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To use a [[Station]]'s services, the player must first dock. '''Docking''' is a two stage process: request docking permission then move to and land on the designated [[Landing Pad|landing pad]]. | To use a [[Station]]'s services, the player must first dock. '''Docking''' is a two stage process: request docking permission then move to and land on the designated [[Landing Pad|landing pad]]. | ||
Pilots can equip a [[Standard Docking Computer]] or an [[Advanced Docking Computer]] to automate docking with a space station or [[Surface Ports|Surface Port]]. | |||
==Request Permission== | ==Request Permission== | ||
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==Entering Station== | ==Entering Station== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Access Corridor Azeban City.jpg|thumb|250px|A standard access port. If possible, always keep to the side marked with green lights.]]It is recommended to keep landing gear deployed at all times when attempting to dock and when inside a starport to help prevent accidents. | ||
If using [[Flight Assist]], ensure Rotational Correction is set to 'On' | If using [[Flight Assist]], ensure Rotational Correction is set to 'On' as this allows the ship to match the starport's rotation while it is inside the docking bay. This setting can be found in the Flight Assistance subsection of the systems menu. | ||
===Starports=== | ===Starports=== | ||
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The [[Access Corridor]] can be a congested location with ships passing in both directions. There are currently no official protocols enforced within the entry ports, so pilots should stay alert to avoid other ships. There are, however, guidelines frequently given over stations' loudspeakers reminding pilots to reduce their speed and give way to larger vessels. In addition, lights are placed around the edge of the entry port, marking the centre line and indicating which side ships should pass on, although it is not always possible for two larger ships to fit side-by-side. Some pilots have also adopted the practise of turning on ship lights to make themselves more visible. | The [[Access Corridor]] can be a congested location with ships passing in both directions. There are currently no official protocols enforced within the entry ports, so pilots should stay alert to avoid other ships. There are, however, guidelines frequently given over stations' loudspeakers reminding pilots to reduce their speed and give way to larger vessels. In addition, lights are placed around the edge of the entry port, marking the centre line and indicating which side ships should pass on, although it is not always possible for two larger ships to fit side-by-side. Some pilots have also adopted the practise of turning on ship lights to make themselves more visible. | ||
[[File:Anaconda | [[File:Anaconda Underside Docking Station.png|thumb|250px|Anaconda docking in a station]] | ||
The 45 [[Landing Pad]]s of a starport are grouped in 12 lines on the inside of the docking bay. Assuming that one flies into a Starport with the green lights on the right side of the ship, Landing Pad 01 is the bottom-center landing pad closest to the Access Corridor. The remaining pads are numbered in this pattern: increasing first through the same line going away from the access corridor, then continuing to the next clockwise line starting with the pad closest to the access corridor. Thus, pads numbered in the | The 45 [[Landing Pad]]s of a starport are grouped in 12 lines on the inside of the docking bay. Assuming that one flies into a Starport with the green lights on the right side of the ship, Landing Pad 01 is the bottom-center landing pad closest to the Access Corridor. The remaining pads are numbered in this pattern: increasing first through the same line going away from the access corridor, then continuing to the next clockwise line starting with the pad closest to the access corridor. Thus, pads numbered in the tens are on the left, those in the 20s on the top, and those in the 30s on the right. | ||
The compass will indicate where your assigned landing pad is once you are through the access corridor, but remembering the above will help to avoid last-second panic when trying to locate a landing pad, especially if the pad is nearest to the access corridor within its line of pads, which is generally not visible immediately after entry. | The compass will indicate where your assigned landing pad is once you are through the access corridor, but remembering the above will help to avoid last-second panic when trying to locate a landing pad, especially if the pad is nearest to the access corridor within its line of pads, which is generally not visible immediately after entry. | ||
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You can also use the forward and backward translation thrusters (I and K keys (possibly by default)) to more precisely align your ship without overshooting. | You can also use the forward and backward translation thrusters (I and K keys (possibly by default)) to more precisely align your ship without overshooting. | ||
When your ship is docked on the landing pad then you can select 'Starport Services' 'Enter Hangar' or 'Launch.' When selecting 'Enter Hangar' the landing pad goes downward like a giant elevator to move your ship into the hangar. Ship [[outfitting]] is possible there. | When your ship is docked on the landing pad then you can select 'Starport Services' 'Enter [[Hangar]]' or 'Launch.' When selecting 'Enter Hangar' the landing pad goes downward like a giant elevator to move your ship into the hangar. Ship [[outfitting]] is possible there. | ||
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* transporting [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] or [[Stolen Goods|stolen]] goods | * transporting [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] or [[Stolen Goods|stolen]] goods | ||
** fine | ** fine | ||
== Using a Docking Computer == | |||
If the pilot has a [[Standard Docking Computer|Standard]] or [[Advanced Docking Computer]], the docking process will be automated. This is easier than normal docking, but the pilot has to sacrifice a slot on their ship for the docking computer. | |||
# Make sure the Docking Computer is turned on | |||
# Request landing permission | |||
# Set your throttle to zero | |||
It is not recommended to start autodocking on the exact opposite side of the station to where the [[Access Corridor]] is, in order to prevent accidents from happening. | |||
==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
* The docking port on a [[Coriolis Station]] is always positioned on the 'end' that is spinning counter-clockwise. Looking for the advertising holograms often helps. The side of the station opposite of the side with the entry port will also have red lights in the corners that flash periodically. | * The docking port on a [[Coriolis Station]] is always positioned on the 'end' that is spinning counter-clockwise. Looking for the advertising holograms often helps. The side of the station opposite of the side with the entry port will also have red lights in the corners that flash periodically. | ||
** Additionally, the hologram of the station in the bottom left of your [[HUD/Center|ship HUD]] will have arrows pointing in the direction of the Access Corridor. The Hologram is oriented in the same direction you are, meaning if you face in the direction the arrows are pointing, you will be facing the same direction as the Access Corridor | |||
* The ship's compass (to the left of the scanner) points towards the docking pad currently allocated to your ship. The indicator will be an outline if the target is behind you. | * The ship's compass (to the left of the scanner) points towards the docking pad currently allocated to your ship. The indicator will be an outline if the target is behind you. | ||
* When landing, you can't see the landing pad, because it has to be below your ship. However, while approaching the landing pad, you can fly | * When landing, you can't see the landing pad, because it has to be below your ship. However, while approaching the landing pad, you can fly 'upside down' relative to the pad so you can keep it in sight. You can then rotate when you are close enough. | ||
* Enabling the landing gear decreases your velocity. To speedup landing, you can keep it disabled until you are directly over the pad. However, enabling the landing gear will also make your ship more | * Enabling the landing gear decreases your velocity. To speedup landing, you can keep it disabled until you are directly over the pad. However, enabling the landing gear will also make your ship more maneuverable at lower speed. | ||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
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File: | File:Beginner's Guide to Maneuvering, Supercruise Quick Drop, SCO, and Quick Auto Dock - Elite Dangerous | ||
File: | File:How To Dock in Elite Dangerous - New Players Guide (Re-post) | ||
File:Elite Dangerous- | File:Elite Dangerous Landing at Anderson Beacon - Beautiful planetary Port! | ||
File: | File:Elite Dangerous - The Orbis Starport | ||
File:Dimery Dockings . Elite Dangerous. 4k | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
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