'Space Cowboy' - An Orbiter Film

Tex · 03-10-08, 07:23 PM

A simple, but fun flight to ISS in Dan Steph's Delta Glider IV for Orbiter Space Flight Simulator.

You Tube - Stream

Download here:
http://www.tex-films.com/space.html

Blacklight · 03-10-08, 08:25 PM

Bravo !!! Very pretty !!!

bookworm_020 · 03-10-08, 09:27 PM

I thought from the title that this was the tommy Lee Jones / Clint Eastood Movie for a sec!

Sailor Steve · 03-10-08, 09:48 PM

Mighty fine.

Of course you could have used the Steve Miller song.:rotfl:

Tex · 03-11-08, 01:28 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys!

Bon Jovi ftw Steve.

AVGWarhawk · 03-11-08, 02:03 PM

Tex, is this a game that you play? It looks very interesting.

danlisa · 03-11-08, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Tex, is this a game that you play? It looks very interesting.

Yep, it's an opensource/freeware space simulator called Orbiter - http://orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/

@ Tex

What addon mods/textures are you using in your version? I tried most high res packs and I can't get my sim to look anything like that.

Tex · 03-11-08, 06:42 PM

AVGWarhawk, danlisa pretty much answered your question, only thing I'd add is that you can find many great addons for it and its all free of course.

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

@ Tex

What addon mods/textures are you using in your version? I tried most high res packs and I can't get my sim to look anything like that.

I'm using the L10 textures for earth by LandSat now:
http://www.setheden.com/LandSat/Maps/MapsIndex.htm

Stealth Hunter · 03-11-08, 11:08 PM

Like a rhine-stone cow-boy! DA-DA-DA-DA! DUNN-DUNN!

Graf Paper · 03-12-08, 04:49 AM

Yeah, Orbiter is one of those hard-core sims that makes SH3 and FSX look like Xbox arcade shooters.

You can literally use real NASA docs and manuals to fly your missions.

I'm just glad they decided to add the fictional "Delta Flyer" for those of us without degrees in orbital mechanics and astrophysics.

The number of historical and fictional mods is truly staggering!

If you ain't got it, get it!

I also highly recommend Flight Gear as a very nicely done alternative to FSX and FS2004. The world map that you can fly around takes up about 3 DVDs. FG is also free and open source.

XabbaRus · 03-12-08, 05:18 AM

With so many mods though can Tex maybe list the names of the texture packs he has so I can do a quick search for them as there is a mind boggling amount to choose from.

Also is there an idiots guide like a checklist for getting into orbit and back.
Something I can print out and put next to my PC.

I can do it with the Delta Glider and get a 200km high orbit though it isn't quite prefect because even after cutting thrusters at 200km and ecc at almost zero I am still gaining altitude slowly.

Graf Paper · 03-12-08, 05:45 AM

There are plenty of tutorials and quick-guides online. You just have to look around a bit and follow some of the links.

Here's a few of the Orbiter sites from my bookmarks...

http://orbiter.dansteph.com

http://www.orbithangar.com

http://www.ibiblio.org/mscorbit/

http://www.orbitmods.com

http://www.moonport.org

Even the Delta Flyer will still behave according to the physics model, which is very well done, so you have to bear in mind it will in no way fly like an X-Wing from Star Wars. Try to think of it more as a very advanced Space Shuttle.

It's kind of tough getting the hang of it, even more so if you're not that inclined towards physics and geometries, but that first time you succeed in making a flawless orbital insertion and re-entry can feel as satisfying as sinking HMS Hood in SH3.

Some of the more fun things to try is a "what-if" scenario with manned missions to Mars to establish permanent bases.

People who play 1xTC SH3 are creampuffs compared to the nuts that play Orbiter at 1xTC. :p

XabbaRus · 03-12-08, 08:20 AM

I know it is hard and I like it. Just I need a simple checklist instead of having to wade through the manual.

At the moment I concentrate on getting a nice orbit. Then I'll try docking.

XabbaRus · 03-12-08, 11:11 AM

What I do have at my folk's house is a late 1980's Shuttle space flight manual my dad bought in Houston.

