Postby Flip » Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:13 pm
First point is easy: the entrance always faces the planet, so instead of approaching the station from outside the orbit, approach it from inside (that is approach the station with the planet behind you). You'll find that the entrance is almost always visible when you exit SC (if it's not right in front of you already).
When I exit hyperspace, I always turn my ship as soon as possible to have the star above me. This way, I always see at which distance of the star I am (as I usually start scooping immediately, while I locate or select my next target). And if I'm getting too hot, I just have to pitch down.
When your reputation with the local faction will be friendly or allied, you'll find that it doesn't happen anymore. Only pirates will pull you out of SC, then.
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