Aerodynamic forces are given in Kilonewton, not in Newton
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Aerodynamic forces are given in Kilonewton, not in Newton. This is inconsistent with the documentation.
Steps to reproduce:
- Fly a plane straight and level on Kerbin
- Run the following script
import krpc
from time import sleep
krpc_connection = krpc.connect()
space_center = krpc_connection.space_center
vessel = space_center.active_vessel
body = vessel.orbit.body
flight = vessel.flight(vessel.surface_reference_frame)
while True:
print(body.surface_gravity * vessel.mass / flight.lift[0])
sleep(1)
Lift and weight should be equal in straight and level flight.
Expected output: Close to 1.0
Actual output: 1027.072