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+Flight assist is a ''flight control computer'' that keeps the ship within flight parameters, which helps you to maintain absolute control of the velocity and trajectory of the ship as it turns, and dampens the angular momentum when rolling, pitching, and yawing, by automatically calculating the thruster forces needed to control the ship and make it stable. Flight assist basically allows you to control a vessel in space like it was a submarine in water, or a helicopter in the air. It gives you absolute control of inertial thrust without requiring any counter-thrust correction. Flight assist is always '''ON''' by default, though you do have the option to turn it '''OFF'''.
+Flying with flight assist off (disabled) is a somewhat trickier affair which requires a lot more skill and experience to master. With flight assist off your speed and rotation will continue until you provide counter-thrust. So you will have to manually adjust the thrusters to control the forces of inertia to counteract the angular momentum. The ''flight control computer'', however, is still active in order to keep you within safety parameters.
+'''NB''': Cargo mass will also affect the maneuverability of your ship.
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-[[File:FlightAssistOff.jpg|thumb|300px|Flight Assist Off HUD indicator]]