KerbalX

The Gull is an innovative, asymmetrical twin boom MK1 based SSTO for crew training and tourist excursions. Twin Rapier propulsion makes for a sporty ride ideal for the adventurous Kerbal, while the dual service bays provide room to stow luggage, science, and space sickness bags. Seats 6 plus a single pilot and can achieve a 100km circular orbit without difficulty. Use the fuel cell in the right hand service bay for extended orbital excursions, or save money by using a few batteries.

Gull has been optimized for use from secondary locations like the Dessert Airfield or the Island landing strip, with STOL capabilities and sufficient delta V for medium inclination orbits. Rotation speed is ~50-60m/s, and the split flap airbrake is usable either during reentry or final approach. Once-around flights and landings are possible thanks to the relatively generous wing area providing plenty of cross-range capability.

Action Group 1 toggles the Rapiers from air breathing to rocket mode, the airbrake is assigned to the regular Brake group. Try to keep a little fuel in reserve in the main tanks for ballast, or it may become slightly nose heavy on reentry. The central airbrake can be tweaked to provide pitch trim in an emergency.