With checklist and everything. I could scan some stuff in if people are interested.

AVGWarhawk · 03-12-08, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tex

AVGWarhawk, danlisa pretty much answered your question, only thing I'd add is that you can find many great addons for it and its all free of course.

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

@ Tex

What addon mods/textures are you using in your version? I tried most high res packs and I can't get my sim to look anything like that.

I'm using the L10 textures for earth by LandSat now:
http://www.setheden.com/LandSat/Maps/MapsIndex.htm

Now that is cool. I think I will try this. Thanks fellas.

03-10-08, 07:23 PM	#1
Tex Director of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 83 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	'Space Cowboy' - An Orbiter Film A simple, but fun flight to ISS in Dan Steph's Delta Glider IV for Orbiter Space Flight Simulator. You Tube - Stream Download here: http://www.tex-films.com/space.html __________________ Click >>HERE<< to View my Films

03-10-08, 08:25 PM	#2
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	Bravo !!! Very pretty !!! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

03-10-08, 09:27 PM	#3
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I thought from the title that this was the tommy Lee Jones / Clint Eastood Movie for a sec! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

03-10-08, 09:48 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Mighty fine. Of course you could have used the Steve Miller song.:rotfl: __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-11-08, 01:28 PM	#5
Tex Director of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 83 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the comments guys! Bon Jovi ftw Steve. __________________ Click >>HERE<< to View my Films

03-11-08, 02:03 PM	#6
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,257 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Tex, is this a game that you play? It looks very interesting. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-11-08, 11:08 PM	#9
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Like a rhine-stone cow-boy! DA-DA-DA-DA! DUNN-DUNN!

03-12-08, 04:49 AM	#10
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Yeah, Orbiter is one of those hard-core sims that makes SH3 and FSX look like Xbox arcade shooters. You can literally use real NASA docs and manuals to fly your missions. I'm just glad they decided to add the fictional "Delta Flyer" for those of us without degrees in orbital mechanics and astrophysics. The number of historical and fictional mods is truly staggering! If you ain't got it, get it! I also highly recommend Flight Gear as a very nicely done alternative to FSX and FS2004. The world map that you can fly around takes up about 3 DVDs. FG is also free and open source. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

03-12-08, 05:18 AM	#11
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	With so many mods though can Tex maybe list the names of the texture packs he has so I can do a quick search for them as there is a mind boggling amount to choose from. Also is there an idiots guide like a checklist for getting into orbit and back. Something I can print out and put next to my PC. I can do it with the Delta Glider and get a 200km high orbit though it isn't quite prefect because even after cutting thrusters at 200km and ecc at almost zero I am still gaining altitude slowly. __________________

03-12-08, 05:45 AM	#12
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	There are plenty of tutorials and quick-guides online. You just have to look around a bit and follow some of the links. Here's a few of the Orbiter sites from my bookmarks... http://orbiter.dansteph.com http://www.orbithangar.com http://www.ibiblio.org/mscorbit/ http://www.orbitmods.com http://www.moonport.org Even the Delta Flyer will still behave according to the physics model, which is very well done, so you have to bear in mind it will in no way fly like an X-Wing from Star Wars. Try to think of it more as a very advanced Space Shuttle. It's kind of tough getting the hang of it, even more so if you're not that inclined towards physics and geometries, but that first time you succeed in making a flawless orbital insertion and re-entry can feel as satisfying as sinking HMS Hood in SH3. Some of the more fun things to try is a "what-if" scenario with manned missions to Mars to establish permanent bases. People who play 1xTC SH3 are creampuffs compared to the nuts that play Orbiter at 1xTC. :p __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

03-12-08, 08:20 AM	#13
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I know it is hard and I like it. Just I need a simple checklist instead of having to wade through the manual. At the moment I concentrate on getting a nice orbit. Then I'll try docking. __________________

03-12-08, 11:11 AM	#14
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	What I do have at my folk's house is a late 1980's Shuttle space flight manual my dad bought in Houston. With checklist and everything. I could scan some stuff in if people are interested. __________________