Notes:

Action groups are assigned as follows: 1 toggles RAPIERs, 2 toggles jets

Make sure that the rocket fuel fuselages are set to not output oxidizer or liquid fuel during ascent

Adjust the fuel levels in the wings in the SPH to not have to use some of the RCS (for orbiting), or just remove docking capabilities.

We now have a name, docking and solar panels. In addition, this one works at 100% atmospheric effects (the last one only worked ~70%).

Next release will have polished fuel levels, and later on I will (hopefully) release a save game with a LKO station, this SSTO, refuelling trucks and more.

How to install:

download
place in SPH folder under ships folder

How to use

turn throttle to 100% for takeoff
fly at a 45 degree incline for first atmosphere shade (keep all engines on, throttle back as needed to stay around 200 m/s)
ascend at 20 degrees, tapering to around 15 near where there is engine flame out (full throttle)
just before flame out shut down jets by pressing "2"
burn to desired apoapsis, then complete orbital insertion. Unless you have changed the initial liquid fuel, RCS is required ;(
do what you want or land

If landing

as soon as you hit the atmosphere, apply air brakes (keep these on till about 200 m/s)
fly to KSC and land, as soon as you hit runway, apply brakes and air brakes

Post comments if you have any questions

Karren Industries Mk 2 SSTO V2