing does not matter, but in ferram mod it matter and in real life too. I would also like to know about this.
@@sanane9790 I just build and see what works. There's no simple math trick that I'm aware of, but the aerodynamics of planes is not something I've looked at that deeply.