Stabilization key:
 Use the stabilization key even while flying to keep yourself 
 from tumbling out of control--especially after getting hit by 
 weapons fire. 
 
 Fuel efficiency:
 Your first improvements to your lander should be in fuel 
 efficiency, because you will find yourself burning a lot of 
 fuel in the early stages of the game getting the hang of your 
 lander. 
 
 Nasty crashes:
 Be careful to compensate for the weight of whatever is in your 
 tractor beam, and not to get it caught on objects. This can