Landing... I made it!

[Arnak]

Hi Folks,

I would like to boast a bit, I just managed to dock in the orbital stations 3 times in a row.

So what you say... as I bet you can do it perfectly every time?

Well I can't despite hours of practice but I think I have finally gotten the hang of it.

The doctors assure me that when I get out of the regeneration tank with my injuries healed I will be as good as new.

Mind you I still blame that docking device, the one that locks your ship in place when you land correctly.

It took the rescue crew more than 3 hours to cut me out of the wreckage......

They say the black box shows I hit the downward thrusters far to hard but I told them I've been meaning to get that black box fixed for weeks, that is when I have enough credits.

Mind you after that landing that might be a little while longer.

I am still deciding whether to sue them for damages and might well do so when I have enough credits.

Oh well, it could have been worse.....

Now where did I put that pilots manual, might as well get around to reading it while I regenerate.

Martin

[Combiseries]

That's good going after three attempts. You'll be an expert in no time and won't need a docking computer.

I use a keyboard and mouse to play and am as adept as anyone who uses stick and throttle.

I have never bought a docking computer and dont intend to

[Somerled]

Gratz man, proud of you

Docking computers are overated anyways.

Try using one when your running illicit cargo

Actualy, i think the last time i used one was in 1984. It's a bad habit best avoided.

[Mr_Average]

Docking computers are a waste of money, plus too slow.

Once you're happy with your landings, have a go with Flight assist off.

[Rune]

I remember when I first played PB I was crashing on docking each time and it seemed so difficult, after a bit of practice it finally clicked and docking came straight forward.

[Arnak]

Hi Folks,

Thanks for the replies.

Flight Assist off, I think I'll definitely wait a while for that one.

Martin