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* W - Weigh off to neutral by adding/removing ballast. Takes about 10 seconds and is only applicable when on the ground. | * W - Weigh off to neutral by adding/removing ballast. Takes about 10 seconds and is only applicable when on the ground. | ||
* e/d - Shift trim ballast fore/aft. | * e/d - Shift trim ballast fore/aft. | ||
* E/D - Drop one quick-release ballast bag fore/aft. | * E/D - Drop one quick-release (a.k.a. emergency) ballast bag fore/aft. There are 6 bags fore and 4 aft. | ||
* Ctrl+W - Refill the quick-release ballast bags from the trim ballast. | * Ctrl+W - Refill the quick-release ballast bags from the trim ballast. | ||
Use the "Fuel and payload" dialog to replenish the ballast tanks. Realistically this can only be done while moored. | Use the "Fuel and payload" dialog to replenish the ballast tanks. Realistically this can only be done while moored. | ||
[[File:Nordstern-elevator-station.jpg|thumb|600px|center|''Nordstern''s elevator control station. The black toggles release emergency ballast, while the red toggles control the maneuvering gas valves.]] | |||
=== Ground crew / Mooring mast === | === Ground crew / Mooring mast === | ||