SimJack wrote on Dec 28^th, 2006 at 12:16pm:

1) I assume that you have to use one of the three missions to get started. Yes, I read the manuals but I think there should be a little clarification.

If you wish to use all features of the product, yes, you should start with one of three pre-saved flights.
Note: Technically speaking they are not missions but flights.


SimJack wrote on Dec 28^th, 2006 at 12:16pm:

2) When choosing the re-entry mission, the game is in slew mode, hence that is why the shuttle it is not orbiting or moving.

Right. It starts moving right after you press P key.


SimJack wrote on Dec 28^th, 2006 at 12:16pm:

Any particular reason for this? Why is the shuttle have to operate in the slew mode?

Because due to unsufficient dynamic pressure on control surfaces in space and the upper atmosphere real Orbiter body position is maintained by RCS jets. We used SLEW commands to model the RCS jets operation.