Elite Dangerous FAQ: Difference between revisions
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: The flight physics are newtonian with forces fed to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigid_body_dynamics proper rigid body.] | : The flight physics are newtonian with forces fed to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigid_body_dynamics proper rigid body.] | ||
: There is a flight control computer that keeps the ship within flight parameters, with a flight assist mode that is on by default, that helps you to maintain your turns and dampen the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angular_momentum angular momentum] when rolling, pitching and yawing by automatically calculating the thruster forces needed to stabalize the ship and control the skidding. | : There is a flight control computer that keeps the ship within flight parameters, with a flight assist mode that is on by default, that helps you to maintain your turns and dampen the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angular_momentum angular momentum] when rolling, pitching and yawing by automatically calculating the thruster forces needed to stabalize the ship and control the skidding. | ||
: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAJuR5giGo&list=UUjgBlzLxsgbVuHfZPe0AeIg#t= | : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAJuR5giGo&list=UUjgBlzLxsgbVuHfZPe0AeIg#t=2 You can turn flight assist off], so you will have have to manually adjust the thruster forces to control the skidding and counteract the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angular_momentum angular momentum], the flight control computer however is still active to keep you [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TrvJoViw8w within safety parameters.] | ||
: Cargo mass will also affect the maneuverability of your ship. | : Cargo mass will also affect the maneuverability of your ship. | ||